- Primary Subject: Every major announcement from Disney's D23 2026.
- Key Update: Disney's D23 Showcase unveiled a massive multi-year roadmap, confirming the new MCU X-Men reboot cast, Avengers: Doomsday footage, Incredibles 3, Frozen 3, and a landmark Kingdom Hearts animated series.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: August 17, 2026
- Quick Answer: Disney's D23 revealed major project slates across Pixar, Lucasfilm, and Marvel Studios, including new X-Men casting, Kingdom Hearts, Incredibles 3, and Avengers: Doomsday updates.
Disney took over the Honda Center to reveal an ambitious slate spanning Walt Disney Animation, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and Marvel Studios.
Instead of relying solely on brand-new concepts, the studio is tripling down on its most lucrative franchises by locking in blockbuster threequels, long-requested live-action adaptations, and a casting overhaul for the MCU's long-awaited mutants.
Check out the complete breakdown of each confirmed Disney project that emerged from the showcase, arranged by their release dates:
Vision Quest
Marvel unveiled the first trailer for Vision Quest, confirming the return of James Spader's Ultron in a strange human manifestation. The series delves into White Vision's glitching memory logs as he navigates his identity and humanity.
Release Date: October 14, 2026
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3
Following the success of the second season, Disney+ officially greenlit Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3. The upcoming season will adapt Rick Riordan's The Titan's Curse, introducing fan-favorite characters Thalia Grace and Bianca di Angelo.
Release Date: November 20, 2026
Marvel Confirms Their New X-Men Cast
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige officially pulled back the curtain on the MCU's main-universe mutant roster.
Directed by Jake Schreier (Thunderbolts*), the reboot stars Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Christopher Abbott as Professor Charles Xavier, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Maya Boyd as Storm, and Adam Driver as the villainous Mister Sinister.
Release Date: May 5, 2028
Avengers: Doomsday
Feige brought out Robert Downey Jr. alongside returning MCU stars to unveil an exclusive first look at Avengers: Doomsday. The presentation previewed Doctor Doom's dark backstory, his control over fractured timeline realities, and the fallen X-Mansion setup that bridges Phase 5 directly into Phase 6.
Release Date: December 18, 2026
Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2
Dave Filoni, Rosario Dawson, and Hayden Christensen presented the first teaser for Ahsoka season 2, with the footage revealing Clone Wars-era flashbacks with Anakin Skywalker, Grand Admiral Thrawn's offensive against the New Republic, and Baylan Skoll's journey across Peridea.
Release Date: January 20, 2027
Ice Age: Boiling Point
The Ice Age franchise is returning to theaters with Ice Age: Boiling Point. Manny, Sid, and Diego face a prehistoric geothermal crisis as melting ice caps threaten their icy valley.
Release Date: February 5, 2027
Star Wars: Starfighter
Shawn Levy and Ryan Gosling made a surprise appearance to offer a behind-closed-doors preview of Star Wars: Starfighter. The theatrical feature centers on a new generation of starfighter pilots navigating the high-stakes outer rim during a volatile era.
Release Date: May 28, 2027
Frozen 3
Disney Animation offered a conceptual look at Frozen 3, teasing another epic, multi-realm quest that digs into the origin of magic itself. The film is set to be the first half of a two-part conclusion for Elsa and Anna's story.
Release Date: November 24, 2027
Tangled Live-Action
Disney offered fans a first look at the live-action adaptation of Tangled, featuring Teagan Croft as Rapunzel, Milo Manheim as Flynn Rider, and Kathryn Hahn teasing herself as the villainous Mother Gothel. The first look showcase highlighted Rapunzel's iconic magical hair and a teasing first look at how they brought to life the original animated feature.
Release Date: March 31, 2028
Lilo & Stitch 2 Live-Action
Building on the momentum of the live-action franchise, Disney confirmed Lilo & Stitch 2, expanding Stitch's cosmic adventures alongside his newfound Hawaiian family, with Experiment 624, aka Angel, joining the cast.
Release Date: May 26, 2028
The Incredibles 3
Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter revealed that The Incredibles 3 is officially in development.
Helmed by Elemental director Peter Sohn, the threequel entry focuses on Violet and Dash as they attempt to step out from their parents' shadow to establish themselves as full-fledged independent Supers.
Release Date: June 16, 2028
Coco 2
Pixar officially confirmed Coco 2, with Benjamin Bratt returning to voice Ernesto de la Cruz. Set a few years after the original Oscar-winning film, an older Miguel finds himself drawn back into the Land of the Dead as a vengeful de la Cruz attempts to seize his former glory.
Release Date: November 21, 2029
Kingdom Hearts: The Series
In one of the evening's biggest surprises, Disney Animation revealed an official animated Kingdom Hearts television series in active development for Disney+. The project promises to bring Square Enix's beloved crossovers, featuring Sora, Donald, and Goofy, into a streaming animated series!
Release Date: Coming Soon
Zootopia 3
Ginnifer Goodwin and Ke Huy Quan took the stage to confirm that Zootopia 3 is already underway at Walt Disney Animation Studios. The threequel expands the metropolis, revealing new animal districts and a higher-stakes buddy-cop dynamic.
Release Date: Coming Soon
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