On this day in 2016, ‘Zootopia’ debuted in theaters. Judy Hopps moves to the big city to become the first rabbit in the police force. Desperate to prove herself, she must partner with con artist fox Nick Wilde to uncover a surprising conspiracy. The movie was a critical and box office success, earning praise for its real-world themes of acceptance, unity, and overcoming stereotypes. ‘Zootopia’ won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and started a franchise of films, a TV show, and a theme park land. [10 years ago in 2026]






