: Many top-tier ratings are currently being awarded to sequels that manage to surpass their originals. For instance, some critics have rated Zootopia 2 a 9/10 overall, noting that it breaks the "Dark Age" of previous years with 10/10 animation and story scores [19, 24].

For those looking to keep up with these trends, Animation Magazine remains a primary resource for news on both industry shifts and technical education [26, 35].

A collaborative project where 300+ animators celebrated the original series [11].