Overview
- Jared Bush confirmed to the New York Times that Walt Disney Animation is developing an original animated feature for theatrical release in 2028.
- He described the project as taking place in a non-human world and said the visual approach will be very different from the studio’s usual style.
- Bush said he has spent considerable time thinking about artistic evolution, including potential anime-influenced directions.
- The move tracks with Disney’s retreat from a Chapek-era quantity-over-quality strategy that saw cancellations such as a planned Princess and the Frog series.
- The broader slate still features major franchises, including live-action Moana (2026), Toy Story 5 (2026), and Frozen 3 (2027), with the original Frozen cast signed on for a fourth film.