Disney unveils Marvel’s new X-Men cast, Frozen 3 at D23 event

• The X-Men film features a star-studded cast including Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Christopher Abbott as Professor X, and Adam Driver as villain Mr. Sinister
• Frozen 3 will focus on Anna's wedding and introduces a new female antagonist, with original voice cast returning including Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel
• Additional announcements included Incredibles 3 (summer 2028), Coco 2 (November 2029), VisionQuest miniseries (October 14), and Ryan Gosling starring in Star Wars: Starfighter and Ghost Rider

Disney Unveils Major Entertainment Slate at D23 Event

Key Announcements:

Disney showcased its upcoming film and television lineup at its biennial D23 fan event in Anaheim, California on August 15, headlined by major Marvel and animation releases.

Marvel's X-Men (May 2028):

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige revealed the star-studded cast for the new "X-Men" film, including Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Christopher Abbott as Professor X, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Maya Boyd as Storm, and Adam Driver as villain Mr. Sinister. The casting announcement was among the most anticipated reveals at the event.

Disney Animation:

• Frozen 3 arrives November 2026, featuring Anna's wedding and a new female antagonist. Cast members Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel performed a new version of "Frozen Heart"
• Incredibles 3 scheduled for summer 2028, focusing on the superhero children protecting the city
• Coco 2 set for November 2029, with villain Ernesto de la Cruz seeking revenge

Other Projects:

• VisionQuest Disney+ miniseries launches October 14, featuring Paul Bettany and James Spader
• Star Wars: Starfighter starring Ryan Gosling received first-look footage
• Kingdom Hearts animated series in development, with the game's fourth installment featuring a "Coco" world

Market Implications:

The announcements demonstrate Disney's continued investment in established franchises across Marvel, Pixar, and Disney Animation to drive both theatrical revenue and Disney+ subscriber growth through 2029. The multi-year content pipeline reinforces Disney's franchise-focused entertainment strategy.