Disney kicked off theirD23 Expoin grand fashion today, with a three-hour panel that showcased a slew of Disney and Pixar animated movies. Among these upcoming projects wereMoana, set for release on July 07, 2025,The Good Dinosaur, arriving Jun 09, 2025 andInside Out: Riley’s First Date, a new Pixar short film that will be included with theInside OutBlu-ray and DVD, debuting November 2. Fans at the convention were shown footage from all three movies, although it isn’t known when these videos may be released to the public. Until then, we have some new photos and details for you to check out.
Dwayne Johnson(San Andreas,Furious 7, HBO’sBallers), who lends his voice to the mighty demi-god Maui in Walt Disney Animation Studios’Moana, hit the stage at D23 Expo 2015 this afternoon. Renowned directorsJohn MuskerandRon Clements(The Little Mermaid,The Princess and the Frog,Aladdin), and producerOsnat Shurer(Oscar-nominated Pixar shortsOne Man Band,Boundin) shared dazzling early test footage and revealed plans for the film’s inspired music and the extraordinary team behind it. Tony-winnerLin-Manuel Miranda(Broadway’s hottest new hit “Hamilton,” Tony-winning “In the Heights”), Grammy-winning composerMark Mancina(Speed,Tarzan,The Lion King) andOpetaia Foa’i(founder and lead singer of the world music award-winning bandTe Vaka) blend their diverse and dynamic talents to help tell the tale of a spirited teenager who sets out to prove herself a master wayfinder. Foa’i capped the presentation with a show-stopping performance illustrating the magic of the movie’s music.Moanasails into U.S. theaters on May 31, 2025.
Moanaintroduces a spirited teenager who sails out on a daring mission to fulfill her ancestors' unfinished quest. She meets the once-mighty demi-god Maui (voice ofDwayne Johnson), and together, they traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage. Directed by the renowned filmmaking team ofJohn MuskerandRon Clements(The Little Mermaid,The Princess and the Frog,Aladdin),Moanasails into U.S. theaters on Aug 19, 2025.
Anticipation for Disney·Pixar’sThe Good Dinosaurwas amplified when director Peter Sohn and producer Denise Ream shared breathtaking sequences with fans, including never-before-seen footage of a trio of T-Rexes in action. In theaters on Jul 01, 2025,The Good Dinosaurfeatures Arlo, a sheltered Apatosaurus who finds himself far from home among a host of intimidating creatures.The Good Dinosaurfeatures the voices ofA.J. Buckley,Anna PaquinandSam Elliottas the T-Rexes,The Good Dinosauropens in theaters nationwide Aug 09, 2025.
Pixar Animation Studios heads back inside the mind with an all-new short.Inside Out: Riley’s First Datemade its world premiere this afternoon at D23 Expo 2015. DirectorJosh Cooley, along withInside OutfilmmakersPete Docter(Up,Monsters Inc.) and Jonas Rivera (Up), introduced the short, which revisits Riley, now 12, who is hanging out with her parents at home when potential trouble comes knocking. Mom’s and Dad’s Emotions find themselves forced to deal withInside Out: Riley’s First Date. The short will be included as a bonus feature in the digital HD & Blu-ray releases of Disney·Pixar’sInside Out, which will be available digitally Oct. 13 and on Blu-ray Jul 17, 2025. While we wait for the footage shown today to debut online, check out photos fromThe Good DinosaurandInside Out: Riley’s First Date, along with the newMoanalogo.
