Just realized something fascinating—Disney’s upcoming animated sequel has different English titles depending on where you live!
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Zootopia 2 (North America, most of Asia)
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Zootropolis 2 (UK, parts of Europe)
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Other localized versions exist worldwide too!
This isn’t just about translation—it’s a glimpse into cultural adaptation and branding psychology .
Why the change?
In some markets, “Zootropolis” was chosen to avoid confusion with existing trademarks or to better resonate with local language roots (“polis” = city in Greek, hinting at urban animal society).
What’s in a name?
It reflects how global media tailors stories to feel familiar yet fresh in different cultures. A title isn’t just a label—it’s an invitation into a world, and that invitation changes depending on who’s receiving it.
I find this so cool—the same creative vision, adapted with care for different audiences.
What’s the title in your country? And do you think it fits the movie’s spirit? Let’s map out how this sequel is announced around the world! 
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