There’s long-term planning… and then there’s this.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Disney has gone all-in on the future, laying out a packed theatrical roadmap that stretches all the way to 2029 — and it’s safe to say the internet has a lot to say about it.
The schedule, shared widely online via Pubity, shows just how far ahead the studio is thinking, with major releases mapped out across Marvel Studios, Pixar, and its core animation division.
And while the sheer scale is impressive, it’s the type of films dominating that slate that’s really caught people’s attention.
Scroll through the lineup and that strategy becomes crystal clear.
Marvel remains a central pillar, with multiple untitled films locked in for 2028 and 2029, alongside major releases like Avengers: Secret Wars. Pixar also returns to proven territory, with Toy Story 5 and Incredibles 3 both on the slate, while Frozen III continues one of Disney’s most successful animated franchises.
Elsewhere, there’s a mix of new and returning titles — Coco 2, Lilo & Stitch 2, and Avatar 4 all feature, alongside films like The Mandalorian and Grogu, Moana, and Ice Age: Boiling Point.
The full line-up – along with planned release dates – can be seen below:
2026
- Ready or Not 2: Here I Come — 03/26/2026
- The Devil Wears Prada 2 — 04/30/2026
- The Mandalorian and Grogu — 05/21/2026
- Toy Story 5 — 06/18/2026
- Moana — 07/10/2026
- Super Troopers 3 — 08/07/2026
- The Dog Stars — 08/28/2026
- Whalefall — 10/16/2026
- Wild Horse Nine — 11/06/2026
- Hexed — 11/25/2026
- Avengers: Doomsday — 12/18/2026
2027
- Ice Age: Boiling Point — 02/05/2027
- Gatto — 03/05/2027
- Star Wars: Starfighter — 05/28/2027
- Bluey: The Movie — 06/08/2027
- The Simpsons Movie 2 — 09/03/2027
- Frozen III — 11/24/2027
- Avengers: Secret Wars — 12/17/2027
2028
- Lilo & Stitch 2 — 05/26/2028
- Incredibles 3 — 06/16/2028
- Marvel (Untitled) — 07/28/2028
- Disney (Untitled) — 02/18/2028
2029
- Coco 2 — 06/06/2029
- Marvel (Untitled) — 05/04/2029
- Marvel (Untitled) — 07/13/2029
- Avatar 4 — 12/21/2029
Other
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes — TBA
It’s a stacked calendar by any standard. But online, the reaction has been… mixed.
Some fans were quick to question whether the approach leans too heavily on existing IP. “Wow…kinda underwhelming,” one person wrote.
Another comment took a more sarcastic angle: “Whole lot of original ideas here,”
There’s also a clear sense of nostalgia creeping into the conversation, with another Instagram user commenting: “I miss when Disney and Pixar used to mean creativity and fresh ideas.”
And for others, one franchise in particular stood out — for all the wrong reasons.
“Please stop with Avatar,” one person pleaded.
The frustration didn’t stop there. “Omg stop with the sequels. Just have a f***in original thought for once,” one critic typed.
It’s a reaction that highlights the ongoing tension between blockbuster certainty and creative risk.
Because from a business perspective, the strategy makes sense. Established franchises bring built-in audiences, global recognition, and a far higher chance of box office success.
But from a fan perspective, that same strategy can start to feel repetitive.
That’s not to say there isn’t excitement.
Big releases like Avengers films and long-awaited sequels still carry massive anticipation, and Disney’s ability to deliver spectacle on a global scale is rarely in doubt.
But the conversation online suggests audiences are paying closer attention than ever — not just to what’s coming out, but how much of it feels new.
Featured image credit: YouTube/Pixar/Marvel Entertainment/Star Wars/Disney (screenshots)
