Disney Unveils Future Projects and Strategies at D23

The D23 fan event opened in Anaheim, California, on August 14, drawing thousands of enthusiastic attendees and setting the stage for Disney to unveil a wide range of upcoming projects and strategic business initiatives. The gathering, which runs through the weekend, featured a major presentation by new CEO Josh D’Amaro, followed by panels detailing the company’s plans for streaming growth, local content production, and new forms of fan engagement.

D’Amaro, addressing over 12,000 fans at the Honda Center in his first major speech as CEO, emphasized the deep connection between the brand and its audience. “I believe that in order to lead this company, you have to understand what it actually feels like to be a fan,” he said, pledging to build the company’s future with new stories and experiences. The presentation highlighted announcements for projects across film and television, including sequels to Coco and The Incredibles, alongside original titles like Pixar’s Ghost Market.

Beyond the marquee announcements, executives detailed a multi-pronged strategy for the future during subsequent panels. A central theme was the power of locally produced content to achieve global success, a...