The Best 'Zootopia 2' Cameos, Ranked

The best part of Zootopia (2016) and now Zootopia 2 (2025) is the voice casting that allows us to basically see celebrities in a new, almost perfectly constructed light, especially when they play themselves. For instance, Robert Irwin has a brief cameo at the very end as Robert Firwin. Ed Sheeran even "appears" as Ed Shearin. And we've all rightfully been obsessed with Shakira's Gazelle since the first movie, right? 

But interestingly, some of the more familiar names are the ones who make for some of the best cameos in Zootopia 2, and we've decided to rank them. The movie is still playing exclusively in theaters, but it'll hit Disney+ soon enough. 

8. Patrick Warburton as Mayor Winddancer

Mayor Winddancer is one of the bigger players in Zootopia 2, but really, it's Patrick Warburton's comedic timing and relief that make the character intriguing. And interestingly, he also voices Kronk in The Emperor's New Groove (2000), which makes everything even more hilarious because the vibes that both animated characters possess are actually similar.

Warburton's comedic chops are a reason he's voiced a lot of similar characters. He's also in Family Guy (1999) as Joe Swanson, and it makes everything as Mayor Winddancer twice as memorable when we look back at his career before. The mayor is supposed to be entertaining, if nothing else, and the great head of hair is an added bonus.

7. David Strathairn as Milton Lynxley

David Strathairn is a recognizable face, even when you can't quite place where you know him. To top things off, so is his voice, and what he delivers as Milton Lynxley in Zootopia 2 is chilling.  Although he's been in a number of great properties, Strathairn's most famous role is arguably Good Night and Good Luck (2005).

His portrayal as Edward R. Murrow is incredible and landed him a number of accolades during the year of release. But more than anything, his inclusion matters in this ranking because he's basically Zootopia's version of Logan Roy from Succession (2018). The animated lynx even looks a bit like him, doesn't he? And this connection makes the Lynxley cameos even more hilarious because they're all connected. 

6. Fortune Feimster as Nibbles Maplestick 

Nibbles Maplestick is the second-best new player after Ke Huy Quan's Gary De'Snake, who's also on this list, and the role brings so much levity and ridiculousness into Zootopia 2. Fortune Feimster might be recognizable to those who've watched The Mindy Project (2012) and FUBAR (2023), but it's her comedy specials that are aces.

As one of the best in the business, Fortune Feimster's comedic timing is what provides some of the strongest beats of character building in Zootopia 2. The short time we get to spend with Nibbles is so funny that it's legitimately hard to imagine the story without her. If you loved the character, you'll also love Sweet & Salty (2020).

5. Brenda Song as Kitty Lynxley

And here we have Zootopia 2's version of Succession’s Shiv Roy, brought to life with excellent range and humor by Brenda Song, who'll forever be London Tipton from The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (2005) to me. Song's voice work has always been impressive, and what she does with the role undoubtedly makes it funnier.

Again, and maybe more than anything, the connections are what work so well here because it just makes the Lynxley family stand out as ridiculously as they do when we know what the actors have been in. Recently, she's been in Running Point (2025), which is another great showcase of her talents. 

4. Macaulay Culkin as Cattrick Lynxley

Okay, so if Milton Lynxley is Logan Roy, does that make Macaulay Culkin's Cattrick Lynxley Roman Roy? And if you're not a Succession fan, the connection is funnier when you realize that Culkin's brother, Kieran Culkin, plays Roman. Or, would that be Andy Samberg's Pawbert because he rebels? Interestingly, the roles can mix, and that's what makes the cameo A+.

Cattrick doesn't have as big a role as Pawbert, but genuinely, Culkin delivers the perfect cameo, if for no other reason, so that we could've had a blast making these Succession connections. But ultimately, he'll always be Kevin McCallister from Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), which are undoubtedly two of the most must-watch Christmas movies for all types of viewers.

3. Quinta Brunson as Dr. Fuzzby

In other words, if Janine Teagues from Abbott Elementary (2021) were a therapist, she'd be Dr. Fuzzby in Zootopia 2. While the character's cameo isn't as big as I hoped it'd be, what Brunson does in those few moments is incredible. There's no one else whose voice would work as well as it does for an animal as adorable as a quokka, and it's near perfect for both comedic relief and a wholesome, weird addition. 

Brunson is a star in every way, and if, for whatever reason, you aren't watching Abbott Elementary, it's perfect if you love the messages in Zootopia 2. It'll also likely heal your inner child, which always happens to me personally. No shame.

2. Andy Samberg as Pawbert Lynxley 

Is he Kendall Roy from Succession or Tom Wambsgans? It doesn't even matter because he's voiced by Andy Samberg, which means I immediately forgive his villainy a little. But I did also immediately think of "Cool motive, still murder," which is one of Samberg's most iconic lines as Jake Peralta in Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013).

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a top-tier comedy, and if you were tricked by Pawbert and then immediately betrayed, run to watch Samberg as Jake Peralta. It'll change your life if it hasn't already. The casting choice was astute, as Samberg gives us so much range in his vocal work as he manages vulnerability through humor. I can't imagine another actor allowing Pawbert to stand out more.

1. Ke Huy Quan as Gary De'Snake

Ke Huy Quan may be an Academy Award winner for Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) as well as a known face from The Goonies (1985), but we all came out of Zootopia 2 absolutely obsessed with Gary De'Snake, right? The amount of heart and sincerity that Quan packed into the role is no small feat. 

The writing was always meant to showcase him as the hero in the end, but it's everything that Quan brings that makes him so memorable. Whatever movie or TV show Quan is in, it's instantly made better by his presence and performances. There's no question about that, and it's why he had to be the number one choice on this list.