The Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event was a spectacle of announcements and exclusive reveals, leaving fans excited for future projects. The event featured a mix of live performances, trailers, and behind-the-scenes insights into beloved Disney franchises. Here's a breakdown of the highlights:
Pixar and Animation
- Incredibles 3: A fan-favorite family of Supers returns in this highly anticipated sequel, directed by Peter Sohn and produced by Dana Murray and Brad Bird. It releases in theaters on June 16, 2028.
- Coco 2: Miguel, the protagonist of the first film, returns as a teenager in this sequel, directed by Lee Unkrich and co-directed by Adrian Molina. It will debut in theaters on November 29, 2029.
- Ghost Market: A brand-new original film from Pixar, directed by Trevor Jimenez and Jesse Andrews, with Becky Neiman-Cobb producing. It follows a fast-talking kid named Kyle on a supernatural adventure. Releasing in March 2028.
- Gatto: An animated adventure about a black cat named Nero, voiced by Mark Ruffalo, who questions his purpose. Directed by Enrico Casarosa and produced by Andrea Warren, it releases on March 5, 2027.
Live-Action and Television
- Lilo & Stitch 2: A sequel to the beloved animated film, directed by Chris Sanders and starring the voice of Stitch. It will begin production in Hawai'i and open in theaters on May 26, 2028.
- Romy & Michele 2: A sequel to the 1997 film, directed by Tim Federle and starring Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow. It will debut on Hulu in 2027.
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians: A teaser trailer for the third season's 'Titan's Curse' was unveiled, featuring Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson. It will be available on Disney+ on November 20, 2026.
- Camp Rock 3: A musical performance by Liamani Segura, Malachi Barton, Hudson Stone, Lumi Pollack, and Casey Trotter. The film is now streaming on Disney+.
- The Bluey Movie: A CG-animated film based on the beloved series, written and directed by Joe Brumm. It will arrive in theaters on August 6, 2027.
- Tangled: A live-action retelling of the 2010 animated film, directed by Michael Gracey and starring Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim. It will open in theaters on March 31, 2028.
- Oswald: A live-action animated hybrid series based on the classic character Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, created by Jon Favreau. It will premiere on February 17, 2027, on Disney+.
Marvel and Star Wars
- VisionQuest: An all-new original series coming to Disney+ on October 14, 2026, starring Paul Bettany, James Spader, and Ruaridh Mollica. It concludes the trilogy that began with 'WandaVision' and 'Agatha All Along'.
- Wolverine: A new trailer for the upcoming Marvel's Wolverine film was unveiled, coming to PlayStation 5 on September 15th.
- Avengers: Doomsday: A special look at the upcoming film was revealed, featuring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Hayley Atwell. It will be released on December 18, 2026.
- X-Men: An untitled film in development, starring Kit Connor, Christopher Abbott, and Samara Weaving. It will be released in theaters on May 5, 2028.
Future Projects
- Zootopia 3: Early development is underway for a third installment in the franchise.
- Clay: An original animated feature from Walt Disney Animation Studios, directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn and produced by Peter Del Vecho. It releases in 2028.
- Disney's Hexed: A magical coming-of-age saga, directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn and Jason Hand, with Hailee Steinfeld and Walton Goggins joining the cast. It releases on November 25, 2026.
- Frozen 3: A sequel to the beloved 'Frozen' franchise, directed by Jennifer Lee and Trent Correy. It will arrive in theaters on November 24, 2027, with new songs and a potential new villainess.
