Zootopia 2’s Chinese Poster Highlights Ke Huy Quan’s Gary

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As a seasoned gamer and animated film enthusiast who has been following the progress of the Zootopia franchise since its inception, I must say that the announcement of the new character Gary, voiced by Ke Huy Quan, has me genuinely excited! Having grown up watching Quan’s iconic performances in the Indiana Jones and Goonies franchises, it’s a delight to see him return to voice acting after a hiatus.

The poster, which features Gary alongside familiar faces like Judy Hopps and Nick Wild, is a testament to the rich world-building of the Zootopia universe, and I can’t help but feel that this new addition will only add to the already captivating narrative. The fact that the film is releasing during the Year of the Snake in China adds an extra layer of cultural significance that I find fascinating.

As for the character Gary, I must admit that his description as “creepy, slithery, and highly venomous” piques my curiosity. I can’t help but wonder if he’ll turn out to be a friendly snake with a heart of gold or a cunning villain who will test our heroes’ mettle. Given the cliffhanger ending of the first movie, it’s safe to say that we don’t have a comprehensive idea of who Gary is and what role he plays in the overall story.

Lastly, I can’t help but make a little joke about Gary being a “slithering surprise” in the sequel. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see how this story unfolds!

The eagerly awaited follow-up to the 2016 animated buddy cop comedy Zootopia is titled Zootopia 2. This sequel promises to extend the captivating fictional world presented in the initial film. One of the fresh characters appearing in this sequel is a snake named Gary, who will be given voice by the Academy Award-winning actor, Ke Huy Quan. Gary is seen alongside Ginnifer Goodwin’s Judy Hopps, Jason Bateman’s Nick Wild, and other characters in a newly unveiled Chinese poster.

Zootopia 2 celebrates Year of the Snake with new poster

2025 saw Disney kick off the Year of the Snake (from January 29, 2025, to February 16, 2026) with a fresh Zootopia poster unveiled in China. In this artwork, Ke Huy Quan’s character Gary, a blue snake, dons a red scarf. The poster was broadcasted by Jared Bush, the Creative Head of Walt Disney Animation Studios, on his social media platform X (previously known as Twitter).

1. The poster showcases Judy, Nick, Idris Elba’s character Chief Bogo, Maurice LaMarche’s Mr. Big, Nate Torrence’s Benjamin Clawhauser, and many other characters from the initial movie. It was revealed that Quan would be part of the Zootopia sequel during the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23 in August 2024.

2. The poster includes Judy, Nick, Chief Bogo (played by Idris Elba), Mr. Big (portrayed by Maurice LaMarche), and Benjamin Clawhauser (Nate Torrence) from the original film, along with several other characters. Quan’s involvement in the Zootopia sequel was first announced at the Disney Entertainment Showcase held at D23 in August 2024.

3. The poster displays Judy, Nick, Idris Elba as Chief Bogo, Maurice LaMarche as Mr. Big, Nate Torrence as Benjamin Clawhauser, and other characters from the first movie. At the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23 in August 2024, it was made known that Quan would join the cast of the Zootopia sequel.

4. The poster showcases Judy, Nick, Idris Elba as Chief Bogo, Maurice LaMarche as Mr. Big, Nate Torrence as Benjamin Clawhauser, and other characters from the first movie. It was announced at the Disney Entertainment Showcase in August 2024 that Quan would be a part of the Zootopia sequel’s cast.

5. The poster highlights Judy, Nick, Idris Elba as Chief Bogo, Maurice LaMarche as Mr. Big, Nate Torrence as Benjamin Clawhauser, and more characters from the first movie. At D23’s Disney Entertainment Showcase in August 2024, it was confirmed that Quan would be joining the cast of the Zootopia sequel.

At the given moment, Goodwin disclosed that snakes in the Zootopia universe possessed a questionable history. Furthermore, she hinted that Gary might lead the protagonists on an entirely fresh quest. Lastly, she described Quan’s character as being eerie, slippery, and highly toxic. (This information comes from The Direct.)

In the upcoming movie, it’s uncertain if Gary will be the main villain, but considering his significant presence on the latest poster, it seems certain that he’ll play a crucial part in the plot. The original Zootopia film followed a mystery-thriller narrative, with the seemingly meek Dawn Bellwether (portrayed by Jenny Slate), the sheep who served as assistant mayor, ultimately being exposed as the mastermind behind several predator disappearances and institutionalizations. Given this, it’s likely that we still don’t fully understand Gary’s character or his part in the sequel’s larger narrative.

In addition to those already listed, the star-studded cast of Zootopia 2 includes Fortune Feimster as Nibbles and Shakira as Gazelle. The film is set to hit US cinemas on November 25, 2025.

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2025-01-02 14:11