Hoppers and The Mandalorian and Grogu Big Game Spots During Super Bowl LX

This year's Super Bowl delivered more than a football game and halftime show; it gave movie fans a look at some upcoming films. For the upcoming Disney films, we got a spot from Pixar with Hoppers and one from Lucasfilm with The Mandalorian and Grogu. 

Pixar gave us our third and likely last trailer for their brand new film, Hoppers, set to release in theaters in less than a month on March 6, 2026. The Super Bowl Big Game Spot expands on the earlier teasers and trailers by showing more of the animal society that the main character, Mebel, encounters. Check out the trailer below - 

Star Wars and Lucasfilm returned to the Big Game with a trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, set to release in theaters on May 22, 2026. Instead of an action-packed trailer, Disney unveiled a 30-second cinematic ad that doubles as a creative homage to classic Super Bowl commercials, complete with Tauntauns pulling a sleigh-like wagon across a snowy landscape and iconic narration (by Sam Elliott) underscoring the duo's enduring bond. The spot does not reveal any plot details, but sets the tone for the Mandalorian and Grogu's big screen debut. Check out the trailer below - 

We did not get a trailer for Toy Story 5 (Pixar), Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Marvel / Sony), Hexed (Walt Disney Animation Studios), or Avengers: Doomsday like I hoped or thought we might. 

Movie and Film Profile: The Ugly Dachshund (1966)

The Ugly Dachshund premiered on February 4, 1966. Generally released theatrically on February 16, 1966. Produced by Walt Disney Productions and distributed by Buena Vista Distribution. The animated featurette Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree was released along with the film. Based on the 1938 novel "The Ugly Dachshund" by Gladys Bronwyn Stern.

DFME Rating: ★★★¼☆ (3.25 out of 5 stars)

Caution: Possible Spoilers Ahead!

Movie and Film Profile: Roving Mars (2006)

Roving Mars premiered on January 26, 2006, at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. Generally released in IMAX theaters on January 27, 2006. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures in association with White Mountain Films and The Kennedy/Marshall Company and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution.

DFME Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.00 out of 5 stars)

Caution: Possible Spoilers Ahead!

Movie and Film Profile: One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)

One Hundred and One Dalmatians was generally released in theaters on January 25, 1961. Produced by Walt Disney Productions and distributed by Buena Vista Distribution. The movie was accompanied by the documentary The Horse with the Flying Tail. Based on the 1956 novel “The One Hundred and One Dalmatians” by Dodie Smith. The seventeenth animated feature film released by Walt Disney Productions. 

DMFE Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.00 out of 5 stars)

Caution: Possible Spoilers Ahead!

Movie and Film Profile: White Fang (1991)

White Fang was generally released in theaters on January 18, 1991. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures in association with Silver Screen Partners IV and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. Based on the 1906 novel "White Fang" by American author Jack London. 

DMFE Rating: ★★★¼☆ (3.25 out of 5 stars)

Caution: Possible Spoilers Ahead!

Movie and Film Profile: Glory Road (2006)

Glory Road was generally released in theaters on January 13, 2006. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, in association with Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Texas Western Productions, and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. Based on the true story surrounding the events leading up to the 1966 NCAA University Division basketball tournament, as told by Texas Western College's (now known as the University of Texas El Paso or UTEP) head coach Don Haskins in his autobiography of the same name.

DMFE Rating: ★★★½☆ (3.50 out of 5 stars)

Caution: Possible Spoilers Ahead! 

Disney’s 2026 Movie Releases

Here is the latest list of Disney movies releasing in 2026, that I will no doubt be talking and posting about. Some movies are coming that I’m excited to see, and others I do not really care to see, but will for the sake of the blog. I am including all movies and films that fall under The Walt Disney Studios banner, including Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Lucasfilm, Marvel Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and 20th Century Studios. 

Send Help (January 30, 2026) - 20th Century Studios

• Directed by Sam Raimi
• Written by Damian Shannon, Mark Swift
• Produced by Sam Raimi, Zainab Azizi
• Starring Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien

Psycho Killer (February 20, 2026) - 20th Century Studios

• Directed by Gavin Pollen
• Written by Andrew Kevin Walker
• Produced by Roy Lee, Matt Berenson, Andrew Kevin Walker, Arnon Milchan
• Starring Georgina Campbell, James Preston Rogers, Malcolm McDowell

Welcome to the Disney Movie and Film Encyclopedia!

Welcome to the Disney Movie and Film Encyclopedia: A Movie and Film History and Review Blog, your comprehensive guide to the magic, history, and creativity behind every corner of the Disney cinematic universe. Here, you’ll find reviews, behind-the-scenes insights, character spotlights, production history, and thoughtful analysis spanning animated classics, Pixar favorites, live-action adventures, sequels, spin-offs, and forgotten gems. Whether you’re a lifelong Disney fan or discovering these films for the first time, this encyclopedia is your go-to resource for exploring the stories that have inspired generations.

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