Overview
- Disney used its D23 presentations on August 22, 2026 to announce and date at least 11 franchise films scheduled between late 2026 and 2029, with many projects naming lead cast and directors.
- Marvel’s calendar includes Avengers: Doomsday on December 18, 2026 with Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and Chris Evans returning as Steve Rogers, Avengers: Secret Wars on December 17, 2027, an X‑Men film on May 5, 2028 with Sadie Sink and Kit Connor among the cast, Black Panther 3 on December 15, 2028, and a Ryan Gosling Ghost Rider project listed for 2028.
- Lucasfilm and live‑action tentpoles include Star Wars: Starfighter on May 28, 2027 starring Ryan Gosling, and Disney’s live‑action remakes and sequels such as Tangled (March 31, 2028) and Lilo & Stitch 2 (May 26, 2028) have firm dates and key casting.
- Pixar confirmed two returning franchises with Incredibles 3 on June 16, 2028 directed by Peter Sohn and Coco 2 slated for November 2029, while Zootopia 3 was announced as in early development with no release date.
- Industry observers say the slate makes clear Disney’s commercial reasoning—using known IP to feed theaters, streaming, merchandise and parks—but it also creates dense scheduling, production strain and a risk of audience fatigue that could force date shifts or creative changes.