Disney’s D23 fan conference will showcase films such as Moana 2, Avatar: Ice and Fire, and Incredibles 3

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Walt Disney regains summer box office crown with Pixar’s ‘Star Wars’ Inside Out 2 and Marvel’s vulgarity Deadpool and Wolverinekicked off the D23 fan convention today with a live performance from the highly anticipated animated film Moana 2.

Dwayne Johnson was the special guest star, and he, along with Auli’i Cravahlo and Hawaiian dancers, told the 12,000-strong crowd that he would once again sing “the tune that doesn’t exist” when he reprised his role as Maui.

The film will be released on November 27th.

Director James Cameron took the stage. Avatar Starring Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington, the film revealed artwork for the next sequel and announced its title. Avatar: Fire and Ashes.

Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter announced a new Inside Out A series based on the dream of the protagonist Riley. Dream Productionwhich takes place between the first two films, will premiere in 2025.

Docter also announced a new sequel to one of Pixar’s biggest hits The IncrediblesThe film revolves around a quirky superhero family and is set to get a third film, which will be directed by Brad Bird.

Disney says a slew of recorded live Broadway musicals will be coming to Disney+, including hit movies Frozen.

“We are delighted to announce that the hit musical (Frozen“This production, based on the stage play, will premiere on Disney+ in 2025,” said Jennifer Lee, chief creative officer of Disney Animation.

U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday after a volatile week, with technology shares leading the gains.

Lee said the company is also developing a Broadway musical based on the film The Greatest Showman.

D23 shares early preview of upcoming Disney+ series Skeleton crewIt’s a coming-of-age sci-fi Star Wars series created by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford.

Director Jon Favreau introduced The Mandalorian and Grogua big-screen adaptation of the Disney+ series set to hit theaters in 2026.

Marvel revived some of its biggest hits at last month’s San Diego Comic-Con. Captain America: Brave New World and Fantastic Four movies and upcoming Disney+ series, Daredevil Reborn and Iron heart.

It also released a trailer for the upcoming horror series Agatha has alwaysbased on the series WandaVision and unforgettable musical performances by the show’s witch cast. The show includes original songs written by the talented behind-the-scenes Frozen and cocoa.

Percy JacksonThe series, which is based on Greek mythology and tells the story of the eponymous demigod, is back for a second season titled Percy Jackson: Sea of ​​Monsterstaken from the title of the original book by author Rick Riordan.

The company touted the strength of its films during an investor call this week, marking its return to the top after losing its position as Hollywood’s top box office studio in 2023.

“It’s never too late for Hollywood to come back stronger. They really have,” said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at Comscore.

Inside Out 2 It is the highest-grossing animated film in history, with a global box office of $1.6 billion, surpassing the record set by Disney Frozen IIOne month later, Deadpool and Wolverine It became the highest-grossing R-rated film domestically and grossed over $850 million worldwide.

“There is certainly change in the movie business,” Deutsche Bank analyst Bryan Kraft wrote in a note to investors.

“But if Disney finds its box office mojo again, further growth is likely as its strong theatrical run continues to expand.”

Disney CEO Bob Iger praised the film studio’s theatrical slate for the next two years, which includes animated sequels Moana 2live-action version Disney’s Snow Whitea reboot of the Marvel superhero series Fantastic Four: First Steps and James Cameron’s third Avatar film.

“When you think about not just the box office potential but also the potential to drive global streaming value, there’s reason to be optimistic about what’s going to happen,” Iger said on a call with investors.

release Inside Out 2 The company said it helped the original film reach more than 100 million views on Disney+.

Investors and fans are hoping for more details Friday about the Marvel superhero studio’s future plans. The studio has had to choose a new villain for future films after actor Jonathan Majors was convicted of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend. The studio was also forced to delay the release of some films last year due to a strike by Hollywood writers and actors.

At last month’s Comic-Con pop culture convention, Disney reveals Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. will play Fantastic Four villain Doctor Doom.

– Reuters