D23 recap: From movies to theme park rides, here's everything announced at Disney fan event
ByKimberlee Sakamoto, Amy Becker, Crystal Benitez and Ryder Maldonado
Last updated: Monday, August 17, 2026 5:15PM GMT
A-list stars are headed to the big and small screens in Marvel, Star Wars and Disney projects. ABC News' Ginger Zee reports from D23 as stars share major announcements.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- From newly announced movies to rides and lands under construction at Disney parks around the world, we brought you all the live updates from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
This gathering of official Disney fan club members took place at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim, California from Aug. 14 through Aug. 16.
The Honda Center was home to the Disney Entertainment Showcase Friday night, the Disney Experiences Showcase Saturday night and the Disney Legends Award Ceremony Sunday afternoon.
Take a look at our photo gallery of some of the best costumes seen at Disney's ultimate fan event in Anaheim.
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D23 attendees dressed as Maui and Hei Hei from "Moana" are seen in Anaheim, Calif. on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.
Aug 15, 2026, 4:46 AM GMT
Avengers assemble onstage for 'Doomsday' special look
Captain America (Chris Evans), Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) and Doctor Doom (Robert Downey Jr.) walked on stage at the Disney Entertainment Showcase to give Marvel fans a special look at "Avengers: Doomsday."
The new trailer features a voiceover while showing closeups of the epic villain and superheroes.
Pedro Pascal can be heard asking, "Victor, did you do this?" While Robert Downey Jr. answers, "All of you have lived stolen lives."
Tickets for "Avengers: Doomsday" are on sale now. The highly anticipated film hits theaters on Dec. 18.
Aug 15, 2026, 4:35 AM GMT
'VisionQuest' trailer shown to D23 attendees
What makes us actually human? It's a question that will weigh on Vision, played by Paul Bettany, in Marvel Television's "VisionQuest."
Bettany and James Spader, who portrays Ultron, introduced the first trailer for the series.
The series will premiere Oct. 14, 2026 only on Disney+.
Jon Favreau thrilled to share first look at 'Oswald the Lucky Rabbit'
"Oswald the Lucky Rabbit" is coming to Disney+, and fans at D23 got an exclusive first look!
Director Jon Favreau shared that the project leans heavily on traditional, hand-drawn 2D animation.
The three-part miniseries is complete and will premiere on Disney+ in February 2027.
Also, as an exclusive gift to D23 attendees, collectible cards were given to each fan as they left the venue Friday night.
Aug 15, 2026, 4:21 AM GMT
Kathryn Hahn gives first look at new live action 'Tangled'
"Agatha All Along" star Kathryn Hahn proclaimed her love for Mother Gothel while giving fans a first look at the live action "Tangled."
Teagan Croft, who plays Rapunzel, and Milo Manheim, who portrays Flynn Rider, were shown in a prerecorded video. They shared that filming is still underway in beautiful Spain and they can't wait to bring the characters to life.
