D23 Expo, Disney’s annual event for showcasing all future projects, unveiled some new trailers and announcements. Key highlights include The Little Mermaid teaser, the Amy Adams-led disenchanted, and a title reveal for Barry Jenkins’ The Lion King prequel. The event is scheduled to run for three days — September 9 to September 11.
D23 Expo, Disney’s annual event for showcasing all future projects, kicked off on Saturday. The assembly, held at the Anaheim Convention Center, was live streamed across multiple online platforms, with announcements from Disney, Pixar, and Marvel. D23 is scheduled to run for three days, until September 11, during which in-person fans get to experience iconic sets from various Disney media. Meanwhile, those at home have more trailers coming up. Key attractions include The Little Mermaid, the Amy Adams-led Disenchanted, and a special announcement for Barry Jenkins‘ The Lion King sequel.
For your convenience, we have listed below the biggest announcements to come out of D23 Expo, including movies, shows, and games.
Release date: May 26, 2023
Where: Cinemas
At D23 Expo, Disney finally offered a first look at Halle Bailey as Ariel, The Little Mermaid, swimming along the reefs of the undersea kingdom of Atlantica. Rob Marshall — best known for Mary Poppins Returns — directs the live-action remake from a script penned by David Magee (Life of Pi). The brief teaser only touches upon the world-building aspects as Ariel sings the iconic “Part of Your World,” hoping to escape into the land above. You can also see Flounder, who will be voiced by Jacob Tremblay (Luca).
Release date: November 24
Where: Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar
Nearly 15 years after the original movie, Giselle Phillip (Adams), Disney’s live-action princess is back with a sequel.
