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Halle Bailey as Ariel in Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid
D23 Expo, Disney's annual event for showcasing all future projects, kicked off on Saturday. The assembly, held at the Anaheim Convention Center, was live streamed across multiple online platforms, with announcements from Disney, Pixar, and Marvel. D23 is scheduled to run for three days, until September 11, during which in-person fans get to experience iconic sets from various Disney media. Meanwhile, those at home have more trailers coming up. Key attractions include The Little Mermaid, the Amy Adams-led Disenchanted, and a special announcement for Barry Jenkins' The Lion King sequel.
For your convenience, we have listed below the biggest announcements to come out of D23 Expo, including movies, shows, and games.
Release date: May 26, 2023
Where: Cinemas
At D23 Expo, Disney finally offered a first look at Halle Bailey as Ariel, remake from a script penned by David Magee (Life of Pi). The brief teaser only touches upon the world-building aspects as Ariel sings the iconic “Part of Your World,” hoping to escape into the land above. You can also see Flounder, who will be voiced by Jacob Tremblay (Luca).
Release date: November 24
Where: Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar
Nearly 15 years after the original movie, Giselle Phillip (Disney's live-action princess is back with a sequel. Leaving behind her “happily ever after” past, she moves to a suburb, only to be overwhelmed with real-world problems that are in stark contrast to her fairy tale life. As temptation takes over, she wishes for a whimsical lifestyle, slowly reducing family into pawns that obey her command. The spell has backfired, putting Giselle in a race against time to reverse it and free herself from the delusion.
Release date: Summer 2024
Where: Cinemas
Inside Out. The Pixar movie picks up with Riley as a teenager, dealing with a whirlwind of complicated emotions that come with adolescence. Understandably, the film will include new anthropomorphised feelings that wreak havoc inside her head, in addition to the existing five — Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger.
Oh JOY! Amy Poehler is back to star in Inside Out 2. Directed by Kelsey Mann, produced by Mark Nielsen, and written by Meg LeFauve, Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 releases Summer 2024. pic.twitter.com/HMHY391vN9
— Pixar (@Pixar) September 10, 2022
Release date: 2024
Where: Cinemas
A Seth Rogen (Superbad) will reprise the roles of Timon and Pumbaa respectively.
Mufasa: The Lion King. 2024. pic.twitter.com/IkPMk6IDGR
— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) September 9, 2022
Release date: September 30
Where: Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar
The Sanderson Sisters — the trio of witches — are coming back to Salem, hunting down the group of teenage girls, who inadvertently awoke them from a long slumber. Sex and the City), and Kathy Najimy, who now explore the modernity of the town, scouring convenience stores, flying around on hoverboards, and making a grand display at the Halloween festival.
Release date: TBA
Platform: TBA
Set in the World War 2 era of Paris, this untitled Wakanda and what looks like a standard heavy-booted soldier.
Release date: December 2
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series S/X
Following XCOM, the game is set in the darker, supernatural realm of the Marvel universe, tasking players with assembling a faction and putting an end to the evil deeds of Lilith, Mother of Demons.
At D23 Expo, the studio revealed some more gameplay footage, highlighting the turn-based combat system and choice-based dialogue options. Marvel's Midnight Suns plays hosts to a slew of iconic characters from Runaways, and more.
Release date: 2023
Where: Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar
From acclaimed genre filmmaker, David Lowery ( movie, Peter Pan & Wendy will go straight to streaming.
Just revealed at #D23Expo ✨ Check out the new poster for #PeterPanandWendy. Streaming in 2023 only on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/sYk42QIfyi
— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) September 9, 2022
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