Overview
- Over the D23 weekend in Anaheim, Disney held a multi‑platform Entertainment Showcase and presented major studio updates and park displays to fans and press.
- Disney confirmed Lilo & Stitch 2 will begin production in Hawaiʻi later this year with Chris Sanders returning to direct and a theatrical release scheduled for May 26, 2028.
- The studio debuted a teaser and poster for The Bluey Movie with a release date of August 6, 2027, and offered a special look at a Simpsons feature expected September 3, 2027.
- The 2026 Disney Legends ceremony at D23 formally inducted a class that includes Bob Iger, Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson, Lin‑Manuel Miranda, The Jonas Brothers and others, and Iger received a Main Street window honor.
- Walt Disney Imagineering showcased large‑scale pavilion models and D23 content and ceremony coverage will stream on Disney+, reflecting the company’s strategy to tie parks, creative production and streaming into unified fan experiences.