Major Disney Movie Announcements Unveiled at Destination D23: ‘Toy Story 5,’ ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ ‘Ice Age,’ and More

Destination D23 is in full effect in Orlando, Florida, and the announcements are rolling in for the future of Disney Entertainment!

Disney unveiled an extensive lineup of forthcoming projects spanning Marvel Studios, Pixar, Walt Disney Animation, and Disney+, promising audiences an abundance of entertainment in theaters and on their screens for years to come.

A notable surprise came from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Russo Brothers sent a video message directly from the “Avengers: Doomsday” set, accompanied by Paul Rudd, who is reprising his role as Ant-Man.

The duo confirmed that filming is officially underway for what’s expected to be one of Marvel’s biggest blockbusters yet.

Blue Sky’s prehistoric friends are making a comeback in “Ice Age: Boiling Point,” set to hit theaters on February 5, 2027. This time, Manny, Sid, Diego, and the crew venture into the lava-filled, dinosaur-inhabited Lost World.

Pixar had much to celebrate, including the 30th anniversary of “Toy Story,” which will return to theaters on September 12 for a special re-release. Yet, this wasn’t the only “Toy Story” announcement that captured attention.

Fans got their first look at “Toy Story 5,” coming to theaters June 19, 2026.

The new sequel pits the beloved toy ensemble against a new breed of tech toys, featuring Lilypad, an iPad in a frog-themed case, as the villain.

Comedian Conan O’Brien will lend his voice to a new character named Smarty Pants, and exclusive footage displayed a dysfunctional army of rogue Buzz Lightyears, adding more mayhem to the toy box. Andrew Stanton directs the film with co-director Kenna Harris and producer Jessica Choi.

Pixar also previewed “Hoppers,” a new original comedy coming March 6, 2026, about a college student who uses a robotic beaver to protect her forest from development. Voice talent includes Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan.

Looking ahead, Pixar confirmed “The Incredibles 3” is officially in development and part of its 2028 and beyond lineup.

“Zootopia 2,” in theaters Nov. 26, 2025, revealed new cast additions including Patrick Warburton as Mayor Winddancer and Yvette Nicole Brown as both EMT Otter and Baroness Bear.

The sequel follows Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they go undercover to solve a mystery threatening the city. New characters include voices by Ke Huy Quan, Quinta Brunson, Fortune Feimster and the return of Shakira as Gazelle.

Walt Disney Animation introduced “Hexed,” a new original feature debuting in November 2026.

It follows a teenage boy and his perfectionist mom who discover his odd behavior is actually magical. Their journey leads them to a hidden realm where magic runs wild.

“TRON: Ares,” arriving Oct. 10, 2025, will feature a score by Nine Inch Nails, which will temporarily take over the TRON Lightcycle Run rides in Florida and Shanghai starting Sept. 15.

As part of the celebration, the original “TRON” films will be released in 4K Ultra HD on Sept. 16. The new movie stars Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters and Jeff Bridges.

On Disney+, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw” premieres Dec. 5.

Based on the third book in Jeff Kinney’s series, the animated film follows Greg Heffley as he clashes with his dad’s expectations and faces a personal ultimatum. The cast includes Aaron D. Harris as Greg and Chris Diamantopoulos as Frank Heffley.

Be sure to follow On The Red Carpet on social media all weekend long for the latest announcements and magical moments from Destination D23.

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