Disney Announces New Films and Gives Premiere Dates for Films Coming to Disney+
Today is Disney Investor day and boy do we have some exciting news for you! The studio used this opportunity to drop information about some exciting new movies, as well as to update us with information about projects we already knew about.
So let get started with news we got today about upcoming films for Disney+:
3 Men and a Baby
This reboot of the classic 1980’s comedy which originally starred Tom Selleck will be coming to Disney+ in 2022.
Get ready for a modern take on the hilarious '80s comedy Three Men and a Baby starring @ZacEfron! This is slated for a 2022 release on @DisneyPlus.
— Disney (@Disney) December 10, 2020
Safety
A film inspired by the story of former football safety at Clemson University Ray McELrathBey, will be premiering tomorrow, December 11, on Disney+. The film follows McELrathBey as he faces challenging circumstances, but his dedication ultimately helps him come out on top.
Safety, an Original Film, premieres tomorrow on @DisneyPlus. Inspired by the story of former Clemson University football safety Ray McELrathBey, the film follows a young man facing a series of challenging circumstances, whose dedication helps him triumph over adversities.
— Disney (@Disney) December 10, 2020
Three New Original True Story Inspired Films
Production has been announced on three different original films to be based on real-life stories of Black athletes Chris Paul, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Keanon Lowe.
Just announced: three new Original Movies inspired by the real-life stories of Chris Paul (@CP3), Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34), and @KeanonLowe, coming to @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/dEzbhNmLkX
— Disney (@Disney) December 10, 2020
Flora & Ulysses
This original film tells the story of a cynical young girl who loves comic books as she teams up with a superpowered squirrel sidekick. It is due to hit Disney+ on February 19.
A cynical young comic book fan and her superpowered squirrel sidekick team up in Flora and Ulysses, an Original Movie streaming February 19 on @DisneyPlus. 🐿 pic.twitter.com/3ob18DbEyc
— Disney (@Disney) December 10, 2020
Cheaper by the Dozen
This film will reimagine the hit comedy about a family of 12 as they navigate a busy home life and their family business through the eyes of Blackish producer Kenya Barris. It is set to star Gabrielle Union and will being heading to Disney+ in 2022.
Cheaper by the Dozen, a reimagining of the hit comedy from “Blackish” producer Kenya Barris, will debut on @DisneyPlus in 2022. The story centers on a blended family of 12, navigating a hectic home life and their family business. Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) is set to star.
— Disney (@Disney) December 10, 2020
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The ever popular series Diary of a Wimpy Kid is coming to Disney+ in 2021 in a new way: as an animated film! The film will be based off of the books and the pre-existing live action movies.
The live-action film franchise Diary of a Wimpy Kid comes to @DisneyPlus in 2021 as an all-new animated film!
— Disney (@Disney) December 10, 2020
Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild
A new installment in the popular Ice Age franchise is coming to Disney+ early in 2022. It will star favorite characters Crash and Eddie (the prankster possum brothers) and Buck (a swashbuckling weasel).
The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild is the next installment in 20th Century Studios' Ice Age franchise. It stars three favorite characters: prankster possum brothers Crash and Eddie, and swashbuckling weasel Buck voiced by @simonpegg. Coming to @DisneyPlus in early 2022.
— Disney (@Disney) December 10, 2020
Night at the Museum
Night at the Museum is coming to Disney+ as an animated feature film! The original trilogy’s director Shawn Levy will be producing the film which is set to arrive in 2021.
Did you hear that? 🔦 Night at the Museum is coming to @DisneyPlus with a new twist: this time it’s animated! @ShawnLevyDirect, director of the film trilogy, is producing. The exhibit opens on @DisneyPlus in 2021.
— Disney (@Disney) December 10, 2020
Sister Act 3
The beloved Whoopi Goldberg Sister Act franchise is coming back with a new film premiering directly on Disney+ at a yet unidentified dat. Goldberg is returning to star and will be co-produced by Goldberg and Tyler Perry.
Sister Act 3 is in development! 🎤 @WhoopiGoldberg returns to star and produce, with @TylerPerry as producer as well. Sister Act 3 will premiere on @DisneyPlus.
— Disney (@Disney) December 11, 2020
Stay tuned for more Disney Investors Day updates as they come.
