Disney’s 21 Movies Coming Out in 2021

2020 has been an interesting year to say the least. For us movie goers, we find ourselves missing the big screen dearly! So, as we begin to wrap up this year, we’re looking forward to 2021 for Disney movies. Currently, Disney has announced 21 movies that are scheduled to arrive in 2021. Here’s the list as shared by Insider:

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1. “The King’s Man” — February 12

“As a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them. Discover the origins of the very first independent intelligence agency in The King’s Man.” Latest trailer here.

2. “Everybody’s Talking About Jaime” — February 26

“Show the world who you really are. Check out the brand-new trailer for Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, in theaters February 26.” Latest trailer here.

3. “Antlers” — February 19

“In ANTLERS, a small-town Oregon teacher and her brother, the local sheriff, discover that a young student is harbouring a dangerous secret with frightening consequences.” Latest trailer here.

4. “Raya and the Last Dragon” — March 12

“Raya (Kelly Marie Tran) is a lone warrior from Kumandra, a kingdom where dragons and humans once lived in harmony. But all of the dragons except one disappeared when they sacrificed themselves to save humanity from an evil force. When that dark threat returns 500 years later, Raya goes out in search of the last dragon to bring unity back to the world.” Latest trailer here.

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5. “Bob’s Burgers” — April 9

After being delayed from a July 2020 release, Disney finally gave the “Bob’s Burgers” movie a release date. Creator Loren Bouchard wrote, directed, and produced the musical comedy, which he said will “scratch every itch” fans of the show have had.

6. “Ron’s Gone Wrong” — April 23

Fox’s “Ron’s Gone Wrong” is an animated film that was pushed back. It follows a boy whose robot friend doesn’t work right. It stars Thomas Barbusca.

7. “Black Widow” — May 7

“Black Widow” will now be released exactly 11 years after Scarlett Johansson’s first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Iron Man 2.” The film takes place between the events of 2016’s “Captain America: Civil War” and 2018’s “Avengers: Infinity War” as Natasha Romanoff reunites with some old comrades to take down a mysterious villain named Taskmaster. Latest trailer here.

8. “Cruella” — May 28

Emma Stone is going to play the iconic “101 Dalmatians” villain in a live-action origin film of her own. Craig Gillespie (“I, Tonya”) directs the live-action movie, which Stone described to fans at Disney’s 2019 bi-annual D23 convention as “punk rock.” The movie will take place in the ’70s.

9. “Luca” — June 18

Oscar nominee Enrico Casarosa (“La Luna”) is directing Pixar’s next movie, a coming-of-age story about Luca who spends his summer on the Italian Riviera with his best friend. The catch? His friend happens to be a sea monster from another world.

10. “Shang Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings” — July 9

Destin Daniel Cretton (“Just Mercy”) is directing the movie about the Master of Kung Fu. The character was introduced in the comics in 1973. Simu Liu will play the titular character with Awkwafina (“Ocean’s 8”) also starring. The film recently finished filming in October after a four-month filming hiatus. 

11. “Jungle Cruise” — July 30

Based off of the popular Disney Parks’ attraction, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson plays a 1930s riverboat captain who goes on an exploratory mission into the jungle. Emily Blunt, Jack Whitehall, Paul Giamatti, Édgar Ramírez, and Jesse Plemons also star. Latest trailer here.

12. “Deep Water” — August 13

The film, based on the Patricia Highsmith book, follows a couple who have fallen out of love and start playing mind games with each other. Ben Affleck, Tracy Letts, and Ana de Armas star in the thriller. 

13. “The Beatles: Get Back” — August 27

Disney announced it acquired the distribution rights to Peter Jackson’s “Beatles” documentary in March 2020. According to a press release, the film will go behind-the-scenes of the making of the band’s album “Let It Be” and their final live concert on London’s Savile Row. The film was made using more than 55 hours of unseen footage that was filmed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg in 1969 and 140 hours of “mostly unheard” audio recordings from the “Let It Be” album sessions. 

14. “The Last Duel” — October 15

Ridley Scott is directing the 14th century epic about two knights whose bond is tested. It has quite the cast in Affleck, Damon, Adam Driver, and Jodie Comer. 

15 & 16. Disney also has two untitled 20th Century films currently dated for September and November.

Disney currently has two untitled 20th Century movies dated for September 10, 2021 and December 3, 2021. These will be announced at a later date. One of these two releases may be Amy Adams’ long-delayed “The Woman in the Window,” based on the novel of the same name.

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17. “Eternals” — November 5

The film is based around the group of immortal beings created by cosmic Gods. Disney and Marvel are likely hoping this is their next “Guardians of the Galaxy”-like success.

18. “West Side Story” — December 10

The remake of the 1961 film revolves around two star-crossed lovers from warring street gangs in 1950’s New York City. Directed and co-produced by Steven Spielberg, Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler star as the two leads, Tony and Maria. The cast also includes Ariana DeBose, Corey Stoll, Brian d’Arcy James, and Rita Moreno, who starred in the original movie. 

19. Untitled live-action Disney movie — TBD

The live-action version of “The Little Mermaid” doesn’t have a release date yet, but if we had to bet on when this live-action film could be released, it could certainly be December 17. Singer Halle Bailey from the sister-singing duo Chloe x Halle was cast in the role of Ariel in July 2019. The remake will include original songs and new ones from Alan Menken and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. 

20. “The French Dispatch” — TBD

Wes Anderson’s 10th movie is among the 2020 delays that is currently undated. Many Anderson favorites, including Adrien Brody, Frances McDormand, Bill Murray, and Owen Wilson, join together for this story of an American magazine centered around three storylines. Timothée Chalamet also stars. Latest trailer here.

21. “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” — TBD

Another currently undated Fox Searchlight film is based on the documentary of the same name following the history of televangelists Tammy Faye and Jim Bakker.

There you have the 21 coming in 2021! Which film are you most excited to see?

Source: Insider.com