As part of their Gold Member-exclusive Destination D23 event, Disney just revealed some blockbuster news about their upcoming slate of films!
Destination D23
Touching on every corner of the studio’s output — from Walt Disney Animation, Pixar, and Fox properties to gargantuan franchises like Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe — the presentation gave its latest look at what to expect to see in theaters and beyond throughout the rest of 2025 and 2026.
Some of the most noteworthy NEW announcements made on the Studios panel include:
Hexed Revealed
A brand new feature from Disney Animation, this Fall 2026 film will follow “a teenage oddball and his mom, who discover his weirdness is actually hidden magic, transporting them to a world where magic can run free.”
Hexed
During the presentation, the film’s new magical world was compared to those seen in previous Disney films like Encanto, and it was stated that the film will show that “What makes us feel different can be the best part of what makes us special.”
BREAKING: Disney Announces NEW Original Movie, ‘Hexed’ https://t.co/zLpHp3k8GY pic.twitter.com/5T1AV1TSQM
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Characters Confirmed for Zootopia 2
Longtime Disney favorite (Kronk, the Soarin’ pre-show) and sitcom legend (Seinfeld, Family Guy, The Tick) Patrick Warburton was confirmed as part of the cast of the upcoming Zootopia 2, and appeared at D23.
NEW Characters and Details Just Revealed for Disney’s ‘Zootopia 2’ https://t.co/QcGH97EjdV pic.twitter.com/tAKtPP52t3
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) August 30, 2025
Warburton will be portraying actor-turned-politician Mayor Winddancer in the film, which is scheduled for release on November 26th. In addition, Yvette Nicole Brown will also appear in two small cameo roles in the film, as EMT Otter and Bearoness Bear.
Patrick Warburton at Destination D23.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
The next installment of the popular animated adaptation of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series, The Last Straw, is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ on December 5th.
Here's your first look at #DiaryOfAWimpyKid: The Last Straw, coming to @DisneyPlus December 5! #DestinationD23 pic.twitter.com/MIlk9OSuEU
— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) August 30, 2025
A New Ice Age
After previously confirming that a new installment of the Ice Age franchise—the wildly popular animated universe that Disney acquired when purchasing 20th Century Fox—was in the pipeline, the official title and release date were confirmed at Destination D23.
Ice Age: Boiling Point was just announced at Destination @DisneyD23! Coming to theaters on February 5, 2027, the newest adventure takes the herd to visit never-before-seen corners of the treacherous Lost World! #DestinationD23 pic.twitter.com/ZfyeUa5if9
— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) August 30, 2025
Ice Age: Boiling Point, which was described as a “dinosaur and lava field madcap adventure,” is coming to theaters on February 5th, 2027.
The Toys are Back in Town
During the Pixar portion of the panel, several announcements were made regarding the upcoming Toy Story 5. After having previously been confirmed as being part of the cast, Conan O’Brien was revealed to be voicing Smarty Pants, a potty training toy! In addition, a new sequence from the film — featuring a large group of Hi-Tech Edition Buzz Lightyears who still believe they’re Space Rangers stranded on an island — was previewed for the audience.
Smarty Pants
As part of the lead-up to the new film, scheduled for release on June 19th, 2026, as well as the 30th anniversary of the franchise, the original 1995 Toy Story will be returning to theaters on September 12th. In addition, it was announced that Buzz Lightyear, as well as Spider-Man and Minnie Mouse, would be returning to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in balloon form.
Just announced at Destination @DisneyD23: Buzz Lightyear will once again fly to infinity and beyond during this year’s @Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. #ToyStory30 #DestinationD23 pic.twitter.com/au7S4yVYlZ
— Pixar (@Pixar) August 30, 2025
Back to the Grid
In preparation for the October 10th release of Tron: Ares, the first two films in the franchise — 1982’s Tron and 2011’s Tron: Legacy — will be released in remastered form on September 16th.
A Lightcycle
The day before, September 15th, a new overlay featuring story elements from the film as well as music by Nine Inch Nails from its soundtrack, will be added to the Tron attractions at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and Shanghai Disneyland.
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Disney made some major announcements about the company’s upcoming film slate at the 2025 Destination D23 Event. Stay tuned to DFB for further coverage!
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I never thought I’d think it let alone say it but I think I’ve outgrown Wdw and it’s time to part company. Or maybe they’ve forgotten their rich legacy, us baby boomers and ‘the greatest generations’ who made the company and decided not to bother with us anymore! With the possible exception of Hexed, I have zero interest in these announced movies. I also hate all the hotel upgrades and the ridiculous amount of destruction in the parks. Even when the parks were nice but crowded, we could enjoy the peaceful, relaxing ambience at the resorts and in other wdw spots but there’s little of that to be found anymore. Downtown Disney and formerly Pleasure Island….now Disney Spring…. was once filled with stores and fun places we loved but that’s headed toward ruin as well….assuming you don’t get run over by rude crowds while trying to meander. Our fave places to shop and most of our fave places to eat are gone (save T-Rex) or are so spread out we’re exhausted just trying to see it all. The bus stops are no longer easily accessible except at the far end of one side. Ditto the boat dock. I’m really not sure what Disney is thinking anymore or who they’re trying to please but the pixie dust is gone….along with Fastpass and Magical Express! Wdw, as an amusement park, may survive but it’s not Walt’s Disney anymore and it’s time we accept it 😞.