Entertainment & Media

A gloved hand examines a Pinocchio figurine with a magnifying glass—Walt Disney Archives in the blurred background.

See the Walt Disney Archives Through Pinocchio’s Eyes in New Short Film

Shannen Ace

A new short film from Disney takes a look at how artifacts are collected, catalogued, and preserved at the Walt ...

A woman and child scream in the car as live-action Stitch sits between them in this Lilo & Stitch scene.

‘People Do Get Left Behind’ – Dean Fleischer Camp Defends Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Ending

Shannen Ace

“Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” Except when they do, Dean Fleischer Camp says in ...

Animated boy wearing a blue outfit and visor floats in a glowing bowl beside a smiling blue jelly-like creature.

REVIEW: Don’t Let the Box Office Scare You Off — Pixar’s “Elio” Shoots for the Stars in an Emotional Ode to Sci-Fi

Katie Francis

Disney-Pixar’s newest animated feature film, “Elio,” opened in theaters and subsequently suffered the worst box office opening weekend the studio ...

A smiling boy with an eye patch and a playful creature ride a glowing slide in Disney-Pixar’s Elio.

‘Elio’ Suffers Worst Opening Weekend Ever for Disney-Pixar Film

Jamie Rowland

According to Forbes, “Elio” has suffered the worst opening weekend ever for a Disney-Pixar film. Elio Opening Weekend Elio Box ...

Split image: Jon Bernthal as Punisher on left, young man wearing a Spider-Man suit on right.

Jon Bernthal to Reprise Role as Punisher for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

Katie Francis

Marvel has confirmed that Jon Bernthal will reprise his role as Frank Castle/The Punisher for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” “Brand ...

Winnie the Pooh and friends—Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, and Rabbit—gather outdoors under the Disney Animation logo.

Walt Disney Animation Studios CCO Teases Possible Disney 2D Animation Comeback

Shannen Ace

Walt Disney Animation Studios may bring back 2D animation among experimentation with different styles. Will We See Disney 2D Animation ...

A young girl kisses a blue plush alien toy on the nose, creating the perfect Daily Recap moment indoors.

Disney Leading Domestic Box Office With $1.1 Billion Thanks to ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘Captain America: Brave New World’

Shannen Ace

About halfway through 2025, Disney is leading the domestic box office with a total of $1.1 billion. Disney Box Office ...

A person lies on a large sand pattern with spirals and arrows, holding a sign that reads "Aliens! Abduct Me!!!.

Pixar’s ‘Elio’ Opening Weekend Box Office May Be Low But It Could Gain Popularity Later

Shannen Ace

Pixar’s “Elio” is expected to have a low opening weekend box office, reflecting the studio’s troubles with original films — but ...

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Walt Disney World Extends 35% Off Hotel Bounceback Offer: Daily Recap (6/19/25)

Gretchen McDermid

Walt Disney World has extended the bounceback offer that started last fall, water from “Frozen” attractions around the world was ...

Ironheart logo with a metallic, broken heart shape and Marvel Television branding, streaming soon on Disney+.

Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’ Adds Disney+ Release Schedule, All Episodes Being Dropped Within 2 Weeks

Gretchen McDermid

As the official premiere date of Marvel’s newest series, “Ironheart,” draws nearer, Disney has posted the full episode release schedule. ...

Three people share potato chips as a TV shows Gopuff and Disney virtual concession stands, with a QR code and app on display.

Disney Adding Virtual ‘Concession Stands’ and ‘Storefronts’ to Streaming Services

Shannen Ace

Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ will soon get virtual “concession stands” and “storefronts” allowing viewers to purchase items directly from the ...

Sleeping Beauty Castle shines for the Disneyland 70th Anniversary—rides, Disney Parks Experiences, and park POV in July 2025.

Disney+ Adding Several More Disneyland Experience POVs for 70th Anniversary

Jamie Rowland

Disney+ has revealed that 16 new Disney Parks POV experiences will be added to the streaming platform as of July ...

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Disney and Amazon Make a Deal to Improve Targeted Advertising on Streaming Platforms

Shannen Ace

Disney and Amazon have struck a deal to expand their advertising partnership on streaming services. Disney+ and Amazon Advertising Deal ...

A woman smiles in a portrait; beside her, Star Wars' Chewbacca and Luke Skywalker are in a spaceship cockpit.

Kathleen Kennedy Jokes About Legality of 1977 ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ Original Cut During London Screening

Jamie Rowland

The original cut of the 1977 film “Star Wars: A New Hope” was screened in London on June 12. Kathleen Kennedy, ...

A smiling man, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia+ characters, and the Walt Disney Company sign in a collage.

‘Sequels are Tricky’ Jared Bush Talks ‘Zootopia 2’ and Storytelling at Walt Disney Animation

Jamie Rowland

Following the recent Annecy Animation Festival, Variety sat down with Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Jared Bush to discuss his upcoming ...

A legendary director with glasses and a beard in a tuxedo smiles at the Annie Awards event backdrop.

Director Ron Clements Coming Out of Retirement, Returning to Disney Animation as a Mentor

Brit Tuttle

Ron Clements, co-director of classic Disney animated films including “The Little Mermaid,” “Hercules,” “Aladdin,” and “Moana,” has come out of ...