Disney, Marvel and Star Wars at CinemaCon 2026: announcements and expectations
Intelligence Summary
- Everything you need to know about Walt Disney Studios’ upcoming CinemaCon 2026 presentation, including key films and updates.
Disney, Marvel and Star Wars at CinemaCon 2026: everything announced
Walt Disney Studios is gearing up for a major CinemaCon 2026 presentation, scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, with exciting updates expected across several popular franchises. This year, the presentation won’t focus on just one title; instead, several major Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm projects are expected to be discussed.
Timeline
2026-04-16: The Walt Disney Studios CinemaCon 2026 presentation starts at 2:30 PM PT / 5:30 PM ET.
2026-04-16: The event is expected to run for about two hours, ending around 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET.
2026: Updates are expected on 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu', 'Avengers: Doomsday', 'Toy Story 5', the live-action 'Moana', 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', and 'Frozen 3'.
What to expect from the presentation
The exact details of what Disney will show have not been revealed yet. Even so, the current lineup offers a strong hint at what’s coming. Updates are expected on some of Disney’s most anticipated projects:
- The Mandalorian & Grogu: This will be the first Star Wars film since 2019.
- Avengers: Doomsday: A much-discussed sequel within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- Toy Story 5: The latest entry in the iconic franchise.
- Moana: A live-action remake of the popular animated film.
- The Devil Wears Prada 2: A sequel to the classic film.
- Frozen 3: The continuation of the successful Frozen story.
Future projects
Alongside the upcoming 2026 releases, it’s also worth looking ahead to Disney’s future slate. In 2027, several major titles are already on the schedule, including:
- Ice Age: Boiling Point
- Gatto
- Star Wars: Starfighter
- Bluey: The Movie
- The Simpsons 2
- Avengers: Secret Wars
There have also been recent rumors about other sequels and remakes, including 'Lilo & Stitch 2', 'Incredibles 3', 'Coco 2', and the long-awaited Avatar follow-ups, 'Avatar 4 & 5'.
No livestream and coverage
It’s important to note that the presentation will not be streamed, which means interested fans will need to follow along through live updates and coverage from media on site. IGN and other outlets will be there to track the event and report the biggest announcements.
Conclusion
With a diverse and high-profile lineup of announcements, Walt Disney Studios’ CinemaCon 2026 presentation is shaping up to be an exciting moment for Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars fans. From nostalgic sequels to new adventures, it’s a date fans will want to keep an eye on as Disney’s film slate moves forward.
