Disney and Pixar films and series we can't wait to watch

Published On: September 14, 2022, 11:10 AM

Updated On: September 14, 2022, 11:39 AM

It will be an exciting 2023 and 2024 for kids and kids at heart!

The past weekend was such a treat for all Disney and Pixar fans as Walt Disney announced their upcoming movies and series at the D23 Expo 2022.

The amount of content to watch for is a tad bit overwhelming, but fret not because here's a little rundown of some of the films and series unveiled during the expo.

2022

Strange World (November)

Coming to theaters this November, Strange World is about a family “who must get past their differences to save a strange world full of danger and surprises."

Disenchanted (November)

The original cast of the beloved magical musical Enchanted returns for its anticipated sequel, Disenchanted, next month on Disney+.

2023

Little Mermaid (May)

Halle Bailey will bring our favorite Disney princess (and mermaid) Ariel to life on the big screen next year, with the live action adaptation of The Little Mermaid.

Elemental (June)

🔥 and 💧 come together in this FIRST LOOK at Ember & Wade played by Leah Lewis and Mamoudou Athie, from Disney and Pixar's Elemental, coming to theaters June 16, 2023! #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/m815DC4Blg
-- Disney (@Disney) September 9, 2022

The four elements--fire, water, earth, and air--will be living together in one city in the upcoming animated film, Elemental.

Wish (November)

Starring Ariana DeBose as Asha, directed by Chris Buck & Fawn Veerasunthorn, produced by Peter Del Vecho & Juan Pablo Reyes, and featuring all-new songs by Julia Michaels, Disney's Wish releases in November 2023. (2/2) #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/Jvzhu7tPHJ
-- Disney (@Disney) September 10, 2022

For lovers of animated musicals, Wish is set for release next year. Disney said it “explores how the iconic wishing star came to be.”

Peter Pan & Wendy (TBA)

Be ready to return to Neverland next year as Peter Pan & Wendy comes to Disney+ for a live-action reimagining of the classic tale.

Iwájú (TBA)

Journey into a futuristic version of Lagos, Nigeria with this FIRST LOOK of Disney Animation and Kugali's Iwájú!

The all-new Original series streams on @DisneyPlus in 2023. #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/Y5rpL4i7mR
-- Disney (@Disney) September 10, 2022

Another series coming to Disney+ next year is Iwájú, which is set in a futuristic version of Lagos, Nigeria.

2024

Elio (Spring)

You're invited on Disney and Pixar's newest adventure... ELIO.

Meet Elio: A boy who finds himself transported across the galaxy & mistaken for the intergalactic Ambassador for planet Earth. 😮 (1/2) #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/XlLmLZ7RP0
-- Disney (@Disney) September 10, 2022

Get ready to meet Elio in 2024, a boy “who finds himself transported across the galaxy and mistaken for the intergalactic Ambassador for planet Earth,” according to Disney.

Inside Out 2 (Summer)

Oh JOY! Amy Poehler is back to star in Inside Out 2. Directed by Kelsey Mann, produced by Mark Nielsen, and written by Meg LeFauve, Disney and Pixar's Inside Out 2 releases Summer 2024. #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/YlLKCXYPJf
-- Disney (@Disney) September 10, 2022

Get ready to feel all kinds of emotions as the sequel of the award-winning feature film, Inside Out, is slated for 2024.

Snow White (TBA)

Disney's first-ever princess, Snow White, will also get a live action adaptation in 2024, with Rachel Zegler playing the title role and Gal Gadot as The Queen.

Mufasa: The Lion King (TBA)

Another film to look forward to in 2024 is Mufasa: The Lion King, the prequel to the beloved classic The Lion King.