From Disney princesses that make us feel beautiful to heroes of all kinds represented on screen, Disney movies make us feel so much bigger than ourselves. During D23 Disney expo in Anaheim, California, which took place September 9-11, Disney announced so many projects for the next year, plus and we simply cannot contain ourselves. From long-awaited series to brand-new films, these Disney movies and TV shows will have you jumping, singing, and dancing for joy.
Andor: Premiering on Disney+ September 21
This 24-episode Star Wars series (which is set five years before the one-off Rogue One film) follows Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) on a journey of danger and intrigue as he turns into a rebel hero.
Hocus Pocus 2: Premiering on Disney+ September 30
Twenty-nine years after Max lit the Black Flame Candle, the Sanderson sisters are back in Salem, and it's up to three high-schoolers to stop them before dawn breaks on All Hallow's Eve.
The Santa Clauses: Premiering On Disney+ November 16
Picking up after the Santa Claus trilogy, Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) is approaching his 65th birthday and, after he realizes that he can't be Santa forever, he sets out to find the perfect replacement.
Strange World: In Theaters November 23
Strange World follows a family — which includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid, and Lucy Liu —who, after they discover a new world full of both exciting surprises and danger, must put aside their differences to save it.
Disenchanted: Premiering on Disney+ November 24
Disenchanted picks up 15 years after Giselle (Amy Adams) and Robert's (Patrick Dempsey) wedding, and Giselle has grown disillusioned. The family decides to move to Monroeville, but the change isn't exactly the fix Giselle's been looking for, prompting her to use magic to set things right. The only problem? She accidentally turns Monroeville into a real-life fairy tale and threatens her family's happiness in the process.
Willow: Premiering on Disney+ November 30
This live-action series returns to the world from the 1988 film, as a new group of heroes sets out to find the sorcerer Willow.
National Treasure: Edge of History: Premiering on Disney+ December 14
Based on the movies of the same name, Jess (Lisette Olivera) and her friends set out on a new treasure hunt to discover the truth about her father.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania: In Theaters February 17
Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) team up with Hope's parents (Michael Douglas and Michelle Pfeiffer) and Scott's daughter (Kathryn Newton) to explore the Quantum Realm and encounter possibilities and dangers they thought were impossible.
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder: Premiering on Disney+ in February
The story of Penny Proud (Kyla Pratt) and her family is far from over, and the new season of this series follows all of their antics and adventures.
The Little Mermaid: In Theaters in May
In this live-action remake of the beloved cartoon, mermaid Ariel (Halle Bailey) longs to be part of the human world and makes a deal with sea witch Ursula in order to leave the sea
Elemental: In Theaters June 16
Elemental is inspired by real-life immigrants who live together in multicultural neighborhoods, and it explores how fire, water, land, and air residents — including fiery Ember and easy-going Wade — live together in one city.
Indiana Jones 5: In theaters June 30
Harrison Ford (who plays the titular character) got misty-eyed while announcing Indiana Jones 5 at the D23 expo. There isn't much plot info right now, but we do know that Ford is joined by Fleabag creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who plays Indiana's goddaughter Helena.
The Marvels: In Theaters July 28
After 2019's Captain Marvel Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) joins forces with Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) and Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) to figure out why using their powers causes them to swap places with one another.
Win or Lose: Premiering On Disney+ in Fall 2023
This long-form series follows co-ed middle school softball team the Pickles during the week of their championship game. Each episode, which is told with a different visual style, is from the perspective of a different main character.
Iwájú: Streaming on Disney+ in 2023
This long-form series — created in collaboration with Kugali, a Pan-African comic book entertainment company — follows Tola, an heiress from the wealthy island in Lagos, and her best friend and tech expert Kole from the mainland. It's full of color and life, and is a love letter to Lagos, Nigeria.
Peter Pan & Wendy: Streaming on Disney+ in 2023
Starring Alexander Molony as Peter Pan, Ever Anderson as Wendy, Alyssa Wapanâtahk as Tiger Lily, and Jude Law as Captain Hook, Peter Pan & Wendy goes deeper into Wendy's story than ever before as she sets out on a journey to Neverland with Peter.
Ironheart: Premiering on Disney+ in 2023
Following Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (which hits theaters November 11), Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) returns to the screen, blending magic and tech with her approach to building iron suits. Anthony Ramos costars as Parker Robbins.
Haunted Mansion: In Theaters in 2023
Former Disneyland employee Justin Simien directs this new film, which focuses on a woman and her son who get a group of spiritual experts to help them clear their home of supernatural spirits. The cast list includes Jamie Lee Curtis as Madame Leota.
Elio: In Theaters Spring 2024
Eleven-year-old Elio is a creative "indoorsman" who has trouble fitting in. His mom's secret military project is working to decode a signal from outer space, but things don't according to plan when Elio makes contact, gets beamed into space, and is mistaken for an ambassador from Earth.
Snow White: In Theaters in 2024
This live-action take on Walt Disney's first film stars Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen set on taking Snow White's beauty for herself. Not only is the cast amazing, but the film also features classic music and new songs from songwriters Benji Pasek and Justin Paul, who did the music Dear Evan Hansen and La La Land.
Inside Out 2: In Theaters Summer 2024
Following 2015 Inside Out, all of your favorite characters are back along with the now-teenage Riley.
Mufasa: The Lion King: In Theaters in 2024
This The Lion King prequel focuses on Rafiki, Timon, and Pumbaa, who tell the story of King Mufasa — and how he became one of the greatest kings the Pride Lands had ever seen — to a young cub.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: Coming Soon To Disney+
This long-awaited series stars Walker Scobell, Aryan Simhadri, and Leah Sava Jeffries. While we're still waiting on an official release date, we do know that the series follows Percy Jackson after he learns that he's the son of Poseidon and joins other demigods at Camp Half Blood.
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