Zootopia 2 3D Movie Review

November 27, 2025 by Jacob Scarberry in zootopia 2, zootopia 2 3d, zootopia 2 3-D, zootopia, Disney , Disney, 2025, 3-D Cinema, 3-D Films, 3-D Movies, 3D Movies, 3D films, 3D or 2D, 3D Worth It, animated movies, zootopia 2 3d review

Zootopia 2 3D Movie Review

Written By: Jacob Scarberry

3D

Stunning. Breath-taking. All the positive adjectives — I can bear-ly put into words how fantastic this 3D presentation was for Zootopia 2. Honestly, I couldn’t even think of what to say at first, because it’s that good.

The depth in Zootopia 2 is incredible — wide, clean, and consistently layered. There are constant pop-outs, including one tranquilizer dart in slow motion that had me literally duck for cover. Cityscapes stretch endlessly, the rainforest district feels almost tactile, and the snow regions look so good they practically made me feel cold. Action scenes are staged with clarity and purpose, with snouts, tails, tools, and debris regularly extending toward the audience.

Zootopia 2’s 3D presentation had zero ghosting, no dimming, and no artifact issues whatsoever — just bright, clean, reference-quality 3D visuals. You can tell the filmmakers planned for the format from the beginning, and the result is Disney’s strongest 3D effort in years.

Go see Zootopia 2 in 3D — you will not regret it!

Final 3D Verdict: 10/10 And Editor’s Choice Award

Movie

Nine years ago, with Zootopia, we got an amazing animated film about bias and racial stigma disguised as a buddy-cop comedy. Now we have Zootopia 2, a solid animated buddy-cop comedy with twice the puns, twice the pop-culture references, and far less emphasis on sociopolitical commentary — maybe a little too light for the times we live in. While it’s fun, Zootopia: The “Squeak-quel” isn’t exactly the sequel I was hoping for.

The plot of Zootopia 2 takes place one week after the duo solved a major conspiracy, with Officers Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) now rookie partners who immediately overstep Chief Bogo’s (Idris Elba, in a glorified cameo) orders. Their mistake causes major destruction and lands them in mandatory therapy for mismatched partners or else be split up. Naturally, they ignore the warnings and jump into a new case: a reptile land-rights conspiracy tied to a century-old murder that drove an entire species into hiding. The duo goes on the run to protect a misunderstood population on the brink of extinction.

Do you like animals? Do you like puns? Do you like both glued together? Because Zootopia 2 has them by the bushel. Some puns land well, others… well, “Nitrous Oinkside” exists. The film also packs in a surprising number of pop-culture references, including nods to R-rated horror movies that’ll fly right over kids’ heads — not always as clever as the movie thinks.

What works, though, are the characters and their chemistry. Bateman and Goodwin still have excellent rapport, and whenever Zootopia 2 focuses on the inner workings of their partnership, it’s touching, genuine, and funny. The voice cast is strong across the board — Fortune Feimster’s conspiracy-podcast host Nibbles is a standout, and Ke Huy Quan is delightful as Gary De’Snake. Hopefully both return.

The visual and technical aspects of Zootopia 2 are outstanding. Disney Animation delivers gorgeous work: expressive faces, fluid body movements, beautiful weather effects, and stellar rendering of physical materials (water, sand, dust, etc.) I also appreciated that the film credits the entire animation studio, not just department heads. Michael Giacchino’s score is charming, though some cues reminded me a bit of The Bad Guys. Sound mixing and editing are top-notch and deserve a Dolby Atmos or DTS:X setup — sadly, my theater only had 7.1.

Besides the uneven puns, the heavy-handed references, and a third act that drags long enough to make you check your watch, Zootopia 2 is a delightful film. It’s not as good as the original, but it is entertaining, visually excellent, and full of heart. The movie could have leaned harder into deeper societal themes — racism, bias, and the reptile community’s oppression — but the character work is strong enough to make it worth your while.

Final Movie Verdict: 7/10

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Official Website:

https://movies.disney.com/zootopia-2

Wicked For Good 3D Movie Review

November 21, 2025 by adolph vega in 3-D Cinema, 3-D Films, 3-D Movies, 3D or 2D, Wicked, Wicked Movie, Wicked Part 1, Wicked 2, Wicked For Good, Wicked Part 2, wicked for good 3d, wicked for good 3-d, wicked 2 3d movie review, wicked 2 3-d movie review, wicked part 2, wicked part 2 3d, wicked part 2 3-d

Wicked For Good 3D Movie Review

Written By: Adolph Vega

I watched Wicked for Good in a laser projection theater, and sadly, the 3D presentation feels like an afterthought. There are moments where the film genuinely commits to dimensionality—especially scenes featuring flying particle effects that pop off the screen. The chase scene in the woods with flying monkeys looks especially nice in 3D thanks to its strong use of layered depth. A panning sequence involving mechanical gears is also well executed, and a tunnel scene full of monkeys uses depth effectively. These moments prove the film could have been a strong 3D experience. About 15% of Wicked for Good looks genuinely great in 3D, while the remaining 85% maintains shallow, minimal layering with almost no real depth.

Unfortunately, those highlights are very brief and infrequent. Most of the movie sits in very shallow depth, with flat compositions and camera angles that don’t complement stereoscopic 3D imagery. Several scenes that clearly should have been visually rich simply aren’t. There are noticeable ghosting issues as well as shots where objects extend slightly out of frame, but not in a way that feels intentional—just awkward.

The result is 3D that isn’t terrible, but is ultimately forgettable and under-utilized. It feels as though the creative team only committed to 3D in a handful of sequences and treated the majority of the film like a normal 2D production. If you’re watching in a less-than-ideal theater—dim bulbs, older projectors, or no laser setup—this experience could easily drop a point. Wicked for Good has overall weak 3D, and it’s hard to recommend seeing it in this format.

Final 3D Score: 6/10

Movie

Wicked for Good picks up after the first film with no recap, no “previously on,” and no help for anyone who didn’t recently rewatch Wicked: Part One. This isn’t a sequel in the traditional sense—it’s the second half of a story that was originally one stage play, and it expects you to already know what’s going on. If you haven’t seen the first film, you’ll likely spend a good chunk of this one confused. Because it is structured as a direct continuation, the narrative doesn’t feel self-contained.

Wicked for Good is simply too long. The pacing starts slow and continues to drag in several places due to unnecessary scenes and story detours that don’t add much weight. An early birthday scene is a great example—it’s pleasant, but ultimately unnecessary and adds to the bloated runtime. That said, the emotional core of Wicked for Good is very strong, especially in the final act, which almost had me in tears. It’s powerful, bittersweet, and likely to hit audiences hard in a satisfying yet sad way. The tone is more serious than the first movie, though it maintains a similar overall quality—I just didn’t enjoy it as much.

Musically, the performances are excellent. Every song is sung with passion and gravitas, and the titular song “For Good” is superb. However, outside the context of the movie, most songs aren’t especially catchy or memorable. I’m not convinced these tracks will be popular, or if they’ll defy gravity and become hits on the radio.

Visually, the film delivers what you’d expect: gorgeous costumes, detailed sets, and strong production design equal to or better than the first installment. CGI is mostly good, though some scenes feel oddly digital when practical effects or makeup would’ve worked better—one character in particular looked like they should’ve been done with prosthetics instead of full CG. The movie ties into The Wizard of Oz (1939) in ways that are sometimes a little too cute, but still effective, acting half as table-setting for that story and half as closure for Wicked’s arc. Some iconic Oz characters get meaningful backstory, though the depth varies from character to character.

Overall, Wicked for Good is emotionally resonant, well-acted, and thematically rich, especially in its portrayal of propaganda, dictatorship, and the power of collective belief. Performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are standout strengths; they have genuine onscreen chemistry and carry the emotional weight of the story. Jeff Goldblum gives the Wizard a charismatic, grifter-like edge, and I’m glad he gets more screen time and his own musical number. While the movie maintains the high quality of the first, the pacing and excess runtime hold it back. Wicked for Good offers a thoughtful reflection on what it really means to be “wicked” or “good,” reminding us that those labels often depend on who controls the narrative—and how those in power weaponize them to shape truth.

Final Movie Score: 8/10

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Predator Badlands 3D Movie Review

November 08, 2025 by Jacob Scarberry in 3-D Cinema, 3-D Films, 3-D Movies, 3D or 2D, predator badlands, predator, predator badlands 3d, predator badlands 3-d, predator movies, 3D Movies, 3D films, 2025

Predator Badlands 3D Movie Review

By Jacob Scarberry

3D

With the only previous Predator 3D release being the notoriously bad post-conversion of the 1987 classic (back in 2010), I was worried this one might follow suit. Fortunately, this new 3D presentation looks really nice — though it could’ve been a bit stronger in places.

Predator Badlands opens with a terrific shot from inside a cave looking out toward the horizon — the cavern’s edges stretch toward the viewer while the skyline fades into the distance, showing off impressive 3-D depth. That same sense of dimension continues throughout the movie.

There are several fun pop-out moments — debris flying toward the audience, weapons aimed straight at the viewer — that make you instinctively want to duck. Some nighttime scenes naturally flatten things a bit, but even then, there’s still a solid sense of depth. I only noticed a couple brief instances of ghosting, and only on the subtitles.

Overall, Predator Badlands has an impressive 3D presentation that’s absolutely worth watching in that format.

Final 3D Score: 7/10*

* Previously this score was 8/10. Upon further consideration the reviewer has changed his mind and lowered it to a 7.

Movie

The Predator franchise has had a rocky 30-plus-year run — starting with a fantastic first film and followed by sequels of wildly varying quality. But after the surprisingly good Prey in 2022, it feels like the series has finally found its footing again. Disney made the right move by keeping Prey director Dan Trachtenberg on board for Predator Badlands, because this movie is genuinely great.

The story follows Dek, the so-called “runt” of the Yautja tribe. Ordered by their father to be killed for being weak, Dek is spared by his brother Kwei, who lets him escape to another planet, Genna — only for their father to slaughter Kwei in the name of tradition. Determined to earn his way back home, Dek sets out to claim the impossible trophy known as the Kalisk. Genna, however, is far more dangerous than he expects.

While struggling to survive the planet’s brutal environment, Dek encounters a legless android named Thia, who reluctantly becomes his partner on this perilous quest. I won’t spoil what happens next, but let’s just say a surprisingly cute merchandising opportunity joins the mix — creating an unlikely but endearing little “family.”

I’m not gonna lie — I was genuinely surprised by how good this film was. Even after Prey, I didn’t expect Disney to actually deliver another solid Predator entry, but here we are. The performances are strong all around, with Elle Fanning doing a solid job as Thia (even if her slightly grating tone seems intentional for the character).

Jeff Cutter’s cinematography is fantastic — shot with older lenses that give the movie a cinematic flair and some stylish lens flares — while making New Zealand look otherworldly in the process. The score by Sarah Schachner and Benjamin Wallfisch is another standout, and the sound mixing deserves serious awards attention. The editing keeps the pacing tight with no unnecessary fluff.

Sure, the story is fairly predictable — the “young warrior rises up against the odds” formula — but it smartly flips expectations by making the Predator the hero instead of the villain. A few CGI elements don’t quite hold up, but there are also some truly impressive effects, especially the entirely computer-generated mandibles, which look fantastic.

Overall, Predator: Badlands is a strong, worthy addition to the franchise — entertaining, well-made, and hopefully just the beginning of a new era for Predator.

Final Movie Score: 8/10

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https://www.20thcenturystudios.com/movies/predator-badlands