D23 recap: From movies to theme park rides, here's everything announced at Disney fan event

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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- From newly announced movies to rides and lands under construction at Disney parks around the world, we brought you all the live updates from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

This gathering of official Disney fan club members took place at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim, California from Aug. 14 through Aug. 16.

The Honda Center was home to the Disney Entertainment Showcase Friday night, the Disney Experiences Showcase Saturday night and the Disney Legends Award Ceremony Sunday afternoon.

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Aug 24, 2026, 8:29 PM

These are some of the best costumes from D23 2026

Take a look at our photo gallery of some of the best costumes seen at Disney's ultimate fan event in Anaheim.

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D23 attendees dressed as Maui and Hei Hei from "Moana" are seen in Anaheim, Calif. on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.
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Aug 15, 2026, 3:17 AM GMT

Exclusive clip from 'Gatto' shown at entertainment showcase

An extended D23 exclusive clip from the upcoming film, "Gatto," was shown during the Disney Entertainment Showcase.

Starring Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne, the highly anticipated film hits theaters on March 5, 2027.

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Aug 15, 2026, 3:13 AM GMT

Pixar diving into supernatural with 'Ghost Market'

Pixar is officially diving into the supernatural with its very first ghost movie, "Ghost Market."

"Ghost Market" haunts theaters in Spring 2028.

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Aug 15, 2026, 3:09 AM GMT

'Kingdom Hearts' anime series coming to Disney+

"Kingdom Hearts" fans, get ready. Two big announcements were made during the Disney Entertainment Showcase.

"Coco" star Benjamin Bratt announced that "Kingdom Hearts IV" is coming and the world of "Coco" will be brought into the universe. He will voice Ernesto de la Cruz in the game.

And for the first time ever, "Kingdom Hearts" will come to life as a new anime television series on Disney+.

A teaser image for Disney Channel and Disney+ "Kingdom Hearts" was revealed during D23.
A teaser image for Disney Channel and Disney+ "Kingdom Hearts" was revealed during D23.

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Aug 15, 2026, 3:02 AM GMT

'Incredibles 3' and 'Coco 2' announced at D23

Pete Docter, chief creative officer of Pixar Animation Studios, celebrated its 40th anniversary at the Disney Entertainment Showcase with some big announcements.

Rounding out the film's trilogy, "Incredibles 3" will be released in Summer 2028.

Docter said in this film, the kids will take the spotlight, with Violet and Dash Parr determined to step out on their own.

Later on, Docter announced that "Coco 2" will return to the land of the dead in November 2029, picking up just a few short years after the original film.

Benjamin Bratt took the stage to share that he'll reprise his role as the voice of Ernesto de la Cruz.

"Coco holds a truly special place in my heart," he said.