Disney Sets ‘Star Wars’ Movie ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu,’ ‘Toy Story 5’ and Live-Action ‘Moana’ for 2026 Release Dates
variety.comBrent Lang Executive Editor It’s going to take a live action version of “Moana” a little longer to swim to shore than Disney first expected.
The film, originally slated to open in 2025, has been pushed back to July 10, 2026. That news came as part of a deluge of Disney release date announcements and shifting debuts.
The studio revealed that its upcoming “Star Wars” movie, “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” as well as “Toy Story 5,” will hit theaters in 2026, giving Disney a formidable collection of potential blockbusters. “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” a cinematic spinoff of the hit Disney+ series “The Mandalorian” will open May 22, 2026, while “Toy Story 5” will debut June 19, 2026.
It signals that Disney is getting serious about reinvigorating its big-screen “Star Wars” franchise after mostly focusing on streaming shows like “The Book of Boba Fett” and “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” Its last major film release was 2019’s “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” which was a box office success but a critical disappointment.
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