2016
Judy Hopps, Zootopia's first rabbit police officer, blackmails cynical fox Nick Wilde into helping her investigate a missing otter, uncovering a conspiracy of predators mysteriously turning savage. Their findings reveal Mayor Lionheart's cover-up, and Judy's public statements about the savagery's biological nature cause societal division, leading to her resignation. Returning home, Judy discovers the savagery is caused by weaponized 'Night Howlers' flowers, prompting her to reconcile with Nick and expose Assistant Mayor Bellwether as the mastermind. They successfully expose Bellwether's plot, leading to her arrest, the restoration of peace, and Judy and Nick becoming partners on the police force.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Zootopia follows Judy Hopps’s journey from small‐town dreamer to city cop uncovering a citywide conspiracy.
Open full beat sheetJudy Hopps is listed as Protagonist. An optimistic, determined rabbit who becomes the first bunny police officer in Zootopia. In the parsed data, Judy Hopps is connected to 44 scenes, 88 dialogue lines, 89 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
44 scenes / 88 dialogue linesNick Wilde is listed as Protagonist. A cynical, street-smart red fox who is a small-time con artist before becoming Judy's partner. In the parsed data, Nick Wilde is connected to 26 scenes, 46 dialogue lines, 46 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
26 scenes / 46 dialogue linesChief Bogo is listed as Antagonist/Superior. The gruff, no-nonsense Cape buffalo chief of the ZPD. In the parsed data, Chief Bogo is connected to 9 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
9 scenes / 12 dialogue linesDawn Bellwether is listed as Antagonist. The Assistant Mayor of Zootopia, a sheep who orchestrates a conspiracy against predators. In the parsed data, Dawn Bellwether is connected to 8 scenes, 25 dialogue lines, 25 text mentions, first appearing around scene 26.
8 scenes / 25 dialogue linesBenjamin Clawhauser is listed as Supporting. A pudgy, donut-loving cheetah who works at the ZPD front desk. In the parsed data, Benjamin Clawhauser is connected to 7 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 24.
7 scenes / 6 dialogue linesLeodore Lionheart is listed as Supporting. The Mayor of Zootopia, a lion who hides the savage animal cases. In the parsed data, Leodore Lionheart is connected to 4 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 23.
4 scenes / 7 dialogue linesGideon Grey is listed as Supporting. A fox who bullied Judy as a child but later becomes a successful pastry chef. In the parsed data, Gideon Grey is connected to 3 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
3 scenes / 4 dialogue linesFinnick is listed as Supporting. A fennec fox who acts as Nick's partner in crime. In the parsed data, Finnick is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 10.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesFlash is listed as Supporting. A sloth who works at the DMV and is notoriously slow. In the parsed data, Flash is connected to 2 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 19.
2 scenes / 2 dialogue linesMr. Big is listed as Supporting. A powerful, diminutive Arctic shrew crime boss in Tundratown. In the parsed data, Mr. Big is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesJudy Hopps performs in a school play about predator and prey relations.
Judy Hopps, Gideon GreyJudy's parents discourage her dream while she confronts a bully.
Judy Hopps, Gideon GreyJudy struggles through training but eventually succeeds.
Judy HoppsJudy graduates and is assigned to Precinct One.
Judy Hopps, Dawn Bellwether, Leodore LionheartJudy leaves for Zootopia with a care package from her parents.
Judy HoppsJudy meets Clawhauser at the ZPD front desk.
Judy Hopps, Benjamin ClawhauserChief Bogo assigns Judy to parking duty.
Judy Hopps, Chief BogoJudy helps Nick buy a popsicle for his son.
Judy Hopps, Nick WildeHopps observes Nick and Finnick running a popsicle stick hustle.
Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, FinnickHopps confronts Nick about his lies and his past.
Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, FinnickHopps has a difficult FaceTime call with her parents.
Judy HoppsHopps chases a thief through the city and into Little Rodentia.
Judy HoppsHopps brings in the thief and meets Mrs. Otterton.
Judy Hopps, Benjamin ClawhauserHopps takes the missing otter case despite Bogo's objections.
Judy Hopps, Chief Bogo, Dawn Bellwether, Benjamin ClawhauserHopps reviews the case file and finds a lead.
Judy Hopps, Benjamin ClawhauserHopps blackmails Nick into helping her with the case.
Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, FinnickHopps and Nick visit a naturalist club to find information.
Judy Hopps, Nick WildeHopps and Nick interview Nangi.
Judy Hopps, Nick WildeHopps and Nick try to get information from Flash.
Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, FlashNick and Hopps arrive at a car service lot to investigate a missing otter, leading to a tense exchange about warrants and their partnership.
Judy Hopps, Nick WildeHopps and Nick search the limo and discover evidence of Mr. Otterton's disappearance, realizing they are in Mr. Big's car.
Judy Hopps, Nick WildeNick and Hopps are brought before Mr. Big, who threatens them until his daughter intervenes.
Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, Mr. BigHopps and Nick find the missing mammals in cages and discover the conspiracy involving Lionheart.
Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, Leodore LionheartBogo is caught watching Gazelle on his phone by Clawhauser, who informs him Hopps found the missing mammals.
Chief Bogo, Benjamin ClawhauserLionheart is arrested by the ZPD.
Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, Chief Bogo, Leodore LionheartHopps gives a press conference that causes a rift between her and Nick.
Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, Chief Bogo, Dawn BellwetherNews reports show the city is in chaos due to the predator attacks.
Hopps watches the news and Bogo informs her the new Mayor wants to see her.
Judy Hopps, Chief BogoClawhauser is being moved to Records because he is a predator.
Judy Hopps, Benjamin ClawhauserHopps resigns from the ZPD.
Judy Hopps, Chief Bogo, Dawn BellwetherHopps discovers the truth about Night Howlers.
Judy Hopps, Gideon GreyHopps reconciles with Nick.
Judy Hopps, Nick WildeHopps and Nick plan to find the source of the Night Howlers.
Judy Hopps, Nick WildeHopps and Nick confront Duke Weaselton.
Judy Hopps, Nick WildeMr. Big forces Weaselton to talk.
Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, Mr. BigHopps and Nick find the secret lab.
Judy Hopps, Nick WildeHopps and Nick are confronted by Bellwether.
Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, Dawn BellwetherNick and Judy are cornered by Bellwether and her rams in the museum.
Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, Dawn BellwetherJudy is injured while fleeing; Nick tries to protect her.
Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, Dawn BellwetherBellwether captures Nick and Judy, revealing her plan.
Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, Dawn BellwetherNews report on Bellwether's arrest and Lionheart's statement.
Leodore LionheartMr. Otterton is reunited with his wife.
Judy HoppsJudy reflects on the city and visits the ZPD.
Judy Hopps, Benjamin ClawhauserJudy gives a speech at the police academy graduation.
Judy Hopps, Nick WildeBogo assigns Judy and Nick to parking duty, then sends them on a chase.
Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, Chief BogoJudy and Nick drive together and spot a speeder.
Judy Hopps, Nick WildeJudy and Nick pull over the speeder, who turns out to be Flash.
Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, FlashShut your mouth, Wilde. Assignments! Officers Grizzoli, Fangmeyer, Delgato: Tundratown Swat. Snarlov, Higgins, Wolfard: Undercover. Hopps, Wilde... Parking duty. Dismissed. Just kidding! We have reports of a street racer tearing up Savannah Central. Find him, shut him down.
Wait! Wait, please-- I know you'll never forgive me. And I don't blame you. I wouldn't forgive me either. I was ignorant and irresponsible and small-minded... But predators shouldn't suffer because of my mistakes. I have to fix this, but I can't do it without you.
Okay, press conference 101: You wanna look smart? Answer their question with your own question and then answer that question. Like this, "Excuse me. Officer Hopps, what can you tell us about the case?" "Well, was this a tough case? Yes. Yes it was." You see?
Our city is 90% prey, Judy. And right now they're just really scared. You're a hero to them. They trust you. And so that's why Chief Bogo and I want you to be the public face of the ZPD.
Hey Judy-- I'd like to say I'm sorry for the way I behaved in my youth. I had a lotta self-doubt that manifested itself in the form of unchecked rage and aggression. I was a major jerk.
Okay. Oh, you bunnies... You're so emotional. There we go. Deep breath. Are you just trying to steal the pen. Is that what this is? You are standing on my tail, though. Off, off, off.
Really? Cuz I got a dozen and a half animals here who've gone off the rails crazy-- and you can't tell me why. Now, I'd call that awfully far from doing everything.
...11, 12, 13, 14. Not including Manchas it's 14... Chief Bogo handed out 14 Missing Mammal files... They're all here. All the missing mammals are right here.
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