The annual Disney fan event in Anaheim, California, has delivered a wealth of new content, with 15,000 attendees treated to film announcements, celebrity appearances, and exclusive footage from the studio's upcoming releases.
Among the highlights were the debut of several trailers for highly anticipated films. Mufasa: The Lion King, a prequel and sequel to the 2019 box office hit, offers a new perspective on the beloved story. Directed by Barry Jenkins (Moonlight), the film features Aaron Pierre as a young Mufasa and Kelvin Harrison Jr as Taka, Mufasa's brother who eventually becomes the villainous Scar.
A teaser trailer for Disney's Snow White was also released, showcasing the live-action remake of the classic 1937 animated film. Rachel Zegler (West Side Story) stars as Snow White, with Gal Gadot portraying the Evil Queen. The film is directed by Marc Webb (The Amazing Spider-Man) from a script by Greta Gerwig and Erin Cressida Wilson.
Another potential blockbuster, Moana 2, was introduced by Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the shapeshifting deity Maui. The film reunites Johnson with Auliʻi Cravalho, who returns as Moana, the Polynesian princess who embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Directed by David Derrick Jr, the full trailer for the film was unveiled at the event.
Beyond feature films, the event saw the release of trailers for key TV projects. Agatha All Along, a spin-off from the Disney+ series WandaVision, follows the adventures of the witch Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) alongside her familiar, played by Heartstopper's Joe Locke.
A trailer for the latest addition to the Star Wars franchise, Skeleton Crew, was also made available. Starring Jude Law as the Force user Jod Na Nawood, the series takes place in the same post-Return of the Jedi timeline as The Mandalorian and follows a group of children attempting to return to their home planet after discovering a mysterious spaceship.
The Disney fan event has provided a glimpse into the studio's exciting slate of upcoming releases, offering a taste of the cinematic adventures to come in the coming years.
