The D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event was held from August 14–16, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Tens of thousands of Disney fans from around the world gathered for what was described as the largest show floor in the event’s history, featuring immersive experiences and exclusive content.
The centerpiece of the weekend was the Disney Entertainment Showcase, held in the evening at the Honda Center. The event was hosted by Ginnifer Goodwin — the voice of Judy Hopps in Zootopia 2 — and Academy Award winner Ke Huy Quan, who voiced Gary in the same film. Josh D’Amaro, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, opened the showcase with remarks about the unique bond Disney shares with fans across generations and borders. Dana Walden, President and Chief Creative Officer of Disney Entertainment, then took the stage alongside Bart Simpson to unveil a special look at a new The Simpsons movie, set for a U.S. theatrical release in September 2027.
Here is a full roundup of every project announced at D23 2026.
Disney
Theatrical Releases
- Ice Age: Lost World — Japan release 2027
- The Bluey Movie — Japan release Summer 2027
- Tangled (working title) — U.S. release March 31, 2028
- Lilo & Stitch 2 (working title) — U.S. release May 26, 2028
- The Princess Diaries 3 (working title) — U.S. theatrical release confirmed
Disney+
- Oswald (original title) — Streaming exclusively on Disney+ from February 17, 2027
Pixar Animation Studios
Alan Bergman, Chairman of Disney Entertainment’s studio division, joined Pete Docter, Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer, on stage. Bergman praised the studio, saying: “Pete and the team keep delivering work full of heart and humor. This year we had the wonderful When I Become a Beaver, plus Toy Story 5 — the biggest hit in the franchise’s history.”
Disney & Pixar Games and Square Enix also revealed new details for Kingdom Hearts IV, confirming a world based on Coco and announcing a late-2027 release window.
Theatrical Releases
- Nero of the Water City — Japan release Spring 2027
- Ghost Market (original title) — U.S. release March 2028
- The Incredibles 3 (working title) — U.S. release June 16, 2028
- Coco 2 / Remember Me 2 (working title) — U.S. release November 2029
Games
- Kingdom Hearts IV — Launching late 2027
20th Century Studios
Theatrical Releases
- The New Simpsons Movie (original title) — Japan release 2027
Disney+
- Romy and Michele 2 (working title) — Streaming on Disney+ in 2027
Marvel Studios
The Marvel segment opened with Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios, joined by Paul Bettany (Vision) and James Spader (Ultron). The trio unveiled the first trailer and poster for VisionQuest, a new Marvel Television original series streaming exclusively on Disney+ from October 14. The series serves as the concluding chapter of a trilogy that began with WandaVision (2021) and continued with Agatha All Along (2024).
Theatrical Releases
- Avengers: Endgame Encore — Japan release September 23, 2026
- Avengers: Doomsday — Simultaneous Japan and U.S. release December 18, 2026
- X-Men (working title) — U.S. release May 5, 2028
Disney+
- VisionQuest — Streaming exclusively on Disney+ from October 14, 2026
Games
- Marvel’s Wolverine — Launching on PlayStation®5 on September 15
Lucasfilm
Dave Filoni, creator and President/CCO of Lucasfilm, took the stage with Rosario Dawson, Hayden Christensen, and Eman Esfandi to debut the first teaser for Season 2 of the Emmy Award-winning series Star Wars: Ahsoka.
Theatrical Releases
- Star Wars: Starfighter — Simultaneous Japan and U.S. release May 28, 2027
Disney+
- Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2 — Streaming exclusively on Disney+ from January 20, 2027
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Goodwin, Ke Huy Quan, and Jared Bush — CCO of Walt Disney Animation Studios and an Academy Award winner — jointly announced that Zootopia 3 (working title) has officially entered early development at the studio, and screened a special piece of footage created exclusively for the D23 audience. Bush also shared updates on Billy and the Magic Beginning and Frozen 3 (working title).
Theatrical Releases
- Billy and the Magic Beginning — Japan release December 4, 2026
- Frozen 3 (working title) — Japan release 2027
- Clay (original title) — U.S. release 2028
- Zootopia 3 (working title) — In production
Disney Entertainment Television
Disney+
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 — Streaming exclusively on Disney+ from November 20, 2026
- Kingdom Hearts (working title) — Airing on Disney Channel and streaming on Disney+
- Camp Rock 3 — Airing on Disney Channel and streaming exclusively on Disney+
National Geographic
- LION: A Kingdom’s Story — Streaming exclusively on Disney+ from August 20, 2026; also airing on National Geographic (TV) on August 23 and 30, 2026
Disney Theatrical Group
Disney Theatrical Group announced that the stage musical adaptation of the 2017 blockbuster The Greatest Showman — which recently sold out its entire run at Bristol Hippodrome — will open in London’s West End at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in Spring 2027.
Josh D’Amaro, CEO of The Walt Disney Company
“Right now, about 500,000 people are spending time in our parks and on our cruise ships. Millions more are enjoying our stories in cinemas and at home. Some may be watching The Lion King on Broadway for the very first time. Taken together, Disney has something no other brand in the world can replicate — not just a customer base, not just an audience, but a genuine connection with more than four billion fans worldwide. That’s nearly half the world’s population, and they’re not just looking to us for entertainment — they’re looking for inspiration.”

