These Are the Biggest Animated Movies Coming to UAE Theaters This Year

Toy Story 4

Directed By: Josh Cooley
Production Company: Disney-Pixar
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Jordan Peele, and Keanu Reeves
Expected Release Date: 21 June 2019
Official Synopsis: "Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that's Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called "Forky" to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy" – Disney | Pixar
What we're most excited about: Forky – judging from the trailer, he's going to be HILARIOUS.

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The Lion King

Directed By: Jon Favreau
Production Company: Walt Disney Studios
Starring: Beyoncé, Donald Glover, James Earl Jones, Eric André, Seth Rogen, and Keegan-Michael Key
Expected Release Date: 19 July 2019
Official Synopsis: "From Disney Live Action, director Jon Favreau's all-new The Lion King journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his" – Walt Disney Studios
What we're most excited about: The soundtrack.

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Frozen 2

Directed By: Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee
Production Company: Walt Disney Studios
Starring: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, Evan Rachel Wood, and Sterling K. Brown
Expected Release Date: 27 Nov. 2019
Official Synopsis: The official plot is being kept under tight wraps *sigh* but here's what we know so far: Co-director Chris Buck previously revealed that the new film will see an evolution in the lives of Anna and the adorable snow-goof that is Olaf, while Elsa will step out of her reserved shell – yaaaaaaaas girl, get out there!
"[In Frozen] she had such a dramatic journey, and at the end she's just starting to feel like she can open up and have some fun again," he explained to Fandango.
Adding: "That's what was really good about the short [2015's Frozen Fever] – we could have fun with Elsa. And that personality... you will see in the next one."
What we're most excited about: OLAF.

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The Addams Family

Image Source: IMDB

Directed By: Greg Tiernan and Conrad Vernon
Production Company: Cinesite, Nitrogen Studios, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Charlize Theron, Finn Wolfhard, Oscar Isaac, Allison Janney, and Bette Midler
Expected Release Date: 18 Oct. 2019
Official Synopsis: "The Addams Family lives are turned upside down when they realize the town next door is suddenly full of uptight suburbanites led by an over-the-top TV host who is trying to build the perfect world- her way! – and who will stop at nothing to get rid of a freaky family like the Addams. If that's not bad enough, Wednesday has to go to public school for the first time, and Pugsley has to prepare for a big performance that the extended Addams family from across the globe will be coming to judge. What could possibly go wrong?" – MGM
What we're most excited about: Having Wednesday Addams return to us.

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Aladdin

Not an animation but, in all honesty, our list didn't feel complete without it…

Directed By: Guy Ritchie
Production Company: Walt Disney Pictures
Starring: Mena Massoud, Nasim Pedrad, Marwan Kenzari, Navid Negahban, Numan Acar, Naomi Scott, and Will Smith
Expected Release Date: 24 May 2019
Official Synopsis: "A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney's animated classic, Aladdin is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the Genie who may be the key to their future." – Walt Disney Pictures
What we're most excited about: Watching the region we call home on the big screen.

*Grabs blankie and gets ready to go on a whole new adventure*

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