The Most Anticipated Disney Movies of the Year

It doesn’t matter what age you are—five or 22—you have to admit you love a good Disney movie. Guess what? 2017 gave us a promising list of Disney movies that are sure to knock your socks off!

Beauty and the Beast – March 17

Beauty and the Beast is being transformed into a live-action film. Remember

our favorite French characters putting their “service to the test” as animated figures? Animation, no more!

This year, Emma Watson will bring a modern take on to her role on the big screen as Belle, an inventor’s daughter who saves her father and a beast, all while finding true love in this tale as old as time.

Disney Nature: Born in China – April 21

Disney has always been known to forecast the beauty of nature, whether it be in parks, on rides, or on screen. This edition to “Disney Nature” showcases the wildlife of China, showing there’s more to the country than factories and big, bustling cities.

Embark on a journey of stunning aerial views, following China’s giant pandas, snow leopards, and the golden monkey. Go see the movie in theaters during the opening week, and Disney will make a donation to the World Wildlife Fund to support wild pandas and snow leopards.

Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 – May 5

Who is Peter Quill? What does he know about himself? In this next installment of the “Guardians of the Galaxy” saga, our favorite Guardians fight to keep their “family” together as Rocket, Groot, Gamora, and Drax fight to find out just who their friend Peter Quill is.

Though the movie takes fans along for a serious loop involving Peter, the writers provide a comedic script. As “Guardians of the Galaxy” fans know, the playlist is always one to impress. You can now find the list for vol. 2 on Spotify.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales – May 26

Johnny Depp never fails to impress, and the newest installment in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise doesn’t look like it will disappoint theatregoers.

This May, it’s “a pirate’s life” for Captain Jack Sparrow when he finds himself on the run from ghost pirates led by his old nemesis Captain Salazar. They’ve escaped the Devil’s Triangle and now scour the seas in search of Sparrow, leaving a trail of burning ships in their wake. There’s only one thing that can save Captain Jack Sparrow: the legendary Trident of Poseidon.

To Sparrow’s dismay, it seems as if he’ll need help to find the one weapon that can defeat the dead men lurking on the horizon. Will Sparrow’s newfound alliance with beautiful astronomer Carina Smyth and young Royal Navy sailor Henry be the key to finding Poseidon’s Trident, or will all hope be lost?

Cars 3 – June 16

Life might be a highway for #95, but maybe it won’t stay that way for long.

Lightning McQueen is all about winning that legendary Piston Cup, and he’s a proven champion. However, McQueen is blindsided when a new generation of race cars looking to take his place cruise in, and leave him in their dust.

With the help of a young race technician Cruz Ramirez, McQueen looks to get back on the track and back in the game. Buckle up, animated car fanatics, this will be a ride to remember. Who said old cars can’t learn new tricks?

Thor: Ragnarok – November 3

These are dark days for the Gods, and no one is around to save them.

Thor is imprisoned and faces a gladiatorial bout against the Hulk when the former allies find themselves on opposite sides of the spectrum. Darkness is encompassing Earth, and the race against time is on. Will the Thunder God prevail, or will Earth fall to her end?

Coco – November 22

Inspired by the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos, “Coco” is a story of a boy who dreams of the one thing he is forbidden to do: play music.

For years, music has been a curse on the family, but Miguel is set to end the curse in a journey to the Underworld to reunite his ancestors and convince his family to give him their blessing. Will Miguel’s family face their fears of music so he can follow his dreams, or will Miguel be forced to never pick up an instrument again?

No matter what genre you’re into, Disney has a movie for you coming out this year. From princesses to pirates, cars to nature, and super heroes to guardians, Disney has your movie. Maybe 2017 really is going to be good to us.