2026 to Be Disney's Blockbuster Year with High-Profile Releases on the Horizon
In a daring move that's stirring the pot, Disney is on track to launch several productions in the coming years that are poised to become audience favorites.
According to the company's latest announcement, the live-action version of the animated film Moana, starring Dwayne Johnson in the leading role, has seen its release date pushed back. Initially slated for 2025, the new premiere date is now set for July 10, 2026.
This delay signifies that 2026 will be a year filled with potential blockbuster hits from Disney. Among the highly anticipated releases are the next Star Wars movie titled The Mandalorian & Grogu, and Toy Story 5, premiering on May 22, 2026, and June 19, 2026, respectively.
The Mandalorian & Grogu is recognized as a spinoff from Disney+'s successful series The Mandalorian. Its arrival suggests that the company is ready to rediscover the Star Wars universe in film format, following a period of focusing on series like The Book of Boba Fett and Obi-Wan Kenobi after temporarily putting the film side of the franchise on hiatus.
The most recent entry in the Star Wars film saga was 2019's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which achieved box office success but also garnered divided opinions, according to Variety.
In other news, Disney has announced the release date for Tron: Ares on October 10, 2025. The movie, a sequel to the 1982 Tron and the 2010 sequel Tron: Legacy, promises an all-star cast including Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, and Gillian Anderson.
Besides the delay of Moana, the debut of the spy thriller The Amateur, featuring Rami Malek, has also been postponed. Initially scheduled for November 8, 2024, its release has been shifted to April 11, 2025. However, the release date for Nightbitch, starring Amy Adams, remains unchanged and is set to premiere on December 6, 2024, alongside the animated sequel Moana 2, which is still on track for November 27, 2024. Additionally, a previously scheduled release for July 10, 2026, titled Untitled Disney, appears to have been canceled.
This delay signifies that 2026 will be a year filled with potential blockbuster hits from Disney. Among the highly anticipated releases are the next Star Wars movie titled The Mandalorian & Grogu, and Toy Story 5, premiering on May 22, 2026, and June 19, 2026, respectively.
The Mandalorian & Grogu is recognized as a spinoff from Disney+'s successful series The Mandalorian. Its arrival suggests that the company is ready to rediscover the Star Wars universe in film format, following a period of focusing on series like The Book of Boba Fett and Obi-Wan Kenobi after temporarily putting the film side of the franchise on hiatus.
The most recent entry in the Star Wars film saga was 2019's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which achieved box office success but also garnered divided opinions, according to Variety.
In other news, Disney has announced the release date for Tron: Ares on October 10, 2025. The movie, a sequel to the 1982 Tron and the 2010 sequel Tron: Legacy, promises an all-star cast including Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, and Gillian Anderson.
Besides the delay of Moana, the debut of the spy thriller The Amateur, featuring Rami Malek, has also been postponed. Initially scheduled for November 8, 2024, its release has been shifted to April 11, 2025. However, the release date for Nightbitch, starring Amy Adams, remains unchanged and is set to premiere on December 6, 2024, alongside the animated sequel Moana 2, which is still on track for November 27, 2024. Additionally, a previously scheduled release for July 10, 2026, titled Untitled Disney, appears to have been canceled.
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