Disney Lines Up 2026 Tentpoles for Potential Box Office Three-Peat

Industry coverage says Disney’s mix of marquee sequels plus one original positions the studio for a possible third year with at least three $1 billion hits.

Overview

The 2026 slate highlights Avengers: Doomsday (May 1), The Mandalorian & Grogu (May 22), Toy Story 5 (June 19), Pixar’s Hoppers (March 6), Moana (Live-Action) (July 10), and Frozen III (November 25).
Avengers: Doomsday is framed as the safest billion‑dollar bet, with reports pointing to Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom and the Russo Brothers directing.
The Mandalorian & Grogu marks Star Wars’ theatrical return for the first time since 2019, with analysts calling it a wildcard that hinges on reaching viewers beyond the Disney+ fan base.
Pixar’s Hoppers is an original high‑concept sci‑fi comedy positioned as a higher‑risk play that could benefit from strong word of mouth.
Context for the outlook includes Disney’s reported $6.58 billion global box office in 2025 and back‑to‑back years with at least three films crossing $1 billion.