Disney Animation Announces Original Film Clay for November 2028
The studio’s decision to spotlight a new original at D23 signals it will pair fresh projects with a franchise-heavy release plan.
Overview
- Disney Animation announced Clay at the Disney Entertainment Showcase during D23 Expo on Friday, unveiling concept art and naming Kieran Culkin as the lead voice.
- The studio described Clay as the story of Flip, a man chosen to mentor Mushy, a young living ball of clay, as they travel through a fantastical forest.
- Chief Creative Officer Jared Bush confirmed a November 2028 theatrical release window for Clay but did not give a specific date.
- Disney Animation posted the first concept art of Flip and Mushy on its official X account to promote the film and the 2028 release window.
- The Clay reveal came inside a slate that remains dominated by sequels, and it joins Hexed—set for November 25, 2026—as evidence the studio is restoring at least some original features to its lineup.