Sneak Peek Into Upcoming Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios Films

I honestly had no idea what to expect of the Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios presentation at the D23 Expo, all I knew was that it would be packed with 7500 people (some of whom had spent the night in line just to guarantee their seat). Everyone in that room would anxiously be waiting to learn more about upcoming animated films and see never before seen clips and scenes. Oh, they’d also be excitedly waiting to see what celebrities would be introducing those animated films or telling us more about them.



While I figured that they’d have a lot in store for us but never would I have imagined that I’d be standing (along with everyone else) and applauding as Ellen DeGeneres and later The Rock, Dwayne Johnson, made their way on stage!



Ginnifer Goodwin, Ed O’Neill and Ty Burrell were also there. With all those celebrities and getting special sneak peeks at upcoming animated films made the whole experience super cool!

The Good Dinosaur

* In theaters November 25, 2015



You’ll be taken on an epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo (voice of Raymond Ochoa) makes an unlikely human friend. While traveling through a harsh and mysterious landscape, Arlo learns the power of confronting his fears and discovers what he is truly capable of.

Zootopia

* In theaters March 6, 2016



The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it’s a melting pot where animals from every environment live together—a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when optimistic Officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox, Nick Wilde, to solve the mystery. Plus, Zootopia’s biggest pop star Gazelle will be voiced by Grammy®-winning international superstar Shakira.

Finding Dory

* In theaters June 17, 2016



This all-new story reunites Dory with friends Nemo and Marlin on a search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale?

Moana

* In theaters November 23, 2016



“Moana” introduces a spirited teenager who sails out on a daring mission to fulfill her ancestors’ unfinished quest. She meets the once-mighty demi-god Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson), and together, they traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage.

Toy Story 4

* In theaters June 16, 2017



John Lasseter shared that he would be directing this film himself and that Toy Story 4 is a love story about the relationship between Woody and Bo Peep, based on his wife Wendy.

Gigantic

* In theaters in 2018.



Disney’s “Gigantic” follows adventure-seeker Jack as he discovers a world of giants hidden within the clouds. He hatches a grand plan with Inma, a 60-foot-tall, 11-year-old girl, and agrees to help her find her way home. But he doesn’t account for her super-sized personality—and who knew giants were so down to earth?

Coco

*Release date TBD



“Coco” is the celebration of a lifetime, set around Dia de los Muertos, where the discovery of a generations-old mystery leads to a most extraordinary and surprising family reunion.

These upcoming Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios Films are going to be awesome! I can’t wait to see them.