Zoo Lyrics – Shakira

"Zootopia 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" Soundtrack Description

Questions and Answers

Is there an official soundtrack album for Zootopia 2?

Yes. Walt Disney Records is releasing Zootopia 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), with pre-release set for November 21, 2025, and the film opening November 26, 2025.

Who returns to compose the score?

Michael Giacchino returns as composer, continuing his musical world-building from the 2016 film.

What’s the new original song and who performs it?

“Zoo,” performed by Shakira (as Gazelle). It premiered as part of the September 29 trailer rollout and released as a single on October 10, 2025.

Does “Zoo” appear in marketing before the movie?

Yes—snippets appear in the latest trailer and the single had an exclusive early preview on SiriusXM’s Disney Hits.

Is there a physical release for “Zoo”?

Disney Music Emporium offered a 7-inch purple translucent glitter vinyl single for “Zoo.”

Are Ed Sheeran and Blake Slatkin involved beyond songwriting?

Press coverage notes fun cameo voice roles for them in the film—little Easter eggs for music fans.

Notes & Trivia

• “Zoo” was announced alongside the final trailer drop and positioned as Gazelle’s new anthem (according to The Walt Disney Company newsroom).
• The single received an hourly “first listen” rotation on SiriusXM’s Disney Hits two days before digital release.
• A limited 7" vinyl for “Zoo” featured purple translucent glitter—both sides carry the same track (as noted by Disney Music Emporium).
• Album artist credits on storefronts list Shakira & Michael Giacchino together, signaling a VA-style package that mixes song(s) and score.
• Pre-release materials highlight Giacchino’s score drop one week before the movie—handy for playlist builders (as listed on Apple Music).

Overview

What does a city where “anyone can be anything” sound like in 2025? Zootopia 2 answers with a pop-first calling card—Shakira’s “Zoo”—and a returning orchestral engine from Michael Giacchino. The single leans bilingual hooks and playful onomatopoeia, while the score promises sweeping themes for bigger precincts and brand-new species. Smart move: the album drops a few days before the theatrical release, so fans can live in the world early (as reported by People magazine).

I like how the soundtrack stakes out two lanes. Lane one is Gazelle-as-global-popstar, a diegetic celebrity whose new song easily doubles as a trailer driver and likely set-piece. Lane two is Giacchino’s narrative scaffolding: warm woodwinds for friendship, brassy mystery for the case files, and rhythmic ostinatos when the reptiles slither into frame. The old “Try Everything” optimism morphs into celebration energy—same city, different tempo.

Genres & Themes

• Pop / Dance-pop / Electropop → the franchise’s star-power sheen; Gazelle’s stagecraft becomes citywide mood.
• Spanglish hooks & Latin pop touches → inclusive identity and crowd unity; bilingual lines turn the chorus into a playground.
• Orchestral adventure score → Giacchino’s leitmotifs track the new casework and unexplored boroughs.
• Diegetic vs. non-diegetic flips → Gazelle’s hits can exist in the world; trailers and montages can repurpose them over it.

Key Tracks & Scenes

“Zoo” — Shakira
Where it plays: Featured in the Sept. 29, 2025 trailer and released as the film’s lead single on Oct. 10, 2025; expect usage tied to Gazelle’s in-world performance and/or end credits (to be confirmed on release).
Why it matters: Picks up the mantle from “Try Everything,” reframing the city’s ethos as a communal party—“turn the floor into a zoo.”

Main Theme motifs — Michael Giacchino
Where it plays: Album drop (Nov. 21) precedes the film, but Giacchino’s returning palette is telegraphed in marketing beats; listen for brighter woodwinds offset by mystery brass as the reptile subplot surfaces.
Why it matters: Gives the sequel continuity without repeating itself; a musical handshake between old neighborhoods and new corners.

Track–Moment Index (pre-release highlights)

Music–Story Links (characters & plot beats)

• Gazelle’s world-building: A pop anthem from a diegetic superstar blurs citizen life and spectacle—music becomes city glue, not just background.
• Casework momentum: Dance-pop in trailers tees up joy; the score then pivots to sleuthing rhythms as Judy and Nick chase reptile mysteries.
• Message in the hook: “Anyone can be anything” echoes inside a communal chorus—party as policy, basically.

How It Was Made (supervision, score, behind-the-scenes)

Shakira co-wrote “Zoo” with Ed Sheeran and Blake Slatkin; production credits include Slatkin, Alex “A.C.” Castillo, Shakira, and Sheeran (according to The Walt Disney Company newsroom). The track’s rollout—teaser in the trailer, early radio window, then digital—follows Disney’s modern playbook for character-driven singles.

Composer Michael Giacchino returns to expand the original’s motif family. Expect familiar timbres alongside new textures for the sequel’s locales and species. The official soundtrack’s pre-release date sits a few days ahead of opening weekend, a retail rhythm that keeps family playlists humming before tickets are scanned (as listed on Apple Music).

Reception & Quotes

“Shakira’s ‘Zoo’ … an irresistible banger … it encourages listeners to let loose and just have fun.” Euphoriazine

“A new trailer … features an all-new original song, ‘Zoo,’ performed by Shakira … music and lyrics by Ed Sheeran, Blake Slatkin and Shakira.” Disney company newsroom

“If you listened closely to the new trailer, you heard a snippet of a new song called ‘Zoo’.” Parents/People

Streaming availability is live for the single across major platforms; the album is pre-add/pre-save ahead of Nov 21 (as noted by Apple Music and Spotify).

Technical Info

• Title: Zootopia 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
• Year: 2025
• Type: Movie soundtrack
• Lead Single: “Zoo” — performed by Shakira (as Gazelle); single release Oct 10, 2025
• Songwriters / Producers (single): Ed Sheeran, Blake Slatkin, Shakira; producers include Slatkin, Alex “A.C.” Castillo, Shakira, Ed Sheeran
• Score Composer: Michael Giacchino
• Music Supervision: TBA (album produced/released by Walt Disney Records)
• Label: Walt Disney Records
• Release context: OST pre-release Nov 21, 2025; film in theaters Nov 26, 2025
• Formats: Digital/streaming; limited 7″ vinyl single of “Zoo” via Disney Music Emporium
• Marketing placements: “Zoo” featured in the Sept 29 trailer; early preview on SiriusXM Disney Hits (Oct 8)
• Notes: Pre-release details confirmed; scene-by-scene placements update upon theatrical debut.

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: The Walt Disney Company newsroom; Apple Music; Disney Music Emporium; Spotify; Parents/People; Euphoriazine; Genius.