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The New Simpsons Movie opens in cinemas on September 3, 2027. It is the second feature film based on The Simpsons, following The Simpsons Movie from 2007. Rob Oliver directs. Disney announced the sequel in September 2025, then revealed the official title and first footage at D23 in August 2026.
Inside Out 3 is not officially announced by Pixar. Inside Out 2 co-writer Dave Holstein said talks were minimal in early 2025, but he expects a third film at some point. Director Kelsey Mann has said he would return and use ideas cut from Inside Out 2. Paul Walter Hauser, who voiced Embarrassment, has said he heard a third film may happen. No date, cast, or plot is confirmed.
Incredibles 3 opens in cinemas on June 16, 2028. Peter Sohn directs, with Brad Bird writing the screenplay. Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner, and Samuel L. Jackson return. The story puts Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack at the center, with no time jump from Incredibles 2.
A Minecraft Movie Squared opens in cinemas on July 23, 2027. Jared Hess returns to direct, with Chris Galletta co-writing. Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, Matt Berry, and Jennifer Coolidge return. Kirsten Dunst joins the cast as Alex, the game's female default character. The title was revealed at Minecraft Live on May 30, 2026.
Lilo and Stitch 2 started filming in Hawaii on October 14, 2026. It is due in cinemas on May 26, 2028. Maia Kealoha returns as Lilo. Chris Sanders writes and directs and voices Stitch. Angel, Experiment 624, makes her live action debut in a new original story, not a remake of the animated sequel.
Dragon pairs Jr NTR with Prashanth Neel for the first time. This update covers the title reveal, the grounded action style, cast, and music reports.
Pushpa 3 is confirmed, with a reported 2028 target. This update covers the producer promise, Sukumar's stage confirmation, and what is still unannounced.
Kantara: Chapter 2 is in writing, Rishab Shetty has confirmed. This update covers what is known, what comes first in his lineup, and what Chapter 1 set up.
Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra Part 2, titled Dev, is reported to start filming in April 2027. Deepika Padukone is in talks for Amruta, according to Pinkvilla, but that casting is not confirmed.
Dharman, earlier called Thalaivar 173, went through two director changes before Ashwath Marimuthu took over. It stars Rajinikanth with Simran, Raashii Khanna, Yogi Babu and Nayanthara in a special role.
Salaar Part 2, titled Shouryaanga Parvam, has waited years for a shoot date. A June 2027 start is now reported, but no official release date has been set, and Prabhas must finish other films first.
Nag Ashwin's Kalki sequel has shot only about 10 days so far, but Prabhas joined the set on his birthday in October 2026. Deepika Padukone will not return, and trade reports point to late 2027 at the earliest, with 2028 more likely.