The Walt Disney Company Korea unveiled its 2026 film lineup that will offer stories for all generations, overwhelming scale and magical experiences beyond imagination. With an expanded universe, rich visuals, and unpredictable imagination, as well as highly anticipated sequels, Disney's unique storytelling is expected to captivate audiences.
1. K-office worker dopamine fully charged! Power reversal survival workplace boss taming
The film Workplace Boss Taming is a power-reversal, brutal survival thriller in which Bradley, the workplace boss so hated one would kill him for it (Dylan O'Brien), and Linda (Rachel McAdams), who are stranded on an uninhabited island after a plane crash, drop their titles and engage in a savage battle. Horror master Sam Raimi directs, promising to once again perfectly showcase the blend of horror and black comedy he demonstrated in the Evil Dead series and Drag Me to Hell.
In particular, by giving the everyday relationship of boss and employee the unexpected premise of being stranded alone on an uninhabited island, it delivers an intense and thrilling catharsis born of a twisted power relationship. Actress Rachel McAdams takes on the role of Linda with a bold transformation that breaks her existing image, and Dylan O'Brien joins as the irritating workplace boss Bradley, promising a powerful acting ensemble from the two actors. Opens Jan. 28.
2. Academy winner Brendan Fraser brings emotion and laughter Rental family: we rent you a family Rental family: we rent you a family tells the story of Philip (Brendan Fraser), an anonymous American actor living in Tokyo who, while searching for acting opportunities, happens to get a job at an agency that provides role replacements and takes on the job of playing family members for strangers. As Philip gradually immerses himself into his clients' lives by acting out other people's lives, he forms emotional bonds with them and rediscovers meaning and a sense of belonging. Academy Award winner Brendan Fraser plays the lonely anonymous American actor Philip, delivering a warm message about family, belonging and bonds and leaving a deep impression. Opens Feb.
3. Beavermode on! This time the animal world! Disney·Pixar's avatar-like Hoppers Hoppers, Disney·Pixar's 30th animation arriving with the warmth of spring, tells an adventure that explores a special world where humans' consciousness is transferred into animal robots using a "hopping" technology that lets them communicate with animals and experience the world as animals, and uncovers unexpected mysteries.
In the process, the protagonist Mabel, who is transformed into a robot beaver, forms a special friendship with real animals; the colorful animal characters deliver lovable charm; and the message that touches everyone's heart will bring Disney·Pixar's signature emotion. After its first reveal at the D23 global fan event held last year in Anaheim, Pete Docter, Pixar's chief creative officer, praised it as "Crazy, funny, action-packed," raising fan expectations. Daniel Chong, creator of the globally loved series We Bare Bears and a story artist on Cars 2 and Madagascar's Penguins, directs. Opens March.
4. everyone's life movie returns completely renewed! The devil wears Prada 2 The Devil Wears Prada 2, the long-awaited sequel to The Devil Wears Prada—still regarded as a life-defining film for many for its depiction of the fierce underbelly of the glamorous fashion industry, unforgettable fashion items and stylish styling, and a tightly woven coming-of-age story for young professionals—finally returns to us.
According to Forbes, the first teaser trailer set a new record by reaching 181.5 million views within 24 hours of release, and WaveMatrix, a data analysis firm that has tracked statistics for 15 years, reported it as the most-viewed comedy trailer within 24 hours in their tracked history, underscoring its status as one of 2026's most anticipated films. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci and other stars who drove the original's success have reunited after 20 years, with director David Frankel returning to helm; core members of the original are assembled, sharply increasing expectations. Opens April.
5. bounty hunter Din Djarin and the galaxy's cutest powerhouse Grogu Finally making their theatrical screen debut! The Mandalorian and Grogu The Mandalorian and Grogu, the new story from the legendary series The Mandalorian—which achieved 157 nominations and 62 wins at film festivals worldwide, led the 73rd Emmy Awards with the most nominations and won in 13 categories, and drove global box office success—will finally unfold on the big screen.
This work, which topped U.S. OTT consolidated viewership in 2020 and swept prestigious film festivals worldwide while earning both critical and popular acclaim, gained particular popularity for the partnership of bounty hunter Din Djarin and the galaxy's cutest powerhouse Grogu. In this film, the two protagonists will adventure across the vast galaxy, presenting a new story anyone can enjoy even without knowledge of the Star Wars universe, and deliver an even larger-scale SF blockbuster action. John Favreau, who successfully led The Mandalorian series, returns to direct, and alongside Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin, Sigourney Weaver—who helped lead the domestic box office phenomenon with the Avatar series—joins to promise powerful acting synergy. Opens in the first half of 2026.
6. across generations, the return of Disney·Pixar's greatest legend animation treasured by all! Toy Story 5
Toy Story 5, the latest story in the Toy Story saga—Disney·Pixar's landmark feature animation beloved for its inventive imagination and moving storytelling—will also arrive in 2026. As the series has repeatedly brought joy and emotion to global audiences and redefined fans' favorite films, this installment offers fresh fun by introducing the era-appropriate smart tablet as a plot device. The provocative question "Is the era of toys over?" along with the new crisis facing Woody, Buzz and Jessie and the new journey they undertake will be special points of interest.
Andrew Stanton, who won the Academy Award for feature animation with Finding Nemo and WALL·E and who contributed to previous Toy Story installments, directs, with Mackenna Harris—producer on Elemental—joining in direction. Tom Hanks returns as the voice of Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz, and Joan Cusack as Jessie; Greta Lee, known to domestic audiences for Fast Lives and Tron: Ares, voices Lily Pad. Opens June.
7. moana's fateful voyage brought to life in live action Moana, the Disney legend animated hit that grossed about $1.7 billion globally across parts 1 and 2 and drew 5.86 million cumulative domestic viewers, will return this summer in an even more vivid live-action adaptation. Since the live-action news, fans worldwide have had high expectations, and casting of Catherine Lagaia as Moana has generated major attention. Catherine's grandparents are from Savai'i in the South Pacific and the Samoa islands, the setting of Moana, giving her a high level of sync with the character. Dwayne Johnson returns to the role of Maui following the animation, and Auli'i Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animation, participates as an executive producer, adding significance.
Direction is by Thomas Kail, director of the Broadway musical Hamilton, which won 11 Tony Awards; expectations are high for how Moana's musical charm will be expanded in live action. Opens July.
8. 2026's overwhelmingly anticipated film to dominate the world! The clock toward doomsday has already started! Avengers: Doomsday
Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel's biggest project of 2026 that has generated overwhelming global anticipation, is finally coming. The title alone quickens hearts, and returning are not only characters long counted among Marvel's big three—Steve Rogers and Thor—but also original X-Men members and the irreplaceable actor Robert Downey Jr., thrilling fans worldwide. The actor who wrote Marvel history as Iron Man will return as Doctor Doom, showing a new side of the character.
Furthermore, an all-time casting lineup across the MCU has been revealed, including Chris Hemsworth, Vanessa Kirby, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, Wyatt Russell, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Simu Liu, Florence Pugh, Kelsey Grammer, Lewis Pullman, Danny Ramirez, Joseph Quinn, David Harbour, Winston Duke, Hannah John-Kamen, Tom Hiddleston, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, James Marsden, Channing Tatum, Pedro Pascal, Chris Evans and more, elevating expectations to the highest level. The Russo brothers, who directed previous Avengers films, return to direct, promising both completeness and credibility. Opens Dec.
9. master director Ridley Scott's new challenge Dog Star Ridley Scott offers a post-apocalypse thriller, Dog Star, based on Peter Heller's popular novel Dog Star. Set in a ruined future world, it follows a survivor protagonist who pursues a signal of hope across a desolate world. The cast includes Jay Elody, noted for Frankenstein and Wuthering Heights; Margaret Qualley of Substance; Josh Brolin of Weapon; Guy Pearce of Brutalist; Benedict Wong, who appeared in Weapon and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness; and other seasoned actors. Opens 2026. 10. Disney's new world of magic Disney's Hexed Disney's Hexed, the next film from Walt Disney Animation Studios that sparked a global phenomenon with Zootopia 2, follows an extraordinary teenage boy and his mother as they discover hidden special powers in their lives and experience a magical world they have never seen before. Jason Hand, co-director of Moana 2, and Josh Trinidad, co-director of Disney+ Zootopia+, lead the project together to present a new universe. Opens fall 2026.
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