During Disney Investor Day, the studio released a ton of information about its upcoming projects.
Here’s a complete list of all the movies coming up from Disney.
(Plus, check out announcements from Marvel and Star Wars.)
Upcoming Live Action Films
Hocus Pocus 2 The spooky sequel to the 1993 Halloween cult classic. Adam Shankman will direct. Exclusively on Disney+.
Three Men and a Baby A modern take on the hilarious ’80s comedy, will star Zac Efron. 2022 release on Disney+.
Safety A drama inspired by the empowering story of a former Clemson University football safety. Ray McELrathBey, a young man facing a series of challenging circumstances, triumphs over repeated adversities with dedication and persistence. Marshall director Reginald Hudlin helms the uplifting drama. Premieres December 11 on Disney+.
The Keanon Lowe project Inspired by the incredible real-life story of a high school coach who averted tragedy through compassion. Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia and Hiram Garcia are on board as producers for the project through their Seven Bucks Productions. Coming to Disney+.
Greek Freak The remarkable story of NBA MVP Gianni Antetokounmpo and his family, who lifted themselves out of poverty as undocumented immigrants living in Greece. Ultimately, Giannis finds himself on the world stage. Heads into production next year for Disney+.
The Chris Paul project A biographical film in development for Disney+ about NBA superstar Chris Paul. It follows Paul’s deeply moving story of family, legacy and destiny that helped make him who he is today.
Flora & Ulysses A delightful comedy-adventure based on the Newbery Award–winning book about 10-year-old Flora, an avid comic book fan and a self-avowed cynic, who rescues a squirrel with unique superhero powers. Flora & Ulysses stars Matilda Lawler and is directed by Lena Khan. The film makes its debut on Disney+ February 19, 2021.
Cheaper by the Dozen A reimagining of the hit comedy with black-ish producer Kenya Barris. The story centers on a multiracial, blended family of 12, navigating a hectic home life while managing their family business. Gabrielle Union will star. Airs on Disney+ in 2022.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid An all-new animated film in the popular franchise, hitting Disney+ in 2021.
The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild A spin-off of the popular Ice Age franchise. The story centers on three series favorites: the prankster possum brothers Crash and Eddie, and the swashbuckling titular weasel, Buck. Simon Pegg will be returning in the role of Buck. The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild is slated for an early 2022 release exclusively on Disney+.
Night at the Museum comes to Disney+ with a new twist: this time it’s animated. Shawn Levy, who has helped shape the blockbuster franchise as director of the previous films, will produce. Night at the Museum launches on Disney+ in 2021.
Jungle Cruise takes audiences on a rollicking thrill-ride down the Amazon with wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff and intrepid researcher Dr. Lily Houghton. Jaume Collet-Serra directs the film. Stars include Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Edgar Ramirez, Jack Whitehall, Jesse Plemons, and Paul Giamatti. Jungle Cruise is slated for July 2021.
The Lion King live-action prequel In development with an inspired take that revisits the iconic characters. Barry Jenkins, director of the Oscar®-winning Moonlight, helms the film. Hans Zimmer (whose long association with “The Lion King” goes back to the 1994 original), Pharrell Williams and Nicholas Britell will deliver the music.
The Little Mermaid returns Rob Marshall to the Disney fold with a live-action take on the animated classic. In the title role is multitalented singer and actor Halle Bailey, alongside a talented cast that includes Awkwafina, Daveed Diggs, Jacob Tremblay, with Javier Bardem and Melissa McCarthy. The film will feature the beloved Menken-Ashman songs from the animated original and some all-new music from Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda as well.
Chip N’ Dale: Rescue Rangers A hybrid live-action-animated feature for Disney+ currently in development. Akiva Schaffer (“Popstar”) directs, and John Mulaney and Andy Samberg will star in the title roles with Seth Rogen doing a cameo. Chip N’ Dale: Rescue Rangers is slated for spring 2022.
Pinocchio comes to Disney+ in a compelling new live-action retelling that will leverage state-of-the art CGI to bring Pinocchio to life. A living puppet, with the help of a cricket as his conscience, must prove himself worthy to become a real boy in a musical remake of the Disney animated classic. Robert Zemeckis directs and Tom Hanks stars.
Peter Pan & Wendy David Lowery (Pete’s Dragon) helms this new story, inspired by the Disney animated classic. A young girl rebels against “growing up” by going with her two brothers to a magical land ruled by an ageless boy obsessed with adventure who is locked in an ongoing battle with a pirate captain. The cast includes Jude Law as Captain Hook and Yara Shahidi in the role of Tinker Bell. The film will premiere on Disney+.
Disenchanted A sequel to the hit film Enchanted. Amy Adams returns as Giselle, who found her life flipped upside down when she fell out of her animated fantasy world and discovered herself stuck in real-life Manhattan. Disenchanted will stream exclusively on Disney+.
Sister Act 3 Currently in development. Whoopi Goldberg is on board to star and produce, with Tyler Perry also signed on as a producer on the project. Sister Act 3 will premiere on Disney+.
Cruella dives into the rebellious early days of one of the most notorious—and notoriously fashionable—villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. Oscar® winner Emma Stone stars as Estella, aka Cruella, opposite Oscar winner Emma Thompson as the Baroness, the head of a prestigious fashion house who plucks Estella from obscurity as a burgeoning designer. It’s set against the backdrop of 1970s punk-rock London, and director Craig Gillespie delivers a unique take on this one-of-a-kind villain. Coming in 2021.
Upcoming Disney Animated Films
Raya and the Last Dragon travels to the fantasy world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons lived together long ago in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people. However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than a dragon to save the world—it’s going to take trust and teamwork as well.
Raya and the Last Dragon features the voices of Kelly Marie Tran as Raya, a warrior whose wit is as sharp as her blade, and Awkwafina as magical, mythical, self-deprecating dragon named Sisu. Newly revealed characters from the film include a street-savvy 10-year-old entrepreneur named Boun, the formidable giant Tong, and a thieving toddler Noi with her band of Ongis.
The feature film is directed by Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada and produced by Osnat Shurer and Peter Del Vecho. Premieres March 5, 2021 simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ Premier Access.
Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.
The film features all-new songs by Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda. Byron Howard. Jared Bush, and Charise Castro Smith direct. Encanto opens in theaters November 24, 2021.
Thoughts on Disney News?
So, there it is. Everything you can expect to see from Disney for a while. Which movies are you excited for? It looks like the studio will debut quite a few sequels, reboots, and reimaginings. But at least the animation slate is unique. And I can’t say Hocus Pocus 2 doesn’t intrigue me…
A few of these projects are still in development. So, we may have to wait a while to actually watch them. Still fun to catch a peek though!
Meanwhile, check back to THS for more Disney updates.
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