D23 Entertainment News Panel: Full Recap

It’s D23 weekend with Disney bringing all their entertainment news to attendees at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

In the 2 hour showcase from 7 pm-9 pm pst, they opened up with a film montage of their library of work under Pixar, Marvel, animation, and live-action along with Dancing with the Stars taking upon the stage.

Hosting is Ginnifer Goldwin and Oscar-winner Ke Huy Quan who voiced officer Judy Hopps and Gary De’Snake in Zootopia 2.

Walt Disney Company CEO Josh D’Amaro arrives on stage addressing the crowd and honored the late Frank Rodriguez, the mayor of Main Street also known as “Porch Potato”. He was known for greeting the guess and cast members in Disneyland Park from his rocking chair in Main Street USA first thing in the morning. He tragically passed away in August 2025.

Anne Hathaway enters the stage greeting the audience and talking about how Disney started her career from starring in the Princess Diaries movies as Mia Thermopolis, first princess and now Queen of Genovia and teases the upcoming third installment which is currently in the works and introduces president and chief creative officer of the company, Dana Walden on stage.

Walden introduced Bart Simpson of The Simpsons by video and showed a sneak peek of The New Simpsons Movie that is set to release in theaters September 3, 2027.

Co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, Alan Bergman comes on stage to talk about CCO, Pete Docter and Pixar with whats to come.

Incredibles 3 will release in theaters in Summer 2028 and teased a new villain is on the rise.

Coco 2 is bring back it’s team from the first film and expected to release in November 2029. Benjamin Bratt who voiced Ernesto de la Cruz, the musician and antagonist of the first film, teased that he’s back and hungry for revenge towards teenage Miguel.

The world of Coco is coming to the video game “Kingdom Hearts 4” and Kingdom Hearts will be a Disney+ series coming soon to the streaming series.

Pixar’s Ono Ghost Marker is an original film set for a theatrical release in March 10, 2028 and the teaser was showcased to audiences exclusively and was described as a funny “Blair Witch Project style” teaser.

To finish Pixar off, another original film Gatto showcase an exclusive clip and new trailer to those attending and will be in theaters March 5, 2027.

Lilo & Stitch star Maia Kealoha comes to the stage to announce that Lilo & Stitch 2 is coming to the Summer of 2028 and that fan-favorite and Stitch’s love interest Angel, aka Experiment 624 will be in the film.

Friends star Lisa Kudrow and Oscar winner Mira Sorvino teases their upcoming sequel of the cult-classic comedy, Romy and Michele 2.

Percy Jackson star, Walker Scobell enters the stage along with Andra Day and Ming-Na Wen showcasing the upcoming season 3 teaser trailer and will be in the streaming service Nov 20th.

Jonas Brothers; Kevin, Joe and Nick enters the stage to talk about Camp Rock 3 along with the cast, performing a song. Currently available to stream on Disney+.

The Bluey Movie is happening and will be released in August 2027 along with a new Ice Age movie, Boiling Point set for February 5, 2027. Queen Latifah and Denis Leary appeared on stage to introduce the new trailer.

The Greatest Showman The Musical is coming to Broadway and a performance from the company was showcased exclusive only. It will be premiering in London 2027.

Lanterns surrounded the Honda Center and a teaser of the upcoming live-action Tangled with an official first look of Teagan Croft as Rapunzel. Kathryn Hahn who’s playing Mother Gothel also first look video, appeared on stage while the rest of the cast send a video as their currently filming in Spain. Tangled will release in March 31, 2028.

Filmmaker Jon Favreau introduces the upcoming live-action Oswald the Lucky Rabbit miniseries for Disney+. Favreau confirmed that Oswald will be hand-drawn 2D animation with old school animators and mentioned that project has been in the works for 10 years. Footage include Osawld going through Walt’s office at the studio.

Favreau also showcases his National Geographic documentary, Lion about following a Lion cub for 4 years with Hans Zimmer doing the score and will be available on Disney+ August 20th.

Marvel Studios President, Kevin Feige enters the stage to introduce the upcoming Disney+ series VisionQuest along with Paul Bettany and James Spader who are reprising their roles as Vision and Ultron. Trailer is currently available to watch.

Marvel Games showed a new trailer for the upcoming Wolverine game.

Avengers Endgame Encore has been teased with Hugh Jackman on screen and Ryan Reynold’s Deadpool talking behind the camera.

Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell and Robert Downey Jr. arrives on stage to show some exclusive footage for Avengers: Doomsday. It’s the same trailer from San Diego Comic Con which is now available to watch here.

Sadie Sink appears on stage as they announced that X-Men is officially coming with a new release date for May 5, 2028. She will reprise her role as the telepathic and telekinesis wielding mutant, Jean Grey.

Along with cast the already confirmed Kit Connor as Cyclops and Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, joining the cast are, Adam Driver as Nathaniel Milbury aka Mr. Sinister, Christopher Abbott as Charles Xavier, Inde Navarette as Rogue and Maya Boyd as Ororo Munroe aka Storm.

President of Lucasfilm, Dave Filoni enters the stage to talk Star Wars.

Ahsoka season 2 is coming to Disney+ on January 20, 2027 with Rosario Dawson who plays the title character introduces the trailer along with Hayden Christensen and Eman Esfandi who will reprise their roles as Anakin Skywalker and Ezra Bridger. The teaser trailer is available to watch online.

Ryan Gosling and director Shawn Levy introduce some footage for Star Wars: Starfighter for attendees only and Levy teases Gosling with the Mickey Mouse Club intro.

For Disney Animation, CCO Jared Bush announcing a Zootopia 3.

An original movie Clay, is about a character, Flip wanting to be a mentor and will be voiced by Oscar winner Kieran Culkin. Set for 2028.

Hailee Steinfeld comes to the stage to talk about the original animated film Hexed. Walton Goggins join the cast as a cat and Jodie Foster will be the villain, voicing a character named Witch Queen. It will be released in November 25, 2026.

Frozen 3 is coming in November 24, 2027.

Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell sings a new song for the movie along with Josh Gad singing a love song for Samantha.

There’s teases of the World of Frozen is a little different and mysterious and Anna is in her honeymoon with Kristof. Love is going to be a big aspect in the upcoming feature.

And that’s the end for entertainment panel.

Stay tuned for the Disney Parks panel.