Shakira has released her new single “Zoo,” which serves as the main track for the upcoming animated film “Zootopia 2,” while accompanying its music video. The song represents Shakira’s current Disney partnership, which generates fresh interest for the upcoming movie release.
Music Video Description
The video alternates between Shakira performing live and animated Zootopia-inspired city scenes, which display a vibrant and active environment. The visual elements include neon lighting effects, animal-inspired dance moves, and cityscape transformations, which create a dynamic rhythm. The motion-captured outfit Shakira wears in the video duplicates the design elements from her Gazelle character. The video shows Shakira performing with animated citizens in a large public square, which matches the song’s rhythm.
Collaboration Details
Disney executives announced that Shakira joined the franchise because she responded positively to their initial invitation. She took part in songwriting activities and gave her opinion about the video’s movement-based visual design. The artist expressed her happiness about returning to this world because it feels like meeting old friends, according to her official statement. The Disney music executive stated that her natural ability to create melodies and develop characters led to the final version of the song.
Movie Connection
The song “Zoo” contains elements that match the core values of “Zootopia 2,” which shows Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde working to solve conflicts between different districts of the city. The song lyrics describe the energy of crowds and their ability to work together while experiencing the excitement of movement, which matches the major festival scene in the movie. The video shows Judy and Nick, along with multiple new characters, running through the city during specific instrumental sections. “Zootopia 2” hits theaters on November 26, 2025.
Reception and Impact
The video received immediate positive feedback from fans who made it trend on all major platforms during the first few hours after its release. The video received positive feedback because of its energetic animation and Shakira’s strong stage presence. The song reached the top of worldwide streaming charts while music bloggers observed that it triggered a new wave of fan-made content, including dance videos and reaction clips.
Closing
Disney will create more promotional content for “Zoo” by Shakira because of its rising popularity, which will include character introductions and music snippets from “Zootopia 2.”The film has established an impressive standard through Shakira’s return, and it appears set to match her achievements.
