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EXT. CARROT DAYS FESTIVAL - LATER THAT DAY A festival replete with food booths, games and rides-- all aggressively carrot-themed. Judy, in her Cop Costume, bounces along with her folks. We catch their conversation mid-stream. STU HOPPS
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EXT. POLICE ACADEMY TRAINING FACILITY - DAY Hopps and the comparatively huge CADETS sit in a circle as MAJOR FRIEDKIN, an intimidating drill instructor, lectures. MAJOR FRIEDKIN Listen up Cadets! Zootopia has 12
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EXT. POLICE ACADEMY - DAY It’s graduation day. MAYOR LIONHEART is at the podium. LIONHEART As Mayor of Zootopia, I am proud to announce that my Mammal Inclusion
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EXT. BUNNYBURROW TRAIN STATION - DAY Stu, Bonnie, and several SIBLINGS accompany Judy to the train station. BONNIE HOPPS We’re real proud of you, Judy.
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EXT. ZOOTOPIA CITY - ESTABLISHING ...THE UNBELIEVABLE ANIMAL METROPOLIS of ZOOTOPIA, which is comprised of amazing habitat “boroughs.” The train whips past TUNDRATOWN, SAVANNA CENTRAL, RAINFOREST DISTRICT, MEADOWLANDS, SAHARA SQUARE, etc.
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INT. ZOOTOPIA POLICE DEPARTMENT - MORNING Utter mayhem. COPS parade PERPS through the lobby-- one is wearing cuffs and a plastic (not scary) safety muzzle, he complains to the BEAR COP marching him by. LEOPARD
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INT. ZPD - BULLPEN - CONTINUOUS Hopps enters the bullpen, by far the smallest animal in the room: rhinos, buffalo, hippos, elephants, etc. Hopps holds her paw out to a tough RHINO, MCHORN. HOPPS
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INT. / EXT. METER MAID CART - DAY Hopps dons a vest, buckles her seat belt, floors the pedal and... takes off at 2 miles an hour. Which leads to a PARKING METER MONTAGE -- Hopps zooms past a row of cars, marking their tires. Cruising
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EXT. JUMBEAUX’S CAFE - MOMENTS LATER Hopps has the Toddler’s hand. Nick holds a HUGE JUMBO-POP. NICK Officer, I can’t thank you enough. So kind, really, can I pay you
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EXT. SAHARA SQUARE - DAY Hopps continues to write tickets. As she leaves a ticket on another car, she can see a few blocks away. It’s NICK and his KID. Hopps gives them a wave, but they don’t notice her. HOPPS
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INT. HOPPS’S APARTMENT, HALLWAY - EVENING CLOSE ON HER WELCOME MAT: Hopps wipes off her cement covered feet. Then she enters THE APARTMENT -- Hopps turns on the radio. Everybody Hurts plays. She changes
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EXT. STREETS OF ZOOTOPIA - THE NEXT DAY Hopps, on meter maid duty, thunks a ticket on a windshield. MOOSE I was 30 seconds over! Another meter dings, Hopps puts another ticket on a very
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EXT. STREETS OF ZOOTOPIA - CONTINUOUS Hopps jumps out and gives chase-- ditching her silly vest. 32. HOPPS Stop! Stop in the name of the law!
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INT. ZPD - LOBBY - A LITTLE LATER The lobby is overflowing with ANIMALS filing MISSING MAMMAL REPORTS. Clawhauser is dealing with an otter, MRS. OTTERTON. CLAWHAUSER Okay, you’re gonna have to be
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INT. ZPD - DESK AREA - A LITTLE LATER Clawhauser places the Otterton file on his desk for Hopps. CLAWHAUSER Here ya go! One missing otter! Hopps opens the file. It’s a single piece of paper. What?
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EXT. DOWNTOWN STREET - LATER We find Nick pushing a BABY STROLLER. HOPPS zooms up in her traffic cart, smiling. HOPPS Hi! Hello? It’s me again!
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INT. THE MYSTIC SPRING OASIS - LATER The Mystic Spring Oasis is new agey, full of incense, etc. A meditating HIPPIE YAK sits with flies buzzing around his head, matching the tone of his ohm. Hopps enters with Nick and they approach the yak (still with his eyes closed).
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EXT. NATURALIST CLUB - COURTYARD - MOMENTS LATER Nick revels in Hopps’ discomfort over the nude animals everywhere. Lots of nude animals. Yax leads them, oblivious. 44. YAX THE HIPPIE YAK
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EXT. SAHARA SQUARE - MOMENTS LATER Nick and Hopps emerge. NICK Well, I had a ball. You are welcome for the clue. And seeing as how any
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INT. DMV - LATER A slow DOT-MATRIX printer spits out the address for CAR LICENSE PLATE NUMBER: 29THD03. FLASH Here...
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EXT. PARKING LOT - MOMENTS LATER Hopps wipes snow off a back bumper: LICENSE PLATE 29THD03. HOPPS 29THD03... this is it. INT. REFRIGOUSINE - MOMENTS LATER
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INT. POLAR BEAR CAR - MOMENTS LATER VROOM! A car whizzes by. Inside, Nick and Hopps sit nervously in the back seat, sandwiched between the polar bears-- one of whom casually scrolls through Zoogle Photos on his phone. HOPPS
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INT. WEDDING RECEPTION - A LITTLE LATER A lavish celebration full of arctic animals dancing. We find Nick and Hopps at the head table, next to Mr. Big. They all eat TINY pieces of WEDDING CAKE. MR. BIG
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EXT. “RAINFOREST DISTRICT” - LATER THAT NIGHT Nick and Hopps make their way across a mossy rope bridge high above the forest floor. It leads to a moss-covered apartment. 59. EXT. “THE CANOPY” - MOMENTS LATER
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INT. POLICE STATION - DISPATCH - SAME We find Clawhauser showing a handcuffed PERP a video on his phone of pop star Gazelle singing and dancing. A RED LIGHT blinks on the desk phone, but Clawhauser ignores it. CLAWHAUSER
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INT./EXT. GONDOLA - CONTINUOUS Hopps and Nick both stare straight ahead. HOPPS Thank you. NICK
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INT. CITY HALL - LATER THAT MORNING We find BELLWETHER trying to balance a stack of binders while struggling to keep pace with Mayor Lionheart, who is walking quickly in front of her. BELLWETHER
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EXT. CLIFFSIDE ASYLUM - GOLDEN HOUR The imposing CLIFFSIDE ASYLUM sits on the edge of a waterfall. Nick and Hopps, hidden on the side of the road, spy from a hundred yards away. Nick and Hopps sneak up to the guard gate, where TWO WOLVES
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INT. CLIFFSIDE ASYLUM - LARGE ROOM - MOMENTS LATER Nick and Hopps emerge from the drain pipe into the creepy asylum. They’re in a large, cavernous room, full of old MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. It’s like a combination of an old hospital and a turn-of-the-century zoo.
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INT. BOGO’S OFFICE - DAY CLOSE ON BOGO’S PHONE: Gazelle and Bogo dance on stage. It’s the same app Clawhauser used earlier. GAZELLE (ON PHONE) Wow, you are one hot dancer...
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INT. NEWS STUDIO - DAY Two ANCHORS sit in front of a graphic: TUNDRATOWN TRAGEDY. FEMALE BOBCAT NEWS ANCHOR More bad news in this city gripped by fear.
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INT. ZPD OFFICE - DAY The broadcast plays from Hopps’ desk computer. As she watches, Bogo walks up behind her. BOGO Come on Hopps. The new Mayor wants
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INT. BELLWETHER’S OFFICE - DAY Hopps looks at the pamphlet. Bellwether sits across from her at her desk. HOPPS Um... I don’t understand.
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EXT. HOPPS’ FARMS VEGETABLE STAND - DAY Hopps, with a thousand yard stare, works the carrot stand. She wraps some carrots in a newspaper-- Headline: GROWING UNREST DIVIDES CITY-- and hands them to a RABBIT FAMILY. HOPPS
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EXT. ZOOTOPIA - SAHARA SQUARE - STREET Hopps drives the farm truck to Finnick’s van. She knocks. FINNICK Who is it? HOPPS
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INT. HOPPS’ FAMILY TRUCK - MOMENTS LATER Hopps drives as Nick sits shotgun-- eating blueberries. NICK I thought you guys only grew carrots.
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INT. MR. BIG’S PLACE - A LITTLE LATER We find polar bears holding the weasel over the ice pit. MR. BIG Ice ‘em. 95.
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INT. TRAIN TRACKS - SAME DOUG (on the phone) We kinda got a situation at the lab...
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INT. NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM - NIGHT Nick and Hopps race through the empty museum. The ZPD entrance is just ahead. HOPPS Oh! There it is!
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INT. NEWS STUDIO - DAY A PREDATOR-PREY news team reads the headlines. FOOTAGE shows Bellwether being led to jail in cuffs and an orange jumpsuit. PREDATOR ANCHOR (V.O.) Former Mayor Dawn Bellwether is
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EXT. CADET TRAINING GROUNDS - DAY Reveal: Hopps is giving a commencement address to the GRADUATES of the Police Academy. HOPPS So, no matter what type of animal
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EXT. STREETS OF ZOOTOPIA - MOMENTS LATER The fleeing sports car comes to a screeching halt. ANGLE ON the license plate: FST NML. Hopps and Nick exit their car and approach the driver. HOPPS

Zootopia

In a city where predators and prey coexist, a determined rabbit police officer teams up with a sly fox to investigate a series of mysterious attacks that are tearing the city apart and exposing deep-seated prejudices.

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The unique selling proposition of this screenplay lies in its ability to seamlessly blend action, humor, and heartfelt character development within a richly-realized world of anthropomorphic animals. The narrative tackles important social themes, such as prejudice and bias, while maintaining an engaging and entertaining story that appeals to a broad audience. The dynamic relationship between the two lead characters, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, drives the plot and emotional arc, creating a compelling piece of storytelling that stands out in the genre.

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Story Facts

Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Animation, Mystery, Action, Drama, Crime, Thriller

Setting: Modern day, Zootopia, a vibrant metropolis populated by anthropomorphic animals

Themes: Overcoming Prejudice, Finding Your Place in the World, The Importance of Friendship and Collaboration, The Power of Determination, The Dangers of Prejudice and Discrimination

Conflict & Stakes: Judy's struggle to prove herself as a capable police officer while facing prejudice and the mystery of missing mammals in Zootopia, with the safety of the community at stake.

Mood: A mix of light-heartedness, tension, and emotional depth.

Standout Features:

  • Unique Hook: The anthropomorphic animal setting allows for creative storytelling and exploration of social issues through a whimsical lens.
  • Plot Twist: The revelation that the 'night howlers' are actually flowers causing predators to go savage adds depth to the mystery.
  • Innovative Ideas: The film cleverly addresses themes of prejudice and identity through the interactions of different species.
  • Distinctive Settings: The diverse districts of Zootopia, each representing different ecosystems, provide a rich backdrop for the story.
  • Unique Characters: The dynamic between Judy and Nick showcases a strong partnership that evolves throughout the film.

Comparable Scripts: Zootopia, Ratatouille, Kung Fu Panda, The Pursuit of Happyness, Legally Blonde, Moana, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Brave

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Overall Score: 8.25
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