As a diehard Disney fan, few things are more exciting than a new movie release (especially if it’s part of a beloved franchise). And after this weekend’s entertainment showcase at the 2024 D23 Expo, the media giant has not one, not two, but 15 (!) new movie and TV show announcements from the studios of Disney and Pixar. For the uninitiated, D23 is the official Disney fan club founded in 2009, and twice a year they host an expo filled with sneak peeks, insider experiences and celebrity appearances. Here’s every exciting movie and TV show announcement to come out of the 2024 D23 Expo, from Pixar’s first animated series to a live-action Experiment 626.
‘Incredibles 3’, ‘Toy Story 5’ and 13 Other New Shows & Movies Revealed by Disney and Pixar
This is not a drill
1. Moana 2 Trailer
We finally have an official trailer for Moana 2 featuring old friends, new enemies and one adorable little sister. Available only in theaters on November 27, 2024.
2. Avatar: Fire and Ash
"Just announced at D23, our title for the next Avatar film: Avatar: Fire and Ash. Get ready to journey back to Pandora, in theaters December 19, 2025."
3. Dream Productions
"Inspired by the world of Inside Out, Dream Productions is a brand-new Disney+ series focused on the movie studio where Riley’s dreams are made. Coming in 2025!"
4. Win or Lose
"Pickles, huddle up! Win or Lose, Pixar’s first-ever original series is available on December 6 on Disney+."
5. Toy Story 5 Details
In true Disney fashion, the producers at Pixar are keeping up with the times. "Let's be real, toys have some serious competition these days with phones, tablets and technology everywhere. This time around, it's toy meets tech," writer and director Andrew Stanton shares at the D23 expo. Toy Story 5 is expected to hit theaters summer 2026.
6. Hoppers
"Just Announced at D23: Disney and Pixar’s newest original film Hoppers stars Jon Hamm, Bobby Moynihan and Piper Curda and is coming to theaters in spring 2026!"
7. Elio Release Date
"Pixar is taking you out of this world with Elio, arriving in theaters summer 2025!"
8. Incredibles 3
"Just announced at D23: Incredibles 3 is officially in the works at Pixar!"
9. Zootopia 2
"Hang on! We’re heading back to the animal kingdom in this D23 FIRST LOOK at Disney’s Zootopia 2, coming to theaters November 2025!"
10. Freakier Friday
Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis took to the stage to reveal the title of the highly anticipated sequel to their 2003 hit Freaky Friday.
11. Skeleton Crew
"Get ready for a brand new Star Wars adventure. Watch the trailer for Skeleton Crew, streaming with a two-episode series premiere December 3 on Disney+."
12. Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2
"Off to the races. Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 is officially in production."
13. Live-Action Lilo and Stitch
"Experiment 626 has entered the chat! The live-action Lilo and Stitch is coming only to theaters in summer 2025!"
14. Live-Action Mufasa: The Lion King Trailer
"Experience the epic story of how an orphan became a king. Mufasa: The Lion King, only in theaters December 20, 2024."
15. Live-Action Snow White Trailer
"Disney invites you to return to the story that started it all. Experience Snow White, only in theaters March 21, 2025."