D23 Movie News!

The recent D23 2025 event unveiled an exciting slate of Disney and Pixar projects that fans will want to mark on their calendars. Toy Story 5 is scheduled for June 19, 2026, featuring a fun storyline of toys versus technology with new characters like Lily Pad and an army of malfunctioning Buzz Lightyears, and a special voice appearance by Conan O'Brien as Smarty Pants. Earlier in the year, Pixar will release Smartypants on March 6, 2026, continuing their tradition of inventive animation storytelling. Notably, Zootopia 2 will arrive on November 26, 2025, bringing back the beloved characters Nick and Judy in another high-stakes car chase, now complicated by new voices including Patrick Warburton and Yvette Nicole Brown. Fans of the Star Wars universe also have reason to celebrate as The Mandalorian and Grogu are returning May 22, 2026, with new cast members such as Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White joining the series. Aside from these major titles, Disney is reviving popular franchises with Ice Age 6 releasing February 5, 2027, introducing Baby Scrat into the mix, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid's fourth animated film debuting December 5, 2025, on Disney+. A fresh original Disney+ series, Hexed, will premiere November 25, 2026, exploring magical themes with a teen and his mom discovering 'weirdness' that opens a magical world. These announcements reflect Disney's commitment to delivering a diverse range of stories that appeal to audiences of all ages, blending beloved franchises with innovative new tales. Disney fans should stay tuned as more details and trailers become available leading up to these release dates, ensuring plenty of entertainment for years to come.