This was a creative decision made by Disney stating: "to merely allow the film to have a unique title that works for UK audiences." Despite not having any connection to any similar movies or TV shows with similar titles, there is some speculation that it was to avoid confusion to an upcoming certain zoo in Denmark called "Zootopia" as well where its owners have had their trademark for the title since February 2010. Director Byron Howard also answered the question of why so many different titles: "Licensing or trademark conflicts. All the same movie."
The short cartoon "Inner Workings" was planned, but it wasn't finished in time, so it played before Moana instead.
Yes, Disney confirmed on February 8th 2023 that a sequel was in development. On February 7th 2024, Disney confirmed that the sequel, Zootopia 2, will release on November 26th 2025 in the United States.
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