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

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Last updated: Monday, August 17, 2026 12:20AM GMT
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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- From newly announced movies to rides and lands under construction at Disney parks around the world, we're bringing you all the live updates from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

This gathering of official Disney fan club members takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim, California through Sunday.

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

Watch the Disney Legends Award Ceremony tonight at 6 p.m. PT, only on Disney+

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Aug 16, 2026, 11:26 PM GMT

These 11 people are now Disney Legends

A diverse group of creatives has been inducted into the 2026 class of Disney Legends. Here's a look at all 11 and how they were honored:

Bob Iger

Anne Hathaway

Dwayne Johnson

Lin-Manuel Miranda

The Jonas Brothers

Jerry Bruckheimer

Susan Egan

Alan Tudyk

Eric Goldberg

Kim Irvine

Chris Berman

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Aug 15, 2026, 6:59 AM GMT

These are the biggest announcements from the entertainment showcase

If you missed the biggest announcements at Friday night's Disney Entertainment Showcase, we have you covered! Here are the ones everyone's talking about:

'X-Men' cast, release date revealed at D23

New 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer drops at D23

'Ahsoka' season 2 trailer unveiled at D23

'Bluey' trailer arrives at D23 a year ahead of its theatrical release

'VisionQuest' trailer brings 1st look at Marvel show to D23

'Kingdom Hearts' anime series announced at D23

An all-star lineup took center stage at the Honda Center in Anaheim for D23's Disney Entertainment Showcase. Here's a look at the biggest announcements.
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Former CEO Bob Iger honored as a Disney Legend

Former Disney CEO Bob Iger is being honored as a 2026 Disney Legend at D23.

Disney Legends award recipient Bob Iger, former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, is seen onstage at D23 on August 16, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
Disney Legends award recipient Bob Iger, former CEO of The Walt Disney Company, is seen onstage at D23 on August 16, 2026 in Anaheim, California.

Current CEO D'Amaro called him a visionary, saying he is "one of the most consequential business leaders of our time."

Iger, he said, never built for the moment. Instead, he built for what lasts.

"That's what legends do," he said.

Robert Downey Jr., Diane Sawyer, Harrison Ford, Ellen Pompeo and Al Michaels later honored Iger by sharing stories of his impact.

Robert Downey Jr., Diane Sawyer, Harrison Ford, Ellen Pompeo and Al Michaels are seen onstage at the Disney Legends Award Ceremony on August 16, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
Robert Downey Jr., Diane Sawyer, Harrison Ford, Ellen Pompeo and Al Michaels are seen onstage at the Disney Legends Award Ceremony on August 16, 2026 in Anaheim, California.

"It's your integrity and your kindness that will be your legacy forever," said "Grey's Anatomy" star Pompeo. "And thank you, Bob, for reminding us that leadership is not only about making decision, but about making people matter."

Iger spoke of the responsibility to help make the world a better place, and how grateful he was to have had that exceptional life experience.

As an executive, he said the true job is to support creatives, the true talent that drives this company forward.

He accepted the award in thanks to the creatives and castmembers "who truly make this company what it is."

Bob Iger, Former CEO, The Walt Disney Company gets his handprints done at D23 on August 16, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
Bob Iger, Former CEO, The Walt Disney Company gets his handprints done at D23 on August 16, 2026 in Anaheim, California.

Bob Iger is the former CEO of The Walt Disney Co. Born in New York City, he began his career as a local TV weatherman before joining ABC in 1974, eventually rising through the ranks to become president and chief operating officer of Capital Cities/ABC prior to its acquisition by Disney. He went on to serve as Disney's CEO from 2005 to 2021 before returning to the role in November 2022 to lead an enterprise-wide creative transformation. Iger stepped down from his role as CEO in March.

During his more than two decades at the helm of Disney, Iger oversaw major acquisitions, including Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox, as well as the 2016 opening of Shanghai Disney Resort and the 2019 launch of Disney+. His tenure has produced record-setting releases such as "Frozen," "Black Panther," "Avengers: Endgame," "Inside Out 2" and "Avatar: Fire and Ash."

A member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and an inductee into the Television Academy Hall of Fame, Iger was named an Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2022 and awarded France's Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur in 2024.