Disney will kick off D23 2024 with the all-encompassing Disney Entertainment Showcase, the biggest night for Disney fans to come together and celebrate everything they love about the Mickey Mouse Company and everything the company has to offer, including new announcements for some of the company’s many franchises. Whether you’re a Marvel fan, a Star Wars fan, or just looking forward to seeing Pixar’s next magical world, this is the show for you.
Disney has been teasing exclusive reveals, guest appearances, surprise announcements, first glimpses of upcoming projects, and more, but you don’t have to be at D23 to stay up to date: we’ll be covering all of the night’s biggest reveals as the presentation progresses, so if you’re looking forward to upcoming Disney movies and shows, sit back and refresh this page to find out all the secrets.
Moana 2 trailer reveals new threats and familiar faces
It’s a call from our ancestors 🌊 Check out the new trailer for Disney’s #Moana2 , available exclusively in theaters on November 27th! pic.twitter.com/WXbIaU6q8q
— Disney (@Disney) August 10, 2024
Following a warm welcome from Disney boss Bob Iger, D23 attendees were treated to an extended viewing of Moana. In the new trailer, Moana attempts to reteam with Maui, but a new storm threatens to threaten her, her family, and the life she’s built. In addition to a dance number from the cast, stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Auli’i Cravalho took to the stage to talk about what their characters will bring to the table in Moana, which hits theaters on November 27, 2024.
“Moana is a leader on land and sea,” Cravalho says, “and what’s even more interesting is that she’s her sister, who is her whole world. When she’s not with her sister, she’s looking for evidence that there are more people beyond where she’s sailed.”
The Rock teams up with Disney on monster truck project
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announces he’s making a Monster Jam movie. #D23 pic.twitter.com/aghIRNNydy
— IGN (@IGN) August 10, 2024
Johnson stayed behind after the release of Moana to talk about the upcoming Disney Monster Jam movie, and while very little has been revealed about the project, Johnson is involved and excited about it.
“I love motorsports and I love monster trucks,” Johnson said. “Alan and I came to Disney to create something here that’s immersive, fun, live-action from the perspective of these amazing monster trucks and their wacky, crazy drivers. Monster Jam is going to be a fun ride.”
Avatar 3’s official title is Avatar: Fire and Ashes
Next Avatar movie title announced at #D23:
Avatar: Fire and Ashes. Get ready for the journey to Pandora. In theaters December 19, 2025. pic.twitter.com/gZkCCsTl9x
— Avatar (@officialavatar) August 10, 2024
Titanic director and Avatar mastermind James Cameron made a surprise appearance at D23 to talk about Avatar 3 and reveal that the official title is Avatar: Fire and Ashes. While no footage was released, stars Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington shared their first concept art and the team is gearing up for the film’s release date on December 19, 2025.
Pixar Enters Disney+ with Dream Productions and Win or Lose
But before #DreamProductions, check out #WinOrLose, Pixar’s first original series, premiering on @DisneyPlus on December 6th! #D23 pic.twitter.com/ifY9hSSqR9
— Pixar (@Pixar) August 10, 2024
Pixar continues its record-breaking run with its Inside Out spinoff series Dream Productions, and we got an early look at its logo at D23. But that’s not all! The animation company will double down on its presence on Disney+ with its first original series, Win or Lose. Ahead of its December 6, 2024 premiere, an exclusive peek at the show showcased a variety of animation styles. Expect to see a lot more from Dream Productions before it premieres next year.
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