Disney is more than just a TV channel. Whether or not you consider yourself a Disney film fanatic, the production company has created some of the most beloved stories and characters that make movies magical. For kids (and many adults), there are endless animated flicks and funny kids' movies filled with whimsical adventures that capture the essence of childhood wonder. But it's not all laughs—there are also plenty of sad movies on Disney Plus for those nights when you just need a good cry. Even comic connoisseurs can thank the powerhouse for the wide array of Marvel movies available at their fingertips. And with so many new Disney movies set to debut in 2025, the options for movie nights are practically endless!
If you're a fan of animated adventures, you're in for a treat—Zootopia 2 is hitting theaters later this year, so get ready for more fun with Judy and Nick! Love live-action remakes? Fresh takes on classics like Lilo & Stitch and Snow White (complete with musical numbers!) are on the way. And for sci-fi fans, a few big superhero sequels will be making their long-awaited debuts this year, including Captain America: Brave New World and Tron: Ares. With so much to look forward to, let us know in the comments which release you’re most excited about!
More new movies to add to your watchlist:
Captain America: Brave New World
Release Date: February 14, 2025
Cast: Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez, Seth Rollins, Rosa Salazar, Shira Haas, Liv Tyler, Carl Lumbly, and Tim Blake Nelson.
The next installment of the Captain America saga follows the new Captain America—Sam Wilson— who's thrust into an international crisis after a meeting with President Thaddeus Ross. He's tasked with uncovering the dark forces behind a global conspiracy before the true villain ignites chaos on a worldwide scale.
Snow White
Release Date: March 21, 2025
Cast: Rachel Ziegler, Gal Gadot, Andrew Burnap, Ansu Kabia, and Martin Klebba.
This live-action adaptation of the animated 1937 film follows the classic tale we all know and love. It centers on Snow White's escape to the woods from her evil stepmother with plenty of musical and fantastical elements.
Lilo & Stitch
Release Date: May 23, 2025
Cast: Chris Sanders, Maia Kealoha, Sydney Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, and Courtney B. Vance.
Aliens are making their mark in Walt Disney’s world! This live-action remake of the beloved animated comedy tells the story of Lilo, a spirited but lonely Hawaiian girl, who forms an unbreakable bond with her extraterrestrial friend, Stitch.
Elio
Release Date: June 13, 2025.
Cast: Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldana, Brad Garrett, and Jameela Jamil.
In this animated sci-fi film, Elio, an alien-obsessed 11-year-old, gets unexpectedly transported to the Communiverse, an interplanetary utopia home to intelligent beings from across the galaxies. Trouble arises when he's mistaken for Earth's leader and is tasked with navigating a galactic crisis alongside his new alien pals.
Freakier Friday
Release Date: August 8, 2025.
Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Haley Hudson, Stephen Tobolowsky, Lucille Soong and Rosalind Chao.
Things are about to get freaky—again! In this sequel to the classic Freaky Friday, we catch up with Anna and Tess Coleman years after their unforgettable body-swap adventure. This time, the chaos continues as Anna and Tess trade places with Anna's daughter and soon-to-be stepdaughter, leading to yet another identity crisis for the ages.
Tron: Ares
Release Date: October 10, 2025.
Cast: Jared Leto, Evan Peters, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, Hasan Minhaj, Gillian Anderson, and Sarah Desjardins.
The third installment in the Tron franchise follows Ares, an advanced program sent from the digital realm into the real world on a perilous mission—marking humanity’s first encounter with sentient artificial intelligence.
Zootopia 2
Release Date: November 26, 2025.
Cast: Jason Bateman, Ginnifer Goodwin, Ke Huy Quan, Idris Elba, and Fortune Feimster.
This highly anticipated sequel follows Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they tackle a new case in the metropolis of Zootopia. This time, they're up against a sly reptile causing chaos throughout the city. To crack the case, the duo goes undercover in uncharted territory, testing their partnership like never before.
Thunderbolts*
Release Date: May 2, 2025.
Cast: David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Geraldine Viswanathan, Lewis Pullman, Olga Kurylenko and Florence Pugh.
Unlike most superhero films, Thunderbolts focuses on the antiheroes. The Thunderbolts—a group of reformed villains—embark on missions for the government in this action-packed flick.
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Release Date: December 19, 2025.
Cast: Sam Worthington, Edie Falco, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Giovanni Ribisi, Kate Winslet, David Thewlis, and Oona Chaplin.
The third installment of the Avatar franchise features a new tribe of Na'vi: "The Ash People." As their name suggests, this antagonistic tribe has ties to fire, going along with the darker, more violent nature of the film.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Release Date: July 25, 2025.
Cast: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner, Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles.
The prequel to Fantastic Four is all about Marvel's first family, set in the 1960s. The movie follows the family of superheroes as they're tasked with defending Earth from Galactus, a relentless space god with plans to consume the entire planet.
Nitya Rao is the editorial assistant at The Pioneer Woman, covering stories ranging from food, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, news, and more.
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