TheWalt Disney Companyis one of the most iconic and powerful film companies in the world. Since 1937, it’s produced animated and live-action movies that have been watched and cherished across generations. Over the years, Disney’s films have become known for their family-friendly content, emotional storytelling, memorable music, and creative and original ideas (though the latter has suffered in recent years). Some of the most famous works in cinema have been made in the House of Mouse, from 1964’sMaryPoppinsto 2013’sFrozen.
Disney recently announced some exciting projects in the years ahead. Some of them are original stories, while others are live-action adaptations and sequels in beloved franchises. A couple of things to note before we dive in. We focused on Disney movies for this list with confirmed approximate release dates; noStar Wars, Marvel, or TBD films here. Also, this list doesn’t represent every project that Disney is releasing in the near future. There are plenty of untitled projects in between that Disney has yet to announce. Now, without further ado, here are 10 Disney movies to look forward to in 2025 and beyond, ranked by order of release.
10’Snow White'
July 11, 2025
Snow White
Since the 2010s, Disney has been churning out live-action adaptations of their own animated classics, a move that’s polarized many Disney fans. Some love seeing their favorite characters and stories come to life on the big screen, while others find these adaptations to be unoriginal downgrades. Regardless of where you fall in that debate,Snow Whiteis Disney’s next live-action adaptation, based on the 1937 classic that started all the magic.
People scoffed when the up-and-coming animator, Walt Disney, announced that he’d be making the first full-length, traditionally animated feature film. This negativity intensified when news spread about the movie’s overblown budget and recurring delays. “Disney’s folly,” they called it. But in the end,Snow White and the Seven Dwarfswas a tremendous hit, providing the business model that Disney has used ever since.
Much like its animated counterpart, 2025’sSnow Whitehas been plagued with controversy and production challenges. This movie is as exciting as a trainwreck; you don’t want to see it, but you may’t help but keep watching. This movie almost feels destined to fail. And on August 18, 2025, we’ll find out if it will, or if Disney’sSnow Whitewill once again prove all the doubters and naysayers wrong.
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9’Lilo & Stitch'
June 10, 2025
Lilo & Stitch
Lilo & Stitchis a very different kind of Disney movie. It follows a chaotic, blue alien named Stitch (Chris Sanders), who has the fortune of crash-landing on one of the nicest places on Earth: Hawaii. There, he befriends a young girl named Lilo (Daveigh Chase), thus beginning their series of misadventures.Lilo & Stitchwas a rare success in the post-Disney Renaissance era, which struggled to find commercial and critical hits. Since their debut in 2002, both Lilo and Stitch have become Disney icons, which means that it was only a matter of time before they got a live-action adaptation.
2025’sLilo & Stitchwill bring the 2002 animated film to life in a new way.Chris Sanders will reprise his role as Stitch, whose CGI design faithfully resembles the animated character. Cast members from the original film, such as Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, and Jason Scott Lee, will also appear. Fans of the original film are excited for this live-action adaptation, which will crash-land in theaters on August 15, 2025.
July 04, 2025
Finally, an original movie to get excited about! Here, Pixar trades in their fantasy shtick for science fiction intheir next stand-alone film,Elio.It follows a boy named Elio, who accidentally becomes the intergalactic ambassador of planet Earth and must now interact with various extra-terrestrial species. The film stars Yonas Kibreab, Jameela Jamil, Brad Garrett, Zoe Saldaña, and Shirley Henderson.Eliopromises plenty of quirky and eccentric life forms (thinkMonsters Inc.).
And since this is a Pixar movie we’re talking about, you should probably expect to shed a tear or two.Eliowas actually supposed to come out on June 01, 2025, but was delayed to August 21, 2025, due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike and other changes at Pixar. Hopefully, these production delays don’t spell “disaster” forElio.
7’Tron: Ares'
June 03, 2025
Tron: Ares
Disney’s 1982 sci-fi adventure film,Tron,is a cult classic. Disney pumped out a sequel,Tron: Legacy, nearly 30 years later. And on August 22, 2025,Tronfans will get the third installment in the series,Tron: Ares.
A stand-alone sequel, Tron: Aresfollows a highly sophisticated Program from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission. It features a stellar cast that includes Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, and Cameron Monaghan.Jeff Bridges will also reprise his role from the previous films.
6’Zootopia 2'
August 05, 2025
Zootopia 2
Zootopiais the closest that Disney animation has ever come to making a buddy cop movie. Set in a modern-day city filled with anthropomorphic animals,Zootopiawas a huge critical and commercial success. It clinched the Oscar for Best Animated Feature while grossing over a billion dollars worldwide. Given this monumental success, it’s no surprise that Disney gave the greenlight on a sequel.Zootopia 2is slated to come out later this year, which is wild becausewe’ve barely heard anything about it.
The movie will follow the heroes of its predecessor, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, as they take on a new case and investigate a mysterious reptile. Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman will reprise their roles as Judy and Nick respectively and will be joined by other big names, such as Ke Huy Quan and Shakira.
5’Hoppers'
June 25, 2025
It’s sad that it took us half an article to get to another original movie, but that’s Disney these days for you.Hoppersrevolves around the scientific discovery of “hopping” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals like animals.
The story follows an animal lover named Mabel, who uses this technology to uncover mysteries within the animal world.Hopperswill feature the voice talents of Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, and Jon Hamm.It’s a stand-alone film from Pixar– that is, until it grosses a billion dollars, and the studio greenlights a sequel. But for now,Hoppersis an original, stand-alone movie and a welcome breath of fresh air on this list.
4’Toy Story 5'
June 09, 2025
Toy Story 5
Toy Story, Pixar’s first feature-length movie, changed the scope of animation. It did away with the classic 2D style of animation, ushering in the age of 3D computer animation. It was our introduction to Andy’s iconic toys, such as Woody and Buzz Lightyear. The film’s monumental success birthed a wildly popular franchise that’s spawned three sequels. And a fourth one is hitting theaters in 2026.
Toy Story 5will bring back the franchise’s most popular characters, as they face a brand-new threat to playtime: technology. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen will return to reprise their roles as Woody and Buzz respectively. While some fans feel that the series should’ve endedToy Story 3,Toy Story 5will no doubt fill plenty of theater seats with its unique and timely premise.
June 21, 2025
The House of Mouse is currently riding theMoanawave. We got the highly anticipated animated sequel,Moana 2,in Fall 2024. And on June 10, 2025, we’ll get the live-action adaptation of the 2016 original. Catherine Lagaʻaia will make her film debut as the titular character. More notably, Dwayne Johnson will don a wig to reprise his role as the live-action version of Maui.
While some fans claim that it’s way too soon for a remake, others are looking forward to seeing this Polynesian tale come to life on the silver screen. We just have one question though:why does the Rock need a bodysuit to play Maui?
2’Frozen III'
June 21, 2025
Frozenwas the Disney phenomenon that had adults and kids everywheresinging the words “Let It Go.“It’s one of Disney’s most commercially and critically successful films of all time. Hailed as Disney’s best work since its beloved Renaissance era,Frozengrossed over a billion dollars while scoring the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. It didn’t take Disney long to realize they were sitting on a gold mine. The studio turnedFrozeninto a multimedia franchise that covered everything from a Broadway stage musical, to television specials, to animated shorts, to, of course, feature-length sequels.
Frozen IIcame out in 2019, and the next film in the series,Frozen III,is slated for a August 24, 2025 release. We don’t know much about the movie at this point, but we do know this. Like its predecessors,Frozen IIIis going to make a boatload of money.
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1’Bluey: The Movie'
If you’re the parent of a preschool-aged child, then you’re probably well acquainted withBluey.Blueyrevolves around its titular character– a blue, female, anthropomorphic dog – and the members of her family. This Australian animated series has surged in popularity since its release in 2018.Blueyis a huge hit on Disney+, where it’s enjoyed by both parents and kids alike. And in 2027, theBlueyfranchise will expand to include a feature-length, theatrically released film titled, as of now,Bluey: The Movie.
A joint collaboration between Disney and other studios, this film will continue the events of the show. It will also shift away from the series' traditional animation in favor computer animation instead. Much of the voicecast and crew will reprise their roles for the movie, including show creator Joe Brumm as writer and director.
