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In this film from Pixar Animation Studios, Inside Out 2 (2024) we once again join Riley Andersen as she embarks on a new chapter of her life. Now 14 years old and starting high school in San Francisco, Riley’s emotions – Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger – oversee a special area of her mind called the ‘Sense of Self’. This space contains memories and emotions that shape Riley’s beliefs. With Joy determined to fill this area with only positive memories, she has devised a way to push negative ones to the back of Riley’s mind. As a result, Riley is excited to participate in an ice hockey camp over the weekend with her ...

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) is an American superhero film based on Marvel Comics, featuring Scott Lang / Ant-Man and Hope Pym / Wasp. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it serves as both the sequel to 2018’s Ant-Man and the Wasp and the 31st installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After battling Thanos with the Avengers, Scott Lang has achieved success as a memoirist and is happily living with his girlfriend, Hope van Dyne. Meanwhile, their teenage daughter Cassie has dedicated herself to aiding those affected by the Blip, leading to tension between her and her father.

The upcoming American superhero film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022), is based on the Marvel Comics character Shuri / Black Panther. This sequel to 2018’s Black Panther is the 30th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). T’Challa, ruler of Wakanda, is suffering from a terminal illness that his sister Shuri believes can be cured with the “heart-shaped herb”. Despite Shuri’s attempts to recreate the herb after it was destroyed by Erik Killmonger, she is unable to do so before T’Challa’s death. A year later, the pressure is on for Wakanda to share ...

In the film Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022), based on the beloved characters of the same name, we follow Chip and Dale as they navigate their friendship and careers in a world where humans and cartoon characters coexist. Starting out as best friends in elementary school, they eventually move to Hollywood and find success in acting. However, when Dale gets his own show, their relationship takes a turn for the worse and both of their shows end up getting cancelled. Fast forward thirty years, Chip is now an insurance salesman while Dale travels to fan conventions. But when their former co-star Monterey Jack reaches out for help after getting into trouble with ...

In 2022, Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures released Turning Red (2022), an American animated fantasy comedy film. Set in 2002 Toronto, it follows 13-year-old Mei Lee and her family. Mei helps out at their ancestral temple and strives to make her mother proud, while keeping her own interests, like being a fan of the boy band 4*Town with her friends Miriam, Priya, and Abby, a secret from her strict and overprotective mother. One night, Ming discovers Mei’s crush on Devon and unintentionally embarrasses her in public. This triggers a nightmare for Mei involving red pandas. The next morning, she wakes up as a large red panda and learns ...

Lightyear (2022) is an American animated science-fiction action-adventure film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios, and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. A Star Command exploration vessel known as ‘the Turnip’ alters its course to investigate indications of life on the unfamiliar planet T’Kani Prime. After being awakened from sleep, Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear and his commanding officer and close friend Alisha Hawthorne survey the landing site with rookie Featheringhamstan. They encounter hostile creatures and attempt to flee, but Buzz unintentionally causes the ship to crash despite his efforts. Feeling ...

An American superhero film, Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. In a barren desert, Gorr and his daughter, Love, struggle amidst their prayers to Rapu – their god. Despite their pleas, Love perishes and the Necrosword tempts Gorr with its power. In a fit of vengeance, he renounces Rapu and kills him with the sword before vowing to destroy all gods. However, this comes at a cost as Gorr becomes cursed by the sword’s influence with impending death and corruption. As he continues to eliminate more gods, Thor learns of Sif’s distress signal and leaves the Guardians of the Galaxy to aid her. Meanwhile, ...

Nona (2021), an American computer-animated short film written and directed by Louis Gonzales and produced by Pixar Animation Studios, distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. She is engrossed in her favorite show, E.W.W. Smashdown Wrestling, a beloved pastime she shared with her late husband. Suddenly, there’s a knock at the door and Nona discovers her granddaughter Renee has been dropped off by her son. Despite trying to continue watching, Renee becomes an obstacle. Nona attempts to distract her with crayons, Legos, and her dog but Renee persists in interrupting Nona’s viewing. Eventually, Renee ...

Twenty Something (2021), an animated short film, written and directed by Aphton Corbin, the film was produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. In the story, Gia’s older sister Nicole takes her to an adult club for the first time after she turns 21. Feeling overwhelmed by her newfound adulthood, Gia imagines herself as three children stacked on top of each other, hiding under a large coat. Despite their efforts to take charge of the situation, all three versions of Gia struggle to feel comfortable in their surroundings. However, they eventually decide to make the ...

Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) is a 3D animated film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Five centuries ago, the once peaceful sub-continent of Kumandra was destroyed by dark spirits known as the Druun, turning all living things to stone. Sisu, the lone surviving dragon, inherited her siblings’ magic which was contained in a precious gem. By concentrating her power into the gem, she vanquishes the Druun and restores life to Kumandra’s people, though not its dragons. This leads to a struggle for control over the gem and divides the people into five kingdoms named Fang, Heart, Spine, Talon and Tail – ...

Hawkeye (2021), an American miniseries on Disney+, is based on the popular Marvel Comics featuring Clint Barton / Hawkeye and Kate Bishop / Hawkeye. This fifth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), produced by Marvel Studios, continues in the same universe as the franchise’s films, following the events of Avengers: Endgame (2019). In April 2019, it was announced that Marvel Studios was developing a limited series for Disney+, with Jeremy Renner reprising his role as Hawkeye. The series was officially revealed in July of that year and Jonathan Igla joined as creator in September. It was also ...

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) is an American superhero film that tells the story of Shang-Chi, a character from Marvel Comics. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 25th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Many years ago, Xu Wenwu discovers the mystical ten rings which grant immortality and godly powers. He then forms the Ten Rings organization and uses its power to conquer kingdoms and overthrow governments throughout history. In 1996, Wenwu sets out to find Ta Lo, a village rumored to be home to mythical creatures. He journeys through a magical forest until he reaches the ...

Jungle Cruise (2021) is an American fantasy adventure film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and written by Glenn Ficarra, John Requa, and Michael Green. The inspiration for the film comes from Walt Disney’s popular theme park attraction. In 1556, Spanish conquistadors led by Don Aguirre embark on a journey to South America in search of the legendary Lágrimas de Cristal Tree. This tree is believed to cure illness, heal injuries, break curses, and possibly heal ...

The year is 2021 and Disney has released a new animated movie called Luca (2021). This heartwarming coming-of-age fantasy was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios, and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The story follows a young sea monster named Luca Paguro who resides in the coastal town of Portorosso. Despite his parents’ fears that humans may harm him, Luca enjoys herding goatfish near the surface. One day, he meets another sea monster child named Alberto Scorfano, who lives above water without his father around. Alberto introduces Luca to the world above the ocean’s surface, where they discover that sea ...

Cruella (2021) is an American crime comedy-drama film from Walt Disney Pictures, Marc Platt Productions, and Gunn Films. The film follows the story of Estella Miller, a creative child with a knack for fashion but also a cruel side, earning her the nickname “Cruella” from her mother Catherine. Growing up ostracized due to her unique appearance and bold attitude, Estella’s rebellious behavior nearly gets her expelled from school. To avoid any tarnished reputation, Catherine withdraws Estella and plans to relocate them both to London. Along their journey, they stop at a lavish party where Estella sneaks in with her dog Buddy and discovers the world of ...

The One and Only Ivan (2020) is an American fantasy drama film based on the 2012 children’s novel of the same name by Katherine Applegate. Directed by Thea Sharrock and written by Mike White, the film follows Ivan, a gorilla who has spent 20 years as the main attraction at a circus located inside a shopping mall in Central Florida. Alongside his fellow animal performers – wise elephant Stella, spoiled poodle Snickers, spunky chicken Henrietta, toy fire truck-riding rabbit Murphy, anxious sea lion Frankie, and ...

Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made (2020) is an American fantasy comedy film, based on the book series by Stephan Pastis and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. In a world where imaginary friends co-exist with humans, Timmy is an 11-year-old residing in Portland, Oregon with his single mother Patty. Operating Total Failure Inc as well as his own detective agency, Timmy ‘solves’ cases with his trusted partner Total (widely believed to be the result of his father’s absence). Together they roam the city, outsmarting what Timmy refers to as ‘the Russians’ (but are actually just bearded hipsters). ...

Soul (2020), an American animated fantasy comedy-drama film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures, follows the story of Joe Gardner, a New York City pianist. While he dreams of pursuing jazz professionally, he currently teaches part-time at a middle school. When offered a full-time teaching position, Joe’s mother Libba encourages him to accept despite his reluctance. However, Joe’s plans take an unexpected turn when he auditions for famous jazz musician Dorothea Williams and impresses her with his piano skills. As he excitedly heads to the night’s show, Joe falls down an open manhole into the sewer drain and finds himself in ...

Out (2020), an American computer-animated short film, follows the story of Greg and his boyfriend Manuel as they prepare to move. As they pack up Greg’s belongings outside his townhouse, a magical cat and dog appear. The cat grants Jim’s collar with special powers while inside, Manuel encourages Greg to come out to his parents who have arrived unexpectedly to assist with the move. In a hurried moment, Greg hides a photo of them together and Manuel discreetly slips out through the back door. As they hold onto Jim’s collar, Greg playfully wishes that he could become a dog, leading to their minds switching bodies in a magical twist of events.

Onward (2020), a urban fantasy adventure facilitated by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed through Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, takes place in a world filled with mythical beings. Millennia ago, magic was a common occurrence but mastering it proved to be a challenge. However, as time passed and technology advanced, magic lost its significance and was mostly abandoned. In the present day, self-doubting elf Ian Lightfoot and his impulsive brother Barley are navigating their teenage years. On Ian’s sixteenth birthday, their mother Laurel presents them with a gift from their late father Wilden: a magical staff, a rare Phoenix gem, and instructions for a ...