Disney: More Star Wars, Marvel Films are Coming

Avatar, Star Wars and Marvel sequels will headline Disney’s movie release calendar for the next eight years.

Along with its pre-existing properties, the House of Mouse will be moving forward with a variety of 20th Century Fox properties, as the companies move ahead post-merger. Fox properties on the docket include a Bob’s Burger feature, Steven Spielberg’s Westside Story remake and a film based on the fantasy webcomic “Nimona.”

“We’re excited to put in place a robust and diverse slate that lays the foundation of our long-term strategy, bringing together a breadth of films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Fox, Fox Searchlight and Blue Sky Studios to create an extraordinary collection of cinematic experiences for audiences around the world,” says Cathleen Taff, president, theatrical distribution, franchise management and business and audience insights, The Walt Disney Studios.

Also named and dated are a slew of as-yet-unannounced live-action Disney pictures, Pixar animated features and a continuation in the Indiana Jones series. A full listing of Disney’s eight-year lineup can is available on the company’s feature release schedule.