List of Every Disney Film Release Until 2029 Goes Viral-Here's What We Know
A sprawling list of alleged Disney releases stretching through 2029 has gained traction on social media.
An account called @fandom__facts released a full release calendar, whilst the publication Pubity shared a more concise Instagram dump of confirmed upcoming movies from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Studios, receiving over 254,000 likes.
Newsweek has worked through the alleged releases to confirm what we know about the slate and reached out to Disney’s press office for comment via email.
Confirmed or Publicly Scheduled Releases
2026
The Devil Wears Prada 2 - May 1, 2026
Almost two decades after the original release, Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel-Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to Runway Magazine.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - May 22, 2026
A new Star Wars adventure where The Mandalorian and Grogu embark on a thrilling mission after the evil empire has fallen.
Toy Story 5 - June 19, 2026
Woody’s beloved gang return to the screen after they face a new threat to play-technology.
Moana (live‑action) - July 10, 2026
A live‑action adaptation of the 2016 animated hit. Dwayne Johnson is starring as Maui.
Super Troopers 3 – August 7, 2026
Super Troopers 3 reunites the Vermont State Troopers for another big‑screen comedy.
The Dog Stars - August 28, 2026
A post‑apocalyptic drama based on Peter Heller's novel set in a post-apocalyptic world where a virus wipes out humanity. The movie stars Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley,
Whalefall - October 16, 2026
A survival thriller adapted from Daniel Kraus's novel, where a teenage boy is swallowed by a sperm whale.
Wild Horse Nine –November 26, 2026
Directed by Martin McDonagh, Wild Horse Nine stars John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as longtime CIA partners sent to Easter Island shortly before the 1973 Chilean coup, where past betrayals, political conspiracies and a dangerous bond with local rebels threaten to unravel their mission
Hexed - November 25, 2026
An original new animation following an adolescent misfit and his mom, who discover a whole new world through his hidden superpower.
Avengers: Doomsday - December 18, 2026
Marvel Studios' next Avengers crossover event, directed by the Russo brothers and serving as the first half of the MCU's Multiverse Saga finale.
2027
Ice Age: Boiling Point - February 5, 2027
A continuation of the long‑running animated franchise under 20th Century Studios.
Gatto - March 5, 2027
A Pixar original featuring a black cat called Nero becomes indebted to a feline mob boss, leading to an unexpected friendship.
Star Wars: Starfighter - May 28, 2027
A standalone Star Wars theatrical release separate from The Mandalorian and Grogu. Lucasfilm has confirmed the date, but story details remain under wraps.
Bluey: The Movie – August 6, 2027
The big‑screen debut of the beloved blue heeler and her family as the Emmy‑ and BAFTA‑winning series comes to life in theaters for the first time.
The Simpsons Movie 2 – September 3, 2027
Homer, Marge, Bart and Lisa will return to the big-screen after two decades.
Frozen III - November 24, 2027
Disney Animation's third Frozen film, planned as part of a longer story arc that will extend into a fourth installment.
Avengers: Secret Wars - December 17, 2027
The second Avengers film concluding Marvel's Multiverse Saga.
2028–2029
Lilo & Stitch 2 - May 26, 2028
Lilo, a Hawaiian girl, and her alien friend, Stitch, return to our screens after the live action 2025 re-make.
The Incredibles 3 - June 16, 2028
Everyone’s favorite superhero family is set to return. Pixar has confirmed the project is in development but have not released specific details.
Coco 2 - Date TBA (2029)
Pixar has confirmed plans for a sequel to the Oscar‑winning 2017 film.
Avatar 4 - December 21, 2029
James Cameron's next Avatar sequel is officially dated, though the plot remains unknown.
Partly Confirmed
These films appear in the viral list but overstate how locked‑in they are.
Planet of the Apes: New Kingdom (Sequel)
A follow‑up to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is widely expected, but no official title or release date has been confirmed.
“There'll be another Apes in ‘27, let's just say,'" 20th Century Studios President Steve Asbell told The Hollywood Reporter.
Why the List Hit a Nerve
While parts of the viral Threads list reflect Disney's real long‑term planning, the reaction highlights a growing audience frustration with franchise‑heavy slates-even when those projects are commercially reliable.
As one commenter put it bluntly: "Whole lot of original ideas here."
"I miss when Disney and Pixar used to mean creativity and fresh ideas," wrote one user, Dei.
"Whole lot of original ideas here," added Joe Swain.
"Lol, 90 percent sequels, nice," another commenter wrote.
Others are more excited for the return of old favorites.
"I do really like the concept of technology taking over kids' childhoods instead of toys," a Toy Story fan noted. "It's an interesting topic not many people are giving enough credit for."
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This story was originally published April 16, 2026 at 6:06 AM.