Disney is considered the most successful movie studio of all time, with everything from original animated films to IPs it acquired, and there are many upcoming Disney movies up to 2029 and beyond. Disney has seen considerable success with live-action remakes like Cruella and Maleficent, as well as animated properties like Frozen II, and they’re continuing to push the envelope into the 2020s with more in the Frozen series, another Moana movie, and two new live-action adaptations.
The studio has also continued releasing new movies directly to Disney+, including Pixar features. What the future holds now that Disney is steadily releasing several of the films from its acquisition of 20th Century Fox remains to be seen. Suffice it to say that movies released by Disney no longer adhere to such a close definition as they once did, given all the studios that operate under the entertainment giant’s purview. But the upcoming release slate certainly includes a number of films that fit into that category. Here’s a rundown of all upcoming Disney movies until 2029.
Snow White – March 21, 2025
Directed By Marc Webb
Snow White is a live-action adaptation of the 1937 classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Directed by Marc Webb, this newest iteration of the iconic character stars Rachel Zegler as Snow White alongside Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen. Originally slated to release in 2024, Snow White was delayed a year to 2025 partly due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
- Director
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Marc Webb
- Release Date
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March 21, 2025
- Cast
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Rachel Zegler
, Gal Gadot
, Andrew Burnap
, Ansu Kabia
Continuing the trend among upcoming Disney movies of reworking classic stories, another live-action remake coming from Disney is 2025’s controversial live-action Snow White, which is currently scheduled for March 21, 2025. Rachel Zegler is starring as Snow White, with Gal Gadot portraying the wicked magic Queen. The plot will presumably follow the animated classic more or less and include revamped versions of the same musical numbers. Marc Webb is directing, and Greta Gerwig and Erin Cressida Wilson penned the live-action Snow White script.
Lilo & Stitch – May 23, 2025
Directed By Dean Fleischer Camp
Lilo & Stitch is a live-action remake of the 2002 animated sci-fi adventure comedy directed by Dean Fleischer Camp. Based closely on the original, this remake follows a young girl who lives with her sister and has trouble fitting in at school. Her fortunes change when she meets a mysterious alien experiment named Stitch, who she claims is her pet dog, setting the stage for an intergalactic adventure in Hawaii.
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Chris Sanders
, Maia Kealoha
, Sydney Agudong
, Zach Galifianakis
, Billy Magnussen
, Tia Carrere
, Courtney B. Vance - Director
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Dean Fleischer Camp
The latest in the long line of live-action remakes from Disney arrives in May 2025 with Lilo & Stitch. Of course, Stitch himself will be CGI, as will the other aliens in the film but the humans and locations are all going to be real. Dean Fleischer Camp, who directed and co-wrote the critically acclaimed Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, will helm the anticipated remake. The cast includes Maia Kealoha as Lilo, Courtney B. Vance, Hannah Waddingham, Sydney Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, and more.
On top of that, Chris Saunders is returning to voice Stitch once again, while original cast members like Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, and Jason Lee are slated to make appearances. The D23 convention revealed the first look at the film and the reception was mostly positive to Stitch’s look, though not much else has been showcased so far.
ELIO – June 13, 2025
Directed By Adrian Molina
Elio is a film directed by Adrian Molina, centered on a young boy who is mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador at an interplanetary organization. Unprepared for the role, Elio must navigate interactions with diverse alien species and face challenges in the quest to understand his true identity.
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Adrian Molina
- Release Date
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June 13, 2025
The next upcoming Pixar movie after Inside Out 2 is 2025’s ELIO, which was originally slated to release in Spring 2024 but was pushed back to the summer of 2025. The titular Elio will be voiced by Yonas Kibreab, and America Ferrera will play his mother, Olga. Adrian Molina, who previously worked with Pixar on Coco and The Good Dinosaur, is directing. The premise is that Elio finds himself in space among aliens and cosmic beings — all of whom find his human form, which is alien to them, fascinating.
Freakier Friday – August 8, 2025
Directed By Nisha Ganatra
Freakier Friday is the sequel to the 2003 Disney comedy film that starred Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis as a mother and daughter who accidentally swapped bodies. No concrete details on the film exist other than the desire of Curtis and Lohan to return, with the script being written by Elyse Hollander.
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Freaky Friday
The majority of Disney’s upcoming slate of films involves sequels and that includes legacy sequels like Freakier Friday. The film is the follow-up to 2003’s Freaky Friday, starring Lindsey Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. Both actors are reprising their roles for the new installment, with Mark Harmon and Chad Michael Murray also among the returning cast members. Nisha Ginatra (The High Note, Late Night) will be directing though not much else is known as fans have only seen social media photos from Lohan and Curtis.
TRON: Ares – October 10, 2025
Directed By Joachim Rønning
Tron: Ares is the third film in the Tron franchise created by Steven Lisberger in the early ’80s. The movie is a direct sequel to 2010’s Tron: Legacy and stars Jared Leto in the lead role of Ares. Jesse Wigutow penned the screenplay for Disney, who previously worked on the 2015 TV Movie, The Prince.
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Joachim Rønning
- Release Date
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December 19, 2025
TRON: Ares will be the third installment in the Tron franchise, which got its start back in 1982 and got its first sequel 30 years later in 2010. The upcoming movie has been faced with several delays, with a period in which the idea was scrapped entirely. However, there has officially been confirmation that TRON: Ares will be coming to theaters sometime in 2025 after filming began in January 2024. Though few plot details have been made public, Joachim Rønning has been brought in to direct, while new faces like Gillian Anderson (X-Files) have been added to the cast list.
All existing TRON movies are available to stream on Disney+
Zootopia 2 – November 26, 2025
Directed By Jared Bush & Josie Trinidad
Zootopia 2, directed by Byron Howard, follows detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they investigate the disruptive arrival of a mysterious reptile in the mammal metropolis of Zootopia, leading them on a complex and challenging pursuit.
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November 26, 2025
2016’s Zootopia introduced audiences to a vibrant and diverse animal metropolis, exploring themes of friendship, diversity, and the importance of challenging societal prejudices. Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed during the Disney 2023 Q1 investors call that a sequel was in the works, with Jared Bush returning as director and writer, and Josie Trinidad joining as co-director. This news was followed by insights from Jason Bateman, who voices Nick. Bateman envisioned the duo as dynamic police partners cleaning up the streets of Zootopia. The actor explained (via Hollywood Life):
“The two of us [Nick and Judy] kicking a** out there. Cleaning up the streets. We’re a couple of new cops out there. So, bad guys, be warned.”
Details about the plot of Zootopia 2, officially announced during the Disney 2024 Q1 investors call and set for release on November 26, 2025, remain under wraps. However, given the actors’ hints and the original film’s success in tackling complex social issues with humor and heart, the sequel could further explore the intricate dynamics of Zootopia’s society.
Moana (Live-Action) – July 10, 2026
Directed By Tommy Kail
In Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Moana,” a young Polynesian girl embarks on a daring voyage to save her people, seeking the demigod Maui’s help to restore the heart of Te Fiti.
- Director
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THomas Kail
- Release Date
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July 10, 2026
- Cast
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Dwayne Johnson
, Catherine Laga’aia
, Frankie Adams
, John Tui
, Rena Owen
In April 2023, it was confirmed that Walt Disney Pictures was remaking Moana as a live-action adaptation, with Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, and Hiram Garcia producing. Johnson will also return as demi-God Maui, though Auli’i Cravalho confirmed in an Instagram video that she would not return as Moana but will act as an executive producer, with Thomas Kail directing. A theatrical release is set for July 10, 2026.
Johnson greeted the announcement with an emotional statement:
“I’m deeply humbled and overcome with gratitude to bring the beautiful story of Moana to the live-action big screen. This story is my culture, and this story is emblematic of our people’s grace and warrior strength. I wear this culture proudly on my skin and in my soul, and this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reunite with Maui, inspired by the mana and spirit of my late grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, is one that runs very deep for me. I want to thank my partners at Disney for their strong commitment to this special endeavor, because there is no better world for us to honor the story of our people, our passion and our purpose than through the realm of music and dance, which is at the core of who we are as Polynesian people.”
Toy Story 5 – June 19, 2026
Director TBD
Toy Story 5 is the fifth entry in the Toy Story movie franchise by Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. The film was announced on February 8 2023, along with several other major Disney animation sequels. For the film, Tim Allen reprises his role as the space-faring toy, Buzz Lightyear, once again.
Another surprise announcement from Disney in 2023 was the continuation of Woody and Buzz’s Toy Story with a fifth installment. This certainly seemed to be all wrapped up with Toy Story 4, but given Pixar’s recent performance struggles, this billion-dollar franchise seems to be precisely what the company needs. Still, there is minimal available information regarding Toy Story 5, aside from the 2026 release year. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen have both been confirmed to return, but even the movie’s direction is up in the air.
Frozen 3 – November 27, 2026
Directed By Chris Buck
Frozen 3 is the follow-up to the highly successful Frozen 2, released back in 2019 by Walt Disney Pictures and Animation Studios. The film was announced on February 8 2023, The film is a direct sequel to the second film’s events and also cast Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell to reprise their roles as Elsa and Anna.
Though there is still no official release date, Frozen 3 has been locked in for a 2027 debut. As one of Disney’s most successful franchises, it’s no surprise that Frozen‘s story will continue, despite the satisfying ending given to Anna and Elsa at the end of Frozen 2. There is nothing readily available in the way of plot details, but considering the many questions that Frozen 3 could potentially answer, there should be no shortage of avenues for returning screenwriter Jennifer Lee to explore.
Disney’s Upcoming Marvel Movies
Disney spent decades acquiring every franchise and studio they could, and the most successful venture for them has arguably been the MCU. The Marvel Cinematic Universe, based on Marvel Comics characters, has dominated cinema since 2008’s Iron Man. Phases 4, 5, and 6 of the MCU are fully planned, so there’s a slew of upcoming Disney movies coming from Disney between 2024 and 2026, supported by multiple big-budget Disney+ shows like Secret Invasion and Ironheart.
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Release Date |
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Captain America: Brave New World |
February 14, 2025 |
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Thunderbolts |
May 2, 2025 |
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps |
July 25, 2025 |
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Avengers: Doomsday |
May 1, 2026 |
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Avengers: Secret Wars |
May 7, 2027 |
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Blade |
TBA |
The SAG-AFTRA Strike changed the makeup of Marvel’s movie release slate dramatically with a more tempered schedule. 2024 only has one MCU theatrical release with Deadpool & Wolverine proving to be a massive hit to get Phase 5 back on the right track. That will be followed by Sam Wilson returning in Captain America: Brave New World Order, which hits theaters on February 14, 2025. Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes will also be back on the big screen in the new team-up movie Thunderbolts, which comes out a few months after Captain America 4 with a May 2, 2025, release.
Phase 6 of the MCU will kick off with the release of the long-awaited MCU adaptation of its “first family” with The Fantastic Four: First Steps, bringing the heroes into an alternate reality set in the 1960s. The Multiverse Saga (Phases 4, 5, and 6) will then culminate in two Avengers movies, the first of the team-up movies since 2019’s Avengers: Endgame.
Following Jonathan Majors being fired from the MCU as Kang, the franchise looks to be doing some reshuffling. It was announced at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2024 that the first Avengers movie will be Avengers: Doomsday, with Robert Downey Jr. stepping into the role of Marvel’s iconic villain Doctor Doom. Avengers: Doomsday will debut on May 1, 2026, and will be followed just over a year later with Avengers: Secret Wars on May 7, 2027.
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Disney’s Upcoming Star Wars Movies
The theatrical future of Star Wars is less certain, with the franchise taking a break from cinemas to focus on Star Wars Disney+ series. Nevertheless, Disney has announced theatrical dates for upcoming Disney movies from Star Wars, with the idea that it will alternate with Avatar in the December release slot. A Rogue Squadron movie directed by Patty Jenkins was slated to be the first of these biannual releases before it was removed from the release schedule.
The following Star Wars movies are all confirmed in development:
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Upcoming Star Wars Movie (2024 – 2027) |
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Release Date |
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The Mandalorian & Grogu |
May 22, 2026 |
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Star Wars: New Jedi Order |
TBD |
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Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi |
TBD |
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Lando |
TBD |
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Untitled Star Wars Movie Directed By Shawn Levy |
TBD |
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Untitled Star Wars Movie Directed By Rian Johnson |
TBD |
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Untitled Star Wars Movie Directed By Taika Waititi |
TBD |
A number of creators have been announced as working on upcoming Star Wars movies, including Dave Filoni, James Mangold, and Taika Waititi, but it’s currently unclear when these projects will end up in cinemas.
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Disney’s Upcoming 20th Century Fox/Studios Movies
Disney acquired rival studio 20th Century Fox in 2019, renaming it 20th Century Studios. There are still projects from 20th Century Studios acquired during the Fox purchase that haven’t yet been rebooted or continued, but several are already in the works. There are also many rumored projects in the works based on known franchises Disney acquired from Fox, such as reboots/continuations of Predator, Flash Gordon, and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. However, there’s not much concrete news on these yet.
The status of 20th Century Pictures properties as “Disney movies” is debatable. Some, like Avatar, The Bob’s Burgers Movie, and 2022’s Prey, have been embraced by Disney with open arms. Others, like the Hellraiser reboot and The Boston Strangler, starring Keira Knightley, are less associated with the family-friendly House of Mouse. With that said, there are several Fox movies coming out over the next few years.
One of the most talked-about aspects of the acquisition has been the Marvel properties that Fox owned now being available for the MCU. While there was always some speculation that the franchises could be revived within the MCU, with some of the actors in the Fox universe reprising their roles, Deadpool & Wolverine seems to have closed the book on that.
The movie, in part, served as a love letter and farewell to the Fox universe of Marvel characters, with the likes of Jennifer Garner’s Elektra, Chris Evans’ Human Torch, and even Channing Tatum’s canceled take on Gambit appearing. While these cameos were well-received, they felt like a way of leaving these versions of the characters in the past and moving on with the MCU’s new take on them.
The Amateur – April 11, 2025
Directed By James Hawes
The Amateur: Following a personal tragedy in a London terrorist attack, a CIA cryptographer confronts internal agency conflicts and coerces his superiors into training him to pursue the perpetrators himself. Released in 2025, the film explores themes of vengeance and bureaucratic impasse.
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James Hawes
- Release Date
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April 9, 2025
- Cast
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Rami Malek
, Rachel Brosnahan
, Caitríona Balfe
, Laurence Fishburne
, Holt McCallany
, Julianne Nicholson
, Adrian Martinez
, Takehiro Hira
, Marc Rissmann
, Joseph Millson
, Alice Hewkin
, Nick Mills
, Fleur Keith
One of the few upcoming movies from Disney’s 20th Century Studios that isn’t a sequel, The Amateur is based on the novel of the same name by Robert Littell. Described as a dramatic spy-thriller, the plot will follow a CIA cryptographer whose wife is killed in a terrorist attack and thus begins to seek revenge. The Amateur, directed by James Hawes, will star Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody), Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Caitriona Balfe (Outlander), Holt McCallany (Mindhunter), and more.
Predator: Badlands – November 7, 2025
Directed By DanTrachtenberg
Predator: Badlands is a new entry in the Predator franchise, with the writer and director of Prey, Dan Trachtenberg, returning for this installment. No details on the film exist save for the fact that Badlands will be a standalone entry set during a new period.
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Elle Fanning
- Director
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Dan Trachtenberg
The Predator franchise has been running strong since the 80s and has had its ups and downs. The most recent entry, Prey, was a 2022 prequel that received widespread acclaim, so it makes sense that director Dan Trachtenberg was brought back for the ninth installment. While Prey was a prequel, Predator: Badlands will be set in the future on an alien wasteland. Details are scarce so far but the story centers on two sisters who uncover their harrowing pasts. Elle Fanning is the one cast member confirmed so far.
Avatar: Fire And Ash – December 19, 2025
Directed By James Cameron
Avatar: Fire and Ash is the third entry in James Cameron’s five-movie franchise set in the fictional world of Pandora. Following Jake Sully and Neytiri’s first encounter in 2009’s Avatar and Colonel Miles Quaritch’s retaliation in 2022’s The Way of Water, Avatar: Fire and Ash sees the Na’vi heroes come across a fire Na’vi tribe known as the Ash People.
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December 19, 2025
James Cameron’s massively popular Avatar franchise, which is planned to come in five parts, will get its third installment on Christmas Day 2025. Directly following 2022’s Avatar: The Way of Water, the upcoming movie will come after a much shorter wait than the 13 years that passed between Avatar (2009) and its sequel. From there, Avatar 4 is expected to be released in 2029 — exactly 20 years after Cameron’s first movie in the franchise.
Avatar is perhaps the franchise from 20th Century Fox most embraced by Disney, and the upcoming installments are all but guaranteed to be massive successes. Though it can be argued that these are not technically Disney movies, they are technically properties of the House of Mouse. Therefore, regardless of the performance of the central studio, Disney‘s 2024 to 2027 releases are sure to include a few major blockbusters.
