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

Check out our review of the original Zootopia movie via the link below:

https://www.3dor2d.com/reviews/zootopia

Official Website:

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

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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Official Website :

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

Jaws (Original 1975) 3D Movie Review

August 01, 2025 by adolph vega in Jaws 3D, 3-D Cinema, 3-D Films, 3-D Movies, 3D Movies, 3D or 2D

Jaws ( Original 1975 )

3D Movie Review

Written By: Jake Jarvis

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3D

Jaws (1975) is the movie that ushered in the summer blockbuster. In theory it makes perfect sense to do a 3D conversion of the original Jaws movie. Please don’t get this movie confused with the third Jaws movie which was released as Jaws 3D in 1983. Jaws 3D (1983) is terrible movie, but the 3D makes that movie fun and entertaining to watch. So how is it to watch the first and greatest Jaws movie in 3D? Unfortunately its not awesome. Don't get me wrong, it's fine for a conversion. It's nowhere as deep as Marvel's recent conversions and pales considerably to being filmed directly in 3D. The opening shark attack is too dark for good 3D depth. That being said the movie has several bright scenes in daylight that look nice in 3D. The movie also has some scenes on the water and underwater that look good in 3D. Overall the 3D aspect of Jaws (1975) is fine.

Final Verdict: 8/10

Movie

Jaws was an instant classic in 1975, and it's still a classic in 2022.

The plot of Jaws is fairly simple. A great white shark makes Amity Island its hunting ground a week before the fourth of July holiday. After a young woman's chewed torso washes up on shore, Sheriff Brody (Roy Scheider) wants to close the beaches, mayor Vaughn (Murray Hamilton) doesn't think the risk warrants losing the summer tourist income for the town. After a couple more shark attacks, the town finally hires scruffy fisherman Quint (Robert Shaw) to hunt down the killer shark. Brody and a marine biologist Hopper (Richard Dreyfuss), board Quint's boat and they all go to the sea and hunt down the great white. Jaws is one of the greatest movies of all time. Jaws has an incredible script that still works nearly 50 years later. Jaws has perfect casting with likable and relatable characters that all give wonderful performances. The score of Jaws is iconic and is some of John Williams best music.

Jaws is a must see movie for anyone interested in cinema or wants to watch a great shark thriller. If you can only see this in IMAX, go for it.