Ah, breaking the fourth wall, a concept as old as the very media of theater itself, and certainly a unique one. Be it a character speaking directly to the audience or the script making a nod to the outside world, it can often lead to endearing or awkward experiences that just can’t help but draw the audience further in (when done right, that is).
Disney is no stranger in this department, being just as well known as any other studio for dipping into this trope. A recent video by MsMojo takes a closer look at some of the many times Disney has done this and, yes, you guessed it, Zootopia manages to find its way onto the list! Think you know which scene they’re going to bring up? Check out the video below or over on YouTube and see if you guessed right.
Disney has always had a knack for creating memorable and endearing moments, and breaking the fourth wall is just one of the many storytelling tools they use to captivate their audience.