Joachim Ronning directs Young Woman and the Sea about the first woman, Trudy Ederle, played by Daisy Ridley, to swim across the English Channel in 1926.
Disney describes it as an American biographical drama about Ederle, a competitive swimmer who won Olympic gold in 1924.
The supporting cast includes Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Stephen Graham, Kim Bodnia and Janette Hain.
Other films directed by Ronning:
Doomsday
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Kon-Tiki
The Acolyte is a television series from Disney+ created by Leslye Headland. It is based on the Star Wars franchise and is set at the downfall of the High Republic era before the circumstances of the primary Star Wars films.
Catriona McKenzie and Sydney Freeland co-direct only streaming Echo on Disney. The Marvel story revisits Maya Lopez, whose ruthless behavior in NYC catches up with her in her hometown.
She must face her past and reconnect with her native roots, embracing the meaning of community and family. So she can, hopefully, move forward.
Kyle Patrick Alvarez directs the American science fiction drama, Crater, written by John Griffin.
A young boy named Wes, played by Isaiah Russell-Bailey, lives in a lunar colony on the Moon with his father, played by Samuel Caleb Hunt, and other residents. Wes has almost reached the age where he’s sent to Earth for medical testing. Before he leaves, he and his friends explore the Moon, notably a crater near the colony.
During their exploration, Wes and his friends encounter distinct challenges and obstacles to test their strength, loyalty and courage.
The film touches on tropes like coming of age, friendships, family and the human desire for exploring and discovery.
Other cast members include Mckenna Grace, Billy Barratt, Orson Hong, Thomas Boyce and Scott Mescudi. From the producers of Stranger Things, the movie will stream on Disney +.