From the company that has brought us timeless classics that have endured across generations comes an impressive (and exciting) lineup of upcoming movies and shows that fans are sure to love. The Walt Disney Company recently announced its 2025-2026 theatrical and streaming slate at the 2024 Disney APAC Content Showcase held at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
The roster includes highly anticipated releases and major titles from its award-winning creative studios Disney, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and Marvel Studios. To make things more exciting, the company released previews and sneak peeks never before seen in APAC such as song previews from upcoming movies Mufasa: The Lion King, Disney’s Snow White and Moana 2; and first looks at Disney’s TRON: Ares, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia 2, Pixar’s Hoppers and Dream Productions; Lucasfilm’s The Mandalorian and Grogu, Marvel Television’s Daredevil: Born Again, Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and much more.
“The Walt Disney Company is in a very unique position as we are entertaining and engaging consumers in multiple ways and touchpoints, centered on a legacy of creative excellence and relentless focus on quality storytelling,” said Luke Kang, President, The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific in his opening remarks. “I believe our storytelling is stronger than ever before, driven by the unmatched strength of our global and local creative studios across film, television and streaming, and the wide appeal of our beloved brands and franchises. From our streaming service Disney+, to our films, our games, consumer products, publishing, live stage, music, parks and experiences, we are bringing new stories and new worlds to everyone everyday, creating memories that will last generations.”
Fans were also treated to appearances from the stars of Disney storytelling from Hollywood, Korea and Japan. The Disney Presents: A Night Of Stars fan event featured Anthony Mackie, star of Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World, the stars of upcoming Disney+ K-dramas Hyper Knife – Park Eunbin, Sul Kyunggu; Knock-Off – Kim Soohyun, Cho Boah; Light Shop – Ju Jihoon, Park Boyoung; Low Life – Ryu Seungryong, Yang Sejong, Lim Soojung; Nine Puzzles – Kim Dami, Son Sukku and Unmasked – Kim Hyesoo, Jung Sungil, as well as the celebrated cast of Disney+ Japan’s hit drama series Gannibal – Yuya Yagira and Show Kasamatsu.
Here are the titles to watch out for:
Mufasa: The Lion King (December 20, 2024)
Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, the daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick.
Snow White (March 21, 2025)
A live-action reimagining of the classic tale that stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot.
Lilo & Stitch (May 23, 2025)
A live-action reimagining of the animated classic about a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps mend her broken family.
TRON: Ares (October 10, 2025)
Jared Leto stars in a movie about a highly sophisticated program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings.
The Amateur (April 11, 2025)
A captivating story about a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible.
Avatar: Fire and Ash (December 19, 2025)
Return to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with Na’vi leader Jake Sully, Na’vi warrior Neytiri, and the Sully family.
A Real Pain (release date TBA)
Mismatched cousins, David and Benji, reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the pair’s old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.
A Complete Unknown (release date TBA)
Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s movie set against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene in the 1960s and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. As he forms his most intimate relationships during his rise to fame, he grows restless with the folk movement and, refusing to be defined, makes a controversial choice that culturally reverberates worldwide.
Moana 2 (November 27, 2024)
Moana and Maui reunite for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers in an all-new adventure that will take Moana to her destiny.
Zootopia 2 (November 26, 2025)
Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down.
Elio (June 13, 2025)
Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.
Hoppers (release date TBA)
An all-new movie from Pixar that introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use new technology to ‘hop’ her consciousness into a life-like robotic animal: an adorable beaver.
Toy Story 5 (release date TBA)
This time around, it’s Toy meets Tech when Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs get exponentially harder as they go head to head with an all-new threat to playtime.
Dream Productions (December 11, 2024)
Set between Inside Out and Inside Out 2, Dream Productions is a series streaming on Disney+ about the studio inside Riley’s mind where dreams really do come true.
Win or Lose (February 19, 2025)
A new series on Disney+ that reveals what it feels like to be in the shoes of eight different characters—the insecure kids, their helicopter parents, even a lovesick umpire—as they prepare for a championship softball game.
Incredibles 3 (release date TBA)
The third instalment of the popular movie series about a superhero family.
The Mandalorian and Grogu (May 22, 2026)
Production is currently ongoing for this exciting new adventure in the Mandalorian and Grogu’s journey from director Jon Favreau.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (December 3, 2024)
The new series on Disney+ follows the journey of four kids who make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly safe home planet, then get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy. Finding their way home becomes a greater adventure than they ever imagined, as they encounter unlikely allies and enemies along the way — including a mysterious character named Jod, portrayed by Jude Law.
Andor Season 2 (April 22, 2025)
the acclaimed thriller, returns for its long-awaited conclusion. The twelve episodes of Season Two will carry the story of Cassian Andor and the emerging rebel alliance over the climactic four years that lead to the discovery of The Death Star and the events of Rogue One.
What If …? Season 3 (December 22, 2024)
Marvel’s animated series What If…? returns in Season 3 for its culminating adventure through the multiverse.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (January 29, 2025)
An animated series streaming on Disney+ that follows Peter Parker on his way to becoming a hero, with a journey unlike anything we’ve ever seen, and a style that celebrates the character’s early comic book roots.
Daredevil: Born Again (March 4, 2025)
Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer with heightened abilities fights for justice through his bustling law firm, while former mob boss Wilson Fisk pursues his own political endeavors in New York. When their past identities begin to emerge, both men find themselves on an inevitable collision course.
Ironheart (June 24, 2025)
Set after the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Marvel Television’s Ironheart pits technology against magic when Riri Williams—a young, genius inventor determined to make her mark on the world—returns to her hometown of Chicago.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 25, 2025)
Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Marvel’s First Family.
Thunderbolts* (May 2, 2025)
Marvel Studios and a crew of indie veterans who sold out present Thunderbolts*, an irreverent team-up featuring depressed assassin Yelena Belova alongside the MCU’s least anticipated band of misfits.
Captain America: Brave New World (February 14, 2025)
Anthony Mackie returns as the high-flying hero Sam Wilson, who’s officially taken up the mantle of Captain America. After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.
Disclaimer: All listed theatrical and Disney+ release dates are according to US schedules and may slightly vary between countries.
