D23 2025 reveals major updates from Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney Animation including Toy Story 5, Avengers: Doomsday, The Mandalorian & Grogu, and more.
Disney fans were treated to a wave of announcements at the 2025 Destination D23 event, where the Walt Disney Studios Showcase unveiled first looks, new titles, and fresh release dates from Disney Animation, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. While not as expansive as the biennial D23 Expo, this year’s fan event still delivered plenty of excitement, spanning beloved franchises and highly anticipated originals.
One of the biggest reveals came from Pixar, which showcased Toy Story 5. New details included concept art of Bonnie’s mischievous Lily Pad tablet and an opening scene featuring an army of malfunctioning Buzz Lightyears stranded on an island. In a surprise casting announcement, Conan O’Brien will lend his voice to Smarty Pants, a potty training toy. The film arrives in theaters June 19, 2026. They also announced the return of the Buzz Lightyear balloon ant the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
First look at Smarty Pants in ‘TOY STORY 5’
Described as a potty training toy voiced by Conan O’Brien.
(📸: @TheDBCPod) pic.twitter.com/HAZJNeHcvg
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Pixar also highlighted its upcoming slate, leaning heavily on sequels. The body-swapping comedy Hoppers lands March 6, 2026, followed by Toy Story 5. A new original film, Gatto, directed by Luca filmmaker Enrico Casarosa, is scheduled for June 2027 and tells the story of a black cat in Venice who bonds with a street artist. Looking further ahead, Incredibles 3 and Coco 2 are in development with releases set for 2028 and beyond.
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Marvel made waves with its first look at Avengers: Doomsday. Introduced by Paul Rudd and directors Joe Russo and Anthony Russo in a video message from set, the footage has yet to be shared publicly but is already being touted as the Russos’ “biggest movie yet.” The film will hit theaters on May 1, 2026.
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On the Star Wars front, fans got an early peek at The Mandalorian & Grogu. The upcoming film continues the adventures of Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu, while adding Sigourney Weaver as Rebel pilot Ward, Jeremy Allen White as Jabba the Hutt’s son Rotta, and Jonny Coyne as an Imperial Warlord. Zeb from Star Wars Rebels will also appear. The movie is slated for release on May 22, 2026.
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Disney also confirmed a return to the prehistoric with Ice Age: Boiling Point. The sixth installment in the franchise will debut on Feb. 5, 2027, introducing Baby Scrat to audiences.
First look at Baby Scrat in ‘ICE AGE 6’
In theaters on February 5, 2027 pic.twitter.com/Zxth6Iipa8
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Meanwhile, Walt Disney Animation announced Hexed, a brand-new original film about a teen and his mother who discover their hidden magical abilities, transporting them into an all-new world. Hexed premieres Nov. 25, 2026.
Coming to theaters in Fall 2026, Disney’s #Hexed is an all-new original film that follows an awkward teenage boy and his Type – A mom, who discover that what makes him unusual, might just be magical powers that will turn their lives and a secret world of magic, upside down.… pic.twitter.com/wGEM3gNkor
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On the streaming side, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series continues with The Last Straw, debuting Dec. 5 on Disney+.
First look at ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw.’
The film will release on Disney+ on December 5th. pic.twitter.com/bRYKCWKYnJ
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Finally, fans of Zootopia got an adrenaline-filled first look at Zootopia 2. The showcased opening scene saw Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde in a high-speed car chase that quickly spirals out of control. The sequel also introduces new characters, including Mayor Winddancer, voiced by Patrick Warburton, and Bearoness Bear, voiced by Yvette Nicole Brown.
Just announced at Destination @DisneyD23: Patrick Warburton as Mayor Winddancer and Yvette Nicole Brown as EMT Otter and Bearoness Bear in #Zootopia2, in theaters November 26. #DestinationD23 pic.twitter.com/oa79kOlgKR
— Disney Animation (@DisneyAnimation) August 30, 2025
With sequels, originals, and long-awaited franchise returns, Destination D23 2025 proved Disney has no shortage of stories on the horizon.