D23 2022: Disney and Pixar’s biggest movie trailers and news

Disney was on hand with first glimpses, announcements and clips from its animated and live action movies. The panel, which was held on Friday, included presentations ranging from Disney’s slate of live-action remakes and sequels, to Pixar’s new movies, and even a brand new 2023 film from Disney Animation Studios.

To help you keep track of all the announcements and trailers, here’s a list of all the best stuff from the D23 presentation:

Hocus Pocus 2.

This sequel was a long-time in the making, but the latest trailer brings back the series trio of witches for more trouble and magic ahead of the movie’s Sept. 30 release date on Disney Plus.

Be Disenchanted

Nearly 15 years after the release of the original movie, Giselle (Amy Adams), Disney’s live-action real-world princess, is back for a sequel with Be Disenchanted. This movie captures the essence of Enchanted heroine, who now has a baby, but isn’t exactly living a fairy tale-life anymore, leading her to making an ill-fated wish. The trailer shows off some singing and dancing, as well as Maya Rudolph as the movie’s villain.

Peter Pan and Wendy

Disney has revealed the release of a brand new poster celebrating its Peter Pan movie. Jude Law stars as Captain Hook.

Mufasa, The Lion King

This Lion KingBarry Jenkins, Academy Award nominee director and prequel filmmaker is making it. Moonlight. While that’s pretty exciting on its own, Disney didn’t release much new information to the public during D23, except that Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen will return as Timon and Pumbaa for the prequel.

The Little Mermaid

Disney finally gave us our first look at Halle Bailey’s live-action Ariel in a brief teaser for The Little Mermaid, which includes a bit of the pop star’s rendition of “Part of Your World.”

Elemental

We got a few more details on Pixar’s upcoming movie ElementalThe movie will show the elements in action as Ember (a girl made from fire) and Wade (a boy made out of water), fall for each other despite the fact that they are not compatible. Leah Lewis stars as Ember while Mamoudou Althie plays Wade. It will be released in theaters on June 16, 2023.

Elio

Pixar has announced the release of a new film called Elio, which will follow a young outcast who suddenly becomes Earth’s intergalactic ambassador. America Ferrera will play Elio’s mother in the aliens-come-to-Earth comedy. Elio The arrival of the X-ray machine is anticipated for Spring 2024.

Inside Out 2

Riley and her many complicated emotions are back for a sequel to one of Pixar’s most beloved movies of the last decade. Inside Out 2 picks Riley’s story back up in her teenage years and brings back Amy Poehler as Joy — but Bill Hader and Mindy Kaling may not return to the cast, according to some reports. Kelsey Mann will direct the film and it is expected to be released this summer.

Iwájú

Iwájú This is the new Disney Animation/Kugali pan-African animated movie that will be a collaborative effort. It takes place in an imaginary version of Lagos (Nigeria). Disney Plus will release the movie sometime in 2023.

Strange World

Strange World is Disney Animation’s upcoming intergalactic adventure that follows a dysfunctional family as they attempt to explore hostile alien planets. This movie opens in theatres on November 23.

You wish

Disney Animation Studio has released a new film. You wish The story of Asha, a young girl who wishes for a star. She gets more than she bargained to get when a troublemaking star falls from the heavens to help her. Julia Michaels’ new song, “Star,” will be featured in this movie. Disney also has a new style of animation that combines watercolor and CG animation. You wish Released in November 2023