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‘Frozen 3’ will officially begin with Anna and Kristoff’s wedding, finally paying off the proposal that closed their story in ‘Frozen 2 ... Show more
ComicBook.com Nov 02
‘FROZEN 4’ is no longer planning to release shortly after ‘FROZEN 3’, despite Disney's original plan for the films to arrive close together ... Show more
Frozen 3 Update Reveals ‘Spectacular’ New Song That Could Be Disney’s Next Let It Go
comingsoon.net/movies/news/2223068-frozen-3-update-spectacular-new-song-disney-let-it-go
Disney Boss Reveals How Many Sequels & Original Movies Fans Can Expect Over the Next 10 Years
superherohype.com/movies/706095-disney-boss-sequels-original-movies-fans-expect-10-years
GamesRadar+ Nov 13
Disney boss says talking to Hideo Kojima helped him fix a story issue in new movie Hexed: "Games are cinema"
gamesradar.com/entertainment/animation-movies/disney-boss-says-talking-to-hideo-kojima-helped-him-fix-a-story-issue-in-new-movie-hexed-games-are-cinema/
Hear from Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller, co-writers of 'Hexed,' at #DeadlineContenders Film: Los Angeles 📽️
Saturday, November 14
Spend a day with the ... Show more
Deadline Contenders Film: Los Angeles - Saturday, November 14
Deadline Contenders Film: Los Angeles - Saturday, November 14
ComingSoon by Mandatory Nov 02
Zootopia 3 Gets Its Most Detailed Update Yet, Bird Kingdom & More Sequels Teased: Jared Bush shares a new update on Zootopia 3, discussing Disney's ...
comingsoon.net/movies/news/2216389-zootopia-3-new-world-birds-beyond-zootopia-city
'Frozen 3' Just Got a Major Update, and Elsa May Have Finally Met Her Match [Exclusive]
collider.com/frozen-3-update-release-songs-villain-elsa-powers/
ComicBook.com Oct 30
Walt Disney Animation Studios Chief Creative Officer Jared Bush confirms the return of the original cast of 'THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG' for the TV ... Show more
Disney Executive Wants Jordan Peele to Make a Movie for Disney Animation “Immediately”
collider.com/jordan-peele-disney-animation-movie/
DiscussingFilm Oct 30
Jared Bush teases the complex mother-daughter relationship at the center of Disney’s ‘HEXED’.
“Alice wants to do something for her daughter that’s a little ... Show more
DiscussingFilm Oct 15
Jared Bush explains that they changed the gender of the lead for ‘HEXED’ because a mother-daughter dynamic was stronger for the story ... Show more
Zootopia 2: Deleted Four-Minute Silence Of The Lambs Homage: Zootopia 2 nearly featured a four-minute-long scene that would have been a direct homage to Jonathan ...
screenrant.com/zootopia-2-silence-of-the-lambs-homage-cut/
‘Zootopia 3’ In the Works at Disney: Ginnifer Goodwin's Judy Hopps and Jason Bateman's Nick Wilde are coming back for another Zootopia.
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/zootopia-3-in-the-works-disney-1236671631/
GamesRadar+ Aug 18
Disney animation boss says "nothing is impossible" when it comes to making a Kingdom Hearts movie
gamesradar.com/games/kingdom-hearts/disney-animation-boss-says-nothing-is-impossible-when-it-comes-to-making-a-kingdom-hearts-movie/
We asked Jared Bush (CCO of Walt Disney Animation Studios) about a potential Kingdom Hearts movie, and he said "nothing is impossible ... Show more
GamesRadar+ Aug 15
Jared Bush introduces a new Disney original film: Clay #D23 Kieran Culkin stars! It’s coming November 2028
Jared Bush says Walton Goggins and Jodie Foster are not singing in ‘Hexed’ as it’s “not a typical Disney musical”: “There is a lot of music but not in ways we ... Show more
Paid articlePaywall Leslie Iwerks on 'Disney Worldbuilders' and Walt Disney's Legacy: Leslie Iwerks talks about her new documentary "Disney Worldbuilders," and how ...
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Moana 3 Officially In The Works At Disney, Confirms Dwayne Johnson: Moana 3 is officially in the works at Disney, confirms Dwayne Johnson, ahead of the ...
screenrant.com/moana-3-development-confirmation-dwayne-johnson/
Key FactsDisney Begins Filming Moana Live-Action in 2024
Apr 4, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: collider.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: collider.com
- The live-action Moana remake will start filming later in 2024, while the animated sequel releases this November.
- Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui and also joins the project as a producer.
- Auliʻi Cravalho will not voice Moana again but serves as an executive producer on the film.
- Thomas Kail, acclaimed for his Broadway direction, directs his first feature film for this adaptation.
The best Star Wars TV show could have been Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible in space
polygon.com/andor-original-concept-jared-bush-spy-mission-impossible/
DiscussingFilm Jul 02
‘MOANA 3’ is in the works.
Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller will write the script.
(Source: @almanaquedisney )
DiscussingFilm Jun 30
The original pitch for ‘ANDOR’ from Jared Bush (‘Zootopia’) has been revealed:
“The fledgling Rebellion experiences a crippling setback when an Imperial mole ... Show more
'Zootopia 2' producer Yvett Merino and co-director Jared Bush discuss the animated sequel's box office success ... Show more
Screen Feb 22
Zootropolis 2 co-director Jared Bush says he would love for there to be a Zootropolis 3.
“I would hope we’d return to that world because it’s so much fun ... Show more
Key FactsRed Carpet Rules Rewritten at the 2026 BAFTAs
Feb 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gq-magazine.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: gq-magazine.co.uk
- The 2026 BAFTAs red carpet blurred traditional menswear lines by pairing classic tuxedos with bold accessories and experimental silhouettes.
- Brooches, bolo ties, neck ruffs and shimmering scarves recurred across looks, visible on Michael B. Jordan, Stormzy, Ethan Hawke and Archie Madekwe.
- Established figures such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Cillian Murphy embraced textbook tuxedos and high‑lapelled blazers from Dior and Ferragamo, while Paul Mescal chose Prada with Cartier accents.
- Rising names presented varied tailoring, including Noah Jupe’s cinched Jacquemus jacket, Miles Caton’s Louis Vuitton pinstripe and Riz Ahmed’s low‑cut double‑breasted blazer.
patience— Cat Burns said the one word she would use to describe her energy in 2026 is 'patience'.
CBR Feb 26
Disney's Encanto Gets Sequel Update 5 Years Later: Disney's recent success with sequels might lead to a return to a beloved franchise.
cbr.com/disney-encanto-sequel-update-byron-howard/
"Zootopia 2" co-directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard discuss how animation and writing constantly inform each other throughout the five-year process ... Show more
Disney is doing cartwheels over ‘Zootopia 2’ becoming the highest-grossing domestic release of 2025, flying past ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ with $424 ... Show more
Disney Boss Admits the Studio's Animation Style Will Be Changing Soon: Everything changes, and Disney animation is set to evolve again.
movieweb.com/disney-boss-says-animation-style-will-change-next-5-years/
"Zootopia 2" co-director Jared Bush on directing Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman in the box office hit from @Disney @DisneyAnimation .
‘Zootopia 2’ Sets Digital and Physical Release After a Record Breaking Box Office Run
collider.com/zootopia-2-digital-and-physical-release-dates/
THE RACE BEGINS! 🎬🏆 LOOK: The 2026 Oscars nominations are officially out! Here are the nominees across major categories. | 📷: The Academy/X via Jessica Ann ... Show more
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GamesRadar+ Jan 15
Zootopia director wrote the original Andor pilot, and says the finished show is "phenomenal" and "not what I would have done with that"
gamesradar.com/entertainment/star-wars-tv-shows/zootopia-director-wrote-the-original-andor-pilot-and-says-the-finished-show-is-phenomenal-and-not-what-i-would-have-done-with-that/
#Zootopia2 is now the highest grossing MPA title with $1.703 billion at the global box office, surpassing Disney‘s 'Inside Out 2' ($1.69B).
Overall ... Show more
'Zootopia 3' Gets an Exciting Update as Part 2 Claws Past Box Office Records: After a historic run at the box office with Zootopia 2, a third movie seems to be ...
collider.com/zootopia-3-sequel-update-co-director-jared-bush/
CBR Jan 09
Director & Writer Jared Bush is aware of fans' Zootopia 3 ideas. #criticschoiceawards #interview #zootopia #cbr
CBR Jan 06
Zootopia 3 Gets Exciting Tease From Director Jared Bush After Becoming Disney's Highest-Grossing Animated Movie
cbr.com/zootopia-3-teaser-box-office-success/
Jared Bush says he wants Keanu Reeves to appear in ‘ZOOTOPIA 3’ if the sequel happens, and the idea is already winning people over. Inspired by his son ... Show more
ComingSoon by Mandatory Dec 26 25
Zootopia Part 3 Release Date Gets Great News From Sequel Director: Zootopia 3 has received a major update from Part 2 directors, with Jared Bush even hinting at ...
comingsoon.net/movies/news/2078076-zootopia-3-release-date-window-disney-jared-bush-update
Paid articlePaywall ‘Zootopia 2’: Read The Screenplay For Disney’s Billion-Dollar Sequel That Reteams Hopps & Wilde
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'Zootopia 2': Disney movie's best animal puns, references explained: Directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard explain the highly collaborative process by which ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2025-12-23/zootopia-2-disney-animated-feature
DiscussingFilm Dec 07 25
‘Zootopia 2’ Review – A Safe, But Hilarious Animated Sequel: Zootopia 2 is one of Walt Disney Animation's better sequels, balancing zany comedy with fresh ...
discussingfilm.net/2025/11/25/zootopia-2-review-hilarious-sequel/
'Zootopia 2' Director Wants Keanu Reeves To Appear as "Baba Llama": The 'Zootopia 2' director teases the perfect animal pun-named character for the 'John Wick' ...
movieweb.com/jared-bush-keanu-reeves-zootopia-3-cameo/
ComingSoon by Mandatory Dec 15 25
Zootopia 2 Co-Director Wants 1 Hollywood Megastar in Part 3: Zootopia 2's co-director, Jared Bush, recently expressed an interest in casting a particular ...
comingsoon.net/movies/news/2074275-zootopia-2-3-director-wants-keanu-reeves
The ‘Silence of the Lambs’ Moment in ‘Zootopia 2’ Explained By Directors: Directors Jared Bush & Byron Howard and producer Yvett Merino discuss Zootopia 2 ...
collider.com/zootopia-2-silence-of-the-lambs-explained-directors-jared-bush-byron-howard/
Zootropolis 2 expands a world partly inspired by Dubai’s climate engineering: Disney’s sequel revisits ideas left on the cutting-room floor using long-abandoned ...
thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2025/11/28/zootropolis-2-expands-a-world-partly-inspired-by-dubais-climate-engineering/
gulftoday.ae Nov 29 25
Will the ‘Zootopia’ sequel match its China success?: At the Beijing premiere of “Zootopia 2” last week, Walt Disney Animation Studios Chief Creative Officer ...
gulftoday.ae/culture/2025/11/29/will-the-zootopia-sequel-match-its-china-success
The directors of #Zootopia2 explain how to follow up a $1 billion-grossing Oscar-winner with a sequel that offers even more insightful commentary ... Show more
How ‘Zootopia 2’ Filmmakers Jared Bush and Byron Howard One-Upped the Original: Zootopia 2 is finally here and we spoke to directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard ...
thewrap.com/zootopia-2-directors-jared-bush-byron-howard-interview-disney/
ComingSoon by Mandatory Nov 27 25
Zootopia 2 Director Explains Why There Are Reptiles in the Sequel: With Zootopia 2 introducing reptiles to the franchise, co-director Jared Bush has explained ...
comingsoon.net/movies/news/2067983-zootopia-2-sequel-zootropolis-director-why-reptiles-explained
GamesRadar+ Nov 25 25
Disney animation boss says Moana is "almost like an action hero first," and the live-action movie brings a "human versus the elements ...
gamesradar.com/entertainment/live-action-movies/disney-animation-boss-says-moana-is-almost-like-an-action-hero-first-and-the-live-action-movie-brings-a-human-versus-the-elements-angle/
fictionhorizon.com Nov 19 25
Fans Slam Disney’s Live-Action ‘Moana’ as “Completely Unnecessary” & “Slop”: Disney’s live-action remake of Moana is facing heavy criticism online after its ...
fictionhorizon.com/fans-slam-disneys-live-action-moana-as-completely-unnecessary-slop/
The Korea Times Nov 18 25
'Zootopia 2' to explore diversity, growth through new worlds, characters: The beloved animal-centric world of "Zootopia" (2016) is returning to the big screen ...
koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20251118/zootopia-2-to-explore-diversity-growth-through-new-worlds-characters
#Zootopia2 co-director Jared Bush says Disney CEO Bob Iger and co-chairman Alan Bergman were the film's "greatest supporters ... Show more
CBR Nov 11 25
'Spoiler Alert': How Disney World's New Zootopia Attraction Teases Zootopia 2's Plot
cbr.com/disney-animal-kingdom-zootopia-better-zoogether-jared-bush-interview/
The Studio Note Zootopia's Creators Immediately And Completely Ignored: Zootopia co-director Jared Bush completely ignored a note from Disney's top brass ...
slashfilm.com/2020009/zootopia-creators-completely-ignored-studio-note/
Paid articlePaywall Jared Bush and Byron Howard Bring 'Zootopia: Better Zoogether' to Animal Kingdom: Jared Bush and Byron Howard on Bringing 'Zootopia: Better Zoogether' ...
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Dwayne Johnson Has Joined Another One of Disney's Most Popular Franchises: 'Moana' star Dwayne Johnson has joined another major Disney franchise in 'Zootopia 2.'
movieweb.com/dwayne-johnson-joins-zootopia-2-zeke/
ComingSoon by Mandatory Oct 08 25
Zootopia 2 Director Confirms if Popular Villain Theory Is True: Zootopia 2 co-director Jared Bush has debunked a major fan theory about the villain of the film ...
superherohype.com/news/632778-zootopia-2-nick-wilde-father-villain-theory
8 Zootopia 2 revelations we learned from a trip to Disney Studios: A Disney studio visit taught us a few things about the upcoming Zootopia 2 ...
polygon.com/zootopia-2-preview-director-interviews-jared-bush-byron-howard/
‘Zootopia 2’ Directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard on the Secret Origins of the Highly Anticipated Sequel
thewrap.com/zootopia-2-directors-jared-bush-byron-howard-interview-trailer/
ComingSoon by Mandatory Sep 01 25
Disney’s Magical New Animated Movie Gets Logo, First Details: Disney has officially unveiled the first details of its next original animated movie ...
comingsoon.net/movies/news/2022500-disney-magical-new-animated-movie-gets-logo-first-details
CBR Aug 30 25
Zootopia 2's Cast Grows With Family Guy & Community Stars: Two beloved comedy stars join the cast of the long-awaited sequel.
cbr.com/zootopia-2s-cast-grows-with-family-guy-community-stars/
Zootopia 2 Trailer Reveals Returning Cast for Disney Sequel: Disney has shared the official Zootopia 2 trailer for the highly anticipated sequel to 2016's ...
comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/2010752-zootopia-2-trailer-reveals-returning-cast-for-disney-sequel
New Walt Disney Animation Studios CCO Jared Bush says diversity is a "crucial" part of his approach to filmmaking ... Show more
Paid articlePaywall 'Zootopia 2' Director Jared Bush Annecy Interview: Jared Bush discusses 'Zootopia 2,' Disney's legacy, fostering fresh voices ...
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Paid articlePaywall Disney, Jared Bush Sneak Peek 'Zootopia 2' in Annecy: Disney sneak peeks 'Zootopia 2' in Annecy, with new footage, casting and characters ...
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'Frozen 3' & 'Frozen 4' Could Tell One Story According to New Disney Sequel Details
movieweb.com/frozen-3-two-part-status-update/
'Zootopia 2' Official Teaser Trailer Revealed by Disney Animation: Everyone's favorite bunny and fox duo are back for an undercover mission of ...
movieweb.com/zootopia-2-official-teaser-trailer-released-disney/
‘Moana 2’: Read The Screenplay For Disney’s Record-Breaking Animated Sequel: Moana 2, Disney’s animated sequel, was written by Jared Bush and co-director Dana ...
deadline.com/2024/12/moana-2-script-read-the-screenplay-disney-sequel-1236208641/
Review: "Even when #Moana2 falters, the central gang's courage remains a steady source of inspiration" 'Moana 2' Review: Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson in Disney Sequel
Key FactsMoana 2: Critics Praise Yet Fall Short of Original
Nov 28, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- The sequel to Moana is described by critics as good but not as compelling as the 2016 original.
- The Telegraph awarded four stars for its animation, while The Guardian criticized it for lacking genuine passion with a two-star rating.
- New songs fail to capture the magic of the original, a sentiment echoed by several reviewers.
- Moana 2 is characterized as an entertaining but less innovative follow-up that appeals primarily to younger audiences.
‘Moana 2’ Review: Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson in a Visually Dazzling but Narratively Uninspiring Sequel
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/moana-2-review-disney-dwayne-johnson-aulii-cravalho-1236070676/
The Direct Nov 15 24
#Frozen3 's story will "surprise a lot of people," according to Disney Animation Studios CCO Jared Bush! Full quote: Frozen 3's Unexpected Story Teased by Disney Boss | The Direct