Disney released the first trailer for Zootopia 2 on Tuesday (May 20), with Shakira reprising her role as the voice of Gazelle.
It was revealed last November that the Colombian superstar would once again lend her vocal power to the fiercely independent antelope who dazzled audiences with her shimmering, belly-dancer-inspired coin skirt and upbeat anthem “Try Everything” from the 2016 release.
Directed by Oscar-winning duo Jared Bush and Byron Howard, Zootopia 2 reunites the “Whenever, Wherever” singer with actors Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman, who reprise their roles as detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. Together, they’re ready to uncover secrets in new corners of the sprawling animal metropolis.
In the new teaser trailer, Nick, Judy, and Gary — a new snake character portrayed by Ke Huy Quan — flee from the police through various parts of Zootopia, encountering a mysterious hooded figure with glowing eyes. The montage also introduces new characters Nibbles the beaver (Fortune Feimster) and Dr. Fuzzby, a quokka therapist (Quinta Brunson).
With her signature blonde mane and “hips that don’t lie” (yes, Shakira famously worked with Disney to give Gazelle more curves in the original film), the beloved character is expected to bring even more excitement — and heart — to the sequel.
And with Shakira currently dominating world stadiums with her record-breaking world tour Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, also the name of her latest album, her star power now shines even brighter, making Gazelle’s return all the more exciting for fans of all ages.
The Colombian musician recently celebrated 20 years of “Hips Don’t Lie”on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and performed her beloved 1996 ballad “Antología” on the late-night show on Monday (May 19). She’s also going to be making stops in Montreal, Chicago, Boston, Phoenix, and San Diego as part of her U.S. trek before wrapping up in San Francisco on June 30.
Zootopia 2 hits theaters on Nov. 26. Check out the trailer below:
