From The Mandalorian and Grogu to the Avengers duo, including the return of Star Wars to the big screen, the Disney group has a very busy schedule for the coming years. Here's a look at this hectic schedule. Please note, however, that we have chosen to set aside films that have been announced but have no official title or release window announced by Disney.
#1 Elio, by Adrian Molina, Domee Shi, and Madeline Sharafian
Following the success of Inside Out 2, Pixar will return this month with a completely original new film: Elio. Directed by Adrian Molina (The Good Dinosaur), Domee Shi (Red Alert) and Madeline Sharafian (whose feature film debut), the film will tell the adventures of an 11-year-old boy who, unable to find his place on Earth, mistakenly becomes our planet's ambassador to a galactic confederation. As always with Pixar, we expect an animated film that combines high artistic standards and great emotional depth. We can't wait!
Release scheduled for June 18, 2025.
#2 Fantastic Four: Beginning, by Matt Shakman
After the critical success of Thunderbolts*, which unfortunately didn't have a positive influence on the box office, fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are right to hope for a strong comeback of the MCU. The next film, Fantastic Four: Beginning, will be released in theaters next July, in a highly anticipated matchup against James Gunn's Superman. Directed by Matt Shakman (who directed the excellent seriesWandaVision),Fantastic Four: Beginnings will introduce one of the most iconic superhero teams in the Marvel stable. It should also set the stage for the diptychAvengers: Doomsday /Avengers: Secret Wars. Above all, its retrofuturistic atmosphere and its format will contrast with the usual style of Marvel productions. We're very optimistic!
Release scheduled for July 23, 2025.
#3 Tron: Ares, by Joachim Rønning
Fifteen years after Tron: Legacy, Disney is taking us back to the world of the franchise launched in 1982 with a third installment that doesn't seem to be generating much interest. While it's true that Joachim Rønning's previous work (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Maleficent 2) and Jared Leto's presence in the cast don't make us eager to see the feature film, we must admit that the fact that cult rock band Nine Inch Nails is responsible for composing the soundtrack excites us even more!!
Release scheduled for October 8, 2025.
#4 Zootopia 2, by Jared Bush
Almost ten years after the triumph of Zootopia, the Disney studio is once again inviting us to join the city A utopian world where mammals and carnivores live in peace. In Zootopia 2, detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde must follow the winding trail of a reptile whose arrival in Zootopia will turn the entire city upside down. Directed by Jared Bush, who co-wrote and co-directed the first installment, this sequel is set to be a resounding success. We remind you that the first part exceeded one billion dollars at the box office and was awarded the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. The first teaser, unveiled a few weeks ago, is very intriguing and makes us want to see it in theaters!
Release scheduled for November 26, 2025.
#5 Hoppers, by Daniel Chong
In 2026, the iconic Pixar studio is giving us a date for a new original film, with Hoppers. Presented in 2024 through concept art, the film will focus on the relationships between humans and animals by telling the story of Mabel, a young girl who wants to infiltrate the animal kingdom by transferring her mind to a beaver robot. While we're very eager to see it in theaters, we know that Disney pressured Pixar to tone down the film's "environmentalist message." To be continued!
Release scheduled for March 4, 2026.
#6 The Mandalorian and Grogu, by Jon Favreau
Despite the fact that it allowed the Disney group to collect a packet of greenbacks, the Star Wars postlogy disappointed many fans. Without being disavowed by Lucasfilm, it nevertheless kept the Star Wars universe out of movie theaters for many years. Good news, May 2026 will mark the grand return of the galaxy far, far away to dark theaters with the release of The Mandalorian & Grogu, which takes place after the events of season 3 of The Mandalorian. In addition to the pleasure of reuniting with Din Djarin and his little protégé, the film co-written by Jon Favreau and Dave Filona will mark the debut of the great Sigourney Weaver (Alien, Avatar) in the Star Wars saga! Release date: May 20, 2026. Although Toy Story 4 is still a good idea, it seems that the studio with the desk lamp - perhaps somewhat constrained by Disney - has other stories to tell us about our favorite toys. Will this Toy Story 5 be dispensable? Probably. But are there reasons to wait? Definitely. Because in addition to questioning the evolution of games with children's growing interest in smartphones, the film marks the return of Andrew Stanton, one of the key elements in Pixar's history and success, since he co-directed A Bug's Life, Finding Nemo, WALL-E and Finding Dory.
Release scheduled for June 17, 2026.
#8 Vaiana, by Thomas Kail
While the live-action adaptations of Blanche Snowand Lilo & Stitchhave received harsh criticism from Disney fans, the big-eared group is giving us a date in July 2026 to discover that of Moanawith Dwayne Johnson in the role of the demigod Maui. While Thomas Kail's resume doesn't give us much confidence in this project, it should nevertheless be a huge success in theaters, targeting young audiences won over by the first two animated Moana films.
Release scheduled for July 8, 2026.
#9 Spider-Man: Brand New Day, by Destin Daniel Cretton
After Jon Watts' Spider-Man trilogy, Tom Holland will reprise the Spider-Man costume in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (who directed the highly enjoyable Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), this co-production between Marvel Studios (owned by Disney) and Sony Pictures (owner of the Spider-Man character) is supposed to launch a new era in the era of the hero. It will take place after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home during which everyone close to Peter Parker has forgotten him.
Release scheduled for July 29, 2026.
#10 Avengers: Doomsday, by the Russo brothers
Seven years after the phenomenal triumph of Avengers: Endgame, which held the top spot at the global box office for several months, the Russo brothers will make their grand return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Avengers: Doomsday. While part of the cast was recently revealed, with many X-Men from the Bryan Singer era, the feature film will highlight the heroes of phases 4 to 6 of the MCU in their confrontation with Dr. Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr. The film will be followed by Avengers: Secret Wars, also directed by the Russo brothers and scheduled for a year later.
Release scheduled for December 16, 2026.
#11 Star Wars: Starfighter, by Shawn Levy
The Star Wars Celebration, which took place earlier this year, was an opportunity for us to learn more about The Star Wars film project directed by Shawn Levy (Deadpool & Wolverine, Stranger Things) and starring Ryan Gosling. Titled Star Wars: Starfighter, it will be released in theaters in May 2027 and will take place five years after the events of Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. It is also known that it is a standalone film. Its synopsis was revealed today and promises a promising film. To be continued!
Release scheduled for May 26, 2027.
#12 Frozen 3, by Jennifer Lee
Having become one of the Disney studio's most powerful licenses with the release of its first installment in 2013, Frozen will return in 2027 with a third installment, still directed by Jennifer Lee. A first for a Disney animated classic! The feature film, which will answer questions such as the origin of Elsa's powers, has been revealed through a very promising first concept art, and its story will require a fourth installment already announced. In any case, Frozen 3 should likely achieve similar performances to the first two films and exceed one billion dollars at the box office.
Release scheduled for November 24, 2027.
#13 Avengers: Secret Wars, by the Russo brothers
Modeled on the diptych Avengers: Infinity War / Avengers: Endgame (2018-2019), Kevin Feige - the boss of Marvel Studios - plans to close the Multiverse Saga with two Avengers films directed by the Russo brothers. While the main Avengers are conspicuous by their absence from the cast of Avengers: Doomsday, they could nevertheless make their big comeback in Secret Wars. For now, it is still too early to predict what this film will be about, but anticipation is very high!
Release scheduled for December 15, 2027.
#14 The Incredibles 3, by Brad Bird
Announced with great fanfare by the Disney group on the occasion of its D23 2024, The Incredibles 3confirms the new direction of the Pixar studio following pressure from the parent company to further exploit its biggest licenses. However, Pete Docter decided to produce these films with the seriousness he is known for, since after entrusting Toy Story 5 to Andrew Stanton, he called on the brilliant Brad Bird (The Iron Giant), the creator of the Incredibles license, to write and direct a third installment. Although not much is known about this project, the film is scheduled for release in 2027. However, recent history reminds us that Disney regularly changes its release schedule.
Release planned for 2027.
#15 Coco 2, by Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina
Winner of two Oscars, including Best Animated Feature, Coco moved the entire planet and surpassed $800 million at the box office. Naturally, a sequel was announced by Bob Iger in March 2025, much to the delight of Pixar fans. While there are fears of an opportunistic sequel, the feature film marks the return of Lee Unkrich, a longtime Pixar figure for whom he co-directed Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story, and Coco. The filmmaker, who left Pixar in 2019 after twenty-five years of collaboration, is returning home for a highly anticipated film!
Release scheduled for 2029.
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