Disney Unveils New Trailers and Release Dates Across Major Franchises at D23
At the D23 expo, Disney and its partners showcased new footage for Kingdom Hearts 4, a Bluey feature film, the upcoming Mandalorian streaming debut, Marvel's VisionQuest and Avengers: Doomsday trailers, as well as announcements for the X-Men reboot and Ahsoka season 2.
Disney and Square Enix debuted a 90-second trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 that introduces a new world inspired by Pixar’s Coco, featuring Miguel, Hector and a Día de Muertos-themed keyblade for Sora. The footage shows the characters battling Heartless Shadows amid a festive setting.
A teaser for the first feature-length Bluey movie was also presented, highlighting the transition to 3D while retaining the series’ signature family dynamics.
Lucasfilm announced that The Mandalorian and Grogu will begin streaming on Disney Plus on September 2, following a July digital release and an upcoming 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray launch.
Disney marked the upcoming 25th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts with a live-streamed panel featuring developers and voice actors, noting that the event will be available on YouTube only during the live broadcast.
Marvel Studios revealed the cast for its upcoming X-Men reboot, naming actors for roles such as Cyclops, Storm, Professor X and Rogue, during a presentation by studio president Kevin Feige.
A first look at VisionQuest, the conclusion of the WandaVision trilogy, was shown, depicting Vision’s post-Westview journey and featuring James Spader’s Ultron in human form.
Star Wars fans received a teaser for Ahsoka season 2, confirming a Disney Plus premiere on January 20, 2027.
Finally, Marvel presented a new two-minute trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, featuring the Fantastic Four and a showdown between Thor and Doctor Doom, emphasizing Doom’s formidable power.