Disney D23 2026 announces Marvel X‑Men cast, Avengers: Doomsday trailer, and Star Wars Ahsoka season 2 teaser

Disney’s annual D23 Expo delivered a slate of new content across its major franchises, unveiling fresh footage and casting news that will shape the company’s upcoming releases. The event highlighted the Marvel universe with a new trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, centering on Robert Downey Jr.’s Doom, and introduced the first look at the Disney+ series VisionQuest, reuniting Paul Bettany and James Spader. Marvel also announced the next generation of the X‑Men film, confirming newcomers Inde Navarrette and Adam Driver among the cast, while a teaser for the second season of Ahsoka gave Star Wars fans a glimpse of the series’ continuation.

Additional announcements spanned Disney’s broader portfolio: a special preview of the Star Wars: Starfighter experience featured actor Ryan Gosling, and updates were shared for Pixar projects, The Simpsons, and the children’s series Bluey. The expo also signaled a focus on gaming, with Kingdom Hearts slated for a major showcase at the event and Square Enix teasing Kingdom Hearts 4 during a Nintendo Direct presentation. Collectively, the reveals underscore Disney’s strategy of integrating film, television, and interactive media to sustain audience engagement across its flagship properties.