20+ New Movies, Shows, and Experiences Coming From Disney (and We Can't Wait)

Sep 06, 2019

Every couple years, the Walt Disney Company throws a huge party called the D23 Expo, a massive three-day event at the Anaheim Convention Center in Los Angeles that draws Disney fans from all over the world (seriously, people camp out overnight to attend). You can deep dive into Disney history, such as a behind-the-scenes look at how the Haunted Mansion was created to a tribute to the Little Mermaid for its 30th anniversary, and/or bask in the glory of all the beloved company’s offerings, both past and present. This year, Disney made a crazy amount of star-studded announcements about their upcoming animated movies, live-action films, TV offerings, cruise lines, and park enhancements coming to Disneyland, Disney World and beyond. We’ve whittled down our favorite Disney entertainment to check out!

The Movies: There was an epic and star-studded presentation of the upcoming films from Disney Studios, Disney Animation, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Angelina Jolie, Kristen Bell were just a few of the big names there to hype new titles. Here are some of the movies we’re looking forward to most.

Onward: Pixar is currently finishing up two new original films (not sequels!). The first is Onward, coming out in March 2020, which features Tom Holland and Chris Pratt as teenage elf brothers along with the always-amusing Julia Louis-Dreyfus as their mom.

Soul: Just three months later — in June 2020 — we'll see the release of Soul. Directed by Pete Docter, Soul is based on this premise: “Ever wonder where your passion, your dreams and your interests come from? What is it that makes you … you?” Yeah, deep. Jamie Fox and Tina Fey star as disembodied souls alongside Questlove, Phylicia Rashad, and Daveed Diggs.

Raya and the Last Dragon: The Disney animation original — Raya and the Last Dragon — is said to be “inspired by the culture of Southeast Asia,” and features Cassie Steele as Raya and Awkwafina voicing Sisu the dragon. The script hails from Crazy Rich Asians writer Adele Lim and the film comes out in November 2020.

Jungle Cruise:Jungle Cruise, starring The Rock and Emily Blunt, will be a MUST for Disneyland fans. This adventure movie in the vein of Indiana Jones and Romancing the Stone will be released in the summer of 2020.

Disney also teased the upcoming live-action Mulan (sadly, with no singing but it does look stunning) as well as Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, which stars Michelle Pfeiffer playing opposite Angelina Jolie. And last but not least, there are two sequels that very different fan bases are anxiously awaiting: Frozen 2 (coming out November 22, 2019) and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (December 20, 2019).

Disney+: This November, Disney will debut Disney+. This new streaming service will include pretty much everything that Disney has ever done, from Snow White to The Avengers: Infinity War. Not only will they have all their movies and Disney Channel offerings available to watch, but they’re creating an eclectic array of new programming just for Disney+ subscribers. Here are a few of the ones we can’t wait to watch.

Lizzie McGuire is back and will star the one, the only, Hilary Duff! No longer 13, Lizzie is now entering her 30s. “Lizzie has also grown up. She’s older, she’s wiser, she has a much bigger shoe budget,” Duff declared. The other scripted series that has a unique angle is High School Musical, The Musical: The Series, where current students (who go to the same high school where High School Musical took place) are enlisted to perform the classic teen hit as their school’s drama production.

Star Wars fans will be thrilled that Ewan McGregor will be returning to play Obi-Wan Kenobi for an untitled Disney+ series. Additionally, Jon Favreau’s The Mandalorian and the untitled Rogue One spin-off featuring Diego Luna’s character, Cassian Andor. Oh, and Marvel will be creating a whole bunch of programs exclusively for Disney+, including Loki, Falcon and Winter Soldier, WandaVision, She-Hulk, Ms. Marvel, and Moon Light.

Along with their scripted shows, they also will be airing reality-based programs. Two of the highlights include The World According to Jeff Goldblum, where the charming star delves into a subjects that interests him, and Encore, a heartwarming series from Kristen Bell where they reunite adults who starred in high school shows together to perform their school production one more time. Another one that piqued our interest is Pixar in Real Life, where they surprise street goers with outrageous scenes from Pixar movies.

Their feature film productions will be worth the price of a subscription. The live-action Lady and the Tramp is a beautiful ode to the original and Noelle, starring Anna Kendrick, looks to be a great addition to the holiday movie scene.

Disney Parks and Destinations: One of the biggest revelations was about the Marvel area coming to California Adventure called Avengers Campus. There will be a Spiderman attraction, the Pym Test Kitchen, and experiences with Dr. Strange, the Black Widow, Black Panther and more. They’re hard at work on this new area (which replaces Bug’s Land), and it is set to open next year. Later, during phase two, they will add another big attraction: guests board a Quinjet and soar off to Wakana (home of the Black Panther) during which, of course, chaos ensues.

Epcot will see big changes in the upcoming months and years, and they promise “more attractions, more stories, and more shade.” The Guardians of the Galaxy attraction coming to Epcot finally has a name – Guardian Cosmic Rewind. There will be a Moana water-themed experience as well as four reimagined neighborhoods based on discovery, nature, celebration, and play. For dining, the Mission Space restaurant will be taking passengers in the winter of 2019.

The big news for Epcot is the announcement that they’re developing a Mary Poppins attraction in a new area based on Cherry Tree Lane. This new addition will be placed in the United Kingdom pavilions in World Showcase.

At Walt Disney World, there will be a couple of new places to spend the night, one that’s truly out of this world. Reflections, a nature-inspired lakeside resort, will open in 2022 and will have a Princess and the Frog-themed restaurant.

Star Wars fans will want to book the Galactic Starcruiser, which offers a two-day immersive experience that promises to dive you deep into the story and include you in the action. Guests will eat, sleep, and play in the Star Wars world for two days and two nights.

Cirque du Soleil fanatics will want to visit Disney Springs at Walt Disney World just for this upcoming show. Cirque du Soleil has partnered with Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering to create a show featuring classic Disney characters mashed up with Cirque du Soleil’s signature style.

Disney Cruise Line: Disney Cruise Line had some news too. They're currently building three new ships; their newest vessel called Wish will start departures in January of 2022. To complement their popular Castaway Cay — Disney’s private island — they’re adding Lighthouse Point, which will pay tribute to the culture of the Bahamas. This project is being spearheaded by famed Imagineer Joe Rohde, who helped design Walt Disney World’s Pandora and Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii.

Yup, there's a whole lot happening at the Walt Disney Company these days. What are you most looking forward to?

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8 "Old School" Western Movies Every '1923' Fan Needs To Watch

No films today can quite measure up to old school Western movies, which transport audiences back to a time of dusty plains, rugged landscapes, and larger-than-life heroes.

These timeless classics, which were often set in the wild frontier of the American West, have helped shape much of modern filmmaking and continue to influence storytelling today.

That's why old school Western movies are more than just a genre; they're a piece of Hollywood history. Here are eight of the most iconic films that still deserve to be rewatched today.

Scroll to see all the old school Western movies you should definitely watch!

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1. High Noon (1952)

High Noon, which came out in 1952, depicted themes of duty, loneliness, and moral courage. It followed lawman Will Kane, played by Gary Cooper, who intends to retire and start a new life after tying the knot with his wife, Amy.

However, his plans are derailed when he learns that a dangerous outlaw named Frank Miller is returning to town to get revenge. Will has to decide whether to flee or face Frank himself.

The movie builds a sense of urgency and isolation, as well as provides commentary on the nature of heroism, showing how even people who claim they stand for justice can fold when confronted with personal risk.

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2. The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)

In 1948, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre followed two down-on-their-luck oil workers, Dobbs and Curtin, who team up with a miner named Howard to search for gold in the Sierra Madre mountains. Yet, after they literally strike gold, paranoia creeps in, and the group's bond starts to unravel.

While this film is a classic Western, it also doubles as a psychological thriller and features a lot of unexpected twists that will capture the attention of even modern viewers.

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3. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

Paul Newman plays Butch Cassidy in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, the leader of a group of bank robbers. Meanwhile, the Sundance Kid, portrayed by Robert Redford, is Butch's loyal partner, and together, their lives get tougher as banks become increasingly harder to rob.

So, they turn to train heists, but even though the new scheme is successful at first, it soon leads to deadly consequences. They become the most wanted men in the West and get caught up in thrilling escapes and shootouts.

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4. The Gunfighter (1950)

Released in 1950, The Gunfighter provided a fresh take on the classic Western hero. Gregory Peck starred as Jimmy Ringo, a notorious gunfighter who returned to the town of Cayenne to reconnect with his estranged wife and son.

But since his reputation precedes him, Ringo finds himself facing some people who want revenge and others who wish to make a name for themselves by killing him.

The plotline offers a more somber view of the consequences of being a gunfighter, which challenges the glorified image of the Western hero.

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5. Stagecoach (1939)

Stagecoach follows a group of passengers aboard a stagecoach, one of whom is Ringo Kid, played by John Wayne. Ringo is an escaped convict who wants revenge for the murders of his family members.

It's true that the movie's portrayal of Native Americans is outdated today. Nonetheless, Stagecoach marked a significant moment in John Wayne's career and remains a popular favorite among Western enthusiasts.

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6. Shane (1953)

Shane tells the story of a mysterious drifter named Shane, played by Alan Ladd, who gets involved with two homesteaders, Joe and Marian, as they face harassment from a land developer. After the developer's intimidation tactics get more violent, Shane decides to stay with Joe and Marian's family to protect them.

This film defined the archetype of a strong anti-hero, with a main conflict of violence versus the desire for peace. It also has beautiful cinematography.

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7. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (1966)

Unfolding against the backdrop of the American Civil War, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly follows three men who get tied up in a race to discover $200,000 buried in gold.

A bounty hunter, a convict, and a mercenary each hold a piece of the puzzle, but none of them has all the information they need to pinpoint the treasure. So, despite their ruthlessness, there are some moments of cooperation that arise out of necessity and set the stage for a showdown.

Clint Eastwood, who portrays the bounty hunter, delivered a poignant performance, as did Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef.

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8. My Darling Clementine (1946)

Finally, My Darling Clementine, directed by John Ford, portrays the famous events surrounding the O.K. Corral shootout. It centers on Wyatt Earp, played by Henry Fonda, who becomes the Marshal after the brutal killing of his younger brother James.

Spoiler alert: Wyatt ultimately learns that one of the Clanton brothers was responsible for James' death. This leads to the legendary gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

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Everyone's "Crying" Over This 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Ending Theory: "I'll Never Get Over It"

The Summer I Turned Pretty fans, we finally have an update on our favorite show! Prime Video just announced that season 3, starring Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, and Gavin Casalegno will be coming in July — and that this season (which has 3 extra episodes, FYI!) will be the show's final season. But while fans weren't too surprised by the announcement (Jenny Han only wrote three books, after all), there's one detail of the official season 3 poster that has TV fans in a tizzy.

Keep reading for a breakdown of the craziest The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 theory yet — and don't forget to check out the first look images!

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The official TSITP account posted the poster for season 3 on March 7, confirming the next episodes were dropping in July. "Summer is just a season away," the caption reads. "The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 premieres this July on Prime Video."

And fans immediately flooded the comments cheering for Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah. While some users admitted they were already "crying," others range from "Prepares to defend Conrad for one last summer" to "WHERE ARE ALL THE JELLY SUPPORTERS COME ON GUYS WE NEED TO STAND UP FOR WHATS RIGHT." And even a very passionate, "If she doesn’t end up with Conrad this will go down as the worst show ever because I’LL NEVER GET OVER IT."

Even Spotify's Instagram picked a side by commenting, "team conrad we have WAITED for this day."

But some eagle-eyed fans picked up on one detail about the poster that's different than season 1 and 2: Belly's by herself.

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While the poster for The Summer I Turned Pretty season 1 features Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah with the summer house in the background, and the main poster for season 2 features the trio sitting on the beach, The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 poster features Belly standing by herself in front of a bush of hydrangeas. Because, y'all, Belly is in bloom.

She's not the same girl she was at the start of the series — and even if she still has a ton of questions about life (don't we all?) she has way more confidence. She's not lost.

And could the fact Belly stands alone on the poster be a clue to the end of the series? "this poster screams belly choosing herself in the end and I’m all here for it!" one X user tweeted.

@_cooper_koch_ The summer I turned pretty season 3 Belly and Conrad 😍 #foryou #pourtoi #fyp #edit #tiktok #viral #thesummeriturnedpretty #belly #conradfisher @Christopher Briney ♬ Gorgeous - Taylor Swift

Although I will point out Belly's yellow dress actually made its rounds on social media last year when videos of Lola Tung and Christopher Briney filming together went viral. So we'll have to tune in this July to figure out who Belly ends up with for sure ;).

Meet The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Cast before it premieres on Prime Video in July 2025!

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The Beatles Movies Cast Is Finally Here!

Austin Butler as Elvis truly changed Hollywood, because now, not only are we getting Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan and Selena Gomez as Linda Rondstat, but Paul Mescal is also one of the actors leading the upcoming biopics about The Beatles. Each movie, from director Sam Mendes, will focus on a different member of the band — and their unique points of view — but will intersect to “tell the astonishing story of the greatest band in history,” per Variety. And it'll be “the first binge-able theatrical experience,” according to Sony's Tom Rothman. But the best news is that we finally just got the full cast.

Here's everything you need to know about Sam Mendes' Beatles movies, starring Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Barry Keoghan, and Joseph Quinn.

Who is playing John Lennon in The Beatles movie?

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John Lennon will be played by Harris Dickinson in the new movies about The Beatles! Director Sam Mendes confirmed the casts for his Beatles biopics at CinemaCon 2025. “We’re not just making one film about the Beatles — we’re making four,” Sam said at the convention. “Perhaps this is a chance to understand them a little more deeply.”

Here's the full cast:

Harris Dickinson as John Lennon: The Beatles' founder and one of the lead vocalists.
Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney: pianist, and one of the lead songwriters and singers for The Beatles.
Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr: The Beatles' drummer.
Joseph Quinn as George Harrison: lead guitarist of The Beatles.

Is there a new Beatles movie coming out?

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Yes, director Sam Mendes is developing four movies about The Beatles — one for each member of the band. Each individual movie will tell a story from the perspective of one member (including Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, and George Harrison).

“I’m honored to be telling the story of the greatest rock band of all time, and excited to challenge the notion of what constitutes a trip to the movies,” Sam Mendes told Variety.

How many Beatles films are there?

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We're going to be getting four new Beatles films from Sam Mendes and Sony, which are currently slated for April 2028. But you can actually see the real members of The Beatles in a few movies! The band appeared in the following movies:

A Hard Day's Night (1964)
Help! (1965)
Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
Yellow Submarine (1968)
Let It Be (1970)

Where can I watch the new Beatles biopics?

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Each of the four movies will be released in theaters, thanks to Sony Pictures Entertainment, and they're currently scheduled for April 2028.

“You have to match the boldness of the idea with a bold release strategy,” Sony Pictures chief Tom Rothman told The Hollywood Reporter. “There hasn’t been an enterprise like this before, and you can’t think about it in traditional releasing terms.”

Who is playing Paul McCartney in The Beatles biopic?

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Paul Mescal is playing Paul McCartney in the new Beatles movies, and during Gladiator 2 director Ridley Scott actually revealed the casting last year! When asked if Paul Mescal was starring in his next film The Dog Stars, Ridley told filmmaker Christopher Nolan, “Yes. Maybe. Paul is actually stacked up, doing the Beatles next. So I may have to let him go.”

While Paul Mescal's involvement in Sony's upcoming Beatle biopic quartet (say that five times fast) has been around the rumor mill, the news is finally confirmed by the movie studio.

Check out I'm Drooling Over Jeremy Allen White's First Look As Bruce Springsteen for more biopic movie goodness.

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