India, Aug. 15 -- Zootopia fans have a reason to celebrate. Disney has officially confirmed that Zootopia 3 is in development, bringing the beloved animated franchise back for another adventure. The announcement was made at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California, where Walt Disney Animation Studios Chief Creative Officer Jared Bush confirmed that work on the third instalment is underway.

The news comes at an interesting time for the franchise. Zootopia 2 has turned into a massive box-office success, giving Disney plenty of reason to continue the story of the unlikely police partners Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. However, while the third film is officially happening, there is still plenty that remains under wraps.

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