All the Disney Magic Unveiled at D23 2024: A Whirlwind of Announcements
Disney fans, hold onto your Mickey ears! Following the bombshell news of Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU as Victor Von Doom, the House of Mouse didn’t miss a beat at this year’s D23 Expo in Anaheim. The event was packed with a treasure trove of film and television reveals that will have you marking your calendars faster than you can say "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!"
More Moana Magic
Our beloved wayfinder is back! Moana 2 is on its way, with AuliÊ»i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson reprising their roles. This time, Moana must navigate treacherous waters to lift a curse plaguing Oceania. Set to hit theaters on November 28th, Disney is also working on a live-action version of the original film. The ocean’s calling, and we’re ready!
Rock On!
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is diving into yet another Disney project with Monster Jam, a film inspired by the monster truck events of the same name. While details are scarce, we can bet it’ll be a smashing good time.
Snow White Sparkles Again
The fairest of them all is making her live-action debut in March 2025. Rachel Zegler stars as Snow White, with Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, in a reimagined tale directed by Marc Webb, with a script penned by Barbie’s Greta Gerwig. Get ready for a story as old as time with a fresh twist!
Stitch is Back
Get ready for some Hawaiian rollercoaster ride vibes because Lilo & Stitch is going live-action! A sneak peek at Stitch left fans buzzing, with the film slated for a summer 2025 release. Ohana means family, and we can’t wait to reunite!
Sequel Central
Disney isn’t done with your favorite characters just yet! Toy Story 5, The Incredibles 3, Zootopia 2, and Frozen III (plus a fourth film in the works!) are all on the horizon. From Woody meeting tech in 2026 to Judy Hopps tackling new adventures in November 2025, there’s something for everyone.
Other Major Reveals
- Avatar 3, now titled Avatar: Fire and Ash, will transport us back to Pandora in December 2025, with new challenges and breathtaking visuals.
- Freakier Friday will see Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan swapping lives once again, with the sequel landing in theaters next year.
- The Tron franchise returns with Tron: Ares, starring Jeff Bridges and Jared Leto. Expect cutting-edge visuals and a killer soundtrack by Nine Inch Nails.
Disney+ Delights
Disney+ is expanding its universe with Star Wars: Skeleton Crew featuring Jude Law, premiering December 3rd, and the highly anticipated Agatha All Along, starring Kathryn Hahn, which drops on September 18th. Plus, Pixar’s first original TV series Win or Lose will pitch its tent on December 6th, promising family fun with a softball team called the Pickles.
Disney certainly knows how to keep the magic alive. For all the latest updates from D23, stay tuned to the Nerdthusiast blog!
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