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Disney Unexpectedly Announces A Brand New Animated Film For 2026
This new fantasy film focuses on a teenager who learns he has magical powers, changing his life forever.
Update your calendars because 2026 is suddenly looking a lot busier than expected. At the D23 event in the U.S., Disney announced a new animated film set to be released next year.
The film is titled Hexed and is directed by Josie Trinidad and Jason Hand (Moana 2). The rest of the cast and crew have yet to be announced.
According to the official announcement, Hexed follows "an awkward teenage boy and his organized mother [who] discover that what makes him so unusual may well be magical powers that will turn their lives and a secret world of magic upside down."
This is a fantasy film, and the film's logo (see below) fits perfectly. Hexed will hit theaters in November 2026. An exact release date is not yet known.
With this announcement, Disney now has 4 animated films lined up for 2026. Hexed and Ice Age: Boiling Point are from Walt Disney Animation, while Pixar is responsible for Hoppers and Toy Story 5.
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The film is titled Hexed and is directed by Josie Trinidad and Jason Hand (Moana 2). The rest of the cast and crew have yet to be announced.
Fantasy Film
According to the official announcement, Hexed follows "an awkward teenage boy and his organized mother [who] discover that what makes him so unusual may well be magical powers that will turn their lives and a secret world of magic upside down."
This is a fantasy film, and the film's logo (see below) fits perfectly. Hexed will hit theaters in November 2026. An exact release date is not yet known.
Busy Year
With this announcement, Disney now has 4 animated films lined up for 2026. Hexed and Ice Age: Boiling Point are from Walt Disney Animation, while Pixar is responsible for Hoppers and Toy Story 5.
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