D23 delivered some huge updates at the expo’s annual convention over the weekend, and fans across Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars will be pleased.
There are some huge sequels coming up and even though there’s a long wait for some of them, it’s clear that there’s plenty to look forward to from Disney over the coming months.
While most of the announcements were for new movies that will be released in a few years, there’ll be plenty coming to one of the best streaming services next year and beyond. Here are five of the biggest announcements from this year’s D23.
Some of the biggest Disney movies are getting sequels
Ice Age: Boiling Point was just announced at Destination @DisneyD23! Coming to theaters on February 5, 2027, the newest adventure takes the herd to visit never-before-seen corners of the treacherous Lost World! #DestinationD23 pic.twitter.com/5MYYnPAtlfAugust 30, 2025
Five years after the Ice Age spin off Adventures of Buck Wild, we’re getting a new addition to the beloved animated series. Ice Age: Boiling Point was announced at D23, where it was confirmed it is slated for a February 5, 2027 release date. The official plot teases: a “dinosaur-and-lava-filled madcap adventure that takes Manny, Sid, Diego, Ellie, Scrat and the rest of the herd to visit never-before-seen corners of the treacherous Lost World.” Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Simon Pegg and Queen Latifah are all reprising their roles as Manny, Sid, Diego, Buck and Ellie.
Elsewhere on the Disney slate, Zootopia 2 got some big updates ahead of its November 26, 2025 release date. Yvette Nicole Brown and Patrick Warburton have joined the cast of the animated follow-up, and fans were treated to some exclusive clips at the expo.
Let’s clear up that Avengers: Doomsday rumor
#AvengersDoomsday. Now in production. pic.twitter.com/P0odVU7vaGMarch 26, 2025
With plenty of buzz around Avengers: Doomsday, it’s no surprise fans have been hungry for information. But the Marvel follow-up was the subject of fake leaks, according to The Independent.
According to their report: “Marvel premiered a sizzle reel for the new film at Disney convention D23 on Sunday (31 August). However, this was followed by numerous photoshopped images teasing false announcements and fabricated quotes from non-existent footage being shared on social media.
“The presentation that was released was filled with old quotes from past Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies and showed a behind-the-scenes recording of the film’s directors, the Russo brothers, hard at work.” So, fans did get a glimpse of the upcoming movie at D23, but be aware that there’s hoaxes out there.
Pixar gave a Toy Story 5 update and I’m already emotional
First look at Smarty Pants in ‘TOY STORY 5’Described as a potty training toy voiced by Conan O’Brien.(📸: @TheDBCPod) pic.twitter.com/HAZJNeHcvgAugust 30, 2025
Toy Story 5 arrives next year on June 19, and fans were treated to a sneak peek of the next chapter at D23. For many of us, Toy Story was a huge part of our childhood and it’s exciting counting down to the new one.
There was a first look at Conan O’Brien’s character Smarty Pants, as well as exclusive story details and a first-look at the movie’s opening three minutes. The theme of the new movie has been teased as ‘Toy Meets Tech’. In the sequel, Buzz, Woody, Jessie, and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they’re introduced to what kids are obsessed with today – electronics!
In addition, The Incredibles 3 and Coco 2 both got an update but it’s going to be a long time until we see them, as they’re slated for a 2028 release window.
Finally, there was a sneak-peak for Hoppers, a new animated movie which follows a robotic beaver who tries to thwart a construction company’s plot to destroy the local animal habitat. The movie will be released on March 6, 2026.
The Mandalorian and Grogu teased a clip of Mando acting like Darth Vader
The Mandalorian and Grogu! We have an exclusive clip! #DestinationD23 pic.twitter.com/CjjfbbCmy7August 30, 2025
The Mandalorian and Grogu is set to be released in theaters on May 22, 2026, and a clip played at D23.
Reports suggest the clip showed Pedro Pascal’s Mando acting just like Darth Vader, plus Grogu cuteness which let’s be honest, fans will be queuing up to see.
After seeing the clip, IGN said: “The footage kicks off with a group of Snowtroopers getting ready to defend themselves from a threat we soon learn is Din Djarin. He uses all kinds of tools to just take everyone down with ease, from his flamethrower to knives to a blaster and more. It was a very exciting scene that very much felt like that iconic scene from Rogue One.”
The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026 was confirmed
The Ultimate Disney Fan Event returns to Anaheim, CA in August 2026! #D23 pic.twitter.com/UjSWiRKIEQAugust 30, 2025
Finally, Disney have announced the 2026 dates for D23: The Utimate Disney Fan Event, which is scheduled for August 14th – 16th at the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center in California.
D23 described the event as “a one-of-a-kind, multi-day fan experience showcasing the very best in creative storytelling and innovation from across the worlds of Disney.
“The D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026 will be more expansive and immersive than ever before, with three packed days of showcases filled with stars and storytellers, sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes moments, thrilling performances, shopping, surprises, and more.”
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