Disney unveils galaxy of new shows, films: ‘Star Wars’ spinoffs, new Marvel projects

The Walt Disney Co.’s streaming plans shifted into hyper speed Thursday, as the studio unveiled a galaxy’s worth of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 “Star Wars” series spinoffs and 10 Marvel series that will debut on Disney+. Just Announced: @DisneyAnimation's first-ever original animated series are coming to @DisneyPlus: Baymax!, Zootopia+, and Tiana are coming in 2022, and Moana, the series, in 2023. pic.twitter.com/s7aOht4uU6 — Disney December 11, 2020 But Disney also kept its biggest films - including Marvel’s “Black Widow,” Pixar’s “Luca,” a “Lion King” prequel - on course for theatrical release. Shooting also recently began on “Andor,” a series developed by Tony Gilroy, with Diego Luna’s character from the 2016 film “Rogue One.” Other, less expected “Star Wars” stars are returning. “Now with Disney+ we can explore limitless story possibilities like never before and fulfill the promise that there is truly a ‘Star Wars’ story for everyone.” Disney steered several upcoming movies to its streaming service, including “Pinocchio,” with Tom Hanks, “Peter Pan & Wendy” and an “Enchanted” sequel with Amy Adams titled “Disenchanted.” The animated “Raya and the Last Dragon” will in March debut simultaneously in theaters and by premier access on Disney+.