Disney Unveils Annecy Lineup Featuring ‘Zootopia 2,’ ‘Elio’ Previews

For the first time, The Walt Disney Company is assembling its full animation arsenal for a united front at the Annecy Festival, which will take place June 8 to 14 this summer.

Industry giants from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Marvel Animation, Lucasfilm, Disney Television Animation and 20th Television Animation will converge on the shores of Lake Annecy in the French Alps to showcase the magic, innovation and cultural legacy that define the company’s place at the head of the global animation table.

From long-awaited sequels to brand new originals, Annecy 2025 will feature the biggest showcase of upcoming Disney titles in its history, with talent-laden panels, never-before-seen footage and career-recognizing honors for some of Disney’s most revered artists.

From Walt Disney Animation Studios, “Zootopia 2” will be teased by its Oscar-winning director, Jared Bush (“Encanto,” “Moana”). Set for a theatrical release on Nov. 26, the sequel reunites fan-favorites Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde as they chase a reptilian mystery that threatens to upend Zootopia’s harmony. A special open-air screening of the original Zootopia on June 14 will surely have attendees ready to hear the latest updates on the hugely anticipated sequel.

Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter will lead a can’t-miss presentation featuring the studio’s future slate. Headlining the showcase is “Elio,” the 2025 summer tentpole directed by Domee Shi (“Turning Red”) and Madeline Sharafian (“Burrow”), with producer Mary Alice Drumm (“Coco”). The film follows a young dreamer mistaken for Earth’s ambassador to a cosmic council, blending humor, heart and sci-fi spectacle.

Docter will also preview “Hoppers” (2026), a touching tale of a girl who brings robotic animals to life, and offer a sneak peek at “Toy Story 5.” To honor the 30th anniversary of “Toy Story,” never-before-seen footage from the film’s early…