Disney announced all its movies coming in the next 4 years - here's what you have to look forward to

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Picking up where "Age of Ultron" left off, "Captain America: Civil War" follows the new team of Avengers led by Steve Rogers (Chris Evans). A major incident results in a huge rift between Rogers and Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.).

Picking up where "Age of Ultron" left off, "Captain America: Civil War" follows the new team of Avengers led by Steve Rogers (Chris Evans). A major incident results in a huge rift between Rogers and Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.).
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It will be released May 6, 2016, and is the kickoff to summer-blockbuster season.

It will be released May 6, 2016, and is the kickoff to summer-blockbuster season.
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"Alice Through the Looking Glass" is the sequel to Tim Burton's 2010 take on the classic story. Burton won't return to direct, but he has signed on as a producer.

"Alice Through the Looking Glass" is the sequel to Tim Burton's 2010 take on the classic story. Burton won't return to direct, but he has signed on as a producer.

Mia Wasikowska and Johnny Depp will return along with Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham Carter. This time, Alice (Wasikowska) must travel back in time to save the Mad Hatter.

Mia Wasikowska and Johnny Depp will return along with Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham Carter. This time, Alice (Wasikowska) must travel back in time to save the Mad Hatter.
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"Alice Through the Looking Glass" will be in theaters May 27, 2016.

"Alice Through the Looking Glass" will be in theaters May 27, 2016.

"Finding Dory," the long-awaited sequel to 2003's "Finding Nemo," will reunite Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) with Nemo and Marlin (Albert Brooks).

"Finding Dory," the long-awaited sequel to 2003's "Finding Nemo," will reunite Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) with Nemo and Marlin (Albert Brooks).
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This time, Dory takes the spotlight, as she embarks on a search for answers to her past.

This time, Dory takes the spotlight, as she embarks on a search for answers to her past.

"Finding Dory" will be released June 17, 2016.

"Finding Dory" will be released June 17, 2016.
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Steven Spielberg will adapt the Roald Dahl classic "The BFG."

Steven Spielberg will adapt the Roald Dahl classic "The BFG."

In "The BFG," Bill Hader will star as a giant alongside the young Ruby Barnhill as Sophie. The movie will be released July 1, 2016.

In "The BFG," Bill Hader will star as a giant alongside the young Ruby Barnhill as Sophie. The movie will be released July 1, 2016.
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Next summer we'll also get a reboot of "Pete's Dragon" starring Bryce Dallas Howard.

Next summer we'll also get a reboot of "Pete's Dragon" starring Bryce Dallas Howard.

The film will be a remake of the 1977 Disney original, in which a young orphan seeks the help of a giant dragon. This version will star Wes Bentley, Robert Redford, and Karl Urban.

The film will be a remake of the 1977 Disney original, in which a young orphan seeks the help of a giant dragon. This version will star Wes Bentley, Robert Redford, and Karl Urban.
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"Pete's Dragon" will be released August 12, 2016.

"Pete's Dragon" will be released August 12, 2016.

Next fall's big Marvel movie will be "Doctor Strange," starring Benedict Cumberbatch.

Next fall's big Marvel movie will be "Doctor Strange," starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
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We don't know many details about the film yet, but Strange (Cumberbatch) is a failed surgeon who is given a second chance after a sorcerer trains him to fight evil. The film will be released October 26, 2016.

We don't know many details about the film yet, but Strange (Cumberbatch) is a failed surgeon who is given a second chance after a sorcerer trains him to fight evil. The film will be released October 26, 2016.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will sing in Disney's 56th animated movie, "Moana."

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will sing in Disney's 56th animated movie, "Moana."
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The musical will be centered around a teen who sets out on an adventure to find a fabled island in the South Pacific. Demigod Maui (Johnson) will join in on her adventure.

The musical will be centered around a teen who sets out on an adventure to find a fabled island in the South Pacific. Demigod Maui (Johnson) will join in on her adventure.

"Moana" will be released November 23, 2016.

"Moana" will be released November 23, 2016.
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The cast of the "Star Wars" spin-off "Rogue One" will have major star wattage, from Oscar winner Forest Whitaker and Mads Mikkelsen ("Hannibal") to indie favorites Felicity Jones and Ben Mendelsohn.

The cast of the "Star Wars" spin-off "Rogue One" will have major star wattage, from Oscar winner Forest Whitaker and Mads Mikkelsen ("Hannibal") to indie favorites Felicity Jones and Ben Mendelsohn.

Taking place before the events of "A New Hope," "Rogue One" follows a group of rebels who try to steal the plans for the Death Star. "Rogue One" is directed by Gareth Edwards ("Godzilla") and will be in theaters December 16, 2016.

Taking place before the events of "A New Hope," "Rogue One" follows a group of rebels who try to steal the plans for the Death Star. "Rogue One" is directed by Gareth Edwards ("Godzilla") and will be in theaters December 16, 2016.
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In 2017, Disney will bring us a live-action adaptation of the animated classic "Beauty and the Beast," in which Emma Watson and Dan Stevens will star.

In 2017, Disney will bring us a live-action adaptation of the animated classic "Beauty and the Beast," in which Emma Watson and Dan Stevens will star.

Emma Watson gave fans an update on the film at D23. It will be released March 17, 2017.

Emma Watson gave fans an update on the film at D23. It will be released March 17, 2017.
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The next "Guardians of the Galaxy" film, "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," started production in Atlanta, Georgia.

The next "Guardians of the Galaxy" film, "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2," started production in Atlanta, Georgia.

Details of the film are still scarce. The main cast, including Chris Pratt, is expected to return. The "Guardians" sequel will be released May 5, 2017.

Details of the film are still scarce. The main cast, including Chris Pratt, is expected to return. The "Guardians" sequel will be released May 5, 2017.
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A third "Cars" movie will be in theaters June 16, 2017.

A third "Cars" movie will be in theaters June 16, 2017.

"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" will be the fifth movie in the "Pirates" franchise.

"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" will be the fifth movie in the "Pirates" franchise.
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In this sequel, a down-on-his-luck Jack Sparrow faces a terrifying ghost ship led by his old nemesis Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem). After skipping out on the most recent "Pirates" movie, Orlando Bloom plans to return for "Dead Men Tell No Tales."

In this sequel, a down-on-his-luck Jack Sparrow faces a terrifying ghost ship led by his old nemesis Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem). After skipping out on the most recent "Pirates" movie, Orlando Bloom plans to return for "Dead Men Tell No Tales."

"Dead Men Tell No Tales" will be released July 7, 2017.

"Dead Men Tell No Tales" will be released July 7, 2017.
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Not too long after that we'll see the third Thor film, "Thor: Ragnarok," which is expected to have an appearance from the Hulk.

Not too long after that we'll see the third Thor film, "Thor: Ragnarok," which is expected to have an appearance from the Hulk.

It'll be out on November 3, 2017.

"Coco" is inspired by the Mexican celebration "Dia de los Muertos," which means "Day of the Dead." It will be released November 22, 2017.

"Coco" is inspired by the Mexican celebration "Dia de los Muertos," which means "Day of the Dead." It will be released November 22, 2017.
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The eighth episode of the "Star Wars" franchise (a sequel to "Force Awakens"), which still has no title, will be directed by Rian Johnson.

The eighth episode of the "Star Wars" franchise (a sequel to "Force Awakens"), which still has no title, will be directed by Rian Johnson.

Johnson directed "Looper" as well as several episodes of "Breaking Bad." His "Star Wars" movie will be released December 15, 2017.

Johnson directed "Looper" as well as several episodes of "Breaking Bad." His "Star Wars" movie will be released December 15, 2017.
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Disney is working on its own adaptation of "Jack and the Beanstalk," called "Gigantic."

Disney is working on its own adaptation of "Jack and the Beanstalk," called "Gigantic."

The movie will follow Jack, who stumbles upon giants in the sky and befriends a 60-foot-tall, 11-year-old girl named Inma. "Gigantic" will be in theaters March 9, 2018.

The movie will follow Jack, who stumbles upon giants in the sky and befriends a 60-foot-tall, 11-year-old girl named Inma. "Gigantic" will be in theaters March 9, 2018.
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The first standalone movie for Marvel's Black Panther, starring Chadwick Boseman, will be out on February 16, 2018.

The first standalone movie for Marvel's Black Panther, starring Chadwick Boseman, will be out on February 16, 2018.

Black Panther" will be directed by Ryan Coogler, who blew audiences and critics away with his sophomore effort "Creed.

Black Panther" will be directed by Ryan Coogler, who blew audiences and critics away with his sophomore effort "Creed.
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The next "Avengers" sequel will be a two-part movie. We'll see part one of "Avengers: Infinity War" May 4, 2018.

The next "Avengers" sequel will be a two-part movie. We'll see part one of "Avengers: Infinity War" May 4, 2018.

The second untitled "Star Wars" spin-off movie will be a Han Solo prequel directed by comedy duo Chris Miller and Phil Lord ("The Lego Movie," "21 Jump Street").

The second untitled "Star Wars" spin-off movie will be a Han Solo prequel directed by comedy duo Chris Miller and Phil Lord ("The Lego Movie," "21 Jump Street").
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The second "Star Wars" anthology film will be released May 25, 2018.

The second "Star Wars" anthology film will be released May 25, 2018.

Disney Animation Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter is returning to codirect a fourth "Toy Story" movie.

Disney Animation Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter is returning to codirect a fourth "Toy Story" movie.
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Lasseter revealed that the sequel will be a love story between Woody and Bo Peep. The project was recently moved back a year and will be released June 15, 2018.

Lasseter revealed that the sequel will be a love story between Woody and Bo Peep. The project was recently moved back a year and will be released June 15, 2018.

We'll finally get a female-led superhero film when "Captain Marvel" comes to theaters July 6, 2018.

We'll finally get a female-led superhero film when "Captain Marvel" comes to theaters July 6, 2018.
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We'll see the conclusion of Marvel's three-phase cinematic universe with "Avengers: Infinity War — Part II" on May 3, 2019.

We'll see the conclusion of Marvel's three-phase cinematic universe with "Avengers: Infinity War — Part II" on May 3, 2019.

We don't know much about "Star Wars: Episode IX," the finale in the new trilogy, but it will be directed by Colin Trevorrow ("Jurassic World") and will be released on May 24, 2019.

We don't know much about "Star Wars: Episode IX," the finale in the new trilogy, but it will be directed by Colin Trevorrow ("Jurassic World") and will be released on May 24, 2019.
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Director Brad Bird will return to make a sequel to his 2004 hit "The Incredibles," which will be released June 21, 2019.

Director Brad Bird will return to make a sequel to his 2004 hit "The Incredibles," which will be released June 21, 2019.

Disney also locked in dates for five untitled live-action films. Three out of these five projects will be fairy tales.

Disney also locked in dates for five untitled live-action films. Three out of these five projects will be fairy tales.

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They will be released July 28, 2017; April 6, 2018; August 3, 2018; December 25, 2018; and December 20, 2019.

They will be released July 28, 2017; April 6, 2018; August 3, 2018; December 25, 2018; and December 20, 2019.

With the success of "The Jungle Book," Disney proved that it could pull off a hit in the normally quiet month of April. Meanwhile, with these new releases, as well as "Episode VIII," Disney looks to make the month of December, normally a time for more Oscar-oriented fare, its own.