Calendar of future Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Lucasfilm movie releases
Disney has recently announced release dates for three Marvel films in 2016 and 2017 with many anticipating the titles to be released at the San Diego Comic Con July 18-21, 2013.
In addition, Disney announced released dates for untitled Pixar animation movies and a final release date for the live-action “Cinderella,” directed by Kenneth Branagh.
To get you caught up on the movie calendar moving forward, here is a list of the Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel and Pixar release dates for the next few years:
August 09, 2013, “Planes”: From above the world of “Cars,””Planes” is an animated comedy adventure about Dusty, a small-town plane whose high-flying dream gives a spellbound world the inspiration to soar
November 08, 2013, “Thor: The Dark World”: A year after the events in “Marvel’s The Avengers,” Jane Foster is targeted by the denizens of the dark world of Svartalfheim. Thor sets out to protect her and save the Nine Realms.
Dec. 13, 2013, “Saving Mr. Banks”: This movie will go into limited release at that date and then into wide release Dec. 20. Inspired by true events, Saving Mr. Banks is the story of how Disney’s classic Mary Poppins made it to the screen—and the testy relationship that Walt Disney had with author P.L. Travers that almost derailed it.
March 21, 2014, “Muppets Most Wanted”: This is the sequel to 2011′s “The Muppets.” The movie stars Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell and Tina Fey. The movie takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour where they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper.
April 4, 2014, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”: After the events of “Marvel’s The Avengers” Steve Rogers struggles to adjust to the modern world and must partner with Natasha Romanoff, the Black Widow, to fight a powerful enemy in Washington, D.C.
May 30, 2014, “The Good Dinosaur”: What if the cataclysmic asteroid that forever changed life on Earth actually missed the planet completely and giant dinosaurs never became extinct? This original tale is directed by Bob Peterson (co-director/writer, “Up;” writer, “Finding Nemo”) and produced by John Walker (“The Incredibles,” “The Iron Giant”). The movie will be Pixar’s 15th feature.
July 2, 2014, “Maleficent”: This is the untold story of Disney’s most beloved villain from the 1959 classic “Sleeping Beauty,” reveals the events that hardened Maleficent’s heart and drove her to curse the baby, Aurora. This stats Angelina Jolie as Maleficent.
July 18, 2014, “Planes: Fire & Rescue”: A planned sequel to the “Planes” movie coming out in 2013.
August 1, 2014, “Guardians of the Galaxy”: An American pilot and a group of futuristic ex-cons go on the run with a highly coveted object in space.
August 8, 2014, “The Hundred-Foot Journey”: The Hundred-Foot Journey is based on the international best-selling book by Richard C. Morais and tells the story of an Indian boy living in France who becomes the culinary apprentice to his father’s rival. Lasse Hallstrom has signed on direct; Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey and Juliet Blake are producing the film.
October 10, 2014, “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”: This movie stars Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner, is now dated for wide release on Miguel Arteta will direct and 21 Laps and The Jim Henson Company have signed on to produce the film. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, based on the award-winning children’s book by Judith Viorst, follows young Alexander through the mishaps of a terrible day for his family after he wishes they all would experience the same troubles he does.
November 7, 2014, “Big Hero 6”: This is the first direct Disney/Marvel movie. It is a computer animated adaptation of the comic book series Big Hero 6.
December 12, 2014, “Tomorrowland”: The film is being directed by Brad Bird and written and produced by Bird and Damon Lindelof. George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, Raffey Cassidy and Thomas Robinson have been tapped to star in the film.
Dec. 25, 2014, “Into the Woods”: Based on the Tony-winning original musical by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim, the story follows a baker and his wife’s quest to break a witch’s curse in order to start a family. Along the way, the couple encounters several well-known fairy tale characters, and together they learn what happens after “happily ever after.” Rob Marshall directs.
2015, “Star Wars Episode VII“: The long awaited continuation of the Star Wars saga is to start production in 2014 and is being directed by J.J. Abrams. No specific release date has been set.
March 13, 2015, “Cinderella”: Helena Bonham Carter has been cast as the fairy godmother in Disney’s upcoming live-action feature directed by Kenneth Branagh. The announced cast includes Cate Blanchett as the wicked stepmother, Lily James in the title role and Richard Madden as the prince.
May 1, 2015, “Marvel’s The Avengers” sequel: A sequel to the 2012 blockbuster movies is being directed by Joss Whedon.
November 6, 2015, “Ant-Man”: Biochemist Dr. Hank Pym uses his latest discovery, a group of subatomic particles, to create a size-altering formula. Though his first self-test goes awry, he develops an instrument that helps him communicate with and control insects.
June 19, 2015, “Inside Out”: A Pixar movie looking inside the mind of a little girl.
July 10, 2015, “Pirates of the Caribbean 5”: The fifth installment in the successful series starring Johnny Depp
Nov. 25, 2015, “Finding Dory”: This Pixar movie is the sequel to “Finding Nemo” focusing on the amnesiac Dory who wants to be reunited with her family.
March 4, 2016, Untitled Disney animated movie
May 6, 2016, Untitled Marvel movie
June 17, 2016, Untitled Pixar animated movie
July 8, 2016, Untitled Marvel movie
Nov. 23, 2016, Untitled Disney animated movie
May 5, 2017, Untitled Marvel movie
June 16, 2017, Untitled Pixar animated movie
Nov. 22, 2017, Untitled Pixar animated movie
March 9, 2018, Untitled Disney animated movie
June 15, 2018, Untitled Pixar animated movie
Nov. 21, 2018, Untitled Disney animated movie
