Disney’s 2026 calendar is shaping up to be one of its busiest years ever, with 16 theatrical releases spread across animation, live‑action remakes, Marvel blockbusters, Star Wars epics, and Pixar originals. Some titles already have confirmed dates, while others remain TBA as production schedules finalize.
The year began with Zootopia 2 (Jan 16), directed by Byron Howard and Jared Bush. Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman returned as Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde in this animated sequel from Walt Disney Animation Studios.
January 2026
- Movie Title: Zootopia 2
- Release Date: January 16, 2026 (Released)
- Directed by: Byron Howard, Jared Bush
- Star Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman (voices)
- Category: Animation / Sequel
- Studio/Division: Walt Disney Animation Studios
Spring brought the live-action remake of Moana (Mar 13), directed by Thomas Kail. Auli’i Cravalho reprised her role as Moana, with Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui.
March 2026
- Movie Title: Moana (Live-Action)
- Release Date: March 13, 2026 (Released)
- Directed by: Thomas Kail
- Star Cast: Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson
- Category: Live-Action Remake
- Studio/Division: Walt Disney Pictures
Summer kicks off with Avengers 5 (May 1), directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. The ensemble MCU cast united for another massive crossover event.
May 2026
- Movie Title: Avengers 5
- Release Date: May 1, 2026 (Released)
- Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton
- Star Cast: Ensemble MCU cast (TBA at announcement)
- Category: Superhero / Action
- Studio/Division: Marvel Studios
Pixar returned with Inside Out 3 (Jun 19), directed by Kelsey Mann. Amy Poehler and Phyllis Smith reprised their voice roles as Joy and Sadness.
June 2026
- Movie Title: Inside Out 3
- Release Date: June 19, 2026 (Released)
- Directed by: Kelsey Mann
- Star Cast: Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith (voices)
- Category: Animation / Sequel
- Studio/Division: Pixar Animation Studios
Disney Animation delivered Frozen III (Jul 24), directed by Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck. Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, and Josh Gad returned to voice Elsa, Anna, and Olaf.
July 2026
- Movie Title: Frozen III
- Release Date: July 24, 2026 (Released)
- Directed by: Jennifer Lee, Chris Buck
- Star Cast: Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad (voices)
- Category: Animation / Sequel
- Studio/Division: Walt Disney Animation Studios
Marvel’s irreverent hero returned in Deadpool 4 (Aug 14), directed by Shawn Levy. Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman headlined this R-rated comedy-action adventure.
August 2026
- Movie Title: Deadpool 4
- Release Date: August 14, 2026 (Released)
- Directed by: Shawn Levy
- Star Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman
- Category: Superhero / Comedy
- Studio/Division: Marvel Studios
Lucasfilm expanded the galaxy with Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi (Oct 2), directed by James Mangold. Set thousands of years before the Skywalker saga, this film explored the origins of the Jedi Order.
October 2026
- Movie Title: Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi
- Release Date: October 2, 2026 (Released)
- Directed by: James Mangold
- Star Cast: TBA
- Category: Sci-Fi / Adventure
- Studio/Division: Lucasfilm
James Cameron continued his epic saga with Avatar 4 (Nov 6), starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, and Sigourney Weaver.
November 2026
- Movie Title: Avatar 4
- Release Date: November 6, 2026 (Released)
- Directed by: James Cameron
- Star Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver
- Category: Sci-Fi / Epic
- Studio/Division: 20th Century Studios
Marvel closed the year with the X-Men Reboot (Dec 18). Cast and director remained TBA at announcement, but this marked the first fully MCU-integrated X-Men film.
December 2026
- Movie Title: X-Men (Reboot)
- Release Date: December 18, 2026 (Released)
- Directed by: TBA
- Star Cast: TBA
- Category: Superhero / Action
- Studio/Division: Marvel Studios
TBA 2026 Releases
- The Mandalorian & Grogu (Film) Release Date: TBA Directed by: Jon Favreau Star Cast: Pedro Pascal, Grogu (puppet/CGI) Category: Sci-Fi / Adventure Studio/Division: Lucasfilm
- Pixar Original Project Release Date: TBA Directed by: TBA Star Cast: TBA Category: Animation / Original Studio/Division: Pixar Animation Studios
- Disney Animation Original Project Release Date: TBA Directed by: TBA Star Cast: TBA Category: Animation / Original Studio/Division: Walt Disney Animation Studios
- Searchlight Pictures Original Release Date: TBA Directed by: TBA Star Cast: TBA Category: Drama Studio/Division: Searchlight Pictures
- Marvel Untitled Project Release Date: TBA Directed by: TBA Star Cast: TBA Category: Superhero Studio/Division: Marvel Studios
- 20th Century Studios Original Release Date: TBA Directed by: TBA Star Cast: TBA Category: Drama / Action Studio/Division: 20th Century Studios
- Disneynature Documentary Release Date: TBA Directed by: TBA Star Cast: Narrator TBA Category: Documentary Studio/Division: Disneynature