Disney’s Zootopia 2 broke box office records with its $1.713 billion worldwide gross. It also assembled one of the most financially impressive voice casts in animated film history, with a combined net worth exceeding $500 million. From Shakira’s record-breaking tour empire to Jason Bateman’s podcast goldmine, the sequel reunites beloved original stars whilst introducing Oscar winners and rising comedy powerhouses.
Before diving into the cast, here’s an important clarification. Harrison Ball, the acclaimed former New York City Ballet principal dancer, doesn’t appear in Zootopia 2. Despite any speculation, research confirms no connection between him and the film. Now, let’s meet the actual voices behind Zootopia’s biggest sequel.
Shakira (Gazelle) – $300 Million
Shakira easily claims the title of Zootopia 2’s wealthiest cast member with a staggering $300 million net worth. The Colombian superstar reprises her role as Gazelle, Zootopia’s biggest pop sensation, and performs the new song “Zoo” co-written with Ed Sheeran. Her involvement brings genuine star power to the animated sequel.
But 2025 has been Shakira’s year in ways that extend far beyond voice acting. Her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour became the highest-grossing Latin tour by a woman in history, generating $327.4 million from 64 concerts. She sold 2.5 million tickets across the Americas, with US shows alone bringing in nearly $250 million. The tour’s economic impact was so massive that her Barranquilla, Colombia performances boosted the city’s quarterly GDP by 0.33%.
She also won the 2025 Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album and has European and Asian tour legs planned for 2026. As a fun bonus, her sons Milan and Sasha Piqué Mebarak voice two of Judy’s younger brothers in the film.
Jason Bateman (Nick Wilde) – $50-60 Million
Jason Bateman voices everyone’s favourite reformed con artist, Nick Wilde, and he’s laughing all the way to the bank. His $50-60 million net worth comes from multiple revenue streams that’d make Nick proud. There’s Ozark, where he earned approximately $300,000 per episode whilst directing key instalments. There’s his film career spanning comedies and thrillers like Carry-On (2024) and the upcoming Black Rabbit series with Jude Law.
But here’s the real money maker. Bateman co-hosts the SmartLess podcast with Will Arnett and Sean Hayes, and it’s become an absolute juggernaut. In January 2024, they secured a $100 million three-year deal with SiriusXM, following their previous $60-80 million Amazon arrangement. When you add it all up, SmartLess will have generated roughly $200 million by the deal’s end. That’s approximately $60 million per host after production costs, making it one of podcasting’s most lucrative ventures.
Idris Elba (Chief Bogo) – $50 Million
Idris Elba returns as Chief Bogo, the gruff Cape buffalo police chief who initially doubted Judy’s abilities. His $50 million net worth comes from appearing in films that’ve grossed over $9.8 billion globally, placing him among the top 20 highest-grossing actors in history. Think The Suicide Squad, Fast & Furious films, and his iconic role in Luther.
What’s fascinating about Elba is how he’s building an entertainment empire beyond acting. In June 2024, he launched 22Summers, a full-service production company developing projects like Disney+’s Erased: WWII Heroes of Color. More ambitiously, he’s building film studios in Tanzania and Ghana. The Zanzibar facility received government approval for 200 acres in August 2024, whilst the Ghana studio on 22 acres near Accra was announced in March 2025.
He’s also ventured into genderless skincare (S’able Labs), Formula E racing teams, and blockchain platforms for Africa’s creative industries. Oh, and King Charles awarded him a knighthood in the 2025 New Year Honours. Not bad for a voice actor, right?
Quinta Brunson (Dr. Fuzzby) – $9 Million
Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson voices Dr. Fuzzby, a quokka therapist running the ZPD’s “Partners in Crisis” programme. Her $9 million net worth is growing rapidly, and here’s why. She earns $350,000-$400,000 per episode as Abbott Elementary’s lead actress, translating to at least $7.7 million per season before you factor in her executive producer and writing fees.
Brunson’s breakthrough continues accelerating. Abbott Elementary was renewed for Season 5 in January 2025, and she holds 10-20% backend equity in the show. If it reaches syndication, her net worth could soar past $50 million. She won the 2023 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, becoming the first Black woman to win since Isabel Sanford over 40 years earlier. Not bad for someone who started making viral Instagram videos.
Ginnifer Goodwin (Judy Hopps) – $8 Million
Ginnifer Goodwin returns as Officer Judy Hopps, the optimistic rabbit cop who proved bunnies can do anything. Her $8 million net worth is from a career built on consistent television work rather than blockbuster franchises. She’s best known for Big Love (2006-2011) and Once Upon a Time (2011-2018), where she played Snow White for seven seasons.
Goodwin’s recent projects include voicing Pamster Glamster, a glamorous hamster villain, on Disney Jr.’s SuperKitties Season 3. Her net worth may seem modest compared to her co-stars, but it’s a testament to her focus on meaningful roles over maximum paychecks. She’s been married to Once Upon a Time co-star Josh Dallas since 2014, and they share two sons.
Fortune Feimster (Nibbles Maplestick) – $2 Million
Comedian Fortune Feimster voices Nibbles Maplestick, a beaver conspiracy theorist and podcaster who helps Judy and Nick uncover the Lynxley family’s dark secrets. Her $2 million net worth comes from stand-up touring, three Netflix comedy specials (Sweet & Salty, Good Fortune, Crushing It), and her role on Arnold Schwarzenegger’s FUBAR series.
Feimster’s comedy style, warm and self-deprecating, translates perfectly to animation. She brings genuine charm to what could’ve been a one-note conspiracy theorist character.
The Lynxley Family Villains
The film’s antagonists, the wealthy Lynxley family who stole credit for founding Zootopia, feature impressive talent:
Andy Samberg ($25 million) voices Pawbert Lynxley, the youngest son. His fortune comes from Brooklyn Nine-Nine ($125,000 per episode across 153 episodes), his Lonely Island comedy music group, and ongoing film projects.
Macaulay Culkin ($18-25 million) plays Cattrick Lynxley, the eldest son. He accumulated roughly $23.5 million from early-1990s salaries alone, with Home Alone 2 earning him $4.5 million plus profit participation.
Brenda Song ($5 million) voices Kitty Lynxley, the daughter. Interestingly, Culkin and Song are married in real life but play siblings in the film.
Ke Huy Quan (Gary De’Snake) – $1-2 Million
Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan voices Gary De’Snake, a 33-foot blue-scaled pit viper whose great-grandmother Agnes was actually Zootopia’s true founder. It’s a role that subverts snake stereotypes whilst bringing genuine emotional depth to the film’s central mystery.
Despite winning an Academy Award for Everything Everywhere All at Once, Quan’s net worth remains relatively modest at $1-2 million. After childhood roles in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) and The Goonies (1985), he took a 19-year acting hiatus, working behind the scenes as a stunt coordinator. His Oscar win marked one of Hollywood’s most heartwarming comeback stories.
Since then, he’s appeared in Loki Season 2, Kung Fu Panda 4, and The Electric State. His February 2025 action film Love Hurts marked his first leading role in 40 years, though it underperformed with $17.6 million against an $18 million budget.
Supporting Cast and Cameos
Patrick Warburton ($35 million) voices Mayor Brian Winddancer, whilst Dwayne Johnson cameos as Zeke, an accident-prone dik-dik stuck in a tuba. Michael J. Fox, June Squibb, Danny Trejo, and even Disney CEO Bob Iger make vocal appearances.
Professional wrestlers Roman Reigns and CM Punk voice the “Zebros,” plains zebra cops who provide comic relief. This kind of creative casting helped Zootopia 2 become the second-highest-grossing animated film in history.
The numbers speak for themselves. With a third film already in early development, Disney’s bet on this billion-dollar cast paid off spectacularly.
