Disney has a strong plan of movie releases lined up for 2024 and beyond — a slate that could help the studio overcome the challenges it encountered in recent years. Below are the highlights from the upcoming Disney films calendar, from summer blockbusters to long-awaited sequels.
2024 Releases
Inside Out 2 (June 14): The Pixar sequel picks up where the original left off, following Riley into adolescence. Two new emotions — Anxiety and Envy — join Joy, Sadness, and the returning cast to reflect the emotional complexity of the teenage years.
Moana 2 (November 27): The beloved story of Moana and Maui continues in this highly anticipated sequel, bringing the duo back to Motunui as fans prepare for another ocean adventure.
Mufasa: The Lion King (December 20): Directed by Barry Jenkins, this prequel chronicles the early life of Mufasa — from a vulnerable, overlooked cub to the revered king of the Pride Lands.
2025 Releases
Snow White (March 21): Disney's live-action retelling stars Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen in a fresh take on the classic fairy tale.
Elio (June 13): In this Pixar animated adventure, a boy named Elio is accidentally mistaken for an ambassador by an alien civilization and whisked into space. Yonas Kibreab voices the lead character.
Zootopia 2 (November 26): Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return in the sequel to the 2016 hit, with Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman reprising their beloved roles.
Tron: Ares (December 19): Jared Leto leads this third chapter in the Tron franchise as Ares, continuing the story of Disney's iconic digital frontier.
2026 and Beyond
Toy Story 5 (June 19, 2026): Woody and Buzz are back for a fifth adventure. Tom Hanks returns as Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear in what promises to be another emotional Pixar journey.
Moana Live-Action Remake (July 10, 2026): The live-action version of the 2016 animated musical brings a few surprises — most notably Dwayne Johnson returning as the demigod Maui.
Frozen 3 (2026): Josh Gad reprises his role as Olaf, with the beloved songwriting duo Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez returning to compose the music.
TBD Releases
Bambi: A photorealistic CGI reimagining of the classic 1942 tale, designed to connect with contemporary audiences.
Hercules: Guy Ritchie directs this live-action adaptation of the beloved 1997 animated film.
Lilo & Stitch: The live-action remake of the 2002 animated classic features Maia Kealoha as the newest Lilo.
The Aristocats: Spike Jonze helms this cinematic remake, promising a distinctly modern and heartfelt reimagining of the 1970 film.
These upcoming Disney films span classic drama, animated adventure, science fiction, and live-action reinvention — something for every generation of Disney fan.
