August 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\nDirectors Trinidad and Hand are both Disney Animation veterans. Trinidad previously served as head of story on Zootopia and Ralph Breaks the Internet, as well as directing episodes of the Disney+ series Zootopia+. Hand, meanwhile, was head of story for Encanto and co-directing the studio\u2019s blockbuster Moana 2.<\/p>\n
Bush described the story as one that balances comedy, wonder, and emotional resonance. \u201cIt\u2019s about the magic that can be found in being different, and how families navigate that together,\u201d he told the crowd. Early concept art and the animated logo suggest a vibrant, fantasy visual style in line with Disney\u2019s recent originals like Encanto and Raya and the Last Dragon.<\/p>\n
The Hexed reveal was just one highlight of the packed Disney Entertainment Showcase, which spanned upcoming films from Pixar, Walt Disney Pictures, and more.<\/p>\n
Earlier this year, it was revealed that a new Ice Age\u00a0movie was in the works, and now both its title and release date have been confirmed. Ice Age: Boiling Point, hitting theaters on February 5, 2027, will see the franchise\u2019s favorite characters embark on an adventure through never-before-seen regions of the perilous Lost World. Other details, including involved talent, have yet to be revealed.<\/p>\n
Pixar unveiled fresh looks at Toy Story 5, featuring Conan O\u2019Brien as the new character Smarty Pants, as well as the original comedy Hoppers, due in 2026. Fans also learned that the original Toy Story will return to theaters in September to mark its 30th anniversary.<\/p>\n
Disney Animation also shared updates on the hotly anticipated Zootopia 2, introducing new cast members including Patrick Warburton and Yvette Nicole Brown, and screening exclusive clips that won\u2019t be available again until the film hits theaters this holiday season.<\/p>\n
But the day\u2019s biggest news was, undoubtedly, the announcement of Hexed, which will hit theaters in November 2026.<\/p>\n