Summer time is a great time to watch movies! This summer, Disney has quite a few movies coming out through its various studios. This includes films from  Pixar Animation Studios, Disney Live Action, Searchlight Pictures, and 20th Century Studios. It comes on the heels of the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu by Lucasfilm in May. As the summer kicks off, Disney has kicked off its Disney Blockbuster Summer. This campaign celebrates Disney as the ultimate destination for summer entertainment. It brings fans together for unforgettable experiences that will last well beyond summer. The following Summer Starts Here spot was shared by Disney as the summer kicks off.

2026 is already a big year for The Walt Disney Company at the global box office. The Walt Disney Studios is the first studio this year to have surpassed $2 billion globally. This was fueled by five releases that have had strong performances. Disney and Pixar’s Hoppers delivered the biggest debut for an original animated film for Coco (2017). This highlighted the continued strength of original storytelling for the company. 20th Century Studios’ The Devil Wears Prada 2 showcased how, after two decades, audiences still wanted more Runway. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is the first Star Wars film to be released on the big screen and opened in the top spot globally. This theatrical release builds on the strength of The Mandalorian as Disney+’s most-watched Original. It has over 1.3 billion hours streamed globally.

This summer, Disney will continue to delight fans of all ages when they head to the theaters. Here is a look at what is being released this summer:

• Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 — June 19
• Disney’s Moana — July 10
• Searchlight Pictures’ Super Troopers 3 — August 7
• 20th Century Studios’ The Dog Stars — August 28

Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5

Release Date: June 19

The first few chords of a song by Disney Legend Randy Newman. An iconic blue-sky wallpaper filled with clouds. A cowboy and a space ranger whose friendship defined a generation.

For more than 30 years, Toy Story has remained one of Disney and Pixar’s most beloved franchises — and this summer, Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Disney Legend Tim Allen), Jessie (Joan Cusack), and the rest of the gang return for an all-new adventure that explores what happens when Toy meets Tech.

In Toy Story 5, Bonnie’s world is flipped upside down by her Lilypad (Greta Lee), a tablet device with its own ideas about what kids need most.

A new roster of voice talent includes Craig Robinson, Mykal-Michelle Harris, Shelby Rabara, Matty Matheson, Conan O’Brien, and Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (aka Bad Bunny). Directed by Academy Award^® winner Andrew Stanton and featuring a new score by Newman, Toy Story 5 continues Pixar’s lasting legacy of blending heart, humor, and emotional storytelling for fans across generations. The film will also include a brand-new original song, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” by 14-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Taylor Swift.

Disney’s Moana

Release Date: July 10

The ocean is calling once again.

Disney’s live-action reimagining of Moana transforms the beloved animated classic for a new generation, with Catherine Laga‘aia stepping into the role of Moana alongside future Disney Legend Dwayne Johnson as everyone’s favorite demigod, Maui.

Since first stunning audiences in 2016, Moana has become one of Disney’s most enduring modern franchises; over the past five years, the first film has remained one of the most-streamed movies annually and last year, Moana 2 joined those ranks following its Disney+ debut.

Directed by Emmy^® and Tony Award^® winner Thomas Kail, the film features new music from future Disney Legend Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa‘i, and Mark Mancina.

Searchlight Pictures’ Super Troopers 3

Release Date: August 7

The Broken Lizard crew returns to theaters this summer with Super Troopers 3, the long-awaited next chapter in the long-running cult comedy franchise that has entertained fans for more than two decades.

When Farva’s wildly over-the-top engagement to Thorny’s sister spirals into chaos, the Super Troopers must navigate Thorny’s schemes to break up the relationship, while trying to crack a pernicious new drug ring — all to save the day and maybe the wedding itself.

The film is directed by Jay Chandrasekhar, who is reprising his role as Thorny alongside the rest of the Broken Lizard troupe: Kevin Hefferman (Farva), Steve Lemme (Mac), Paul Soter (Foster), and Erik Stolhanske (Rabbit).

20th Century Studios’ The Dog Stars

Release Date: August 28

Ridley Scott places audiences directly in the center of a brutal, post-apocalyptic world led by a critically acclaimed ensemble: Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Benedict Wong, and Allison Janney.

Based on Peter Heller’s bestselling novel, The Dog Stars is an epic thriller set in a world where survival is instinct, but humanity is a choice. When a mysterious radio transmission is heard, Hig (Elordi), a young pilot, and military survivalist Bangley (Brolin) set out on a dangerous journey in search of hope and the possibility that they may not be alone after all.

There will be plenty of fun to be had at the theaters this summer with the variety of films coming to the silver screen. These will all act as a prelude to the release of Avengers: Doomsday on December 18th. This will also see the re-release of Avengers: Endgame on September 25th. This year will also see the arrival of 20th Century Studios’ deep-sea thriller Whalefall on October 16, followed by Searchlight Pictures’ Wild Horse Nine on November 6, directed by Martin McDonagh and starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell. Walt Disney Animation Studios will also release its original film Hexed on November 25th.

What are you most excited to see released this summer? How about this year? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!