Best Movies like Zootopia (2016)

Fantastic Mr. Fox features a clever, anthropomorphic fox leading an adventurous plot, paralleling how Zootopia brings animals into a crime-solving narrative. Both films use witty animal characters to challenge their roles in society, blending humor and inventive storytelling in animated form.

The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with the sly fox, seek revenge against him and his family. Fantastic Mr. Fox is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 27m runtime, released in 2009 with an average rating of 7.8 by 6,218 people. The movie made an estimated total of $46,471,023 in the box office.

Sing and Zootopia both take place in lively, animal-populated worlds where each creature is given a unique personality and dream. Their animated stories focus on pursuing ambitions despite societal expectations, resulting in humorous and heartfelt journeys led by diverse animal casts.

A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition. Sing is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 48m runtime, released in 2016 with an average rating of 7.1 by 8,505 people. The movie made an estimated total of $634,151,679 in the box office.

The Bad Guys centers on a group of animal outcasts involved in a criminal case, echoing Zootopia's animal-driven mystery in an urban setting. It blends a comedic tone with action as anthropomorphic animals try to defy negative stereotypes, promoting redemption and teamwork.

When the Bad Guys, a crew of criminal animals, are finally caught after years of heists and being the world’s most-wanted villains, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison. The Bad Guys is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 40m runtime, released in 2022 with an average rating of 7.5 by 2,627 people. The movie made an estimated total of $250,162,278 in the box office.

Kung Fu Panda shares with Zootopia the theme of an unlikely hero—an animal protagonist striving to overcome doubts and prove themselves. Both animate adventures around anthropomorphic animals, mixing comedy with character growth and an underdog's journey toward respect.

Chosen by prophecy but doubted by all, Po is an unlikely choice for the mystical title of the Dragon Warrior—a clumsy panda thrust into the world of kung fu as a deadly enemy threatens the Valley of Peace. Under reluctant guidance by Master Shifu and the Furious Five, Po must embrace who he is to unlock the power that no scroll can teach. Kung Fu Panda is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 30m runtime, released in 2008 with an average rating of 7.3 by 12,838 people. The movie made an estimated total of $632,091,832 in the box office.

The Secret Life of Pets, like Zootopia, imagines a world where animals have complex lives and personalities, hidden from humans. Both rely on animated animal-centric perspectives, exploring friendship, identity, and the chaos that ensues when their secret worlds are disrupted.

The quiet life of a terrier named Max is upended when his owner takes in Duke, a stray whom Max instantly dislikes. The Secret Life of Pets is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 26m runtime, released in 2016 with an average rating of 6.3 by 8,591 people. The movie made an estimated total of $875,457,937 in the box office.

Rango follows an outsider thrust into a new community and unwittingly solving a mystery, similar to Judy Hopps's experience. Both use a roster of talking animals, blend comedy with detective work, and focus on themes of fitting in and making a difference.

When Rango, a lost family pet, accidentally winds up in the gritty, gun-slinging Western town of Dirt, the theater-loving lizard suddenly finds himself the newly appointed sheriff. Welcomed as the last hope the town has been waiting for, Rango is forced to play his new role to the hilt and uncover the truth behind a looming water crisis—before his act catches up with him. Rango is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 47m runtime, released in 2011 with an average rating of 6.9 by 7,226 people. The movie made an estimated total of $245,724,603 in the box office.

In Chicken Run, misfit animals conspire to escape captivity, uniting characters from different species around a common cause. This group dynamic, driven by spirited underdogs, and a blend of sly humor and adventure, complements Zootopia's story of teamwork and breaking societal limits.

The creators of Wallace & Gromit bring you an exciting and original story about a group of chickens determined to fly the coop–even if they can’t fly! It’s hardly poultry in motion when Rocky attempts to teach Ginger and her feathered friends to fly…but, with teamwork, determination and a little bit o’ cluck, the fearless flock plots one last attempt in a spectacular bid for freedom. Chicken Run is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 24m runtime, released in 2000 with an average rating of 6.9 by 5,470 people. The movie made an estimated total of $224,834,564 in the box office.

Robin Hood presents a classic animal-led story, with foxes and other critters in the roles of hero and law enforcement. The folklore-infused setting, animal allegories, and protagonist fighting injustice connect it to Zootopia's world of animal authority and social challenges.

With King Richard off to the Crusades, Prince John and his slithering minion, Sir Hiss, set about taxing Nottingham's citizens with support from the corrupt sheriff - and staunch opposition by the wily Robin Hood and his band of merry men. Robin Hood is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 23m runtime, released in 1973 with an average rating of 7.3 by 4,698 people. The movie made an estimated total of $33,000,000 in the box office.

Monsters, Inc. resembles Zootopia through its inventive world-building, bringing non-human characters into a bustling metropolis. Both films follow unlikely duos as they navigate workplace culture, uncover secrets, and disrupt the status quo in settings brimming with unique creature society.

Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly, and it's up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home. Monsters, Inc. is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 32m runtime, released in 2001 with an average rating of 7.9 by 20,036 people. The movie made an estimated total of $579,700,000 in the box office.

Megamind, like Zootopia, features an underappreciated character stepping outside their assigned societal role to change perceptions. Though supervillain-themed, Megamind uses comedy, animated action, and character-driven growth to explore themes of identity and challenging expectations.

After Megamind, a highly intelligent alien supervillain, defeats his long-time nemesis Metro Man, Megamind creates a new hero to fight, but must act to save the city when his "creation" becomes an even worse villain than he was. Megamind is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 36m runtime, released in 2010 with an average rating of 7.0 by 7,581 people. The movie made an estimated total of $321,885,765 in the box office.

Bolt centers on a dedicated animal protagonist facing challenges outside their comfort zone, paralleling Judy's determination in Zootopia. The film follows themes of self-discovery, partnership, and adapting to unforeseen adventures in an animated family narrative with comedic undertones.

Bolt is the star of the biggest show in Hollywood. The only problem is, he thinks it's real. After he's accidentally shipped to New York City and separated from Penny, his beloved co-star and owner, Bolt must harness all his "super powers" to find a way home. Bolt is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 38m runtime, released in 2008 with an average rating of 6.6 by 6,583 people. The movie made an estimated total of $309,979,994 in the box office.

Despicable Me and Zootopia both orbit unconventional protagonists navigating transformative life changes. The comedic, animated structure builds its story around personal growth, teamwork, and characters veering from their expected paths to ultimately solve problems and embrace new communities.

Determined to prove he's the world's greatest supervillain, Gru hatches an audacious plan to steal the Moon. To pull it off, he adopts three orphaned girls—Margo, Edith, and Agnes—intending to use them as part of his scheme. But the unexpected bond they form forces him to question the life he's always known. Despicable Me is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 35m runtime, released in 2010 with an average rating of 7.3 by 16,229 people. The movie made an estimated total of $543,284,256 in the box office.

Big Hero 6 and Zootopia center around inventive worlds where protagonists form unlikely alliances to crack mysteries. Each film balances humor with emotional stakes as heroes confront adversity, with richly crafted animated settings and narratives focused on justice and friendship.

A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes. Big Hero 6 is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 42m runtime, released in 2014 with an average rating of 7.7 by 16,769 people. The movie made an estimated total of $657,870,525 in the box office.

Wreck-It Ralph immerses viewers in a vibrant, animated landscape of non-human characters questioning predefined roles. Parallel to Zootopia, its central journey is about defying societal expectations, embracing differences, and building trust across disparate communities.

Wreck-It Ralph is the 9-foot-tall, 643-pound villain of an arcade video game named Fix-It Felix Jr., in which the game's titular hero fixes buildings that Ralph destroys. Wanting to prove he can be a good guy and not just a villain, Ralph escapes his game and lands in Hero's Duty, a first-person shooter where he helps the game's hero battle against alien invaders. He later enters Sugar Rush, a kart racing game set on tracks made of candies, cookies and other sweets. There, Ralph meets Vanellope von Schweetz who has learned that her game is faced with a dire threat that could affect the entire arcade, and one that Ralph may have inadvertently started. Wreck-It Ralph is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 41m runtime, released in 2012 with an average rating of 7.4 by 13,205 people. The movie made an estimated total of $471,222,889 in the box office.

Ratatouille introduces an animal out of place—a rat yearning for acceptance and new opportunities in an urban environment. Like Zootopia, it uses animated animal characters to examine ambition, breaking stereotypes, and the pursuit of one's dream against the odds.

Remy, a rat, possesses a palate far more refined than that of his fellow comrades. He aspires to become a chef, one who creates rather than scavenges. When fate leads him beneath one of Paris's finest restaurants, he forms an unusual alliance with a young kitchen worker to pursue his culinary ambitions. As his double life unfolds, Remy must navigate the suspicions of the calculating Head Chef Skinner, the disapproval of Remy’s own colony, and the foreboding presence of renowned food critic Anton Ego, whose judgment can make or break a chef's legacy. Ratatouille is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 51m runtime, released in 2007 with an average rating of 7.8 by 18,727 people. The movie made an estimated total of $623,726,000 in the box office.

The Great Mouse Detective features an animal protagonist solving crimes in a world hidden from human view, echoing Zootopia’s fusion of detective mystery and anthropomorphic society. Both films reinterpret classic investigative stories through witty animal leads and urban settings.

When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London's master toymaker, the brilliant master of disguise Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson try to elude the ultimate trap and foil the perfect crime. The Great Mouse Detective is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 14m runtime, released in 1986 with an average rating of 7.1 by 1,826 people. The movie made an estimated total of $38,600,000 in the box office.

Ferdinand tells the story of a gentle animal resisting labels imposed by others, mirroring Zootopia’s theme of breaking stereotypes. Both films use colorful animation, animal protagonists, and the journey toward self-acceptance within a society quick to judge.

Ferdinand, a little bull, prefers sitting quietly under a cork tree just smelling the flowers versus jumping around, snorting, and butting heads with other bulls. As Ferdinand grows big and strong, his temperament remains mellow. But one day five men come to choose the "biggest, fastest, roughest bull" for the bullfights in Madrid— and Ferdinand is mistakenly chosen. Ferdinand is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 48m runtime, released in 2017 with an average rating of 7.2 by 3,129 people. The movie made an estimated total of $295,038,508 in the box office.

Penguins of Madagascar follows a group of animals traversing espionage-inspired adventures, blending lively teamwork and comedy. This animated feature, like Zootopia, showcases talking animals collaborating to overcome obstacles, with a fast-paced plot and an emphasis on resourcefulness.

Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private join forces with undercover organization The North Wind to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world as we know it. Penguins of Madagascar is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 32m runtime, released in 2014 with an average rating of 6.5 by 4,537 people. The movie made an estimated total of $373,515,621 in the box office.

Zarafa features talking animals at the heart of an animated narrative. Both films unfold adventures driven by animal characters, offering young audiences an imaginative kaleidoscope of animal societies and friendship set against broader journeys through unfamiliar territories.

Inspired by the true story of the first giraffe to visit France, Zarafa is a sumptuously animated and stirring adventure, and a throwback to a bygone era of hand-drawn animation and epic storytelling set among sweeping CinemaScope vistas of parched desert, wind-swept mountains and open skies. Under the cover of darkness a small boy, Maki, loosens the shackles that bind him and escapes into the desert night. Pursued by slavers across the moon-lit savannah, Maki meets Zarafa, a baby giraffe – and an orphan, just like him – as well as the nomad Hassan, Prince of the Desert. Hassan takes them to Alexandria for an audience with the Pasha of Egypt, who orders him to deliver the exotic animal as a gift to King Charles of France. Zarafa is a movie from France in French, with a total 1h 18m runtime, released in 2012 with an average rating of 6.9 by 131 people. The movie made an estimated total of $12,197,574 in the box office.

The Lego Movie, though not animal-based, shares Zootopia’s rapid-fire humor, inventive world-building, and focus on upending expected roles in a detailed, constructed universe. Both tales champion teamwork, self-discovery, and breaking away from society’s rigid molds.

An ordinary Lego mini-figure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil Lego tyrant from conquering the universe. The Lego Movie is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 40m runtime, released in 2014 with an average rating of 7.4 by 8,608 people. The movie made an estimated total of $470,759,687 in the box office.

Over the Hedge depicts a community of animals adapting to life in a suburban setting, navigating the challenges of integration and survival much as Zootopia explores coexistence and social structures among urban animals, using humor and heart along the way.

A scheming raccoon fools a mismatched family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of food, by invading the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating – and learns a lesson about family himself. Over the Hedge is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 23m runtime, released in 2006 with an average rating of 6.6 by 4,924 people. The movie made an estimated total of $343,397,247 in the box office.

Paddington also spotlights an animal protagonist integrating into a new community and ultimately fostering harmony. The story’s gentle humor and focus on acceptance parallel themes found in Zootopia, where animals take on human-like challenges in contemporary society.

A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown family, who offer him a temporary haven. Paddington is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 35m runtime, released in 2014 with an average rating of 7.1 by 4,298 people. The movie made an estimated total of $333,960,862 in the box office.

The Mitchells vs. the Machines, while revolving around humans, delivers zany animated adventure with a focus on oddball teamwork and unexpected heroes overcoming adversity. Like Zootopia, it’s fast-paced, visually vibrant, and built around uniting unlikely characters for a greater cause.

A quirky, dysfunctional family's road trip is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and suddenly become humanity's unlikeliest last hope. The Mitchells vs. the Machines is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 50m runtime, released in 2021 with an average rating of 7.8 by 3,432 people.

Storks invents an animal-centered world balancing workplace comedy and heartfelt storylines. The film’s use of ambitious characters—birds on a delivery team—mirrors Zootopia’s narrative of career aspiration and adaptation in an environment where animals tackle human-like responsibilities.

Storks deliver babies…or at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for a global internet retail giant. Junior, the company’s top delivery stork, is about to be promoted when he accidentally activates the Baby Making Machine, producing an adorable and wholly unauthorized baby girl... Storks is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 27m runtime, released in 2016 with an average rating of 6.7 by 2,547 people. The movie made an estimated total of $182,379,278 in the box office.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs leverages outlandish, animated storytelling and a protagonist striving to prove himself in a skeptical community. Like Zootopia, it juggles comedic set pieces with a message about embracing innovation and changing the minds of doubters.

Inventor Flint Lockwood creates a machine that makes clouds rain food, enabling the down-and-out citizens of Chewandswallow to feed themselves. But when the falling food reaches gargantuan proportions, Flint must scramble to avert disaster. Can he regain control of the machine and put an end to the wild weather before the town is destroyed? Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 30m runtime, released in 2009 with an average rating of 6.7 by 6,547 people. The movie made an estimated total of $242,988,466 in the box office.

The Angry Birds Movie brings together a cast of animated animal characters facing challenges and misunderstandings within their society. The story's comedic interpretation of animal communities confronting threats is reminiscent of Zootopia's exploration of animal dynamics and city-living.

An island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds or almost entirely. In this paradise, Red, a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck, and the volatile Bomb have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to. The Angry Birds Movie is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 37m runtime, released in 2016 with an average rating of 6.3 by 4,077 people. The movie made an estimated total of $349,779,543 in the box office.

Madagascar presents a variety of animal characters escaping their usual environment and navigating a bustling new world. The ensemble cast, humorous animal antics, and themes of community and adaptation align with the style and spirit of Zootopia’s urban adventure.

Four animal friends get a taste of the wild life when they break out of captivity at the Central Park Zoo and wash ashore on the island of Madagascar. Madagascar is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 26m runtime, released in 2005 with an average rating of 6.9 by 11,875 people. The movie made an estimated total of $542,064,525 in the box office.

Open Season uses a comedic animal ensemble forming alliances in response to environmental threats, paralleling Zootopia’s use of diverse animal cast and themes of cooperation and overcoming prejudice in a world that brings animal characters into complex, interactive settings.

Boog, a domesticated 900lb. Grizzly bear finds himself stranded in the woods 3 days before Open Season. Forced to rely on Elliot, a fast-talking mule deer, the two form an unlikely friendship and must quickly rally other forest animals if they are to form a rag-tag army against the hunters. Open Season is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 26m runtime, released in 2006 with an average rating of 6.2 by 3,043 people. The movie made an estimated total of $200,811,689 in the box office.

Arthur Christmas, though centered on holiday themes, shares Zootopia’s ensemble of quirky characters rallying together to solve a high-stakes problem. The film's blend of humor, teamwork, and search for belonging connects with Zootopia's message about making a difference as an underdog.

For hundreds of years, the Claus family has delegated the title "Santa" to a chosen few of its members, which can be passed down upon retirement. Each Christmas, Santa and his vast army of highly trained elves produce gifts and distribute them around the world in a one-night high-tech operation. However, when one of 600 million children to receive a gift from Santa on Christmas Eve is missed, it is deemed ‘acceptable’ to all but one—Arthur Claus, the current Santa’s misfit son deemed ineligible for the title, who executes an unauthorised rookie mission to get the last present halfway around the globe before dawn on Christmas morning. Arthur Christmas is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 37m runtime, released in 2011 with an average rating of 6.8 by 1,656 people. The movie made an estimated total of $151,300,000 in the box office.

Onward is a fantasy adventure about an unlikely pair embarking on a quest to solve a personal mystery. Both films are animated, highlight themes of self-discovery, and focus on unconventional protagonists challenging the status quo to uncover deeper truths about their world.

In a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there. Onward is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 42m runtime, released in 2020 with an average rating of 7.6 by 6,649 people. The movie made an estimated total of $141,888,276 in the box office.

Stuart Little centers on a small animal navigating big city life within a family context. Its animated storytelling, focus on acceptance, and resourceful protagonist overcoming bias and misperception make it thematically similar to Zootopia’s approach to animal identity and aspiration.

When the Littles adopt Stuart, the mouse, George is initially unwelcoming to his new brother, and the family cat, Snowbell, is even less enthusiastic. Stuart resolves to face these difficulties with as much pluck and courage as he can muster. Stuart Little is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 24m runtime, released in 1999 with an average rating of 6.1 by 4,712 people. The movie made an estimated total of $300,135,367 in the box office.

The Nut Job involves a mischievous animal teaming up with others for a daring heist in a human-dominated city. The film presents a comedic, adventure-filled take on animal societies occupying urban landscapes, echoing Zootopia’s blend of teamwork and city-centric escapades.

Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is banished from his park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles on the one thing that may be able to save his life, and the rest of park community, as they gear up for winter - Maury's Nut Store. The Nut Job is a movie from Canada in English, with a total 1h 25m runtime, released in 2014 with an average rating of 5.9 by 1,054 people. The movie made an estimated total of $120,885,527 in the box office.

Oddball follows an animal lead working with humans to achieve a significant goal, echoing Zootopia’s spirit of perseverance and cooperation between species. The film highlights themes of protection, courage, and defying expectations within animal and human communities.

An eccentric chicken farmer, with the help of his granddaughter, trains his mischievous dog Oddball to protect a penguin sanctuary from fox attacks in an attempt to reunite his family and save their seaside town. Oddball is a movie from Australia in English, with a total 1h 35m runtime, released in 2015 with an average rating of 6.9 by 101 people.

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit uses animated animals tumbling into mystery and hijinks, offering a comedic detective plot amidst a quirky community. This aligns with Zootopia’s urban investigation, animal hijinks, and the partnership of unlikely heroes.

Cheese-loving eccentric Wallace and his cunning canine pal Gromit run a business ridding the town of garden pests. Using only humane methods, which turns their home into a halfway house for evicted vermin, the pair stumble upon a mystery involving a voracious vegetarian monster that threatens to ruin the annual veggie-growing contest. Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is a movie from United Kingdom in English, with a total 1h 25m runtime, released in 2005 with an average rating of 7.1 by 3,136 people. The movie made an estimated total of $192,610,372 in the box office.

The Amazing Maurice features talking animals involved in clever schemes, paralleling Zootopia’s focus on animal society and the pursuit of unconventional goals. Both films use animated non-human ensembles to tackle themes of wit, self-determination, and interspecies relationships.

Maurice is a streetwise ginger cat who comes up with a money-making scam by befriending a group of self-taught talking rats. When Maurice and the rodents meet a bookworm called Malicia, their little con soon goes down the drain. The Amazing Maurice is a movie from Germany in English, with a total 1h 33m runtime, released in 2022 with an average rating of 6.6 by 195 people. The movie made an estimated total of $21,110,363 in the box office.

Cats & Dogs delivers animated animal espionage, with animals in secretive roles exploring interspecies rivalries and alliances. Its premise of animals leading double lives and engaging in covert missions matches Zootopia's world of animal characters entangled in mysteries and subverting human expectations.

When a professor develops a vaccine that eliminates human allergies to dogs, he unwittingly upsets the fragile balance of power between cats and dogs and touches off an epic battle for pet supremacy. The fur flies as the feline faction, led by Mr. Tinkles, squares off against wide-eyed puppy Lou and his canine cohorts. Cats & Dogs is a movie from United States of America in English, with a total 1h 27m runtime, released in 2001 with an average rating of 5.4 by 1,761 people. The movie made an estimated total of $200,687,492 in the box office.