For anyone who isnโt privy to the ever-changing details of the American entertainment industry, it may come as a surprise to see so many of your favourite titles under the banner of one studio. Disney is something of a puppet master now, pulling the strings in Hollywood as it slings countless box office hits into cinemas.
The companyโs rapid growth in recent years can be put down to the acquisition of two rival studios, and subsequently, their film rights. Firstly, Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012 for US$4.05 billion, making George Lucas the richest celebrity in America and handing them the keys to the Star Wars kingdom. Despite sounding like a hefty sum, itโs worth noting that Disneyโs investment was recouped within just six years thanks to the release of four Star Wars films post-purchase.
Secondly, and much to the delight of Rupert Murdochโs children, Disney acquired 21st Century Fox in March this year for a crisp US$71.3 billion, hence transferring rights to the X-Men franchise and a plethora of standalone titles. While weโre at it, letโs not forget their cheeky purchase of Marvel Studios for US$4.24 billion back in 2009.
Disneyโs aggressive market tactics have afforded them quite a stacked roster. Obviously quite chuffed with themselves, theyโve published an official release schedule until 2027. Check out the full list below, along with some speculation where details are scarce.
2019
- 10/05: TOLKIEN
- 24/05: ALADDIN
- 07/06: DARK PHOENIX
- 21/06: TOY STORY 4
- 12/07: STUBER
- 19/07: THE LION KING
- 09/08: THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN
- 23/08: READY OR NOT
- 20/09: AD ASTRA
- 04/10: THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW
- 18/10: MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL
- 15/11: FORD v. FERRARI
- 22/11: FROZEN 2
- 20/12: STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
- 25/12: SPIES IN DISGUISE
2020
- 10/01: UNDERWATER
- 14/02: UNTITLED KINGSMAN PREQUEL
- 21/02: CALL OF THE WILD
- 06/03: ONWARD
- 27/03: MULAN
- 03/04: THE NEW MUTANTS
- 01/05: UNTITLED MARVEL (possibly the Black Widow movie currently in the works)
- 29/05: ARTEMIS FOWL
- 19/06: UNTITLED PIXAR ANIMATION
- 03/07: FREE GUY
- 17/07: BOBโS BURGERS
- 24/07: JUNGLE CRUISE
- 14/08: THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN
- 09/10: DEATH ON THE NILE
- 06/11: UNTITLED MARVEL (rumoured to be โThe Eternalsโ)
- 06/11: RONโS GONE WRONG
- 25/11: UNTITLED DISNEY ANIMATION
- 18/12: WEST SIDE STORY
- 23/12: CRUELLA
2021
- 12/02: UNTITLED MARVEL (expected to be a โBlack Pantherโ sequel)
- 05/03: NIMONA
- 12/03: UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION (a sequel to โThe Jungle Bookโ is in the works)
- 07/05: UNTITLED MARVEL (a sequel to โDoctor Strangeโ is expected at some point)
- 28/05: UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION (possibly a โThe Sword in the Stoneโ remake)
- 18/06: UNTITLED PIXAR ANIMATION
- 09/07: UNTITLED INDIANA JONES
- 30/07: UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION (a Prince Charming film is in pre-production)
- 08/10: UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION (โPeter Panโ is reportedly getting a remake)
- 05/11: UNTITLED MARVEL
- 24/11: UNTITLED DISNEY ANIMATION (potentially from the โZootopiaโ co-producer)
- 17/12: AVATAR 2
2022
- 18/02: UNTITLED MARVEL (โGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.3โ is a possibility)
- 18/03: UNTITLED PIXAR
- 06/05: UNTITLED MARVEL (a โCaptain Marvelโ sequel has been greenlit)
- 27/05: UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION
- 17/06: UNTITLED PIXAR
- 08/07: UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION
- 29/07: UNTITLED MARVEL (a sequel to โAnt Man and The Waspโ is expected in 2022)
- 07/10: UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION (a โSnow Whiteโ movie is in the works)
- 04/11: UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION
- 23/11: UNTITLED DISNEY ANIMATION
- 16/12: UNTITLED STAR WARS
2023
- 17/02: UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION
- 22/12: AVATAR 3
2024
- 20/12: UNTITLED STAR WARS
2025
- 19/12: AVATAR 4
2026
- 18/12: UNTITLED STAR WARS
2027
- 17/12: AVATAR 5
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