2021

*Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings*

The Walt Disney World Resort will celebrate its 50th anniversary.

The following is an overview of Disney-related events that have occurred or will occur in the year 2021.

Theatrical releases

Feature films

January 29 - Nomadland (Searchlight Pictures) was released in IMAX theaters and received positive reviews.^[1]
February 12 - Hidden Figures (20th Century Studios) was re-released.
February 19 - Nomadland was released simultaneously in select theaters, drive-ins, and on Hulu.^[1]
March 5 - Raya and the Last Dragon (Walt Disney Animation Studios) was released in theaters where possible, and on Disney+ as a premier access release and received positive reviews.^[2]
May 28 - Cruella (Walt Disney Pictures) was released in theaters where possible, and on Disney+ as a premier access release and received positive reviews.
June 18 - Luca (Pixar) was released on Disney+ in markets which had the streaming service, and in theaters in countries without Disney+ and received positive reviews.
July 2 - Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (Searchlight Pictures) was released simultaneously in select theaters, drive-ins, on Hulu, and on Disney+ through Star and Star+ for international markets and received positive reviews.
July 9 - Black Widow (Marvel Studios) was released in theaters where possible, and on Disney+ as a premier access release and received positive reviews.
July 30 - Jungle Cruise (Walt Disney Pictures) was released in theaters where possible, and on Disney+ as a premier access release and recieved mixed reviews.
August 13 - Free Guy (20th Century Studios) was released to positive reviews.
August 20 - The Night House (Searchlight Pictures) was released to positive reviews.
September 3 - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Marvel Studios) was released to critical acclaim.
September 17 - The Eyes of Tammy Faye (Searchlight Pictures) was released.
October 15 - The Last Duel (20th Century Studios) will be released.^[3]
October 22
- The French Dispatch (Searchlight Pictures) will be released.
- Ron's Gone Wrong (20th Century Studios) will be released.^[4]^[5]
October 29 - Antlers (Searchlight Pictures) will be released.
November 5 - Eternals (Marvel Studios) will be released.
November 24 - Encanto (Walt Disney Animation Studios) will be released.
December 10 - West Side Story (20th Century Studios) will be released.
December 17
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (Marvel Studios/Sony; co-production and distribution) will be released.
- Nightmare Alley (Searchlight Pictures) will be released.
December 22 - The King's Man (20th Century Studios) will be released.

Short films

March 5 - Us Again (Walt Disney Animation Studios) was released in front of Raya and the Last Dragon.
November 24 - Far From the Tree (Walt Disney Animation Studios) will be released in front of Encanto.

Television

January 1
- Disney XD shut down in the Philippines and the Middle East.
- Fox Life shut down in South Korea and Turkey.
- Fox shut down in South Korea.
January 3 - The Great North premiered on FOX.
January 4
- The third season of Muppet Babies premiered on Disney Junior.
- The second season of Gigantosaurus premiered on Disney Junior.
January 15
- Bunk'd began its fifth and final season.
- Secrets of Sulphur Springs premiered on the Disney Channel
January 16 - Big City Greens resumed its second season.
January 18 - Dino Ranch premiered on Disney Junior.
January 31
- Disney XD shuts down in Japan, and its content moved to Disney Channel Japan and Disney+.
- Disney XD shuts down in Turkey, Albania and ex-Yugoslavian countries
February 1 - The 3rd and final season of Big Hero 6: The Series resumed on Disney XD.
February 15 - Big Hero 6: The Series airs its final episode.
February 21
- The Simpsons resumed its 32nd season.
- Family Guy resumed its 19th season.
- Bob's Burgers resumed its 11th season.
- Bless the Harts resumed its 2nd season.
February 22
- The third and final season of DuckTales resumed on Disney XD.
- Fox Channel, Fox Life, and Fox Premium was rebranded to Star Channel, Star Life, and Star Premium in Latin America
March 6 - Amphibia resumed its second season.
March 12 - Secrets of Sulphur Springs ended its first season.
March 15 - DuckTales airs its final episode.
March 16 - Fox Life shut down in Malaysia.
March 19
- The third season of Sydney to the Max premiered on the Disney Channel.
- Raven's Home resumed its fourth season.
- Just Roll With It resumed its second season.
March 27
- Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures airs its final episode.
- Mira, Royal Detective ended its first season.
March 29 - 101 Dalmatian Street premiered on Disney XD.
April 3 - Big City Greens ended its second season.
April 5 - The second season of Mira, Royal Detective premiered on Disney Junior.
April 11 - Fear The Walking Dead resumed its sixth season.
April 19 - The 18th season of American Dad! premiered on TBS.
May 3 - Zatonyo premiered on Disney Channel Turkey.
May 9 - Fancy Nancy ended its second season.
May 14
- The Chicken Squad premiered on Disney Junior.
- Just Roll With It airs its final episode.
May 16
- The Great North concluded its 1st season.
- Family Guy concluded its 19th season.
May 21 - Raven's Home ended its fourth season.
May 22 - Amphibia ended its second season.
May 23
- Bob's Burgers concluded its 11th season.
- The Simpsons concluded its 32nd season.
- The second season of Duncanville premiered on FOX.
May 28 - Miraculous World: Shanghai - The Legend of Ladydragon premiered on the Disney Channel.
June 4 - The second season of Gabby Duran & the Unsittables premiered on the Disney Channel.
June 12 - The second season of The Owl House premiered on the Disney Channel.^[6]
June 13 - Fear The Walking Dead concluded its sixth season.
June 18 - T.O.T.S. ended its second season.
June 20 - Bless the Harts airs its final episode on FOX.
June 21 - The fourth season of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir premiered on the Disney Channel.
June 28 - Vampirina airs its final episode.
July 9 - The third season of T.O.T.S. premiered on Disney Junior.
August 6
- Spidey and His Amazing Friends premiered on Disney Junior.
- Bunk'd airs its final episode.
August 7 - Legend of the Three Caballeros premiered on Disney XD.
August 13
- Spin premiered on the Disney Channel.
- Descendants: The Royal Wedding premiered on the Disney Channel.
- Disney's Magic Bake-Off premiered on the Disney Channel.
- The fifth season of PJ Masks premiered on Disney Junior.
August 20 - Mickey Mouse Funhouse premiered on Disney Junior.
August 22 - The 11th and final season of The Walking Dead premiered on AMC.
August 30 - Duncanville concluded its second season.
September 13 - American Dad! concluded its 18th season.
September 18 - The first fifteen seasons of Family Guy were transferred from both WarnerMedia-owned Adult Swim and TBS to Disney-owned FX and FXX.
September 26
- The 33rd season of The Simpsons will premiere on FOX.
- The 2nd season of The Great North will premiere on FOX.
- The 20th season of Family Guy will premiere on FOX.
- The 12th season of Bob's Burgers will premiere on FOX.
October 1
- The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World will premiere on ABC.
- Under Wraps will premiere on the Disney Channel.
- The Ghost and Molly McGee will premiere on the Disney Channel.
- 18 Disney-owned cable networks (including some channels from Fox Networks Group, Disney Channel, and Disney Junior) across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong will cease operations due to the launch on Disney+ (Or Disney+ Hotstar). Star Chinese Channel, Star Chinese Movies, National Geographic Channel, and Nat Geo Wild will still remain in operation after the closure.^[7]^[8]^[9]
  - Disney Channel Korea will also cease operations the following same day.
October 2 - The third and final season of Amphibia will premiere on the Disney Channel.^[10]
October 3 - The second and final season of The Walking Dead: World Beyond will premiere on AMC.
October 9 - The third season of Big City Greens will premiere on Disney Channel.
October 17 - The seventh season of Fear The Walking Dead will premiere on AMC.
November - Eureka! will premiere on Disney Junior.
December 3 - Christmas Again will premiere on the Disney Channel.
December 5 - The Walking Dead: World Beyond will air its last episode.
December 21 - Fear The Walking Dead concludes its seventh season.
TBA
- Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir concludes its fourth season.
- The third and final season of Fancy Nancy will premiere on Disney Junior.^[11]

Series finales

February 15 - Big Hero 6: The Series, three seasons
March 15 - DuckTales, three seasons
March 27 - Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures, three seasons
May 14 - Just Roll With It, two seasons
June 28 - Vampirina, three seasons
August 6 - Bunk'd, five seasons

Streaming

January 1
- The second part of Earth to Ned's first season premiered on Disney+.
- Horton Hears a Who! premiered on Disney+ in the US.
- The Wolverine was re-released on Disney+ in the US, after being temporarily removed from the service.
January 8
- Ferdinand was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Star Wars: Forces of Destiny was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Toy Story That Time Forgot was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Marvel Studios: Legends premiered on Disney+.
January 15
- Mary Poppins Returns premiered on Disney+ in the US.
- The third and final season of Elena of Avalor premiered on Disney+.
- Isle of Dogs was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Dr. Dolittle 3 was released on Disney+ in the US.
- WandaVision premiered on Disney+.
January 22 - Pixar Popcorn premiered on Disney+.
January 29 - Epic was released on Disney+ in the US.
January 31 - Disney My Music Story: Perfume (Japanese: Disney マイ・ミュージック・ストーリー − Perfume) was released on Disney+ in Japan.
February 5
- Upside-Down Magic was released on Disney+.
- Disney My Music Story: Yoshiki (Japanese: Disney マイ・ミュージック・ストーリー − Yoshiki) was released on Disney+ in the US.
February 12
- Marvel's Behind the Mask premiered on Disney+.
- You Again was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Inside Pixar: Portraits premiered on Disney+.
February 19
- Flora & Ulysses premiered on Disney+.
- The Muppet Show was released on Disney+.
- The Book of Life was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Cheaper by the Dozen was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Cheaper by the Dozen 2 was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Nomadland premiered on Hulu.^[1]
- BIA: A World Upside Down (Spanish: BIA: Un Mundo al Revés) was released on Disney+ in Latin America.
February 23
- Disney+ was launched in Singapore.
- Star was launched in Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, to expand on Disney+, and introduced several series as "Star Originals":
  - Solar Opposites, originally released on Hulu in the US.
  - Love, Victor, originally released on Hulu in the US (not available in Singapore).
  - Helstrom, originally released on Hulu in the US.
  - Big Sky, originally released on ABC in the US (not available in Canada).
  - Godfather of Harlem, originally released on Epix in the US (Only available in Italy).
  - High Fidelity, originally released on Hulu in the US (Only available in Portugal).
- As part of the Star launch, content from 20th Century Studios and its subsidiaries are transfered under the Star brand in countries where Star is avaliable.
February 26
- Myth: A Frozen Tale was released on Disney+.
- Soy Luna: The Last Concert (Spanish: Soy Luna: El último concierto) was released on Disney+ in Latin America.
March 5
- Raya and the Last Dragon was released on Disney+ with Premier Access.
- WandaVision aired its last episode.
- Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties was re-released on Disney+ in the US, after being temporarily removed from the service.
- Black Narcissus was released on Disney+ (Star hub) in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, and France.
- Dollface was released on Disney+ (Star hub) in Italy, United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway and Sweden.
- The Making of BIA: A World Upside Down (Spanish: BIA: Un Mundo al Revés – Making of) was released on Disney+ in Latin America.
March 12
- Own the Room premiered on Disney+.
- ASSEMBLED premiered on Disney+.
- Disney My Music Story: Perfume (Japanese: Disney マイ・ミュージック・ストーリー − Perfume) was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Filthy Rich was released on Disney+ (Star hub) in Italy.
- Next was released on Disney+ (Star hub) in Italy, United Kingdom, and Ireland.
- Love in the Time of Corona was released on Disney+ (Star hub).
March 15 - GameStopped premiered on Hulu in the US.
March 19 - The Falcon and The Winter Soldier premiered on Disney+.
March 26
- The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers premiered on Disney+.
- Inside Pixar: Foundation premiered on Disney+.
- Gnomeo & Juliet was released on Disney+ in the US.
- The second season of Solar Opposites premiered on Hulu.
- Besos al aire was released on Disney+ (Star hub) in Spain.
April 2
- Night at the Museum was released on Disney+.
- Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian was released on Disney+.
- The Island at the Top of the World was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Third Man on the Mountain was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Treasure Buddies was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Higglytown Heroes was released on Disney+ in the US.
- The Big Year was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Star Wars: Vintage, a Star Wars short specials collection, was released on Disney+ with the following contents:
  - Caravan of Courage
  - Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
  - Star Wars: Clone Wars 2D Micro Series - Vol, 1 and Vol. 2
  - Star Wars: Ewoks
  - The Story of the Faithful Wookiee
- Bless the Harts premiered on Disney+ (Star hub) in Portugal.
April 9
- Nomadland was released on Disney+ (Star hub) in Canada.
- Man of the House was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Mark Twain and Me was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Squando: A Warrior's Tale was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Cesar Millan: The Real Story was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Dollface was released on Disney+ (Star hub) in Belgium.
April 16
- Big Shot premiered on Disney+.
- White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf was released on Disney+ in the US.
- The Kid Who Would Be King was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Rio was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Rio 2 was released on Disney+ (Star hub) in Canada.
- Dollface was released on Disney+ (Star hub) in France.
April 22 - Secrets of the Whales premiered on Disney+.
April 23
- The Falcon and The Winter Soldier aired its last episode.
- Disney My Music Story: Sukimaswitch (Japanese: Disney マイ・ミュージック・ストーリー − スキマスイッチ) was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Baby's Day Out was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Liv and Maddie was released on Disney+ in the US.
- A Teacher was released on Disney+ (Star hub).
- Grown-ish was released on Disney+ (Star hub).
April 30
- The third and final season of DuckTales was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Mira, Royal Detective Season 1 was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Adventures in Wonderland was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Oklahoma was released on Disney+ in the US.
- The Lone Ranger was released on Disney+ outside of the US.
- Nomadland was released on Disney+ (Star hub) in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Iceland.
- The 3rd season of Genius was premiered on Disney+ (Star hub) in Australia and New Zealand.
May 4
- Star Wars: The Bad Batch premiered on Disney+.
- Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap" premiered on Disney+.
- Star Wars Biomes premiered on Disney+.
May 7
- Everyone's Hero was released on Disney+.
- Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Flicka 2 was released on Disney+.
- Wander Over Yonder seasons 1-2 was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken was released on Disney+.
May 14
- Special Agent Oso was released on Disney+ in the US.
- The second season of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series premiered on Disney+.
- Life Below Zero season 15 was released on Disney+.
- The Woman in the Window (originally produced under 20th Century Studios) was released on Netflix.
- X-Men: The Last Stand was released on Disney+.
- American Housewife was released on Disney+ (Star hub) in Italy.
May 21
- Big City Greens season 2 was released on Disney+.
- Fury Files was released on Disney+.
- Inside Pixar: Unpacked premiered on Disney+.
- Mickey Mouse Mixed Up Adventures was released on Disney+.
- Tinker Bell and the Legend of the Neverbeast was released on Disney+.
- M.O.D.O.K. premiered on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ (Star hub).
May 28
- Cruella was released on Disney+ with Premier Access.
- Rebel was released on Disney+ (Star hub) except in Canada.
June 1
- Disney+ was launched in Malaysia through Hotstar.^[12]
- The Silent Forest (Chinese: 無聲) was released on Disney+ Hotstar in Malaysia.^[13]
June 4
- Raya and the Last Dragon premiered for all Disney+ subscribers after the end of its premier access status.
- Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Us Again was released on Disney+ in the US.
- X-Men Origins: Wolverine was released on Disney+ in the US.
- The 3rd season of Genius premiered on Disney+ (Star hub) in the UK, Ireland and France.
- The 2nd season of Amphibia was released on Disney+.
June 9 - Loki premiered on Disney+.
June 11
- The second season of Zenimation premiered on Disney+.
- The Happiest Millionaire was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Disney+ promotion.
- The second season of Love, Victor was premiered on Hulu in the US.
- The Gloaming premiered on Disney+ (Star hub).
June 18
- Luca premiered on Disney+.
- The first season of Dino Ranch was released on Disney+ in the US.
- The second season of Love, Victor premiered on Disney+ (Star hub).
June 25
- The Mysterious Benedict Society premiered on Disney+.
- Wolfgang premiered on Disney+.
- Pride was released on Disney+ (Star hub).
June 30 - Disney+ was launched in Thailand through Hotstar.
July 2
- Summer of Soul (...Or When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised) premiered on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ (Star hub) in Canada, Europe, the UK and Singapore.
- The Sandlot was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Disney+ promotion.
- The Sandlot 2 was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Disney+ promotion.
July 7
- The Good, The Bart and the Loki premiered on Disney+.
- Monsters at Work premiered on Disney+ in honor of Monsters, Inc.'s 20th anniversary.
July 9
- Black Widow was released on Disney+ with Premier Access.
- Miraculous World: Shanghai - The Legend of Ladydragon was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Disney+ promotion.
- Flicka was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Disney+ promotion.
July 14 - Loki concluded its first season.
July 21
- Behind the Attraction premiered on Disney+.
- Turner & Hooch premiered on Disney+.
- We Bought a Zoo was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Disney+ promotion.
- The first 5 episodes of The Owl House season 2 was released on Disney+.
July 28
- Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life premiered on Disney+.
- New episodes of The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse returned on Disney+, as the second part of the first season.
- Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts premiered on Disney+.
- Ice Age: The Meltdown was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Disney+ promotion.
July 30
- Jungle Cruise was released on Disney+ with Premier Access.
- Garfield: The Movie was re-released on Disney+ in the US, in the US, as part of the Summer of Disney+ promotion, after being temporarily removed from the service.
August 4 - The second season of Short Circuit premiered on Disney+.
August 6
- Mrs. Doubtfire was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Disney+ promotion.
- Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva La Fiesta! was released on Disney+ in the US.
August 11
- What If...? premiered on Disney+.
- How to Wear a Mask, Learning to Cook and Binge Watching, three new Goofy shorts in the How to Stay at Home series, premiered on Disney+.
August 13
- Star Wars: The Bad Batch concluded its first season.
- Aquamarine was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Disney+ promotion.
August 18 - The second season of Diary of a Future President premiered on Disney+.
August 23 - The 11th and final season of The Walking Dead premiered on Disney+ (Star hub) in the UK and Ireland.
August 25 - American Horror Stories premiered on Disney+ (Star hub) in Singapore.
August 27
- Cruella premiered for all Disney+ subscribers after the end of its premier access status.
- Underdog was released on Disney+.
- Vacation Friends premiered on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ (Star hub) internationally.^[14]
August 31
- Star+ launches in Latin America.
- Only Murders in the Building premiered on Disney+ (Star hub) internationally.
September 1 - Dug Days premiered on Disney+.
September 3
- Dark Phoenix was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Tomorrowland was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Happier than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles premiered on Disney+.
- Smoky Mountain Pink Rangers was released on Disney+ in the US.
September 8
- Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. premiered on Disney+.
- Mira, Royal Detective Season 2 was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Pepper Ann was released on Disney+.
- American Horror Stories premiered on Disney+ (Star hub) in the UK and Ireland.
September 10
- Twenty Something, a SparkShorts short, premiered on Disney+.
- Women of 9/11 was released on Disney+ (Star hub).
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides was re-released on Disney+ in the US, after being temporarily removed from the service.
September 12 - Reservation Dogs premiered on Disney+ (Star hub) in Singapore.
September 13
- The fourth season of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir (with the exception of the first three seasons) was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Y: The Last Man premiered on Disney+ (Star hub) in Singapore.
September 15
- The Orville premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub).
- Reservation Dogs premiered on Disney+ (Star hub) in New Zealand.
September 17
- Everybody's Talking About Jamie (originally produced under 20th Century Studios) was released by Amazon Studios on Amazon Prime Video.
- Confessions of a Shopaholic was released on Disney+ in the US.
- Descendants: The Royal Wedding was released on Disney+.
- Disney's Broadway Hits at London's Royal Albert Hall premiered on Disney+.
- Nona, a SparkShorts short, premiered on Disney+.
September 22
- Star Wars: Visions will premiere on Disney+.
- Y: The Last Man will premiere on Disney+ (Star hub) in the UK and Ireland.
September 24
- A Spark Story will premiere on Disney+.
- Spooky Buddies will be released on Disney+ in the US.
- The Fault in Our Stars will be re-released on Disney+ in the US, after being temporarily removed from the service.
September 29
- Rolie Polie Olie will be released on Disney+.
- Free Guy will be released on Disney+ (Star hub) in Australia and New Zealand.
- The 32nd season of The Simpsons will premiere on Disney+.
October 1
- LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales will premiere on Disney+.
- The Search for Santa Paws will be released on Disney+ in the US.
- Maleficent will be re-released on Disney+ in the US, after being temporarily removed from the service.
October 6
- Black Widow will premiere for all Disney+ subscribers after the end of its premier access status.
- What If...? concludes its first season.
October 8
- Muppets Haunted Mansion will premiere on Disney+.
- Under Wraps will be released on Disney+ in the US.
October 13 - Just Beyond will premiere on Disney+.
October 27 - Star will be launched within Disney+ in Japan.
October 29 - McFarland, USA will be released on Disney+ in the US.
November - Disney+ will launch in Hong Kong and Taiwan as a standalone service.
November 5 - Space Buddies will be released on Disney+ in the US.
November 12
- Disney+ will launch in South Korea.
- Jungle Cruise will premiere for all Disney+ subscribers after the end of its premier access status.
- Home Sweet Home Alone will premiere on Disney+.
November 19 - The Pixar Story will be released on Disney+.
November 24 - Hawkeye will premiere on Disney+.
November 25 - The Beatles: Get Back will premiere on Disney+.
December 3 - Diary of a Wimpy Kid will premiere on Disney+.
December 24 - Encanto will be released on Disney+, 30 days after its release in theaters.
December - The Book of Boba Fett will premiere on Disney+.
December 29 - Hawkeye will air its last episode.
TBA
- The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World will premiere on Disney+.
- Ms. Marvel will premiere on Disney+
- Sneakerella will premiere on Disney+.
- Disney+ will launch in the Philippines through Hotstar and in Macau as a standalone service.
- Aladdin: Live From The West End will premiere on Disney+.^[15]
- The Greatest Showman will be released on Disney+ (Star Hub) in the UK and Ireland.
- Dopesick will premiere on Disney+ (Star hub).
- The Dropout will premiere on Disney+ (Star hub).
- The Old Man will premiere on Disney+ (Star hub) except in Canada.
- Platform will premiere on Disney+ (Star hub).

Theme park happenings

January 1
- Ignite the New Year premiered at Shanghai Disneyland as part of the 5th anniversary celebration of Shanghai Disney Resort.
- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith closed for refurbishment in Sunset Boulevard at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
January 3 - Kali River Rapids closed for refurbishment in Asia at Disney's Animal Kingdom.^[16]
January 6 - Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith returned in Sunset Boulevard at Disney's Hollywood Studios in time for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
January 8
- Disney Light the Night closed temporarily at Tokyo Disneyland until March 8.
- Amid the new State of Emergency declared in Tokyo and surrounding prefectures, The Oriental Land Company is taking steps to lower COVID-19 infections without closing Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, including adjusting operating hours, halting all ticket sales, and cutting guest capacity for both parks, limiting to 5,000 daily guests.
January 11 - Liberty Square Market closed for refurbishment in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom.
January 12 - Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea temporarily closed until February 7, due in part to the new State of Emergency declared in Tokyo and surrounding prefectures.
January 13 - Disneyland transformed into a vaccination site, expected to last several months.
January 14 - Disneyland ended its original annual passholder permanently after nearly 37 years, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be replaced by a new annual passholder later this year.
January 20 - The Hall of Presidents closed for an extensive refurbishment to add Joe Biden in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom.
January 24 - The interactive game, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom officially closes at the Magic Kingdom, after 8 years in operation.^[17]
February 1 - A new exhibit called THE SOUL OF JAZZ: An American Adventure opened in The American Adventure at EPCOT, in time for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.^[18]
February 2 - Liberty Square Market returns in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
February 5 - Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square Riverboat returns in Frontierland and Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom, in time for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
February 7 - Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea reopened, after the second closure due in part to the new State of Emergency declared in Tokyo and surrounding prefectures.
February 8 - Disney California Adventure celebrated its 20th anniversary.
February 9 - EPCOT announced a new reimagined version of Leave a Legacy in the park's Main Entrance area at Walt Disney World Resort, in time for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.^[19]
February 19 - Hong Kong Disneyland reopened after its third closure.
February 22 - Mad Tea Party closed for refurbishment in Fantasyland.
March 5 - Mad Tea Party returned in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom, in time for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
March 7 - Disney's Blizzard Beach reopened, in time for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
March 8
- Disney Light the Night returned at Tokyo Disneyland.
- It's Tough to Be a Bug! closed for refurbishment in Discovery Island at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
March 12
- Swiss Family Treehouse closed for refurbishment in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom.
- It's Tough to Be a Bug! returned to Discovery Island at Disney's Animal Kingdom, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
March 18 - A Touch of Disney premiered at Disney California Adventure until April 19.
March 22 - Tokyo Disney Resort raised its park capacity to 10,000 guests and also announced a change in operating hours, following the end of the second State of Emergency declared in Tokyo and surrounding prefectures.
March 23 - Disney's All-Star Movies Resort reopened at Walt Disney World Resort.
March 25 - Swiss Family Treehouse returned in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
March 27 - Dreaming Up! and Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade: DreamLights resumed at Tokyo Disneyland.
March 29 - Kali River Rapids reopened in Asia at Disney's Animal Kingdom as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.^[20]
April 1
- Big Band Beat in American Waterfront resumed under the new title Big Band Beat: A Special Treat at Tokyo DisneySea.
- Usatama on the Run! resumed and Mickey's Magical Music World premiered in Fantasyland at Tokyo Disneyland.
April 7 - Ignite the Dream: A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and Light had its final performance at Shanghai Disneyland.
April 8 - Shanghai Disneyland's 5th anniversary celebration began, as YEAR OF MAGICAL SURPRISES.
- ILLUMINATE! A Nighttime Celebration started its performance as part of Shanghai Disney Resort's 5th Anniversary.
April 21 - Disney's Newport Bay Club at Disneyland Paris became a vaccination site.^[21]
April 25 - Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover returns in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom^[22]
April 29 - Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa reopened, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak's impact on California.
April 30 - Disneyland and Disney California Adventure reopened, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak's impact on California; however, some attractions reopened while others remained closed.^[23]
- Snow White's Enchanted Wish opened in Fantasyland at Disneyland.
May 6 - Gelateria Toscana opened in Italy Pavilion at EPCOT, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
May 15 - Festival of the Lion King resumed under the new title A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King in Africa at Disney's Animal Kingdom, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration; a week since the soft-opening date on May 8.
May 25 - Star Wars Launch Bay reopened in Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
May 31 - Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple had its final performance and Star Wars: Command Post closed in Tomorrowland at Hong Kong Disneyland.
June 4 - Avengers Campus opened at Disney California Adventure, as part of its 20th anniversary celebration.^[24]^[25]
June 12 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad returns in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom after much-needed refurbishments in time for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration; it was originally set to reopen on June 13.
June 15
- Golden Zephyr reopened in Paradise Gardens Park at Disney California Adventure.
- Disney Animation Building (including Sorcerer's Workshop and Animation Academy) reopened in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure.
- Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough reopened in Fantasyland at Disneyland.
June 16
- Project Tomorrow: Inventing the Wonders of the Future resumed in World Celebration at EPCOT in time for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
- Shanghai Disneyland celebrated its 5th anniversary.
- Mickey's Storybook Adventure (currently performed in the Walt Disney Grand Theatre) premiered in Mickey Avenue at Shanghai Disneyland as part of its 5th anniversary celebration.
June 17 - Disneyland Park (Paris) and Walt Disney Studios Park reopened, after its second closure due to a second lockdown in France; 2 days since the soft-opening date on June 15.^[26]^[27]
- Cars: Road Trip opened in Toon Studio at Walt Disney Studios Park; 2 days since the soft-opening date on June 15.
June 18 - Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes reopened in Critter Country at Disneyland.
June 21 - Disney's Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel opened at Disneyland Paris.
June 26 - Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters reopened in Tomorrowland at Disneyland.
June 27
- Canada: Far and Wide had its final performance in Canada Pavilion at EPCOT.
- Storybook Land Canal Boats reopened in Fantasyland at Disneyland.
June 30 - Follow Your Dreams premiered at Hong Kong Disneyland as part of Hong Kong Disneyland's 15th anniversary celebration; six days since the soft-opening date on June 24.
July 1
- Happily Ever After resumed at Magic Kingdom in time with several project updates for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
- Epcot Forever returned at EPCOT in time for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
- Disney Junior Dream Factory premiered and Studio D opened in Production Courtyard at Walt Disney Studios Park.
July 2
- Club Mouse Beat premiered in Showbase (which is near the location of Tomorrowland) at Tokyo Disneyland.
- Disneyland Hotel reopened, after being temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak's impact on California.
- Matterhorn Bobsleds reopened in Fantasyland at Disneyland.
- Hong Kong Disneyland's 15th anniversary celebration began, after temporary delayed from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 4 - Mickey's Mix Magic returned at Disneyland.
July 5 - The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh closed for refurbishment in Critter Country at Disneyland.
July 9 - Redwood Creek Challenge Trail reopened in Grizzly Peak at Disney California Adventure.
July 10 - Tom Sawyer Island reopened in Frontierland at Disneyland.
July 16 - Jungle Cruise returned in Adventureland at Disneyland; a week since the soft-opening date on July 9.
July 17 - A new Coco segment featuring the song "Un Poco Loco" has been added to Mickey's PhilharMagic in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure and in Discoveryland at Disneyland Paris.
July 19 - Disney's Polynesian Village Resort reopened with a large makeover complete with decorations themed to the film, Moana, in time for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
July 20 - Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin closed for refurbishment in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom.
July 23
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin reopened in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom in time for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh reopened in Critter Country at Disneyland Park.
July 27 - It's a Small World closed for refurbishment in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom.
July 30 - It's a Small World reopened in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom in time for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
August 1 - Wonderful World of Animation returned at Disney's Hollywood Studios, in time for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
August 3
- The Hall of Presidents reopened after an extensive refurbishment in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
- Disneyland unveils "Magic Key", its four-tiered program that replaces its defunct Annual Passholder program.
August 8 - Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor reopened in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, in time for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration; its soft-opening date was on August 5.
August 15 - Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage returned in Sunset Boulevard at Disney's Hollywood Studios, in time for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
August 21 - Turtle Talk with Crush (as part of The Seas with Nemo & Friends) reopened in World Nature at EPCOT in time for Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
August 27 - Worlds of Pixar opened in Toon Studio at Walt Disney Studios Park.
August 28 - FastPass, FastPass+ and MaxPass were discontinued at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort to make way for Lightning Lane, a new virtual queue system in Disney Genie's payment feature, Genie+.
September 1 - Duffy Month begins at Shanghai Disney Resort until September 30, as part of its 5th anniversary celebration.
September 4 - As Tokyo DisneySea celebrated its 20th anniversary, Time To Shine! begins.
September 7 - Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed for refurbishment in Frontierland at Disneyland.
September 15
- MouseGears and the remaining portions of Future World closed at EPCOT as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
- Club Cool returned and Creations Shop and Popcorn Stand opened in World Celebration at EPCOT as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
September 16 - Tenaya Stone Spa opened in Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort.
September 20 - Space 220 Restaurant (as part of Mission: SPACE Pavilion) opened in World Discovery at EPCOT, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
Fall
- Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will reopen in Frontierland at Disneyland.
September 28 - Epcot Forever will have its final performance at EPCOT; it was originally set to close on September 30.
September 29 - Happily Ever After will have its final performance at Magic Kingdom; it was originally set to close on September 30.
October 1 - As the Walt Disney World Resort and the Magic Kingdom celebrates its 50th anniversary, Walt Disney World: The World's Most Magical Celebration will begin.
- Disney Enchantment and Mickey's Celebration Cavalcade will premiere at Magic Kingdom.
- HarmonioUS will premiere at EPCOT.
- Disney KiteTails will premiere at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
- Remy's Ratatouille Adventure will open in the France Pavilion at EPCOT; a week since the soft-opening date on August 20.^[28]
- Beacons of Magic and Disney Fab 50 Character Collection will premiere at Walt Disney World.
- Future World will close at EPCOT and be divided into World Discovery (including Test Track and the Mission: SPACE Pavilion), World Nature (including The Land and The Seas with Nemo & Friends), and World Celebration (including Spaceship Earth, Imagination! Pavilion, and Odyssey Pavilion) and the makeover of World Showcase.
Mid-October - The Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel will open in EPCOT Resort Area at the Walt Disney World Resort as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
October 23 - The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Land will return in Frontierland at Disneyland Paris.
November 4 - RunDisney races will resume in Walt Disney World as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.
November 18 - Drawn to Life, the new Cirque du Soleil and Walt Disney Animation Studios show, will premiere at Disney Springs, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.
December 1 - Reflections of China will close in the China Pavilion at EPCOT and Wondrous China will take its place, as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.
December - Disney Illuminations returns at Disneyland Paris.
Winter - Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage will reopen in Tomorrowland at Disneyland.
TBA
- The following events are scheduled to happen over the course of the year as part of Walt Disney World Resort's 50th Anniversary celebration.
  - The Coco segment featuring "Un Poco Loco" will be added to Mickey's PhilharMagic in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom.
  - Canada: Far and Wide will reopen in Canada Pavilion at EPCOT.
- Cherish the Memories will premiere at Hong Kong Disneyland as part of Hong Kong Disneyland's 15th anniversary celebration.
- Character meet-and-greets, parades, castle shows, stage shows and fireworks shows will resume in some of the theme parks all around the world except for Disneyland, Disney California Adventure and the Disneyland Hotel which will have new temporary restrictions.

Home video releases

DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases

February 23
- The Greatest Showman (20th Century Studios)
- Into the Woods (Disney)
March 2
- Aladdin (1992)/Aladdin (2019): 2-Movie Collection (Disney)
- Beauty and the Beast (1991)/Beauty and the Beast (2017): 2-Movie Collection (Disney)
- Cinderella (1950)/Cinderella (2015): 2-Movie Collection (Disney)
- The Incredibles/Incredibles 2: 2-Movie Collection (Pixar)
- The Lion King (1994)/The Lion King (2019): 2-Movie Collection (Disney)
- Sleeping Beauty/Maleficent: 2-Movie Collection (Disney)
- Toy Story 4-Movie Collection (Pixar)
March 23
- Avengers: 4-Movie Collection (Marvel Studios)
- Epic (20th Century Studios)
- The Peanuts Movie (20th Century Studios)
- Soul (Pixar)
April 27 - Nomadland (Searchlight Pictures)
May 4 - Speed (20th Century Studios)
May 11
- Captain America: 3-Movie Collection (Marvel Studios)
- Cars 3-Movie Collection (Pixar)
- Finding Nemo/Finding Dory: 2-Movie Collection (Pixar)
May 18 - Raya and the Last Dragon (Disney)
June 8 - Indiana Jones 4-Movie Collection (Lucasfilm/Paramount Home Entertainment)
July 13
- Ant-Man: 2-Movie Collection (Marvel Studios)
- Guardians of the Galaxy: 2-Movie Collection (Marvel Studios)
- Thor: 3-Movie Collection (Marvel Studios)
August 3 - Luca (Pixar)
September 14 - Black Widow (Marvel Studios)
September 21
- Cruella (Disney)
- Cruella/One Hundred and One Dalmatians: 2-Movie Collection (Disney)
- Unbreakable (Touchstone) (4K/Blu-ray)
October 12 - Free Guy (20th Century Studios)
October 19 - The Night House (Searchlight Pictures)
November 16 - Jungle Cruise (Disney)
December 7 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Touchstone) (4K/Blu-ray)

Disney Movie Club Exclusive releases

January 19 - Moana/Tangled/The Little Mermaid: Disney Princess 3-Movie Collection (Disney) (Blu-ray/DVD combo pack)
April 20 - The Best of Mickey: Fantasia/Fantasia 2000/Celebrating Mickey (Disney) (Blu-ray/DVD combo pack)
May 4
- The Black Cauldron (Blu-ray)
- Valiant (Blu-ray)
June 1
- Herbie: Fully Loaded (Blu-ray)
- Ice Princess (Blu-ray)
- The Kid (Blu-ray)
- The Pacifier (Blu-ray)
July 13
- The Big Green (Blu-ray)
- A Kid in King Arthur's Court (Blu-ray)
- Man of the House (Blu-ray)
- Tom and Huck (Blu-ray)
September 7
- Flight of the Navigator (Blu-ray)
- Something Wicked This Way Comes (Blu-ray)
- The Watcher in the Woods (Blu-ray)
November 2
- Make Mine Music (Blu-ray)
- Melody Time (Blu-ray)

Digital-only releases

January 12 - The Empty Man (20th Century Studios)
April 2 - Raya and the Last Dragon (Disney)
June 25 - Cruella (Disney)
July 27
- Spider-Man: Homecoming (Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
- Spider-Man: Far From Home (Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
August 10 - Black Widow (Marvel Studios)
August 31 - Jungle Cruise (Disney)

Comics

May 11 - Disney Manga: Stitch & the Samurai, Volume 1 (English translation)
July 6 - Doorways to Danger
July 13 - Disney Manga: Stitch & the Samurai, Volume 2 (English translation)

Reprint collections

January 26 - Disney Masters - Volume 15 - Mickey Mouse: New Adventures of the Phantom Blot
February 23 - The Complete Carl Barks Disney Library - Volume 24: Island in the Sky
March 30
- Disney Masters - Volume 16 - Donald Duck: Jumpin' Jupiter!
- Wizards of Mickey, Volume 2: Origins
May 18 - Wizards of Mickey, Volume 3
May 25 - Disney Masters - Volume 17: Mickey Mouse: The Man from Alcatraz
July 20
- Disney Masters - Volume 18 - Uncle Scrooge: Pie in the Sky
- Wizards of Mickey, Volume 4
July 27 - The Disney Afternoon Adventures - Volume 1: Darkwing Duck in "Just Us Justice Ducks"
October 19 - The Complete Carl Barks Disney Library - Volume 25: Baloonatics
October 26 - The Complete Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck Deluxe Edition

Books

February 23 - Gravity Falls: Bedtime Stories of the Strange and Unexplained - The Grunkle Stan Edition^[29]
March 16 - The Art of Raya and the Last Dragon
April 6
- Go the Distance (Hercules Twisted Tale)
- Be Careful What You Wish Fur
- Hello, Cruel Heart
April 13
- Cruella Live Action Novelization
- Cruella's Sketchbook
May 4 - Duckscares: The Nightmare Formula
May 18 - The Art of Luca
June 15 - The Making of Disney's Jungle Cruise
August 3 - Disney Cruella: The Manga: Black, White and Red
August 21 - Liar, Liar Head on Fire
September 7
- Christmas Again Junior Novelization
- What Once Was Mine (Tangled Twisted Tale)
- The Gumazing Gum Girl! Book 5: Stick Together!
September 21 - Lost Legends: The Rise of Flynn Rider
September 28
- A Portrait of Walt Disney World: 50 Years of The Most Magical Place on Earth
- Delicious Disney: Walt Disney World
- Art of Coloring: Walt Disney World: 100 Images to Inspire Creativity from The Most Magical Place on Earth

Video games

March 30 - Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD II.8 Final Chapter Prologue, Kingdom Hearts III (including the Re:Mind DLC), and Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory (Square Enix) were released together on the PC.
June 29 - Zombies Ate My Neighbors & Ghoul Patrol (Lucasfilm Games/DotEmu) was released for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
August 24 - Aliens: Fireteam Elite (20th Century Studios/Cold Iron Studios) was released for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
October 26 - Guardians of the Galaxy (Square Enix/Eidos Montréal/Marvel) will be released for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

Events

January 8 - Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts was held until February 22, which is celebrating its 5th anniversary.
January 11 - Lucasfilm Games was relaunched as a new video game licensor and publishing label for all of the future Lucasfilm video games title release.^[30]
January 22 - Radio Disney discontinued on January 22, 2021 online and on their remaining affiliate after 25 years of operation, due to most of the crew moving on to focus on the television channels and Disney+.
February 12 - Walt Disney Company executives discussed their fiscal First Quarter 2021 financial results.
March 1 - The Walt Disney Company participated in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference.
March 3 - Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival was held until July 5.
March 9 - The Walt Disney Company's Annual Meeting Of Shareholders event is held virtually.
March 10 - D23 x Walt Disney Imagineering Magical Milestones – Disney California Adventure Park 20th Anniversary is held virtually until March 26.
March 18 - A Touch of Disney begins and lasts until April 19 at Disney California Adventure.
March 25 - "Disney Hits" was launched on SirusXM, replacing the now-defunct Radio Disney and featuring tracks from The Walt Disney Company's productions.
March 30 - 20th Television Animation was launched as the standalone unit and was spun-off from 20th Television.^[31]
April 2 - Disney on Ice: Mickey's Search Party resumed performances after being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 7 - Blue Sky Studios closed down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 14 - Radio Disney's last remaining terrestrial radio station, KRDC 1110 AM in Los Angeles, California, is quietly changed to a simulcast of ESPN Radio. This marks the final closure of Radio Disney in the United States.
May 13 - Walt Disney Company executives discussed their fiscal Second Quarter 2021 financial results.
May 14 - Fox 2000 Pictures was shut down after the release of The Woman in the Window.
May 24 - The Walt Disney Company at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media And Communications Conference.
June 1 - Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic resumed performances starting in Brazil.
June 14 - The Walt Disney Company at the Credit Suisse 23rd Annual Communications Conference.
June 16 - D23 x Walt Disney Imagineering Magical Milestones – Shanghai Disney Resort 5th Anniversary was held virtually until July 9.
July 15 - EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival was held until November 20.
August 10 - Disney After Hours: BOO Bash was held until October 31.
August 13 - Walt Disney Company executives discussed their fiscal Third Quarter 2021 financial results.
October 1 - Walt Disney World Resort's 50th anniversary celebration will begin and will last until April 1, 2023.
November 19 - Destination D23: A Fan-Tastic Disney Celebration will be held until November 21.
November 21 - EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will be held until December 30.
December 31 - Bob Iger's contract with The Walt Disney Company and role as Executive Chairman and its Board of Directors will expire.

Character debuts

January 4 - Rozzie
January 15 - Agatha Harkness, Abilash Tandon, Commercial Man, Commercial Woman, Dennis, Harold Proctor, Isabel Matsueda, John Collins, Sarah Proctor, Señor Scratchy, Sharon Davis, Todd Davis
January 22 - Tommy Maximoff, Billy Maximoff, Doctor Nielson
January 29 - Agent Monti, Agent Rodriguez, Director Hayward, Dr. Highland
February 5 - Ralph Bohner, Sparky
February 19 - Flora Buckman, Phyllis Buckman, Evanora Harkness, Major Goodner
February 26 - Iryna Maximoff, Olek Maximoff
March 5 - Raya, Sisu, Tuk Tuk, Boun, Tong, Noi, Ongis, Namaari, Chief Benja, Virana, Druun, Dang Hu, The Tail Chief, Dang Hai, The Spine Chief
March 8 - Pharaoh Boy
March 12 - Mr. Quill, Mr. and Mrs. Whiskers
March 19 - John Walker, Sarah Wilson, Karli Morgenthau, Joaquin Torres, Dr. Raynor, Yori Nakajima, Leah
March 20 - Mysterious Entity, Joe Sparrow
March 26 - Alex Morrow, Evan Morrow, Coach T, Logan LaRue, Lauren Gibby, Jaden Koobler, Adib Samitar, Maya Kasper, Lemar Hoskins, Isaiah Bradley, Eli Bradley, Olivia Walker
April 2 - Selby, Dr. Nagel
April 3 - Jacinda
April 16 - Marvyn Korn, Emma Korn, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine
April 30 - Zola, Zora, Havel Capek, Tibor Capek
May 4 - Omega
May 7 - Admiral Rampart
May 14 - Coop, Captain Tully
May 21 - Melissa Tarleton, Lou Tarleton, Jodie Tarleton
May 22 - Frog-Bot Army
May 28 - Baroness Von Hellman, Wink, Buddy, Artie, John, Catherine Miller, The Baroness' Dalmatians, Nibbles
June 9 - Mobius M. Mobius, Time Variance Authority, Ravonna Renslayer, Sylvie Laufeydottir, Miss Minutes, Casey, Hunter B-15, Time Keepers
June 16 - Hunter C-20
June 18 - Luca Paguro, Alberto Scorfano, Giulia Marcovaldo, Massimo Marcovaldo, Ercole Visconti, Daniela Paguro, Lorenzo Paguro, Ciccio and Guido, Uncle Ugo, Grandma Paguro, Caligola,Machiavelli, Tabitha
June 25 - Nicholas Benedict, Number Two, Rhonda Kazembe, Milligan, Reynie Muldoon, Sticky Washington, Constance Contraire, L.D. Curtain, Martina Crowe, Ms. Perumal, Jackson and Jillson
June 30 - Classic Loki, Kid Loki, Boastful Loki, Alligator Loki
July 2 - S.Q.
July 3 - Gwendolyn Clawthorne
July 7 - Tylor Tuskmon, Millie Tuskmon, Val Little, Fritz, Duncan P. Anderson, Cutter, Roze, Banana Bread, President Loki, Alioth
July 9 - Taskmaster, Red Guardian, Crimson Widow, Melina Vostokoff, General Dreykov
July 10 - Bria, Gavin, and Angmar, Philip Wittebane
July 14 - Maria, Kang
July 16 - Felix Pechman XIII, Funny the Talking House, Farfus the Dragon
July 21 - Gary Gibbs
July 24 - Raine Whispers
July 28 - Argus Blinks
July 30 - Frank Wolff, Lily Houghton, McGregor Houghton, Prince Joachim, Lope de Aguirre, Kon Chunosuke, Nilo Nemolato, Proxima
August 11 - Bernard Tuskmon
August 14 - Vee
August 18 - Thalia Flint
August 20 - Windy Weathervane, Teddy the Doghouse
September 1 - Squirrel
September 3 - Shang-Chi, The Mandarin, Katy Chen, Xialing, Death Dealer, Razor Fist
September 29 - LinaBell
October 1 - Molly McGee, Scratch, Pete McGee, Sharon McGee, Darryl McGee, Grandma Nin, Libby
October 2 - Mr. Boonchuy
November 5 - Sersi, Ikaris, Black Knight, Makkari, Thena
November 24 - Mirabel Madrigal Luisa Madrigal, Isabela Madrigal
December 17 - Electro, Doctor Octopus, Green Goblin, Sandman, Lizard, Mary Jane Watson

People

Deaths

January 1 - Ron Dominguez (former vice president of Disneyland and Walt Disney Attractions)
January 15 - Dale Baer (animator)
January 23
- Hal Holbrook (actor and voice actor)
- Larry King (actor, voice actor, comedian, and television and radio host)
January 27 - Cloris Leachman (actress and comedian)
February 5 - Christopher Plummer (actor and voice actor)
March 9 - James Levine (conductor and pianist)
March 24 - Jessica Walter (actress and voice actress)
April 3 - Mark Elliott (voice over artist)
April 29 - Johnny Crawford (actor, singer, and musician)
May 24 - Samuel E. Wright (actor, voice actor, and singer)
May 27 - Phil Young (animator)
June 13 - Ned Beatty (actor, voice artist, and comedian)
August 24 - Charlie Watts (musician, actor, singer, songwriter, activist, and businessman)
August 29 - Edward Asner (actor, voice actor, and political activist)