Future Pixar and Disney Releases Line Up for 2028

The newest Disney chief, Josh D’Amaro, confirmed that the sequel to the beloved Lilo & Stitch will debut on May 26, 2028. That date falls on Memorial Day weekend, a prime slot for family movies. Meanwhile, Pixar’s long‑awaited Incredibles 3 is scheduled to arrive in theaters on June 16, 2028. At the moment, no other major studios plan releases that clash with these dates. Both premiere dates were already booked in the industry calendar, marked as “untitled holds. ” This means Disney has secured its slots well ahead of time. The strategy likely stems from the success of last year’s Lilo & Stitch live‑action film, which set a holiday record by earning $182 million over four days. That performance surpassed Top Gun: Maverick’s 2023 opening and helped the film become one of only a few titles to surpass $1 billion worldwide.The Lilo & Stitch live‑action movie added another layer of excitement for the upcoming sequel. It grossed $423. 7 million in the United States and $614. 2 million overseas, totaling over $1. 03 billion. Fans of the franchise can expect new adventures set in Hawaii, continuing the story that first captured audiences in 2002. Incredibles fans also have reason to celebrate. The original film, released in 2004, and its 2018 follow‑up together earned $1. 87 billion globally. This makes the series the seventh‑highest‑grossing animated franchise ever. The upcoming third installment will be written and produced by Brad Bird, who directed the first two films. However, Bird will not direct this time; the direction will be handled by Peter Sohn, known for his work on Pixar’s Elemental. Both projects illustrate Disney and Pixar’s confidence in family‑friendly storytelling. By spacing releases a few weeks apart, the studio ensures each film can shine without cannibalizing audiences. The 2028 schedule also leaves room for other releases later in the year, potentially creating a strong lineup of blockbusters.