Disney has announced plans to release an impressive lineup of 13 films in 2026, leading fans to declare it a ‘big year for movies.’
The year 2025 was remarkable for film enthusiasts, particularly those who love horror. Notable titles included Zach Cregger’s *Weapons*, Ryan Coogler’s *Sinners*, and Michael Chaves’ *The Conjuring: Last Rites*.
Although *Zootopia 2* and *Avatar: Fire and Ash* led the box office, other films like Disney’s *Lilo & Stitch*, Universal’s *Jurassic World: Rebirth*, and Warner Bros’ *A Minecraft Movie* also saw substantial success.
Despite 2025’s achievements, Disney aims to surpass it with the highly anticipated *Avengers: Doomsday*, which is set for a December release.
Other exciting Disney projects include *Toy Story 5* and *The Devil Wears Prada 2*, along with an array of diverse genres.
Beyond Disney, the year will also feature major releases such as *28 Years Later: The Bone Temple*, *Dune: Part Three*, *Supergirl*, *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*, and *Scream 7*.
Fans expressed their excitement on X, with one saying, “2026 is gonna be a big year for movies.”
Here’s a look at the Disney movies coming in the year ahead.
**Release date:** January 30
Starting Disney’s 2026 lineup is Sam Raimi’s *Send Help*, a thrilling survival story featuring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien as coworkers struggling to survive a plane crash.
**Release date:** February 20
Horror enthusiasts can look forward to a film directed by Gavin Polone from a script by Andrew Kevin Walker. The horror-thriller stars Georgina Campbell as a detective on the trail of a serial killer following her husband’s murder, with Logan Miller, James Preston Rogers, and Malcolm McDowell in supporting roles.
**Release date:** March 6
From Pixar comes *Hoppers*, an original animated film directed by Daniel Chong and written by Jesse Andrews. Featuring voices from actors like Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, and Jon Hamm, it follows a teen whose consciousness transfers into a robot beaver to explore the animal world.
**Release date:** March 27
Samara Weaving is back in a sequel to *Ready or Not*, joined by Elijah Wood, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and David Cronenberg in a story that revisits the original’s fatal family games.
**Release date:** May 1
Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep return as Andy Sachs and Miranda Priestly in the sequel to *The Devil Wears Prada*. Directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna, the film brings back Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, and other favorites, alongside new faces from the fashion world.
**Release date:** May 22
Din Djarin and Grogu, beloved characters from the *Star Wars* universe, make their way to the big screen. Pedro Pascal returns, with Jon Favreau and Kathleen Kennedy leading the creative team from Lucasfilm.
**Release date:** June 19
The *Toy Story* gang returns in *Toy Story 5*, exploring how the iconic toys navigate a world filled with modern technology. Andrew Stanton directs, with the film featuring a new antagonist, a frog-shaped tablet named Lilypad.
**Release date:** July 10
The live-action version of *Moana* sets sail under the direction of Thomas Kail, featuring Catherine Laga’aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as Maui. John Tui, Frankie Adams, and Rena Owen complete the cast in this musical adventure.
**Release date:** August 7
Fans of comedy classics will enjoy *Super Troopers 3*, featuring the return of the Vermont state troopers. Expect more pranks, blunders, and roadside antics from Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske, and Brian Cox.
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