Disney's Original Animated Film titled 'Hexed' to debut in 2026

Disney Animation Studios and its sister company, Pixar, have some exciting news for animation fans. At Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney in Orlando, Jared Bush, Disney Animation's chief creative officer, revealed two upcoming original productions: 'Hexed' and 'Hoppers'.

'Hexed', scheduled for release in theatres in November 2026, will be directed by Josie Trinidad ('Zootopia+') and Jason Hand ('Moana 2'). Roy Conli and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster-Jones will serve as producers. The logline for 'Hexed' suggests an intriguing storyline about a teenage boy with magical powers and his relationship with his Type-A mom. Disney Animation Studios announced the release date for 'Hexed' on its Instagram handle.

In a different vein, 'Hoppers', an action adventure, will hit theatres in March 2022. Daniel Chong is set to direct this film, which revolves around Mabel, a nature-loving college student, and her mission to protect a glade from a highway construction. Piper Curda and Bobby Moynihan are set to star in 'Hoppers'.

Pixar shared a sneak peek of 'Hoppers', revealing a new technology that allows Mabel to 'hop' into the body of a robotic beaver. The logline for 'Hoppers' reveals more about the plot, describing it as a story that could turn their lives and a secret world of magic, upside down.

Meanwhile, Disney Animation Studios' Josie Trinidad and Jason Hand have also been announced as the new directors for a Disney Animation Studios film, with Roy Conli and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster-Jones joining as producers. The title and logline for 'Hexed' were unveiled during Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney in Orlando. The official logline for 'Hexed' is: "An awkward teenage boy and his Type-A mom discover that what makes him unusual, might just be magical powers that will turn their lives and a secret world of magic, upside down."

These announcements at Destination D23 have left fans eagerly anticipating these new Disney and Pixar productions. With talented directors and producers at the helm, it's sure to be an exciting journey into the worlds of Disney and Pixar.