Everything Announced and Showcased at Disney’s D23 Movies Panel
At D23 Expo 2019 Disney showcased a suite of films from across its many theatrical divisions, from animated Disney originals to Pixar to Star Wars and of course Marvel.
Here's everything Disney brought to D23's theatrical panel, and be sure to check out everything revealed at the D23 Disney+ Panel for more!
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Following Kathleen Kennedy's appearance during the D23 Expo Disney+ panel to announce an Obi-Wan Kenobi series, she returned for the films panel alongside J.J. Abrams, director of Rise of Skywalker, and most of the principal cast of the highly anticipated sequel. They brought with them a new look at the film, and the new Rise of Skywalker footage showed off a Dark Side Rey, or so it seems.
Frozen 2: New Characters and Footage Revealed at D23
Disney shed more light on the upcoming Frozen 2 at D23 Expo today. We learned that Evan Rachel Wood is voicing Anna and Elsa's mother, Queen Iduna, while Sterling K. Brown is voicing a character named Lieutenant Mattias.
Director Chris Buck took the stage at D23 to tease the plot of the sequel. He said Frozen 2 was inspired by fans asking why Elsa has ice powers and where they came from. Buck called the movie "an epic mystery."
Buck also said the movie revolves around "A past that wasn’t what it seems, a past that could threaten the future of Arendelle, a past that leads our gang to an enchanted forest. Powers that were once too strong for the world are not enough."
New Disney Animated Movie Raya and the Last Dragon Announced
Today during D23, Walt Disney Animation Studios announced Raya and the Last Dragon, a new movie coming Thanksgiving 2020.
Raya and the Last Dragon is described as an "epic fantasy adventure" centering around "Raya, a lone warrior on a quest to find the last dragon." The character is described as fearless and passionate, with a winning charm about her.
Cassie Steele (Rick and Morty's Tammy) voices Raya; the Last Dragon, Sisu, which also has a human form, is voiced by Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians).
Tom Holland Breaks His Silence on Spider-Man Split
The shocking news that Disney and Sony reportedly failed to reach a new deal to share the Spider-Man movie rights cast a shadow over this weekend’s D23 Expo where Disney is making numerous announcements for its upcoming movies and shows. Tom Holland himself took the D23 stage to promote his upcoming Pixar movie Onward and received a deafening response from the crowd as they gave him cheers of support.
“It’s been a crazy week but I want you to know that I’m grateful from the bottom of my heart and I love you 3000,” Holland said at the close of the presentation.
Pixar’s Soul Voice Cast Announced
Pixar Animation finally revealed more about their secretive new film Soul at Saturday's D23 Expo, including the main voice cast.
The main character Joe Gardner will be played by Jamie Foxx, while Phylicia Rashad will play Joe's mother Libba. Joe's neighborhood nemesis Paul is voiced by Daveed Diggs, Questlove plays Curley, and 22 is played by Tina Fey. Disney also offered a first look at the film:
The panel also offered plot details about Soul — souls are all trained at the "You Seminar," and once ready, your soul graduates. But for Joe Gardner, his life hasn't quite gone as he expected. He's a high school band teacher with a passion for being a jazz musician in his own right. But just as he's about to achieve his dreams, he dies, and his soul ends up at the seminar.
Disney’s Cruella: Emma Stone is 1970’s London Punk Rock
Disney released a first look at Emma Stone as Cruella de Vil in the upcoming Cruella movie at D23 Expo on Saturday.
Stone popped up on set during the Disney panel, saying, "Since you’re such huge Disney fans, we wanted to let you know a bit about the story. 1970s set in London, it’s punk rock…" she trailed off as she got distracted by a Dalmatian in her eye line. She then seemingly joked that she, "can't work under these conditions," and was going back to her trailer.
The photo shows off a much more rough, yet fashionable Cruella holding back three Dalmatians on leashes, while staring down at the camera. Her two thug-like pals, Horace and Jasper, can be seen on either side of her, in what looks to be outside of a rundown building.
Marvel’s The Eternals Costumes Revealed at D23
Disney officially revealed the costumes for Marvel's The Eternals today during D23.
Check out the image below for your first look at Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Brian Tyree Henry, Selma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, and the rest of the Eternals in costume.
The Eternals cast and costumes
During the panel, Disney also revealed Game of Thrones star Kit Harrington has joined The Eternals as Dane Whitman.
New Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Poster Shown at D23
Director JJ Abrams and Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy debuted a new poster for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker during D23 Expo on Saturday.
The poster shows Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) facing off on top of what looks to be a broken part of a ship, with the shadowy face and of the Emperor looming in the background, with his eyes peering ahead. Check it out below:
Kit Harington Cast in Marvel’s Eternals
Kit Harington has joined the MCU in Marvel's Eternals as a character named Dane Whitman.
Announced at D23 Expo, Kit Harington, following reports of his possible MCU arrival just ahead of D23, will play Whitman, a non-Eternal character in the film and yet one who may have some comics heritage. Dane Whitman is also the name of a character known as the Black Knight. He was in fact the third character to bear the moniker. He was featured in a Black Knight solo series following Marvel's All-New, All-Different Marvel initiative. Marvel did not confirm his character will in fact become Black Knight during the film, instead only introducing him by his pedestrian name.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Footage Reveals Dark Side Rey
Disney unveiled a sizzle reel of footage from the franchise finale Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker at D23 Expo today, which ended with a shot of Rey apparently having turned to the Dark Side.
The very final shot depicted Rey in a Palpatine-style dark cloak, looking fierce and holding a red lightsaber -- which then shot out a dual Darth Maul-style blade!
Here's a quick rundown of what else the footage showed: