D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is officially underway, taking place August 14–16, 2026, in Anaheim, California!
The first day of D23 2026 brought a huge wave of announcements from Walt Disney Studios, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Disney+, and more, giving fans a look at what’s coming over the next several years.
From Zootopia 3, Frozen 3, Coco 2, and Incredibles 3 to Lilo & Stitch 2, Kingdom Hearts IV, and several brand-new projects, there was a lot to take in.
Here’s a roundup of the biggest movies, series, and gaming announcements revealed at D23 2026.
This article will be updated as additional announcements are made.
Walt Disney Studios & Disney Animation
Lilo & Stitch 2 Will Introduce Angel
New details were revealed for the sequel to the live-action Lilo & Stitch!
Angel will officially join Stitch in Lilo & Stitch 2, bringing another fan-favorite Experiment to the live-action franchise.
Lilo & Stitch 2 is currently scheduled to hit theaters in Summer 2028.
Live-Action Tangled Coming March 2028
Disney’s live-action adaptation of Tangled is officially set to arrive in theaters on March 31, 2028.
More details about the upcoming adaptation are expected to be revealed as production moves forward.
Zootopia 3 Is in the Works
Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde aren’t done yet!
Disney confirmed that Zootopia 3 is officially in development, continuing the popular Walt Disney Animation Studios franchise.
A release date has not yet been announced.
Frozen 3 Coming Fall 2027
Frozen 3 is officially scheduled to arrive in Fall 2027.
During D23, Disney also debuted a new song that will be featured in the upcoming film, giving fans an early taste of the music from Elsa and Anna’s next adventure.
Bluey Movie Coming in 2027
The Heeler family is headed to the big screen!
The upcoming Bluey feature film is scheduled to be released on August 2, 2027.
Ice Age: Boiling Point Reveals New Character
A new character from Ice Age: Boiling Point was revealed during D23.
The upcoming movie will continue the long-running Ice Age franchise with another adventure featuring its familiar prehistoric world.
Clay Coming November 2028
Disney also revealed Clay, a new project scheduled to arrive in November 2028.
More details about the story and characters are expected to be announced at a later date.
Hexed Reveals New Character
Disney Animation’s upcoming movie Hexed also received an update during D23, including the reveal of a new character.
Romy and Michele 2
Romy and Michele are officially coming back!
A sequel to the 1997 comedy Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion was announced, bringing the iconic duo back for Romy and Michele 2.
A New Princess Diaries Movie Is in the Works
There’s also good news for fans of The Princess Diaries.
Disney confirmed that it is working on another installment in the Princess Diaries franchise.
The announcement comes as Anne Hathaway is also being honored as a Disney Legend at D23 2026.
A New Simpsons Movie
Springfield is heading back to the big screen!
A new Simpsons movie was also among the projects announced at D23 2026.
Pixar
Incredibles 3 Will Focus on the Kids
Pixar shared new details about the highly anticipated Incredibles 3.
This time, the story will put more of the focus on the Parr children — Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack — as the next generation of Supers takes on a bigger role.
The movie will also feature the Super Hero League, or SHL.
Coco 2 Coming in 2029
Miguel is heading back to the Land of the Dead!
Pixar shared new details about Coco 2, which is scheduled to arrive in theaters in 2029.
The sequel will once again take audiences into the Land of the Dead, and new concept art revealed at D23 offered the first look at an older Miguel.
Exactly what brings Miguel back to the Land of the Dead remains to be seen, but the new artwork gives us our first glimpse at how much he has grown since the original movie.
Ghost Market Coming Spring 2028
Pixar revealed a new project titled Ghost Market, scheduled to arrive in Spring 2028.
More details about the mysterious new movie are expected to be revealed in the future.
New Look at Gatto
Pixar also revealed new images from Gatto, offering another look at the upcoming animated film.
Kingdom Hearts
D23 also brought some major news for Kingdom Hearts fans!
Kingdom Hearts Series Coming to Disney+ and Disney Channel
The world of Kingdom Hearts is expanding beyond video games, with a series project announced for Disney+ and Disney Channel.
The project will bring the Disney and Square Enix universe to a new format, with additional details still to come.
Kingdom Hearts IV Coming in Late 2027
Fans also received an update on the long-awaited Kingdom Hearts IV.
The next major installment in the franchise is currently scheduled for release in Late 2027.
With a dedicated Kingdom Hearts panel taking place at D23 on August 15, additional announcements may still be on the way.
Disney+ & Disney Television
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Disney shared new updates for the Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians during D23.
Marvel’s VisionQuest
Marvel Television revealed more from VisionQuest, the upcoming Disney+ series starring Paul Bettany as Vision.
The series is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ on October 14, 2026.
New Oswald Short-Form Series
One of Walt Disney’s earliest characters is getting another moment in the spotlight.
A new Oswald the Lucky Rabbit short-form project was announced, with its debut planned for February 2027.
Marvel
Avengers: Doomsday Debuts New Footage
Marvel Studios gave D23 attendees another look at Avengers: Doomsday, debuting new footage from the highly anticipated MCU event film.
Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, and other members of the film’s massive cast also appeared during the presentation.
New X-Men Movie
Marvel also shared news about its upcoming X-Men movie.
The film is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 5, 2028, with additional details about the project revealed during D23.
Marvel’s Wolverine
The upcoming Marvel’s Wolverine video game also received an update during D23.
Star Wars
Ahsoka Season 2
The story of Ahsoka Tano continues.
New details about Ahsoka Season 2 were revealed during D23, with Rosario Dawson, Hayden Christensen, and Eman Esfandi appearing during the presentation.
The new season will continue the fight against Grand Admiral Thrawn as the threat facing Ahsoka and her allies grows.
Star Wars: Starfighter Coming May 2027
The upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling, is scheduled to hit theaters on May 28, 2027.
D23 also revealed that Gosling’s character is named Kade Auberon, giving fans another piece of information about the mysterious new Star Wars story.
More D23 2026 Announcements Are Coming
And that was only the beginning!
The first day of D23 2026 delivered major announcements for some of Disney’s biggest franchises, including Frozen, Zootopia, Coco, The Incredibles, Lilo & Stitch, Kingdom Hearts, Marvel, and Star Wars.
With projects scheduled all the way through 2029, Disney has already given fans plenty to look forward to over the next few years.
D23 2026 continues through August 16, with even more announcements expected throughout the weekend — including news from Disney Experiences and the theme parks.
We’ll continue updating as more news is announced!
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