Otterton walks in, begging for help in finding her husband. Judy’s boss, Chief Bogo, reprimands her for abandoning her post. She catches him and saves the life of a shrew named Fru Fru. Eager to prove herself, Judy chases a weasel across Zootopia. Rising Action OneĪfter issuing a few more parking tickets, Judy is informed that there has been a robbery. She confronts Nick, a heated argument ensues about ethics, stereotyping and crushed dreams. They melt down the jumbo pop and re-sell it for profit. Judy bumps into Nick and his “son” again and discovers that they are, in fact, hustlers. She helps them out and buys them a jumbo pop. She discovers that he is just trying to buy a popsicle for his son. Suspicious because he is a fox, Judy follows him. Plot Point OneĪfter issuing parking tickets, Judy sees Nick walk into a store. Unfortunately, due the fact that she is a bunny, Judy is relegated to meter maid duty. Several mammals have gone missing throughout the city, including an otter. Judy arrives at the police department and discovers that there is a major investigation going on. She arrives at her apartment, only to discover that it is a dump. When she arrives at Zootopia, Judy is amazed by the lavish city. Just before she boards a train heading to Zootopia, Judy’s parents remind her of how dangerous foxes are. Judy trains hard at the police academy and graduates. Instead, she helps a sheep who was being bullied by foxes and realizes that she must become a cop. Afterwards, Judy’s parents “encourage” her to give up on her dreams of becoming a cop.
The script opens with a school play where Judy establishes the rules of this world predator and prey live in harmony. Here is the story structure for Zootopia screenplay: Prologue STORY BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE OF Zootopia SCREENPLAY