Disney announced all its movies coming in the next 2 years here's what you have to look forward

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2015-08-22T21:35:00Z

With Marvel, Lucasfilm, and Pixar under its watch, Disney is more ambitious than ever.

During the company's weekend-long D23 fan convention, Disney laid out everything it plans to release from now until 2017.

Its lineup includes reboots, superheroes, a few animated movies, and multiple trips to desert planets in a galaxy far, far away.

Here is everything you can expect to see from Disney from now through 2017.

Director Peter Sohn and producer Denise Ream showed off Pixar's next animated feature, "The Good Dinosaur."

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The film will imagine a world where the asteroid never hit earth 65 million years ago and humans and dinosaurs live together.

The duo shared some stunning new footage from Pixar's latest film, including a closer look at a T. rex trio. Disney/Pixar

It will feature the voice talents of Sam Elliott, Anna Paquin, and Frances McDormand.

"The Good Dinosaur" will be in theaters November 25, 2015.

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"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has gotten plenty of coverage at both Comic-Con and Star Wars Celebration. However, a new exclusive poster for the film was shown off at D23.

A new poster was unveiled at D23. Disney

"The Force Awakens" will take place after the events of "Return of the Jedi." This time, the forces of good must deal with a new villainous character, Kylo Ren (Adam Driver).

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"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" will be released December 18, 2015.

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Chris Pine introduced a sneak peek at his film "The Finest Hours."

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The film takes place in 1952 and is based off the true story of a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod following the destruction of two oil tankers. The mission takes place during one of those notorious New England blizzards. Eric Bana and Casey Affleck also star.

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"The Finest Hours" will be released January 29, 2016.

Directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore along with producer Clark Spencer presented Disney Animation's next movie "Zootopia."

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The film will follow a fox (Jason Bateman) who must go on the run after being framed for a crime he didn't commit.

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At D23, it was revealed that pop star Shakira would voice the animated movie's gazelle.

"Zootopia" will be in theaters March 4, 2016.

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Marvel president Kevin Feige along with stars Chris Evans and Anthony Mackie took the stage to introduce some never-before-seen footage for "Captain America: Civil War."

Mackie and Evans. Disney

Picking up where "Age of Ultron" left off, "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 on May 6, 2016.

Fans got a first look at "Alice Through the Looking Glass," the sequel to Tim Burton's 2010 take on the classic story.

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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.

Sacha Baron Cohen will join the cast as "Time." Disney

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

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Director Jon Favreau came out onstage to present a first look at Disney's live-action version of "The Jungle Book."

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The adaptation of the classic animated movie will follow the adventures of Mowgli, a young boy raised in the jungle. The film will star Ben Kingsley, Lupita Nyong'o, Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, and Christopher Walken. It will be out on April 15, 2016.

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Fans also got a first look at "Finding Dory," the sequel to 2003's "Finding Nemo."

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In the sequel, Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) is reunited with Nemo and Marlin (Albert Brooks). This time, Dory takes the spotlight, as they embark on a search for her past.

Ellen DeGeneres is joined by Ed O'Neil and Ty Burrell, who are newcomers to the "Nemo" universe. Disney

You can catch the underwater adventure in theaters June 17, 2016.

Some new characters were introduced. Disney

The title card was revealed for Steven Spielberg's upcoming adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic "The BFG."

Steven Spielberg at the Foundation for the National Archives 2013 Records of Achievement award ceremony honoring the director. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Foundation for the National Archives

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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Bryce Dallas Howard took the stage to introduce Disney's reboot of "Pete's Dragon."

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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.

A clip from the 1977 version of "Pete's Dragon." Disney

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

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Benedict Cumberbatch introduced Marvel's upcoming "Doctor Strange" via video along with some concept art teasing fans of what's to come.

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We don't know many details about the film yet, but Doctor 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.

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson introduced 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. Demi-god Maui (Johnson) will join in on her adventure.

Producer Osnat Shurer and directors Ron Clements and John Musker showed off exclusive footage of the upcoming "Moana." Disney

"Moana" will be released November 23, 2016.

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The cast of "Star Wars" spin-off "Rogue One" was finally unveiled showing that Oscar winner Forest Whitaker and Mads Mikkelsen ("Hannibal") will join already announced cast members Felicity Jones and Ben Mendelsohn.

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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.

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Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Ewan McGregor, and Josh Gad will also star.

Emma Watson appeared via video message to give fans an update on the film which will be released March 17, 2017.

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While no new information was revealed about the "Guardians of the Galaxy" sequel at D23, James Gunn confirmed back in June it would be called "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2"

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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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Disney exec Alan Horn reminded the crowd there would be an eighth installment of the "Star Wars" franchise. This episode, which still has no title, will be directed by Rian Johnson.

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Johnson directed "Looper" as well as several episodes of "Breaking Bad." His "Star Wars" movie will be released on May 26, 2017.

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2015 marks the 20th anniversary of the very first "Toy Story." D23 celebrated the movie that turned Pixar into the powerhouse it is today by divulging details of "Toy Story 4."

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Co-director John Lasseter revealed that "Toy Story 4" would be a love story between Woody and Bo Peep. It will be out in theaters on June 16, 2017.

Disney Animation chief creative officer John Lasseter. Disney

Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance as Captain Jack Sparrow to promote upcoming sequel "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales."

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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."

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

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is coming to theaters December 18.

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