Wondering what Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and upcoming Disney movies are on the way? We’re sharing a full list of titles and release dates that you need to know!
There is a lot to look forward to at the theaters these next few years! Under the Walt Disney Company umbrella, there are several different studios releasing dozens of films each year. We’re sharing the upcoming Disney movies, including those from Pixar,Star Wars, and Marvel.
Upcoming Disney Movie Release Dates
Below, you’ll find a full list of movies that will be released in theaters throughout 2024 and beyond. Note that we will not be sharing films to be released on Disney+, or those released under the umbrella of Searchlight Pictures or 20th Century. Jump ahead to see the following categories:
- Walt Disney Animation and Live Action Films
- Pixar Movies
- Star Wars Movies
- Marvel Films
Upcoming Walt Disney Animation and Live Action Films
Wondering what’s to come from Walt Disney Pictures? We’re sharing all the details about the Walt Disney Animation films, as well as live-action movies to expect starting this year and beyond.
Moana 2
Release Date:November 27, 2024
Cast: Auliʻi Cravalho as Moana, Dwayne Johnson as Maui
Summary: After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she has ever faced. Directed and written by David G. Derrick Jr. in his directorial debut. Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa’i, the composers and co-songwriters for the original, will return to score and write the songs. Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear will replace Lin-Manuel Miranda as additional songwriters.
Mufasa: The Lion King
Release Date:December 20, 2024
Cast: Aaron Pierra as Mufasa, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa, Billy Eichner as Timon, John Kani as Rafiki, Blue Ivy Carter as Kiara, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, Donald Glover as Simba.
Summary: A prequel to the live-actionThe Lion King, will follow the story of how Mufasa became king of the pridelands. Directed by Barry Jenkins, and written by Jeff Nathanson.
Snow White
Release Date: March 21, 2025
Cast: Rachel Zegler as Snow White, Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, Andrew Burnap as Jonathan, Ansu Kabia as the Huntsman, Dujonna Gift as Maple, and Martin Klebba as Grumpy.
Summary: A live-action remake of the classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Directed by Marc Webb with a screenplay by Greta Gerwig and Erin Cressida Wilson.
Live-Action Remake ofLilo & Stitch
Release Date: Summer 2025
Cast: Starring Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere and Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance and Zach Galifianakis
Summary: A live-action remake of the Lilo & Stitch. Set to be directed by Dean Fleischer Camp and produced by Jonathan Eirich and Dan Lin.
TRON: Ares
Release Date: October 10, 2024
Cast: Starring Jeff Bridges, Greta Lee, Evan Peters and Jared Let
Summary:TRON: Ares follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings. Joachim Rønning directs; producers are Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Leto, Emma Ludbrook, and Steven Lisberger.
Zootopia 2
Release Date: November 26th, 2025
Cast: No cast has been confirmed yet.
Summary: In the follow-up to Zootopia, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia. To solve the case, the duo must go undercover to new parts of town, testing their partnership. Ginnifer Goodwin returns as Judy Hopps and Jason Bateman returns as Nick Wilde. Ke Huy Quan has been announced as the voice of Gary, and Fortune Feimster will play a beaver named Nibbles. Jared Bush is directing and writing; Yvett Merino produces.
Freakier Friday
Release Date: 2025
Cast:Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Haley Hudson, Lucille Soong, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Rosalind Chao
Summary:A follow-up to Freaky Friday. The film picks up years after Curtis and Lohan’s characters, Tess and Anna, first endured an identity crisis: Anna has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. Directed by Nisha Ganatra and produced by Kristin Burr, Andrew Gunn, and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Live-Action Remake ofMoana
Release Date: July 10, 2026
Cast: Dwayne Johnson as Maui
Summary: A live-action remake of the firstMoanafilm. Set to be directed by Thomas Kail and written by Jared Bush.
Frozen 3
Release Date: 2027
Cast: TBA
Summary: Disney Animation’s Jennifer Lee (who wrote and directed both Frozen and Frozen 2) teased the upcoming film at D23 2024 with new concept art, though no other confirmations on cast or production were made.
Upcoming Pixar Movies
It’s set to be an exciting few years from Pixar, with sequels adding to beloved franchises, along with some fresh new faces. Here are all of the Pixar movies set to debut over the next few years.
Elio
Release Date: June 13, 2025
Cast: Yonas Kibreab as Elio Solis, America Ferrera as Major Olga Solis, Jameela Jamil as Ambassador Questa, and Brad Garrett as Ambassador Grigon.
Summary: According to Pixar, “For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers—in Disney and Pixar’s all-new movieElio, the universe calls back! The original feature film introduces Elio, an underdog with an active imagination who finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe, and completely unprepared for that kind of pressure, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, survive a series of formidable trials and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.”
Hoppers
Release Date: 2026
Cast: YPiper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, and Jon Hamm
Summary:Announced at D23 2024, the film will follow Mabel, an animal lover who “seizes an opportunity to use new technology to ‘hop’ her consciousness into a life-like robotic animal: an adorable beaver.” The film will be directed by Daniel Chong and produced by Nicole Paradis Grindle.
Toy Story 5
Release Date: June 19, 2026
Cast: No one has been confirmed yet.
Summary: “This time around, it’s Toy meets Tech when Buzz, Woody, Jessie, and the rest of the gang’s jobs get exponentially harder as they go head to head with this all-new threat to playtime.” Co-directed by Andrew Stanton and McKenna Haris, and produced by Jessica Choi.
Incredibles 3
Release Date: TBA
Cast: TBA
Summary:While no details have been confirmed, it was announced that a third movie in The Incredibles franchise is in the wworks from filmmaker Brad Bird.
Upcoming Star Wars Movies
Currently, there are several newStar Warsfilms in the works, though not much has been revealed about most of them. However, we do have the release date and general details for oneStar Warsfilm!
The Mandalorian & Grogu
Release Date: May 22, 2026
Cast:Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin
Summary:A follow-up to the story of Grogu and Din Djarin previously told in The Mandalorianon Disney+. Directed by Jon Favreau with a screenplay by Favreau and Dave Filoni.
Upcoming Marvel Films
There are quite a few Marvel Cinematic Universe films in the works, with varying levels of detail available on each. Here’s what we doknow about what films with be coming to theaters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Captain America: Brave New World
Release Date: February 14, 2025
Cast: Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres/Falcon, Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley, Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns/Leader, Shira Haas as Sabra, Harrison Ford as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, Liv Tyler as Betty Ross.
Summary: This story follows the story of Sam Wilson, who tookon the mantle of Captain America following the events of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Directed by Julius Onah with a screenplay by Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, Julius Onah, and Matthew Orton.
Thunderbolts
Release Date: May 2, 2025
Cast: Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, Hanna John-Kamen as Ava Starr/Ghost, Wyatt Russell as John Walker/U.S. Agent, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov/Red Guard, Olga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov/Taskmaster, Harrison Ford as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, and Lewis Pullman as Sentry.
Summary: A group of anti-heroes are put on a mission for the American government, with returning MCU favorites such as Bucky Barnes, Yelena Belova, and Alexei Shostakov.
The Fantastic Four: The First Steps
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Release Date: July 25, 2025
Cast:Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing, and Julia Garner as Silver Surfer.
Summary: Will follow a group of scientists who are blasted with cosmic rays during a mission to outer space. Directed by Matt Shakman and written by Jeff Kaplan, Ian Springer, and Josh Friedman.
Blade
Release Date: November 7, 2025
Cast: Mahershala Ali as Blade
Summary: Will follow the story of Marvel antihero Blade.
Avengers: Doomsday
Release Date: May 1, 2026
Cast: Robert Downey, Jr. will return to the MCU, now playing Victor von Doom. Anthony and Joe Russo will direct, and it’s been confirmed the Fantastic Four will be featured.
Summary: TBA
Avengers: Secret Wars
Release Date: May 7, 2027
Cast: No one has been confirmed yet
Summary: Michael Waldron will be writing the screenplay, the Russo Brothers will direct, and it’s been confirmed the Fantastic Four will be featured.
