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D23 reveals X-Men cast, new Star Wars film and major Disney animation updates
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· August 16, 2026
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Key takeaway Additionally, a new Star Wars film was announced, with Ryan Gosling set to lead the project.
At the D23 event, Disney shared updates on several major projects. The company revealed the cast for its X-Men film, although details are limited. Additionally, a new Star Wars film was announced, with Ryan Gosling set to lead the project.
Further updates were provided on Disney's animated franchises, with some fan favorites receiving new developments. However, specific details on these projects are not available in this report. For more information on these announcements, readers can refer to the original source for a full rundown of the updates shared at D23.
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Category: local Published: August 16, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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