We’re at D23 2026, and interviewing some of the biggest names in film and television! This includes Rosario Dawson teasing epic lightsaber battles in the next season of Ahsoka, James Spader discussing Ultron’s VisionQuest role as ‘psycho therapist,’ and Lisa Kudrow laughing it up with Romy & Michele 2 co-star Mira Sorvino.
Star Wars: Starfighter Director Shawn Levy on Why Ryan Gosling is Perfect as Kade Auberon
Director Shawn Levy sits down with Fandango correspondent Zuri Hall to discuss the upcoming ‘Star Wars: Starfighter‘! He talks about how his film is designed for “audience delight”, how he strives to honor the legacy of Star Wars, and how they intend to bring the franchise into the future. ‘Star Wars: Starfighter‘ hits theaters May 28, 2027!
Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2Cast Teases Clone Wars Flashbacks & Epic Lightsaber Fights
Rosario Dawson (Ahsoka Tano),Eman Esfandi (Ezra Bridger), Hayden Christensen (Anakin Skywalker) sat down with Rotten Tomatoes correspondent Zuri Hall at D23 Expo to tease what’s ahead inStar Wars: Ahsoka Season 2! The stars discuss building on the Season 1 finale, Ahsoka’s healing journey, Ezra’s reintegrating into the world, bringing Ahsoka and Anakin Skywalker’s relationship to live-action, more Clone Wars flashbacks and what it takes to pull off an epic lightsaber fight.
Walker Scobell Teases a Darker Story in Percy Jackson Season 3
Percy Jackson and the Olympians star Walker Scobellsat down with Rotten Tomatoes correspondent Nikki Novak at D23 Expo to talk all things Season 3. Walker teases where the story picks up, the evolving dynamic between Percy and Thalia, working with Levi Chrisopulos and Jason Mantzoukas, and why he felt nervous acting opposite some of Season 3’s incredible cast.
Benjamin Bratt Talks Returning to the Land of the Dead in Coco 2
Benjamin Bratt sits down with Fandango correspondent Zuri Hall at D23 to talk about the newly announced Pixar sequel ‘Coco 2’! While deftly navigating an airtight nondisclosure agreement, Bratt was able to share some details about the upcoming film, including how Miguel will be a teenager, the villainous Ernesto De La Cruz will return, and more. ‘Coco 2’ comes to theaters November 2029!
Paul Bettany & James Spader on Resurrecting Vision & Ultron in VisionQuest
Paul Bettany and James Spader sit down with Fandango correspondent Nikki Novak to dig into their upcoming Marvel series, ‘VisionQuest‘! Bettany breaks down just what Vision is up to following the events of ‘WandaVision‘. Spader describes what it was like returning to Ultron, this time playing more of a “therapist/psychopath” role. And, they share their secrets to acting as robots (spoiler: they don’t!). ‘VisionQuest‘ premieres on Disney+ on October 14!
“It’s Really Exciting” Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell & Josh Gad on Returning for Frozen 3
Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, and Josh Gad sit down with Fandango correspondent Zuri Hall at D23 to talk about the upcoming Disney Animation Studios sequel ‘Frozen 3‘! They discuss how important it was to them to be sure a third movie needed to be told, how their characters are facing all new challenges this time around, and what “magic sauce” is that makes the Frozen film series so special to its fans. ‘Frozen 3‘ is scheduled to hit theaters November 24, 2027!
“Big Surprises!” Maia Kealoha on Reprising Lilo in Lilo & Stitch 2
Maia Kealoha joins Fandango correspondent Zuri Hall at D23 to talk about the newly announced sequel ‘Lilo & Stitch 2‘! She shares a few details about the highly-anticipated sequel, describes what it was like working on the animated short ‘Lilo & Scratch‘ (which will play before ‘Hexed‘), and some favorite memories from her first time playing Lilo! ‘Lilo & Stitch 2‘ is scheduled to hit theaters May 26, 2028!
“I’m Going to Be a 58-Year-Old Valley Girl!” Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino on Romy and Michele 2
Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino sit down with Fandango correspondent Nikki Novak at D23 to talk about their triumphant return in ‘Romy & Michele 2‘! They discuss what it was like stepping back into their characters for the first time since 1997, how the hysterical comedy in this film made them break character on set, and how the plot of the film is how they “forgot to fall in love”. ‘Romy & Michele 2‘ is set to premiere in 2027 on Hulu!
“This is Gonna Be High Stakes!” Ke Huy Quan & Ginnifer Goodwin on ‘Zootopia 3’
Ke Huy Quan and Ginnifer Goodwin join Zuri Hall at D23 to share new details about ‘Zootopia 3’! They talk about Nick and Judy possibly on a date, how they had to renovate the theaters to see the last film, and why this movie will be the event to spend with your friends and family!
“They Do the Most Extraordinary Things!” Producer Mike Gunton on Lion
Producer Mike Gunton joins Zuri Hall at D23 to talk about his documentary Lion! He shares his fascination with the animal kingdom, seeing a hero’s journey was built into looking into these animals, and how these mothers are so crucial to the development of their cubs. Check out Lion on Disney+ and Hulu on August 19!
“A Rollercoaster of a Day!” Melanie Zanetti & David McCormack on The Bluey Movie
Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack, the voices of Chilli and Bandit in Bluey, join Fandango correspondent Nikki Novak to talk about their upcoming film,The Bluey Movie! They talk about what it is like working on the most streamed show on television, translating the show to the big screen with CG animation, and how the series evokes nostalgia for childhood. The Bluey Movie hits theaters August 6, 2027!
Alan Tudyk on Being Honored as a Disney Legend
Alan Tudyk joins Fandango correspondent Nikki Noval on the Spotlight Stage at D23 to talk about being honored as a Disney Legend at this year’s event! He talks about his experiences voicing fan favorite characters like King Candy, Hei Hei, K-2SO and Duke Weaselton. He talks about his journey as a voice actor. And, he discusses how his voices came to be! Hear Alan Tudyk’s voice talent in ‘Hexed‘, in theaters November 25, 2026!
Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter on Animation, Movie-Making &Gatto
Pete Docter, Chief Creative Officer of Pixar Animation Studios, sits down with Natasha Martinez at D23 to talk about his legacy of animated filmmaking. He shares stories of traveling the world with animators for inspiration, what it takes to put together a compelling film, and give a sneak peek of the next Pixar film, Gatto! Gatto is scheduled to hit theaters March 5, 2027!
‘VisionQuest‘ Creator Terry Matalas on the MCU, Sci-Fi & Memorable Movie-going Experiences
Creator and executive producer Terry Matalas sits down with Fandango correspondent Natasha Martinez at D23 to discuss his upcoming Marvel project, VisionQuest! He shares the origin of his love for film and television, talks about his favorite Marvel characters, and the development of the project. See VisionQuest on Disney+ October 14!
Jon Favreau on Reviving Oswald: The Lucky Rabbit for the Modern Age
Jon Favreausits down with Rotten Tomatoes correspondent Nikki Novak to talk about his revival of the classic Disney cartoon character Oswald: The Lucky Rabbit! He talks about the legacy of the Disney fan-favorite character, how this upcoming iteration of the cartoon show will be a embrace new fans and thrill die-hard Disney fans alike, and how real-life, iconic Disney locations will be featured in the limited series. Oswald: The Lucky Rabbit is set to premiere in 2027 on Disney+!
“The Most Amazing Moment of My Life” Yvette Nicole Brown on Her Disney, Star Wars & MCU Experiences
Yvette Nicole Brown sits down with Fandango correspondent Natasha Martinez to talk about all things Disney! She shares what it’s like being a seasoned D23 expert, working on projects like ‘Muppets Haunted Mansion‘, ‘Lady and the Tramp‘, and ‘Zootopia 2‘, and her reaction to seeing herself in ‘Avengers: Endgame‘ when she didn’t expect it!
