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#10: “Disenchanted” Trailer
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The first “Enchanted” was a real treat when it came out in 2007, and Disney fans have been clamoring for a sequel ever since. Well, the wait is finally over, as we get our first look at the aptly titled “Disenchanted” coming to Disney+ in November. Featuring a returning cast that’s barely aged a day, this follow-up sees Giselle and her family trade the city life for a suburban one. But magic isn’t too far behind, as Giselle starts making a series of wishes to make her surroundings a little more fairy-tale. We’re sure we can expect another round of catchy songs and subversive comedy. While we’d prefer to see it on the big screen, we’ll take whatever we can get after fifteen years.
#9: “Andor” Trailer
The most imminent entry on this list, Disney+ subscribers won’t have to wait long before “Andor” debuts on September 21st. While we’d gotten footage before, this final trailer has us even more jazzed to see the adventures of the title thief. Taking place before the events of “Rogue One,” this “Star Wars” series will follow Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor as he eventually joins the nascent Rebel Alliance. Honestly, the level of galactic intrigue on display in this trailer has us very excited, as a live-action show can finally go in-depth with how the Alliance came to be. And for anyone who can’t get enough, this twelve-episode season will eventually be followed by another set of twelve.
#8: “Willow” Trailer
Forget the fifteen-year wait for an “Enchanted” sequel - fans of “Willow” have been waiting since 1988 to see the return of their favorite dwarf sorcerer. While we’d also already seen a teaser for this one, this trailer fleshes out much of what we can expect plot-wise, as Willow is again called to adventure. With all the other major streaming services seeming to go all-in with their own high fantasy series now, we’re glad to see Disney+ getting in the game with their own, and they couldn’t have picked a better character to build off. Seriously, seeing Warwick Davis return amidst what looks to be a solid supporting cast already has us feeling nostalgic.
#7: “Tales of the Jedi” Trailer
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Say what you will about the movies, but Disney has been revitalizing the galaxy far, far away on the TV side of things. And that extends to animation as well. Picking up off the incredible “Clone Wars” series is “Tales of the Jedi,” a six-episode anthology show dropping October 26, 2022. As previously reported, its time will be split between two very different Jedi: Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku. The latter you’ll know for being a Sith, but the “Tales of the Jedi” trailer released at D23 gives us a peek at his time before falling to the Dark Side. All-in-all, we’re pretty stoked to see these characters return, in addition to Mace Windu, Anakin Skywalker and - who could forget - Yaddle.
#6: “Werewolf by Night” Trailer
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For those who feel many MCU projects run the same, the Disney+ shows have had more creative leeway thus far. Perhaps the most out-there project yet is “Werewolf by Night,” coming to the streaming service October 7, 2022. A sixty-minute TV special rather than a whole series, “Werewolf by Night” still looks incredibly tantalizing, as the trailer released at D23 looks surprisingly old-school - and surprisingly violent, actually. In any case, we’re absolutely here for the black-and-white photography and classic monster movie vibe to it, as a throng of monster hunters seek to extinguish a werewolf that has infiltrated their inner circle. Assuming it’s as good as it looks, we’re sure we’ll be howling at the moon for this one.
#5: “The Little Mermaid” Teaser Trailer
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Disney has been raking in the big bucks in recent years with their live-action adaptations of Renaissance-era movies. And seeing as 1989’s “The Little Mermaid” remains the one of the biggest of the bunch, we have no doubt its own remake will be a monster hit come May 2023. In typical teaser trailer fashion, this first look gives us brief glimpses of the underwater environment, from beautifully rendered sea life to familiar shipwreck imagery. Unsurprisingly, it also hits us with some familiar chords, as the notes to “Part of Your World” twinkle in. But of course, the big reveal is that of up-and-comer Halle Bailey as Ariel herself, showing off a wicked set of pipes.
#4: “Secret Invasion” Trailer
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One of the biggest revelations to come out of “Captain Marvel” was that a shapeshifting alien species called Skrulls had infiltrated human civilization. While those featured in that movie were more or less benevolent, the “Secret Invasion” miniseries will see the full realization of that conflict. Though the trailer keeps things fairly close to the vest, our biggest takeaway is just how serious it all feels. And you know what? We’re totally ready for a Marvel spy thriller with a sci-fi twist. While there’s a multitude of familiar faces, the series will primarily center on Nick Fury as he returns to Earth to deal with the escalating threat. Seeing as he’s typically a supporting character, we can’t wait to see Fury take center stage.
#3: “The Mandalorian” Season 3 Teaser Trailer
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With respect to “Tales of the Jedi,” this is the “Star Wars” show that’s taken the world by storm. Scheduled to come out in February 2023, Season 3 of “The Mandalorian” will shift focus back to the titular bounty hunter after he spent 2022 as a supporting player on “The Book of Boba Fett.” Fans will probably need to watch that show to be filled in, but this trailer looks to pick things up where Season 2 left off, with Mando’s actions leading him to be cast out of the Mandalorian order. This will put him in direct conflict with other Mandalorians like Bo-Katan, and the action sequences we’ve seen have us very excited. One thing that will never change, though: how adorable Grogu is.
#2: MCU Casting
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While many were hoping for a “Fantastic Four” cast reveal at D23, that didn’t come to pass. But another project we were eagerly awaiting to be filled out is the “Thunderbolts” movie. Surprisingly, many of the fan theories as to who will comprise the team turned out to be correct, as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine will be building on her relationships with U.S. Agent and Yelena Belova, the latter of whom seems to be at the forefront. Also returning are David Harbour’s Red Guardian, villains Taskmaster and Ghost, and Steve Rogers’s best pal Bucky Barnes. Speaking of which, “Captain America: New World Order” will finally see the return of “The Incredible Hulk’s” Tim Blake Nelson as the villainous Leader.
#1: “Inside Out 2” Announcement
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Pixar’s given us a lot of sequels to their classic ‘90s and ‘00s movies, but none thus far to a 2010s original. Well, that’s about to change with the release of “Inside Out 2.” Coming out in 2015, the first “Inside Out” was by far the animation studio’s freshest outing in years, managing to connect with adults and kids on an emotional level. Likely sensing the need to make everyone cry again, Disney has announced a sequel slated for summer 2024, which will show Riley as a teenager as she deals with a slew of new emotions. We almost shudder to think what those emotions might be, but have full confidence that Pixar will knock it out of the park with another stellar voice cast.
