This is a list of films produced by and released under the Walt Disney Pictures banner (known as that since 1983, with Never Cry Wolf as its first release) and films released before that under the former name of the parent company, Walt Disney Productions (1929–1983). Most films listed here were distributed theatrically in the United States by the company's distribution division, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, formerly known as Buena Vista Film Distribution Company (1953–1960), Buena Vista Distribution Company (1960–1987) and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1987–2007). The Disney features produced before The Living Desert (1953) were originally distributed by United Artists and RKO Radio Pictures, and are now distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Some films produced by Walt Disney Pictures are also released through the parent company's streaming service, Disney+. [1] [2]
This list is organized by release date and includes live-action feature films (including theatrical, direct-to-video and streaming releases), animated feature films (including films developed and produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios) and documentary films (including titles from the True-Life Adventures series and films produced by the Disneynature label). For an exclusive list of animated films released by Walt Disney Pictures and its previous entities see List of Disney theatrical animated feature films and List of Disney feature-length home entertainment releases § Animated films.
This list is only for films released under the main Disney banner. It does not include films produced or released by other existing, defunct or divested labels or subsidiaries owned by Walt Disney Studios (i.e. Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, Fox 2000 Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, National Geographic Documentary Films, Miramax Films, Dimension Films, ESPN Films, etc.) unless they are credited as co-production partners, nor any direct-to-video releases unless they were produced under the main Disney banner, TV films, theatrical re-releases or films originally released by other non-Disney studios.
All films listed are theatrical releases and/or American-based films unless specified.
Title | Release date | Notes |
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | December 21, 1937 | first film to be distributed by RKO Radio Pictures |
Pinocchio | February 7, 1940 | |
Fantasia | November 13, 1940 | anthology film |
The Reluctant Dragon | June 20, 1941 | fictionalized tour around the Disney studio |
Dumbo | October 23, 1941 | |
Bambi | August 21, 1942 | |
Saludos Amigos | February 6, 1943 | anthology film |
Victory Through Air Power | July 17, 1943 | documentary film with wide use of animation; distributed by United Artists |
The Three Caballeros | February 3, 1945 | anthology film |
Make Mine Music | April 20, 1946 | anthology film |
Song of the South | November 12, 1946 | |
Fun and Fancy Free | September 27, 1947 | anthology film |
Melody Time | May 27, 1948 | anthology film |
So Dear to My Heart | November 29, 1948 | |
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad | October 5, 1949 | anthology film |
Title | Release date | Notes |
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Cinderella | February 15, 1950 | |
Treasure Island | July 29, 1950 | produced by RKO-Walt Disney British Productions |
Alice in Wonderland | July 28, 1951 | |
The Story of Robin Hood | June 26, 1952 | produced by RKO-Walt Disney British Productions |
Peter Pan | February 5, 1953 | |
The Sword and the Rose | July 23, 1953 | produced by RKO-Walt Disney British Productions |
The Living Desert | November 10, 1953 | first film to be distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution |
Rob Roy: The Highland Rogue | February 27, 1954 | produced by RKO-Walt Disney British Productions; last film to be distributed by RKO Radio Pictures |
The Vanishing Prairie | August 16, 1954 | |
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea | December 23, 1954 | |
Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier | May 25, 1955 | compilation film mostly made up from pre-existing footage from the Disney anthology television series |
Lady and the Tramp | June 22, 1955 | |
The African Lion | September 14, 1955 | |
The Littlest Outlaw | December 22, 1955 | |
The Great Locomotive Chase | June 8, 1956 | |
Davy Crockett and the River Pirates | July 18, 1956 | compilation film mostly made up from pre-existing footage from the Disney anthology television series |
Secrets of Life | November 6, 1956 | |
Westward Ho the Wagons! | December 20, 1956 | |
Johnny Tremain | June 19, 1957 | |
Perri | August 28, 1957 | |
Old Yeller | December 25, 1957 | |
The Light in the Forest | July 8, 1958 | |
White Wilderness | August 12, 1958 | |
Tonka | December 25, 1958 | |
Sleeping Beauty | January 29, 1959 | |
The Shaggy Dog | March 19, 1959 | |
Darby O'Gill and the Little People | June 26, 1959 | |
Third Man on the Mountain | November 10, 1959 |
Title | Release date | Notes |
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Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made ‡ | February 7, 2020 | co-production with Etalon Films, Slow Pony Pictures and Whitaker Entertainment; distributed by Disney+ |
Onward | March 6, 2020 | co-production with Pixar Animation Studios; nominee of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film |
Stargirl ‡ | March 13, 2020 | co-production with Gotham Group and Hahnscape Entertainment; distributed by Disney+ |
Dolphin Reef ‡ | April 3, 2020 | Disneynature release; distributed by Disney+ |
Elephant ‡ | ||
Artemis Fowl ‡ | June 12, 2020 | co-production with TriBeCa Productions, Marzano Films and TKBC; distributed by Disney+ |
Hamilton ‡ | July 3, 2020 | co-production with 5000 Broadway Productions, Nevis Productions, Old 320 Sycamore Pictures and RadicalMedia; distributed by Disney+; nominee of the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy |
Black Is King ‡ | July 31, 2020 | co-production with Parkwood Entertainment; distributed by Disney+ |
Magic Camp ‡ | August 14, 2020 | co-production with Team Todd; distributed by Disney+ |
The One and Only Ivan ‡ | August 21, 2020 | co-production with Jolie Pas Productions and Allison Shearmur Productions; distributed by Disney+ |
Mulan † | September 4, 2020 | co-production with Jason T. Reed Productions and Good Fear Productions; distributed by Disney+ |
Godmothered ‡ | December 4, 2020 | co-production with The Montecito Picture Company; distributed by Disney+ |
Safety ‡ | December 11, 2020 | co-production with Mayhem Pictures and Select Films; distributed by Disney+ |
Soul ‡ | December 25, 2020 | co-production with Pixar Animation Studios; distributed by Disney+; winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film |
The Last Warrior: Root of Evil * | January 1, 2021 | Russian film; co-production with Yellow, Black & White, Cinema Fund Russia and Russia-1 |
Flora & Ulysses ‡ | February 19, 2021 | co-production with Netter Productions; distributed by Disney+ |
Raya and the Last Dragon § | March 5, 2021 | co-production with Walt Disney Animation Studios; nominee of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film |
Cruella § | May 28, 2021 | co-production with Gunn Films and Marc Platt Productions |
Luca ‡ | June 18, 2021 | co-production with Pixar Animation Studios; distributed by Disney+; nominee of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film |
Jungle Cruise § | July 30, 2021 | co-production with Davis Entertainment, Flynn Picture Company and Seven Bucks Productions |
Encanto | November 24, 2021 | co-production with Walt Disney Animation Studios; winner of the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film and the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature |
Diary of a Wimpy Kid ‡ | December 3, 2021 | co-production with Bardel Entertainment; distributed by Disney+ [N 20] |
The Last Warrior: A Messenger of Darkness * | December 23, 2021 | Russian film; co-production with Disney CIS and Yellow, Black & White |
The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild ‡ | January 28, 2022 | co-production with Bardel Entertainment; distributed by Disney+ [N 20] |
The Beatles: Get Back – The Rooftop Concert | January 30, 2022 | co-production with Apple Corps Ltd. and WingNut Films; limited IMAX engagement |
Turning Red ‡ | March 11, 2022 | co-production with Pixar Animation Studios; distributed by Disney+ |
Cheaper by the Dozen ‡ | March 18, 2022 | co-production with Khalabo Ink Society; distributed by Disney+ [N 20] |
Better Nate Than Ever ‡ | April 1, 2022 | co-production with Marc Platt Productions; distributed by Disney+ [N 20] |
Polar Bear ‡ | April 22, 2022 | Disneynature release; distributed by Disney+ |
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers ‡ | May 20, 2022 | co-production with Mandeville Films; distributed by Disney+ |
Hollywood Stargirl ‡ | June 3, 2022 | co-production with Gotham Group and Hahnscape Entertainment; distributed by Disney+ |
Lightyear | June 17, 2022 | co-production with Pixar Animation Studios |
Rise ‡ | June 24, 2022 | co-production with Faliro House Productions; distributed by Disney+ |
Pinocchio ‡ | September 8, 2022 | co-production with ImageMovers and Depth of Field Studios; distributed by Disney+ |
Hocus Pocus 2 ‡ | September 30, 2022 | co-production with David Kirschner Productions and Weimaraner Republic Pictures; distributed by Disney+ |
Disenchanted ‡ | November 18, 2022 | co-production with Right Coast Productions, Josephson Entertainment and Andalasia Productions; distributed by Disney+ |
Strange World | November 23, 2022 | co-production with Walt Disney Animation Studios |
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules ‡ | December 2, 2022 | co-production with Bardel Entertainment; distributed by Disney+ |
Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again ‡ | December 9, 2022 | co-production with 21 Laps Entertainment, Alibaba Pictures and Atomic Cartoons; distributed by Disney+ [N 20] |
Chang Can Dunk ‡ | March 10, 2023 | co-production with Hillman Grad Productions and Makeready; distributed by Disney+ |
Peter Pan & Wendy ‡ | April 28, 2023 | co-production with Whitaker Entertainment and Roth/Kirschenbaum Films; distributed by Disney+ |
Crater ‡ | May 12, 2023 | co-production with 21 Laps Entertainment; distributed by Disney+ [N 20] |
The Little Mermaid | May 26, 2023 | co-production with DeLuca Marshall and Marc Platt Productions |
Elemental | June 16, 2023 | co-production with Pixar Animation Studios |
World's Best ‡ | June 23, 2023 | distributed by Disney+ |
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny | June 30, 2023 | co-production with Lucasfilm |
Haunted Mansion | July 28, 2023 | co-production with Rideback |
Dashing Through the Snow ‡ | November 17, 2023 | co-production with Will Packer Productions and Smart Entertainment; distributed by Disney+ |
Wish | November 22, 2023 | co-production with Walt Disney Animation Studios |
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever ‡ | December 8, 2023 | co-production with Bardel Entertainment; distributed by Disney+ |
Title | Release date | Notes | Production Status |
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The Beach Boys | May 24, 2024 | co-production with The Kennedy/Marshall Company and White Horse Pictures; distributed by Disney+ | Completed |
Young Woman and the Sea | May 31, 2024 [4] | co-production with Jerry Bruckheimer Films [5] | |
Inside Out 2 | June 14, 2024 [6] | co-production with Pixar Animation Studios | Post-production |
Untitled film | September 6, 2024 [7] | TBA | |
Moana 2 | November 27, 2024 [7] [8] | co-production with Walt Disney Animation Studios | In production |
Mufasa: The Lion King | December 20, 2024 [9] [10] [6] [11] | co-production with Pastel Productions [12] [13] | Production suspended due to 2023 Hollywood labor disputes; In production |
Untitled film | March 7, 2025 [7] | TBA | |
Snow White | March 21, 2025 [9] [10] [6] [14] | co-production with Marc Platt Productions [15] | Post-production |
Untitled films | April 11, 2025 [7] | TBA | |
May 23, 2025 [7] | |||
Elio | June 13, 2025 [6] [14] | co-production with Pixar Animation Studios | In production |
Untitled film | July 2, 2025 [7] | TBA | |
Tron: Ares | October 10, 2025 [7] | co-production with Paradox [16] [17] | Filming |
Zootopia 2 | November 26, 2025 [7] [18] | co-production with Walt Disney Animation Studios | In production |
Untitled films | January 16, 2026 [7] | TBA | |
March 6, 2026 [7] | co-production with Pixar Animation Studios | ||
March 27, 2026 [7] | |||
April 17, 2026 [7] | |||
May 22, 2026 [7] | |||
Toy Story 5 | June 19, 2026 [19] | co-production with Pixar Animation Studios | In production |
Moana | July 10, 2026 [19] | co-production with Seven Bucks Productions and Flynn Picture Co. | Production suspended due to 2023 Hollywood labor disputes; Pre-production |
Untitled films | August 14, 2026 [7] | TBA | |
September 18, 2026 [7] | |||
November 25, 2026 [7] | co-production with Walt Disney Animation Studios |
Title | Release date | Notes | Production Status |
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Out of My Mind ‡ | 2024 | co-production with Big Beach, Participant and EveryWhere Studios; distributed by Disney+ [20] | Completed |
Frozen III | 2026 | co-production with Walt Disney Animation Studios [21] | In production |
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip ‡ | TBA | co-production with 21 Laps Entertainment and The Jim Henson Company; distributed by Disney+ [22] | Post-production |
Lilo & Stitch | co-production with Rideback [23] | Filming |
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