This is the time of year when we get to see the teasers and trailers for the Disney films that we love. As the D23 expo got underway earlier today, fans were treated to a plethora of fresh announcements as well as teasers and videos of new and returning projects. If you have been anticipating D23, read on to learn about all the announcements that were made today at the D23 expo.
1. Mufasa: The Lion King Trailer
Daredevil: Born Againis the most anticipated Marvel series right now and it was confirmed to be a remake of the previous Daredevil by Netflix. The entire cast of the blockbuster show such as Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, and Jon Bernthal is confirmed to reprise their roles in the show. A new trailer for season 1 was showcased at D23 today (for the audience) and new characters have been unveiled such as Muse (main villain), White Tiger, etc.
A new sequel to the Selena Gomez starrer ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ has been announced titled ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.’ At D23 today, an exclusive first look inside the sets of the sequel series was showcased. Selena Gomez and David Henrie are set to return for the sequel. The sets have successfully retained and captured the theme of the prequel show which became a hit in the 2000s.
Dwayne Johnson isn’t just returning as Maui in Disney’s Moana 2 as he is confirmed to have a new movie under the Disney banner. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is set to direct and star in a new Disney movie titled “Monster Jam” and yes! the story revolves around monster trucks and their drivers!
This Thanksgiving, get ready to witness the sea adventures of Moana and Maui again after 8 years. Ahead of its release this November, Disney treated the fans with a new trailer for Moana 2 starring Dwayne Johnson, Auli’i Cravalho, and others. Moana answers the ocean’s call again to achieve a new goal as the Wayfinder this time along with the demigod Maui of course. The trailer is packed with exuberant visuals and we can’t wait to set sail with them in November.
After dominating the animated movie medium, Pixar is set to step into the realm of TV series with their debut work titled “Win or Lose.” A new teaser for the original series was revealed today at D23 and its official synopsis is“Win or Lose follows the intertwined stories of eight different characters as they each prepare for their big championship softball game.”Thus, get ready for an emotional ride to be in the shoes of multiple characters in Pixar’s new venture.
Pixar Studios is back with another new project titled “Hoppers”, a body-swap movie which is directed and written by the creator of ‘We Bare Bears’, Daniel Chong. Jon Hamm, Bobby Moynihan, and Piper Curda are confirmed to lend their voices to the characters of action and comedy-packed movie.
Pixar just announced at D23 that the beloved superhero family is returning for a new mission to save the world in Incredibles 3. The third installment in the superhero ‘Incredible’ franchise is officially in production now. Thus, stay tuned for more updates about Incredible 3 shortly.
That’s everything that was announced at the D23 expo earlier today. We were incredibly surprised with so many unexpected sequels and new projects from Disney. That said, which was your favorite announcement at D23 today? Let us know in the comments below.
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