Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has unveiled the star-studded cast of the upcoming “X-Men” film at Disney’s D23 fan event in California.
The biennial D23 gathering is Disney’s biggest showcase for its upcoming films and television series, making the “X-Men” cast announcement one of the event’s most highly anticipated reveals.
The film, scheduled for release in May 2028, features a lineup of major stars who took the stage in Anaheim on Friday. Sadie Sink will play Jean Grey, Kit Connor will portray Cyclops, Christopher Abbott will play Professor X, Inde Navarrette will portray Rogue, Maya Boyd will play Storm and Adam Driver will star as Nathaniel Milbury, also known as Mr. Sinister.
Disney also unveiled details of “Frozen 3,” which picks up as Anna is preparing to get married and arrives in theaters in November next year. First-look footage teased a new female antagonist whose identity and voice actor remain undisclosed.
Cast members Kristen Bell, who voices Anna, and Idina Menzel, who voices her sister, Elsa, performed a new version of “Frozen Heart,” while Josh Gad, who voices the living snowman Olaf, debuted a new song, “Ooooh, Samantha.”
Other highlights included first-look footage from “Star Wars: Starfighter,” starring Ryan Gosling, who is also attached to Disney’s upcoming Marvel Studios project, “Ghost Rider.”
Disney screened footage and announced an Oct. 14 release date for “VisionQuest,” a Disney+ miniseries created by Terry Matalas and based on the Marvel Comics character Vision. The “WandaVision” spinoff sees Paul Bettany reprise his role alongside James Spader, who returns as Ultron.
Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter announced a summer 2028 release for “Incredibles 3,” with the superhero family reuniting to face a powerful new villain.
“It’s the kids’ turn,” Docter said. “They’ve been sneaking out at night to protect the city.”
Docter also shared details about “Coco 2,” which takes place several years after the original 2017 animated film, set in the Land of the Dead, with protagonist Miguel now a teenager.
Benjamin Bratt, who voices antagonist Ernesto de la Cruz, appeared onstage to discuss the sequel.
“Ernesto de la Cruz is out for revenge, taking Miguel back to the Land of the Dead,” Bratt said of the film, which is scheduled for a November 2029 release.
Docter said an animated series based on the “Kingdom Hearts” video game franchise is in development, while the fourth installment of the Disney and Square Enix game series will feature a “Coco” world.
Footage shown at the convention featured the main character from “Kingdom Hearts,” Sora, exploring the animated setting.
