D23 live updates: Exclusive trailers shown for new movies, shows

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Last updated: Saturday, August 15, 2026 6:25AM GMT
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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- From newly announced movies to rides and lands under construction at Disney parks around the world, we're bringing you all the live updates from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

This gathering of official Disney fan club members takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim, California through Sunday.

The Honda Center was home to the Disney Entertainment Showcase Friday night. It will host Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase Saturday night and the Disney Legends Award Ceremony on Sunday afternoon.

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New cast of 'X-Men' introduced at D23

The characters are familiar but the faces are new. With Sadie Sink by his side as Jean Grey, Marvel Studios executive Kevin Feige introduced the new cast of "X-Men" at D23.

Maya Boyd, Inde Navarrette, Samara Weaving, Christopher Abbott, Kit Connor, Jake Schreier, Sadie Sink and Kevin Feige are seen at D23 on Aug. 14, 2026 in Anaheim, Calif.
Maya Boyd, Inde Navarrette, Samara Weaving, Christopher Abbott, Kit Connor, Jake Schreier, Sadie Sink and Kevin Feige are seen at D23 on Aug. 14, 2026 in Anaheim, Calif.

Noting that they met for the first time backstage, he announced Kit Connor as Cyclops, Christopher Abbott as Professor Charles Xavier, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, and Maya Boyd as Storm.

Then, in a prerecorded video, Adam Driver announced that he was also joining the cast. The "Star Wars" star will play Nathaniel Milbury, better known as supervillain Mr. Sinister.

The new film will follow the story of Jean Gray into an all-new version of the saga, coming to theaters May 5, 2028.

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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.

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'VisionQuest' trailer shown to D23 attendees

Paul Bettany and James Spader introduced the first trailer for the highly anticipated "VisionQuest."

The series will premiere on Disney+ on Oct. 14, 2026.

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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.