This Week in Disney: New Movies, Merch, and More!

Hello and welcome to This Week in Disney brought to you by DisforDisney.com.

Here's the stories we are watching from the Disney fandom universe...

Disney New Movie Release Tracker

Here's what we are tracking upcoming anticipated major releases and timelines:

1. "Wish" - November 22, 2023 (TODAY) / Starring Ariana DeBose, Alan Tudyk, and Chris Pine. Watch trailer here.

2. "Inside Out 2" - June 15th, 2023 / Starring Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Lewis Black, Phyllis Smith, and Diane Lane. Watch trailer here.

3. "Deadpool 3" (title not set) - July 26th, 2024 / Starring Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Morena Baccarin, Jennifer Garner, Matthew Macfadyen, Emma Corrin, Brianna Hildebrand. Watch trailer here.

4. "Mufasa: The Lion King" - December 20th, 2024 / Starring Seth Rogen, Aaron Pierre, and Billy Eichner. Watch trailer here.

5. "Fantastic Four" - May 2nd, 2025 / Starring . Watch trailer here.

6. "Elio" - June 13th, 2025 (UPDATE: originally 2024) / Starring . Watch Trailer here.

7. "Moana Live Action Remake" (unclear if title will be just "Moana") - July 27th, 2025 / Starring Dwyane Johnson, others not known yet . Watch Trailer here.

8. "Avatar 3" - December 19th, 2025. / Starring Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Edie Falco, Stephen Lang, Michelle Yeoh. Watch Trailer here.

Disney has some additional untitled announcements for 2024, 2025 and 2025 (including the additional Avatar movies).

We'll update this list in our email updates as soon as we have dates!

Rumor Mill: Is Disney Removing Pirates of the Caribbean from Parks?

There's been a LOT of controversy and conflicting information about whether Disney is removing Pirates of the Caribbean attractions from their parks.

First there was InsideTheMagic's (somewhat confusing) headliner here.

Then there was a rejoinder of sorts from this fan site.

In turns out, Disney hasn't removed the MAIN Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at all, just an area that used to house an old themed walkthrough from 2012 - 2014 .

That said, with all the talk of Johnny Depp being replaced, expect SOME changes on the horizon for this franchise at it seeks to get back on track.

^{Merch Drops: New Disney Toys & Collectibles}

For the true fans (or that someone in your life who can't get enough Disney), here's some of the hot new drops in Disney merchandise:

• New Arrival: Disney Wish Loungefly Backpack

• New Arrival: Mulan Funko Pop Vinyl Figure

• New Arrival: Cars Light-Up Pullback Die Cast Set (limited time offer)

Recent Disney Universe Articles of Interest

• Estimated Real Life Heights of Iconic Disney Princesses

• Disney vs Pixar Explained

• Why Aren't All Spiderman Movies on Disney Plus Yet?

Until next update! Thanks for reading.