From the long-awaitedto live-action remakes of Disney classics?–?,?The Little Mermaid,?and more –?it’s hard to remember exactly which of Mickey Mouse’s relatives in the Walt Disney Studios orbit are releasing films, and when. Especially now that the company owns so many major IP machines (Marvel, Lucasfilm, Pixar)?and?recently acquired?21st Century Fox and its subsidiaries. So yes, add??–and 3, 4, and 5 – to the growing list of hotly anticipated Disney franchise titles that also includes MCU titles like?Black Panther 2?and?Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.?Black WidowMulanAvatar 2

Below, we’ve gathered details for some of the flashier Disney and Disney-associated films that are expected to hit in the next few years – it’s the most comprehensive new Disney movies list you’ll find. And the details are coming fast and furious following big announcements at Comic-Con San Diego and at D23, the major expo that Disney hosts in Anaheim every other year, as well as the announcement of the studio’s 2020 slate and new trailers from Pixar and Disney Animation Studios. At D23 Expo in 2019, the company showcased new Pixar titles like?Soul?and?Onward, revealed new cast members for major Marvel projects (welcome to the MCU, Kit Harington, who will co-star with?fellow?Game of Thrones?alum Richard Madden in?Eternals), and gave us our first look at Emma Stone in the live-action “punk rock” take on?101?Dalmatians,?Cruella.

Speaking of?Game of Thrones, the future of the?Star Wars?franchise is also in question – at least in movie form – with word that?Thrones?showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will no longer be developing a trilogy. The news came not soon after it was announced that Marvel Studios president and newly Marvel CEO Kevin Feige?will?be developing?Star Wars?movies. And the latest rumors:?Jojo Rabbit?and?Thor: Ragnarok?director Taika Waititi could be working on a?Star Wars?project, news that has excited fans of his directing work on Disney+ series?The Mandalorian.?

In this comprehensive guide to Disney’s slate, we’ve also included?movies that were taken off the theatrical release slate with the promise that they will instead live on in.?We’ll add to this list as more information becomes available, especially in regards to the speculation surrounding Marvel and Pixar movies still waiting release dates – and in some cases, titles – as well as?other rumored and in-development films like?and?the sixthPirates of the Caribbean.Disney+Flora & Ulysses

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Below, you’ll find the Disney-produced projects that have locked release dates – for now. Among them are big-hitters (Black Panther 2!Cruella!)?and yet more live-action remakes. Expect some of the dates later in the set to shift as announcements are made. We’ll keep this list updated so you’re always on top of what’s coming up. We’ve noted which of these are Twentieth Century Fox and Fox Searchlight releases.

(Disney+)Release date:February 7, 2020Director:Tom McCarthyStarring:Winslow Fegley, Ophelia Lovibond, Craig RobinsonAn upcoming addition to streaming service Disney+, this film is based on author Stephan Pastis’ book series about the titular tween-aged boy (Winslow Fegley) who believes he is the best detective in town, (as evident by the name of his company: Total Failure Inc.). British actress Ophelia Lovibond plays his mom, Patty Failure, and Craig Robinson plays his therapist.Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made(2020)

(Searchlight Pictures)Release date:February 14, 2020Director:Nat Faxon and Jim RashStarring:Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Will FerrellDownhill(2020)

Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell star as a married couple who reevaluates life after being scared by an avalanche in this dark comedy based on the Swedish filmForce Majeure.

(20th Century Studios)Release Date:February 21, 2020Director:Chris SandersStarring:Harrison Ford, Dan Stevens, Karen Gillan, Omar Sy, Bradley WhitfordThe Call of the Wild(2020)

How to Train Your Dragon’sSanders is helming the latest adaptation of the classic Jack London novel (this one being a mix of live-action and CGI-animation). It follows a dog named Buck who is kidnapped from his California home and sold to freight haulers in the Yukon.

(Searchlight Pictures)Release date:February 28, 2020Director:Behn ZeitlinStarring:Devin France, Yashua Mack, Tommie Lynn Milazzo, Shay Walker

ThePeter Panstory is now told from the perspective of a young girl who was kidnapped and taken to a mysterious island by a fun-obsessed young boy. The movie is the sophomore film for?Beasts of the Southern Wild?director Behn Zeitlin.

Release date:March 6, 2020Director:Dan ScanlonStarring:Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Octavia Spencer

This new Pixar?film fromScanlon is a “suburban fantasy” about two elf brothers who set out to see if magic still exists in the world. The plot isShrek?meets?Weekend at Bernie’s, and features the two bothers searching for the rest of their father after a failed spell to bring him back to life for the day results in, well, as Pratt’s character says: “Just legs.” For a touch of sweetness, note that this film is inspired by Scanlon’s life with his older brother.Monsters University’s

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(Disney+)Release date:March 13, 2020Director:Julia HartStarring:Grace VanderWaalStargirl(2020)

One of several projects part of new streaming service Disney+, this film is based on the Jerry Spinelli novel and is about a teenager who throws off the delicate ecosystem of an Arizona high school by refusing to conform when she joins its ranks after years of home schooling. The script is written by Kristin Hahn, who knows a thing or two about writing strong-willed teens (she also wrote the Netflix movie). Other stars besidesalum VanderWaal include Giancarlo Esposito, Darby Stanchfield, Graham Verchere, and Karan Brar. It is also not to be confused by the similarly named TV series for rival streaming service, DC Universe.Dumplin’America’s Got Talent

Release date:March 27, 2020Director:?Niki CaroStarring:?Liu Yifei, Donnie Yen, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Ron Yuan, Gong Li, Jet LiMulan(2020)

The live-action remake of thisof girl-powered determination comes from director Niki Caro – herself no stranger to that kind of story, having directed 2002’s. Chinese-American actress-singer Liu Yifei stars as the girl who would defy tradition and fight as a man to protect her country while other familiar names include Jet Li as the Emperor of China and Jason Scott Lee, who starred in Disney’s 1994 live-action adaptation of.1998 animated storyWhale RiderThe Jungle Book

(20th Century Studios)Release Date:April 3, 2020Director:Josh BooneStarring:Anya Taylor-Joy, Maisie Williams, Charlie Heaton, Henry Zaga, Blu Hunt, Alice Braga

Said to be a mix of the superhero and horror genres, the final film in theX-Menfranchise – a spin-off, really – follows a group of young mutants who just discover their abilities and are being held captive in a secret facility. The movie has been long delayed and has been mired by reshoots.

(Searchlight Pictures)Release date:April 17, 2020Director:Scott CooperStarring:Keri Russell, Jesse Plemons, Jeremy T. Thomas, Graham Greene, Scott Haze, Rory Cochrane, Amy Madigan

Guillermo del Toro helps produce this horror movie about a small-town teacher (Russell) and her sheriff brother (Plemons) whose stories become intertwined when it’s learned that one of her students is harboring a dark secret.

Release Date:?May 1, 2020Director:?Cate ShortlandStarring:?Scarlett Johansson, David Harbour, Florence PughBlack Widow(2020)

This Scarlett Johansson-led film will be the first project to emerge from Marvel Studios in 2020. First revealed in January of 2018 with Jac Schaeffer writing the script, the film became Marvel’s fastest-track project ever with?Lore’s??signing on to direct in July of last year. The film?features David Harbour as Alexei – a.k.a. The Red Guardian – Florence Pugh as Yelena, O-T Fagbenle as Mason, and Rachel Weisz as Melina.Black Widow?is a prequel to the events of?Avengers: Endgame.Cate Shortland

(Searchlight Pictures)Release date:May 8, 2020Director:Armando IannucciStarring:Dev Patel, Aneurin Barnard, Peter Capaldi, Tilda Swinton

Dev Patel plays the titular Charles Dickens character in this comedy-drama co-written by director Iannucci. Other actors include Gwendoline Christie, Ben Whishaw and Hugh Laurie.

(2oth Century Studios)Release Date:?May 15, 2020Director:?Joe WrightStarring:?Amy Adams, Julianne Moore, Gary Oldman, Brian Tyree Henry, Wyatt Russell, Anthony Mackie

Tracy Letts adapted this screenplay from the popular A. J. Finn novel. Adams plays an agoraphobic child psychologist, and nosey neighbor, who witnesses a crime and now must decide if she should contact authorities. Expect to hear it murmured about during awards season.

Release date:?May 29, 2020Director:?Kenneth BranaghStarring:?Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Hong Chau, Nonso Anozie, Josh Gad, Judi DenchArtemis Fowl(2020)

This sci-fi fantasy film stars newcomer Ferdia Shaw as the teenage genius who discovers that fairies are real and then decides it’d be a good idea to kidnap one of them and hold her for ransom. The cast also includes Judi Dench, Hong Chau, and Josh Gad as the kleptomaniac dwarf, Mulch Diggums. The story is based on the first novel in Irish author Eoin Colfer’s eight-part book series.

(Pixar)Release Date:June 19, 2020Director:Pete DocterStarring:Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Phylicia Rashad, Daveed Diggs, QuestloveSoul(2020)

The new flashy Pixar filmto “take you on a journey from the streets of New York City to the cosmic realms to discover the answers to life’s most important questions.” If that sounds like quite the tall order, remember that Docter also directed and co-wrote the 2015 hitInside Out?– a movie all about feelings having their own feelings. The movie stars Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Daveed Diggs, Questlove, and Phylicia Rashad, and features an original score from Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, who collaborated on the score to?The Social Network?and other films.promises

(20th Century Studios)Release Date:July 3, 2020Director:Shawn LevyStarring:Ryan Reynolds, Taika Waititi, Lil Rel Howery, Joe Keery, Jodie ComerFree Guy(2020)

Reynolds stars as a bank teller who finds out he’s actually a background character in a video game. Now he must try to stop the game’s inventor from shutting down the operation in this film directed by?Night at the Museum‘s Levy.

(20th Century Studios)Release Date:July 17, 2020Director:TBDStarring:H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Kristen SchaalBob's Burgers(2020)

Oh to imagine all the burger-related puns that could fit into a full-length movie. Hoping to rekindle the box-office magic thatdid in 2007 (it grossed $183,100,000) the movie adaptation of this popular Fox sitcom is now officially a go after a lot of red tape in the Disney-Fox acquisition.The Simpsons Movie

Release date:?July 24, 2020Director:?Jaume Collet-SerraStarring:?Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, édgar Ramírez, Jack Whitehall, Jesse Plemons, Paul GiamattiJungle Cruise(2020)

Following the path that?charted so successfully – and??charted less successfully – this new film (franchise?) is based on the Disney theme park attraction of the same name. Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt star, respectively, as a shady riverboat captain and a scientist on a hunt for a magical cure in this Depression-era action adventure. Comedian Jack Whitehall also joins in the fun, playing Blunt’s character’s brother (watch for more of him – he was also in Disney’s November 2018 film,).Pirates of the CaribbeanThe?Haunted MansionThe Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Director:?Thea SharrockRelease date:?August 14, 2020Starring:?Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Angelina JolieThe One and Only Ivan(2020)

This live-action/CG hybrid, which is based on Katherine Applegate‘s children’s book of the same name and written by Mike White, follows a gorilla who has become accustomed to his life in a glass walled-cell in a shopping mall and hardly ever thinks about his time in the wild – until he meets a baby elephant. The all-star cast also??Danny DeVito, Helen Mirren, and??Brooklynn Prince.includesThe Florida Project’s

(20th Century Studios)Release Date:September 18, 2020Director:Matthew VaughnStarring:Ralph Fiennes, Matthew Goode, Harris DickinsonThe King's Man(2020)

A treat for Anglophiles and others who love witty banter and bloody action, the third film in theKingsmanfranchise is a prequel to the first two films.?The movie welcomes a new cast – including Ralph Fiennes and Gemma Arterton – and sees one man facing off against some of history’s worst villains as they plot a potentially world-ending war.

(20th Century Studios)Release Date:October 9, 2020Director:Kenneth BranaghStarring:Gal Gadot, Letitia Wright, Armie Hammer, Kenneth Branagh, Tom BatemanDeath on the Nile(2020)

Branagh, who directed and starred in the 2017 adaptation of, returns to the universe of Agatha Christie mysteries. This one finds his Belgian detective Hercule Poirot forced to cut his beach-side vacation short when a young heiress turns up murdered.Murder on the Orient Express

Release date:?November 6, 2020Director:?Chloe ZhaoStarring:?Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, Gemma Chan, Salma Hayek, Brian Tyree Henry, Kumail Nanjiani, Kit HaringtonEternals(2020)

In April of 2018, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige revealed a film based on the?Eternals?comic book and concept was in development. Soon after,?’s Chloe Zhao became its director. Based on characters and situations imagined by Jack Kirby, the Eternals are a race of fantastically powerful proto-humans engineered by the Celestials to harness vast amounts of “cosmic energy.” The movie reunites?Game of Thrones?actors Richard Madden and Kit Harington.The Rider

Release Date:?November 25, 2020Director:?Paul Briggs and Dean WellinsStarring:?Awkwafina, Cassie SteeleRaya and the Last Dragon(2020)

Disney gave fans at D23 Expo a first-look at the upcoming animated title,?Raya and the Last Dragonand minds were blown by the hyper-realistic visuals. In the film, Awkwafina – who also stars as Scuttle in?The Little Mermaid– will play Sisu, the last dragon, who flies by riding raindrops.Rick and Morty’sCassie Steele voices Raya, the fearless warrior on the hunt for her.

(20th Century Studios)Release Date:December 18, 2020Director:Steven SpielbergStarring:Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Rita MorenoWest Side Story(2020)

Director Spielberg and screenwriter Tony Kushner bring a new generation to this tale of star-crossed lovers struggling to stay together amid gang warfare. One can only imagine that the film will concentrate particularly hard on the themes of outsiders and immigration – especially given the casting of Rita Moreno, who crossed off the “O” in her EGOT when she won the Academy Award for playing the headstrong Anita in the first film.

Release date:?February 12, 2021Director:?Destin Daniel CrettonStarring:?Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Tony Chiu-Wai LeungShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings(2021)

In March 2019,?’s Destin Daniel Cretton emerged as the director of a film based on Marvel’s 1970s comic book?The Hands of Shang-Chi: Master of Kung-Fu. In the comics, Shang-Chi was the son of legendary literary villain Fu Manchu. Learning the truth about his dad’s business, he used his martial arts prowess against his father and any other Marvel baddie ready to go against his mighty hands.Short Term 12

Release Date:February 26, 2021Director:Alessandro Carloni, Jean-Philippe VineStarring:Thomas BarbuscaRon's Gone Wrong(2020)

Set in the (possibly) not-so-distant future where talking and digitally-connected bots are now kids’ best friends, this animated feature?focuses on an 11-year-old who worries that something has gone wrong with his robot comrade.

Release date:?May 7, 2021Director:?TBDStarring:?Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict WongDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness(2021)

?returns as the Sorcerer Supreme with Elizabeth Olsen joining him as the Scarlet Witch in what?is being touted as the first scary MCU movie.?Though not announced as a participant in?The Multiverse of Madness, we still think Strange will face Mordo () as he tries to amass all the magic for himself, a notion teased in the first film’s post-credit stinger. Director Scott Derrickson recently left the project.Benedict CumberbatchChiwetel Ejiofor

Release date:?May 28, 2021Director:?Craig GillespieStarring:?Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Paul Walter Hauser, Joel FryCruella(2021)

Taking a page from the?Maleficent?playbook, this new film plans to look at Disney classic?101 Dalmatians?from the view behind villain Cruella de Vil’s dark sunglasses. Emma Stone stars in the lead role – she has Glenn Close-sized shoes to fill – and the movie was?described at the D23 Expo as “punk rock” and is set in 1970s London.?I, Tonya’s?Craig Gillespie?directs, and the movie co-stars Emma Thompson.

Release date:July 9, 2021Director:?Steven SpielbergStarring:?Harrison FordIndiana Jones 5(2021)

Ready your leather jackets and fedoras. After, it seems the fifth installment of theIndiana Jonesfranchise will finally arrive in theaters in summer 2021. While plot details about the rugged archaeologist’s latest adventures have truly yet to be unearthed – there has reportedly been some writer turnover with the script – both star Harrison Ford and director Steven Spielberg keep promising it’s going to happen.much waiting

Spider-Man: Far From HomeSequelRelease date:?July 16, 2021Director:?TBDStarring:?Tom Holland

After much back-and-forth and fears that the kid wouldn’t make it, Disney and Sony reached an impasse and Spidey fans will get a new film.Far From Homewriters Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers are back for this project, the third in the latest reboot of the franchise, andreports that the film is scheduled to be released in July 2021.Variety

Thor: Love and ThunderRelease date:?November 5, 2021Director:?Taika WaititiStarring:?Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Natalie Portman

Shortly before Comic-Con 2019,?Thor: Ragnarok?director Taika Waititi signed on to return for a fourth installment in the God of Thunder franchise. In a surprise move, Marvel revealed Natalie Portman is returning to the series as the new Mighty Thor, a twist pulled from anThor?comic book series by Jason Aaron, Russell Dauterman, and others. Meanwhile, Tessa Thompson will return as Valkyrie, the king of New Asgard who must find a Queen, and Christian Bale is apparently in talks to join the project.

(20th Century Studios)Release Date:December 17, 2021Director:James CameronStarring:Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Sigourney WeaverAvatar 2(2021)

The long-awaited sequel to director Cameron’s box-office hit and Best Picture nominee checks in with Worthington’s former human, Jake Sully, and his partner, Neytiri (Saldana), a member of Na’vi royalty. Weaver, whose character died in the first film, is back in a new role. Lang, whose character also died in the first film, is also back (). New cast members include Kate Winslet, Michelle Yeoh, and David Thewlis.somehow

(20th Century Studios)Release Date:?January 14, 2022Director:?Patrick OsborneStarring:?TBDNimona(2021)

This animated film is based on the graphic novels by Noelle Stevenson – a.k.a. the creator of Netflix’s new version of?– and tells the story of a young shape shifter who happens to be the sidekick of a super-villain.She-Ra and the Princesses of Power

Thanks to?Endgame’s five-year gap, we’re pretty confident the?Black Panther?sequel will address T’Challa () reclaiming the throne. If he resumes his duties with a minimum of fuss, then the film’s plot will probably arise from T’Challa’s decision to reveal Wakanda to the world. Whatever stress that might’ve caused before the Blip will no doubt come to a head with the return of 3 billion-plus people.Chadwick Boseman

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3Release Date:2022Director:?James GunnStarring:Chris Pratt

Everything about a third installment of the?Guardians?section of the MCU seemed good to go and the film was heading for a 2020 release date. Then writer-director James Gunn was fired when some of his old and not-so-politically-correct Tweets surfaced and his leads wrote an??in support of him – causing some to wonder if Disney should just do an?. After Warner Bros. jumped at the opportunity to hire?, Disney??to write and direct?Guardians 3.open letterepic recastGunn to write and direct the next?Suicide Squad?moviere-hired him

Release Date:December 22, 2023Director:James CameronStarring:Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Sigourney WeaverAvatar 3(2023)

Avatar 4Release Date:?December?19, 2025Director:?James CameronStarring:?Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Sigourney Weaver

Avatar 5Release Date:?December?17, 2027Director:?James CameronStarring:?Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Sigourney Weaver

Below are projects that have been announced, are in some state of development – we define “stalled” as a state of development – and whose dates we’re still awaiting for. A number are projects that are set to premiere on Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+.

For more info on upcoming Marvel films without release dates, check our our.full list of upcoming Marvel movies

Children of Blood and BoneRelease Date:?TBDDirector:?Rick FamuyiwaStarring:?TBD

In 2019, DeadlinethatThis is Us’sKay Oyegun is adapting the film based on Tomi Adeyemi’s young adult fantasy novel about a young girl who attempts to restore magic to her kingdom.reported

Dolphin ReefRelease Date:?2020Director:?Alastair Fothergill and Keith ScholeyStarring:?Natalie Portman

The first Disneynature film to hit streaming service Disney+, this Natalie Portman-narrated nature film may make a splash with anyone interested in the particulars of dolphin society.

The Little MermaidDirector:?Rob MarshallStarring:?Halle Bailey, Awkwafina

This remake of the Disney classic is one of the most anticipated releases the studio has coming – at least, if the feverishness of the rumor mill is anything to go by. We know that R&B star Halle Bailey will play Ariel, and Awkwafina will play Scuttle, and it’s rumored Melissa McCarthy will play Ursula. We also know that Harry Styles?won’t?be playing Prince Eric. The movie, directed by Rob Marshall, does not yet have a release date.

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New?Pirates of the Caribbean?MovieDirector:?TBDStarring:?TBD

The ship that doesn’t ever seem to sink will keep sailing with Disney’s newest attempt to revive the franchise. Initially,?Deadpool?writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick were hired for the project, but in October 2019 it was announced that franchise vet Ted Elliott and?Chernobyl?writer Craig Mazin were taking over writing duties. No word on cast and director or on whether Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) will be a part of the new story.

29 DatesDirector:TBDStarring:TBD

This young adult rom-com, which is based on the Melissa de la Cruz novel, willon Disney+. While no cast, director, or writer has been announced, we know that this story centers on a 16-year-old Korean exchange student who meets a host of eligible bachelors from around the globe. It has been compared to author Jenny Han’sseries (the second of which is currently being adapted into a feature film for Netflix).appearTo All The Boys I’ve Loved Before

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HunchbackDirector:?TBDStarring:?TBD

M. Butterflyplaywright David Henry Hwang is writing the script for this live-action telling of author Victor Hugo’sThe Hunchback of Notre-Dame. Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, who wrote the music and lyrics for the 1996(among many, many other Disney projects) are also on board. So is actor Josh Gad — but so far just as a producer, even though he did Tweet a funoutside of the famous French cathedral.animated filmimage of himself

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Jungle Book 2Director:Jon FavreauStarring:TBD

Jungle Bookwriter Justin Marks told Rotten Tomatoes that he and Favreau co-wrote the sequel to their blockbuster film in December 2017, but they have to wait until the director finishes work on the revival of The Lion King before they start production. And while Neel Sethi, who starred as Mowgli in the 2016 film,that he’s down to return, Marks stressed that the character has aged along with the young actor. “Jon and I sawThe Jungle Bookstory as a coming-of-age story and the second movie continues in that direction,” Marks says. “Really, if it’s done right, it should break some hearts with where it goes.” He added that the sequel will pull in more animal characters from author Rudyard Kipling’s book because (duh) “there’s such a wealth of characters in that world.”has said

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Lilo & StitchDirector:TBDStarring:TBD

Another fan-favorite Disney film to ride the waves of the live-action/CG trend, thisof the Hawaiian-set film about friendship and family is being produced by Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich of the live-action. No cast or director has been announced, but rising star Mike Van Waes is reportedly writing the script.upcoming adaptationAladdin

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Magic CampDirector:?Mark WatersStarring:?Adam DeVine, Jeffrey Tambor, Gillian Jacobs, Cole Sand

Here’s another comedy awaiting a home on streaming service, Disney+. This one starsandAdam DeVine as a former counselor at a magic camp who returns to his old stomping grounds in the hopes of reigniting his career. Instead, he finds a bunch of kids who need a mentor.WorkaholicsPitch Perfect’s

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SadéDirector:TBDStarring:TBD

One of the handful of original properties in the works for Disney, this live-action fairytale centers on an African princess who must accept her newly discovered magical powers and protect her kingdom when its threatened by a mysterious evil force. Ola Shokunbi and Lindsey Reed Palmer are writing the script andDopedirector Rick Famuyiwa is one of the producers, but a director and cast have not been named. The film wasa few months after Disney saw both massive success for its Marvel film,, and allegations of whitewashing itsheroine, Princess Tiana, in a promo for its animated film,Ralph Breaks the Internet. (The character was redrawn for the film’s release).announced Black PantherThe Princess and the Frog

Secret Society of Second-Born RoyalsRelease Date:?2020Director:?Anna MastroStarring:?Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Skylar Astin and élodie Yung

Peyton Elizabeth Lee stars as Sam, a rebellious princess who learns she has super powers and is part of a long line of royals who are both second-born children and responsible for keeping peace in the kingdom. The film is scheduled to arrive on Disney+ in 2020.

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Sister Act 3Director:TBDStarring:TBD

Another classic IP that’s getting a modern rendition, the third chapter in theSister Actfranchise isRegina Hicks (HBO’s) and Karin Gist (Fox’s) and will air on streaming service Disney+. Plot and cast details are scarce, but it wasthat original star Whoopi Goldberg would only cameo in this film. And details have been particularly scant of late, so don’t be surprised if this one doesn’t see the light of day.written byInsecureStarreported

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The Sword in the StoneDirector:?Juan Carlos FresnadilloStarring:?TBD

Another live-action version of an animated Disney favorite, this film is also awaiting a release date on the Disney+ streaming platform. Last we,director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo was directing the film based onwriter Bryan Cogman’s script. It was alsothat production began this fall in Belfast, Ireland.heard28?Weeks Later…Game of Thronesreported

That isn’t all. As per usual, there are a number of movies that are shrouded in mystery – most of which come to us from the next phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and from Pixar. Here is the full list of those.

Untitled Disney Live-Action FilmRelease Date:March 12, 2021

Untitled Disney Live-Action FilmRelease Date:May 28, 2021

Untitled Pixar Animation FilmRelease Date:June 18, 2021

Untitled Disney Live-Action FilmRelease Date:July 30, 2021

Untitled Disney Live-Action FilmRelease Date:October 8, 2021

Untitled Disney Animation FilmRelease Date:November 5, 2021

Untitled Disney Animation FilmRelease Date:November 24, 2021

Untitled Pixar FilmRelease Date:March 18, 2022

Untitled Disney Live-Action FilmRelease Date:May 27, 2022

Untitled Disney Pixar FilmRelease Date:June 17, 2022

Untitled Disney Live-Action FilmRelease Date:July 8, 2022

Untitled Disney Live-Action FilmRelease Date:October 7, 2022

Untitled Disney Live-Action FilmRelease Date:November 4, 2022

Untitled Disney Animation FilmRelease Date:November 23, 2022

Untitled Disney Live-Action FilmRelease Date:February 17, 2023

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