Early Look: 2019 Disney Film Schedule

Ready for a totally epic year of films from Walt Disney Studios? Here’s an early look at the 2019 Disney Film Schedule.

Captain Marvel

The first movie out of the gate in 2019 is Marvel Studio’s Captain Marvel, which is arriving in theaters on March 8, 2019. Captain Marvel was teased in an Infinity War stinger, meaning the character should have an important role in the next Avengers film. Filming for Captain Marvel wrapped on June 6, 2018, so Marvel fans are now anxiously awaiting the first teaser trailer.

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The only official Captain Marvel image released so far is one of star Brie Larson’s research trip to Nellis Air Force Base where she met with Brigadier General Jeannie Leavitt. A few photos have leaked from filming, but otherwise everything has been held tightly under wraps.

Dumbo

Coming on March 29, 2019, we know more about Disney’s Live Action Dumbo remake than any of the other upcoming films.

We’ve already been treated to a teaser trailer that made literally everyone cry.

There’s even a handful of images from the film. (Click on the photos to enlarge.)

Penguins

Disneynature’s Penguins arrives in theaters in time for Earth Day on April 19, 2019.

Disneynature’s all-new feature film “Penguins” is a coming-of-age story about an Adélie penguin named Steve who joins millions of fellow males in the icy Antarctic spring on a quest to build a suitable nest, find a life partner and start a family. None of it comes easily for him, especially considering he’s targeted by everything from killer whales to leopard seals, who unapologetically threaten his happily ever after.

Avengers 4

Ready for some resolution from the utterly devastating Avengers: Infinity War? On May 3, 2019 we’ll finally, hopefully, will get some with the release of the yet untitled Avengers film. And yes, I’ll be back with a new countdown to help you prepare for the fallout from the great Thanos dusting…

Aladdin

The long awaited live-action adaptation of Aladdin will be released on May 24, 2019. The reimagining of the 1992 film is directed by Guy Ritchie and stars Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Will Smith, Marwan Kenzari, Navid Negahban, Nasim Pedrad, Billy Magnussen, and Numan Acar. The film reportedly keeps many of the musical elements from the original film and has at least two new songs.

Toy Story 4

Pixar’s Toy Story will get a new installment on June 21, 2019 when Toy Story 4 is finally released.

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Toy Story 4 will be directed by Josh Cooley and brings back almost all of the original voices from the series.

The Lion King

July 19, 2019 brings us the “photo realistic” adaptation of Disney’s The Lion King with an all-star voice cast. It’s directed by Jon Favreau, who showed us just how close to nature you can get with CGI in 2016’s The Jungle Book.

Artemis Fowl

On August 9, 2019 the Disney version of the science fiction fantasy book series will enter theaters. The film is directed by Kenneth Branagh and stars Judi Dench, Hong Chau, Josh Gad, Nonso Anozie and newcomers Ferdia Shaw and Lara McDonnell.

Jungle Cruise

We get another entry in the “Disney Rides Turn Into Movies” when Jungle Cruise enters theaters on October 11, 2019. The film stars Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, and is currently in production in Hawaii.