D23 Expo 2022 Roundup: The Most Important Streaming News, Trailers from Disney’s Biggest Fan Event
D23 Expo 2022 Roundup: The Most Important Streaming News, Trailers from Disney’s Biggest Fan Event
Disney fans from around the world congregated in Anaheim, Calif. over the weekend for the 2022 D23 Expo, and they were not disappointed by the reveals, sneak peeks, and more at the fan convention. Disney’s biggest fans packed into the Anaheim Convention Center to see special presentations, big-time announcements, and new trailers for some of their favorite Disney content. Check out all the news and clips below, and take advantage of Disney’s special deal to celebrate Disney+ Day and the D23 Expo by offering a month of Disney+ for $1.99!
The Mandalorian
Season 3 of “The Mandalorian” is coming to Disney+ next year, and Disney released a teaser trailer for the new season. After Mando removed his helmet to rescue the adorable Grogu in Season 2, he has been cast out of Mandalorian society. Can he redeem himself? Watch Season 3 of “The Mandalorian” in 2023 to find out!
The Mandalorian
After the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. A lone gunfighter makes his way through the outer reaches, earning his keep as a bounty hunter.
Andor
Go back to a time when the Empire ruled the galaxy with an iron fist, and see the fire of rebellion spread across the galaxy with the next Star Wars series to hit Disney+, which debuts Sept. 21 on Disney+. Disney confirmed that the show will run for two seasons of 12 episodes each. Set five years before the events of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “Andor” will bring back Diego Luna as Cassian Andor, as well as Forrest Whitaker as Saw Gerrera and Genevieve O’Reilly as Mon Mothma.
Star Wars: Andor
In an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue, Cassian Andor will discover the difference he can make in the struggle against the tyrannical Galactic Empire. He embarks on a path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.
Willow
Disney took its audience back to Andowyne for a special sneak peek at the follow-up series to the hit 1988 fantasy movie “Willow.” The titular hero is back to lead a group of heroes on a dangerous quest to save the world while also slaying their own inner demons. “Willow” is set to debut Nov. 30 on Disney+.
Willow
Many years after the events of the original film, legendary sorcerer Willow leads a group of misfit heroes on a dangerous rescue mission through a world beyond their wildest imaginations.
Tales of The Jedi
A new animated Star Wars series from the mind of Dave Filoni, “Tales of The Jedi” features six animated shorts that tell new stories about the galaxy’s legendary warriors. Journey into the lives of Ahsoka Tano, as well as Count Dooku before his fall to the Dark Side. All six shorts will come to Disney+ on Oct. 26.
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi
Journey into the lives of two distinctly different Jedi from the prequel era – Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku. Each will be put to the test as they make choices that will define their destinies.
Secret Invasion
Marvel had less of a presence at D23 than Lucasfilm from a promotional footage standpoint, but MCU fans did get a special treat: the return of Nick Fury! From “Captain Marvel,” we know that the shape-shifting race of aliens known as Skrulls have been on Earth for years, but what would happen if they decided to initiate a global takeover using their uniquer form-changing abilities? It’s a threat big enough to bring none other than Nick Fury himself out of seclusion to save the Earth one last time. “Secret Invasion” will stream on Disney+ in 2023.
Secret Invasion
Nick Fury and Talos discover a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls who have been infiltrating Earth for years.
Werewolf By Night
Just in time for Spooky Season, Marvel unveiled a new special that will stream Oct. 7. “Werewolf by Night” features a secret cabal of monster hunters who emerge from the shadows and gather at the foreboding Bloodstone Temple following the death of their leader. In a strange and macabre memorial to the leader’s life, the attendees are thrust into a mysterious and deadly competition for a powerful relic — a hunt that will ultimately bring them face to face with a dangerous monster, who just might be hiding amongst them.
Werewolf by Night
On a dark and somber night, a secret cabal of monster hunters emerge from the shadows and gather at the foreboding Bloodstone Temple following the death of their leader. In a strange and macabre memorial to the leader’s life, the attendees are thrust into a mysterious and deadly competition for a powerful relic—a hunt that will ultimately bring them face to face with a dangerous monster.
Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Marvel’s latest animated series coming to Disney+ on Feb. 10, 2023 follows 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette (aka Moon Girl) and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur, as they protect New York City’s Lower East Side from danger. Unlike Marvel’s “What If?”, which is geared for adult audiences, “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” is very much. a return to kids’ cartoons for the studio!
Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
After 13-year-old super-genius Lunella accidentally brings ten-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City via a time vortex, the duo works together to protect the city’s Lower East Side from danger.
Hocus Pocus 2
The Sanderson Sisters are back! It’s been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-century sisters, and they are looking for revenge. Now it is up to three high-school students to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow’s Eve. “Hocus Pocus 2” debuts exclusively on Disney+ on Sept. 30.
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Hocus Pocus 2
29 years since the Black Flame Candle was last lit, the 17th-century Sanderson sisters are resurrected, and they are looking for revenge. Now it’s up to three high school students to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow’s Eve.
National Treasure: Edge of History
Based on the beloved film franchise of the same name, this new Disney+ Original series debuting Dec. 14, “National Treasure: Edge of History” follows Jessica Morales, who sets off to discover more about her family history and winds up on a journey to recover a lost historical treasure.
National Treasure: Edge of History
While searching for history’s greatest treasure, Jess Valenzuela unburies her family’s secret past.
The Santa Clauses
Tim Allen returns in a brand new series as Scott Calvin from the “Santa Clause” movie franchise. Scott has been a very successful Santa for over 20 years, but after turning 65, he realizes that he can’t be Santa forever. So, he announces his retirement and sets his elves on the task of trying to find his replacement. “The Santa Clauses” comes to Disney+ on Nov. 16.
The Santa Clauses
After nearly three decades of being Santa Claus, Scott Calvin’s magic begins to falter. As he struggles to keep up with the demands of the job, he discovers a new clause that forces him to rethink his role as Santa and as a father.
The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder Season 2
A new season of the “Proud Family” reboot is coming back in February 2023! Penny Proud and the Proud family are back and trying to survive life in the 2020s. Will Penny make it through another year of high school, and will her family manage to stick together through the challenges they’ll face? You’ll have to watch Season 2 to find out!
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder
Follow the adventures and misadventures of newly 14-year-old Penny Proud and her family as they navigate modern life with hilarity and heart. The 2020s bring a new career for mom Trudy, wilder dreams for dad Oscar and new challenges for Penny, including a socially woke neighbor who thinks she has a lot to teach her.
Other Announcements
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Season 4 of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” is coming to Disney+ in 2023-24 and will feature even more stars from the original “High School Musical” franchise.
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Based on the best-selling graphic novel, “American Born Chinese” by Gene Luen Yang is coming to Disney+ in 2023 and will star Ben Wang, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, Poppy Liu, and more.
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Run D.M.C’s Rev Run brings us a hip-hop reimagining of “The Nutcracker”, coming to Disney+ this holiday season. Disney also announced a new, unscripted holiday special “Best in Snow,” a snow-carving competition hosted by Titus Burgess.
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A new season of “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.” is coming soon to Disney+. No official release date have been announced, but keep your eyes peeled as it is definitely on the way.
Disney+
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