Disney D23 2026 Entertainment Showcase: Every Major Announcement (Updating Live!)
Disney’s D23 2026 fan event in Anaheim showcased the company’s upcoming theatrical and streaming slate for the next two years, with major announcements expected from franchises including X-Men, Star Wars, and Frozen 3. The presentation featured several reveals: a new trailer for the animated LEGO Mandalorian special on Disney+, a new Avatar-themed attraction coming to Disney’s California Adventure, and exclusive costume reveals from the Avengers: Doomsday film showing Mystique and Nightcrawler.
The announcements arrive at a pivotal moment for Disney under new CEO Josh D’Amaro, formerly of the parks division. While the company achieved significant success with Toy Story 5 becoming a billion-dollar hit, recent releases have struggled commercially—The Mandalorian & Grogu and the live-action Moana both underperformed, raising questions about Marvel’s Avengers slate and its guaranteed box office viability. Disney is consolidating its streaming services with Disney+ and Hulu mergers underway, while competing against YouTube creators and shifting entertainment consumption patterns. The company faces uncertainty after dominating the industry just two years prior, making these D23 announcements critical for demonstrating renewed momentum across theatrical films, streaming content, and theme park experiences.