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- Disney has 30 major movies coming out in 2024 — here they all are
Disney has 30 major movies coming out in 2024 here they all are
Kirsten Acuna
- Walt Disney Studios will release a handful of new movies theatrically in 2024 and more on Disney+ and Hulu.
- A new "Alien" movie, a "Lion King" prequel, and a sequel to "Inside Out" are all on the way.
Disney's movie release schedule may feel a little lighter in 2024.
The studio shifted much of its theatrical calendar to 2025, including a live-action "Snow White" adaptation and two Marvel flicks. For the first time since 2014, Disney will release just one Marvel movie.
Disney is bolstering its theatrical output by taking three Pixar films that originally went straight to streaming and putting them in theaters for the first time.
The following list contains Walt Disney Studios' and Searchlight's theatrical film slates as of December 5, 2023, as well as major movies heading straight to Disney+ and Hulu. It also includes three Pixar movies Disney is releasing for the first time in theaters.
"Self Reliance": January 12 on Hulu
Tommy (Jake Johnson) is given a chance to win a million dollars in a reality TV show after he's invited into the limo of a famous actor (Andy Samberg). He'll win the prize if he can avoid a group of assassins trying to kill him for a month.
Anna Kendrick and Wayne Brady also star in the comedy thriller, which Johnson wrote during the pandemic.
"Soul" - January 12
When high-school teacher Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx) falls into an open manhole and transforms into a soul, he does everything to try and return to his life on Earth.
Originally released on Disney+ in 2020, "Soul" wasn't released in theaters (until now) due to the coronavirus pandemic.
"The Space Race" — February 13 on Disney+ and Hulu.
The documentary chronicles the first Black pilots, engineers, and scientists to become astronauts.
"The Space Race" will debut on National Geographic on February 12 before streaming on Disney+ and Hulu the following day.
"Turning Red" — February 9
In "Turning Red," 13-year-old Mei Lee's (Rosalie Chiang) dreams of attending a concert with her friends become more difficult when she begins transforming into a massive red panda.
Pixar employees were shocked and disappointed the film was originally sent to Disney+ in 2022 with no theatrical release.
"Luca" — March 22
Embraced as an LGBTQ+ film, the coming-of-age story follows a friendship between two sea monsters who spend their summer sneaking to a summer town on the Italian Riviera.
The 2021 movie also skipped a theatrical release, getting sent straight to Disney+ despite the dismay of Pixar staff.
"The First Omen" — April 5
Directed by Arkasha Stevenson, the prequel to 1976's "The Omen" follows an American woman who discovers a conspiracy to give rise to the Antichrist while working at a church in Rome.
The film stars Nell Tiger Free ("Servant"), Tawfeek Barhorn, Ralph Ineson, and Bill Nighy.
"Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds": Spring on Disney+
The legendary video-game designer confirmed his documentary, which provides a peek into his creative process, will be released exclusively on Disney+ in spring 2024.
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" — May 24
A sequel to 2017's "War for the Planet of the Apes," apes are now the dominant species on Earth while humans live in the shadows several generations after Caesar's rule.
The fourth film in the franchise, from director Wes Ball ("The Maze Runner" trilogy), picks up under the tyrannical rule of a new ape leader, Proximus Caesar, as a young ape, Noa (Owen Teague), sets out on a journey that causes him to question everything he's known.
"Inside Out 2" — June 14
Set years after the 2015 movie, Riley's now a teenager experiencing new emotions. Inside Riley's head, Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust don't know how to react to Anxiety (Maya Hawke) and a few other new feelings.
Mindy Kaling and Bill Hader won't reprise their roles of Disgust and Fear and will be replaced by Liza Lapira and Tony Hale, respectively.
Untitled "Deadpool 3" — July 26
In one of 2024's most anticipated movies, Hugh Jackman will join Ryan Reynolds' antihero in the next "Deadpool" sequel, reprising his role as X-Men fan-favorite Wolverine.
Reports and rumors claim fans could be in store for many familiar faces from Marvel's past in the new Shawn Levy-directed film, including Jennifer Garner's Elektra.
This is the sole Marvel movie Disney will release in 2024.
Untitled "Alien" movie — August 16
Directed by Fede Álvarez, it will be the first new "Alien" release since Disney acquired Fox in 2019.
Variety reports the movie will take place between 1979's "Alien" and 1986's "Aliens" and will be titled "Alien: Romulus."
"The Amateur" — November 8
The spy thriller stars Rami Malek as a CIA cryptographer who loses his wife in a terrorist attack. When the agency won't go after her killer due to an internal conflict, Malek's character blackmails the CIA.
Rachel Brosnahan, Laurence Fishburne, and Julianne Nicholson also star.
"Mufasa: The Lion King" — December 20
At 2022's D23 Expo, attended by Business Insider, director Barry Jenkins ("Moonlight") said "Mufasa" was an origin story to 2019's "The Lion King" that would shift between the present and past.
Rafiki, Timon, and Pumbaa will all narrate Mufasa's story, which will show how he came into power.
"Mufasa was actually an orphaned cub who had to navigate the world alone, by himself," Jenkins said. "In telling this story, we get to experience the real journey of how Mufasa found his place in the Circle of Life."
"Prom Dates" — TBD on Hulu
The coming-of-age comedy from Kevin Hart's production company, Hartbeat, follows best friends who race to find new prom dates after they break up with their dates the day before the big event.
"Suncoast": TBD on Hulu
Inspired by director Laura Chinn's life, a teen (Nico Parker) takes her brother to live at a facility and forms a friendship with an activist (Woody Harrelson) protesting a landmark medical case. Laura Linney also stars.
"The Greatest Hits": TBD on Hulu
Harriet (Lucy Boynton) discovers that certain songs can send her back in time in the Ned Bronson-directed rom-com.
She uses the power to relive memories of her ex (David Corenswet) as she discovers a new love interest (Justin H. Min). Eventually, Harriet has to decide whether or not she should change her past.
"Nightbitch": TBD on Hulu
The adaptation of Rachel Yoder's 2021 novel follows an artist (Amy Adams) who believes she may be turning into a dog once she becomes a stay-at-home mom.
The movie is directed and written by Marielle Heller ("A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood").
"Kind of Kindness": TBD
The Searchlight Pictures anthology film will reunite director Yorgos Lanthimos with Emma Stone and Willem Dafoe after 2023's "Poor Things."
The synopsis is being kept under wraps, but the movie will also star Jesse Plemons, Margaret Qualley, and Joe Alwyn.
"Dust": TBD on Hulu
A woman (Sarah Paulson) believes a dark presence threatens her family in 1930s Oklahoma as dust storms ravage the area.
Directed by Will Joines and Karrie Crouse, "Dust" also stars Annaleigh Ashford and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
"In the Blink of an Eye": TBD Hulu
Based on a script from Colby Day which appeared on 2016's Black List, the sci-fi explores the history of the universe through three interconnected storylines that question the past, present, and future of humanity.
Directed by Andrew Stanton ("Finding Nemo," "Wall-E"), Kate McKinnon, Rashida Jones, and Daveed Diggs star.
"The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat": TBD on Hulu
Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, the drama follows three best friends, The Supremes, whose friendship is tested by heartbreak and sickness.
Directed by Tina Mabry, the movie stars Uzo Aduba ("Orange Is the New Black"), Aunjanue Ellis, and Sanaa Lathan.
"O'Dessa": TBD Hulu
The postapocalyptic rock opera follows a farm girl on her journey to recover a family heirloom. Directed by Geremy Jasper, the film stars Sadie Sink ("Stranger Things"), Kelvin Harrison Jr., Regina Hall, and Murray Bartlett.
'Child Star': TBD on Hulu
Demi Lovato's directorial debut documentary will showcase "the highs and lows of growing up in the spotlight," according to Deadline.
"Child Star" is a working title for the movie.
"Young Woman and the Sea": TBD on Disney+
The Daisy Ridley-led biopic focuses on competitive swimmer Gertrude Ederle, who won gold at the 1924 Olympics and later became the first woman to swim the English Channel.
"Tiger" — TBD on Disney+
Centered around tigers in Asia, "Tiger" is set to be the next Disneynature film, which will stream on Disney+.
Disney teased the movie with two photos on Earth Day last year, hinting the movie could be released in April when the majority of Disneynature's documentaries have debuted.
Disney has two additional movies set for theatrical release in 2024.
Untitled Disney movie — September 6, 2024
Untitled Disney movie — November 27, 2024
Previous theatrical calendars listed the latter as an animated feature.
Additional movies are also coming to Hulu that haven't been announced yet.
Other movies that should be released on Disney+ in 2024:
"Descendants: The Rise of Red" — a spinoff of the popular "Descendants" franchise following Red, the Queen of Hearts' daughter.
"Out of My Mind" — Amber Sealey directed the adaptation of Sharon M. Draper's first-person novel about a girl who has cerebral palsy. It will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
"Aladdin: The Broadway Musical" — Following the success of "Hamilton" on Disney+, Disney is expected to bring its Broadway adaptation of the beloved classic to the streaming service in 2024.
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