At Disney’s biennial D23 occasion this weekend, CEO Bob Iger teased the return of fan-favorite characters from “The Mandalorian” and “Toy Story” in new films and exhibits from the leisure big.
The occasion, which runs by August eleventh in Anaheim, California — the place Disneyland Park makes its house — highlights the initiatives Disney is engaged on in its animation studios and theme parks worldwide.
In previous years, the D23 exposition has unveiled new trailers and supplied sneak peeks at new points of interest, together with live-action collection for Disney+ and new initiatives from Pixar Animation Studios.
“It’s such a privilege for me to steer such a exceptional firm that brings pleasure to so many individuals around the globe — each to the younger, and as Walt preferred to say, the younger at coronary heart,” Iger mentioned Friday evening as he kicked off the Disney Leisure Showcase. “We have now so much to be pleased with and much more to stay up for.”
Among the many initiatives Disney highlighted at this 12 months’s occasion was a trailer for an upcoming movie from the “Star Wars” universe, “The Mandalorian and Grogu” directed by Jon Favreau. The movie, starring Pedro Pascal, is about for launch on Might 22, 2026, and is at present in manufacturing.
The expo additionally showcased “Moana 2,” which can debut in theaters on November 27 of this 12 months. The movie will characteristic the return of the voice of Moana, Auli’i Cravalho, and Dwyane “The Rock” Johnson as Maui, along with new characters like Moana’s little sister, Simea.
The studio additionally revealed they’re engaged on sequels within the “Toy Story” and “Incredibles” franchises. “Toy Story 5” shall be launched in theaters on June 19, 2026, however “The Incredibles 3” doesn’t but have a launch date.
Disney did not cease there. The corporate additionally introduced launch dates for “Avatar: Fireplace and Ash,” the newest within the James Cameron collection following the alien race of the Na’vi that shall be launched subsequent 12 months, and idea artwork for “Frozen 3,” which can hit film theaters in 2027.
A brand new trailer for the photorealistic animated “Mufasa: The Lion King,” which shall be launched this December, closed out the showcase.
“Our deep bond with followers, solid over a century of storytelling, is stronger immediately than ever earlier than — pushed by the unequalled power of our inventive studios, the extensive attraction of our manufacturers and franchises, and the modern ways in which we convey our tales to life in our theme parks and experiences,” Iger mentioned Friday throughout his opening remarks.
He added that the world must be entertained — maybe now greater than ever — and the corporate takes that duty “significantly.”
“We’re grateful for each second, each reminiscence that we’re lucky sufficient to be a part of,” Iger mentioned. “And we’re grateful to you for caring a lot in regards to the issues we create and welcoming Disney into your lives in such profound methods.”
Representatives for Disney directed Enterprise Insider to a press release in regards to the occasion however didn’t reply to questions in regards to the launch date for “Incredibles 3” and different newly introduced initiatives.
