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Disney has 30 major movies coming out in 2024 here they all are

Kirsten Acuna   

Disney has 30 major movies coming out in 2024 — here they all are
"Inside Out 2," "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," "Deadpool 3," and "Mufasa: The Lion King" are all 2024 Disney releases.Pixar, 20th Century Studios, Marvel, Walt Disney Studios
  • 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

"Self Reliance": January 12 on Hulu
Jake Johnson and Andy Samberg in "Self Reliance."      Courtesy of 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

"Soul" - January 12
A still from "Soul."      Disney/Pixar

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 Space Race" — February 13 on Disney+ and Hulu.
Artwork for "The Space Race."      Courtesy National Geographic

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

"Turning Red" — February 9
Mei's friends discover she's turning into a giant red panda in "Turning Red."      Disney/Pixar

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

"Luca" — March 22
Alberto and Luca are two sea monsters who become kids on land and experience life above the water for one summer.      Pixar

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

"The First Omen" — April 5
Margaret (Nell Tiger Free) starts questioning her faith in "The First Omen."      Moris Puccio/20th Century Studios

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+

"Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds": Spring on Disney+
Video game designer Hideo Kojima attends The Game Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, on December 7, 2023.      Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images

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

"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" — May 24
Noa (played by Owen Teague) in "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes."      20th Century Studios

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

"Inside Out 2" — June 14
Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Anger (Lewis Black), Fear (Tony Hale), and Disgust (Liza Lapira) don't know how to feel when Anxiety (Maya Hawke) shows up.      Disney/Pixar

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

Untitled "Deadpool 3" — July 26
Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool/Wade Wilson and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine/Logan.      Jay Maidment/Marvel

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

Untitled "Alien" movie — August 16
Sigourney Weaver starred in the "Alien" franchise.      Twentieth Century-Fox Productions

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 Amateur" — November 8
Rami Malek stars in "The Amateur."      Karwai Tang/WireImage/Getty Images

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

"Mufasa: The Lion King" — December 20
"Mufasa: The Lion King" is a prequel to the 2019 live-action movie.      Walt Disney Studios

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

"Prom Dates" — TBD on Hulu
Kevin Hart.      Mike Coppola/Getty

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

"Suncoast": TBD on Hulu
Nico Parker, Ella Anderson, Ariel Martin, and Daniella Taylor in "Suncoast."      Eric Zachanowich/Searchlight Pictures

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

"The Greatest Hits": TBD on Hulu
Lucy Boynton in December 2023.      Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images

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

"Nightbitch": TBD on Hulu
Amy Adams will star in "Nightbitch."      Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic via Getty Images

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

"Kind of Kindness": TBD
Emma Stone and Willem Dafoe attend the "Poor Things" UK Gala Screening at Barbican Centre on December 14, 2023 in London, England.      John Phillips/Getty Images

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

"Dust": TBD on Hulu
Sarah Paulson in December 2023.      John Nacion/FilmMagic via Getty Images

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

"In the Blink of an Eye": TBD Hulu
Kate McKinnon.      Getty Images

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

"The Supremes at Earl
Uzo Aduba will star in the Hulu original.      Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

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

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Sadie Sink in September 2023.      Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images

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 talks to the media during a press conference on November 25, 2023, in Ischgl, Austria.      Jan Hetfleisch/Getty Images

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+

"Young Woman and the Sea": TBD on Disney+
Daisy Ridley.      Anthony Harvey/Getty Images

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+

"Tiger" — TBD on Disney+
A still from "Tiger," which will be released on Disney+.      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.

Disney has two additional movies set for theatrical release in 2024.
The Cinderella Castle and Walt Disney's statue inside Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World resort.      Handout/Getty Images

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:

Other movies that should be released on Disney+ in 2024:
Michael James Scott and Michael Maliakel of Broadway's "Aladdin" in 2021.      James Devaney/GC Images

"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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