Disney Pixar's original 'Onward' finds Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Octavia Spencer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus on board

Hollywood stars Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Octavia Spencer have been tapped to voice for Onward, Pixar's next original film.

Monster University helmer Dan Scanlon is directing Onward.

According to Variety, he has re-teamed with producer Kori Rae, who also produced Monsters University.

Pixar had previously referred to the film as an untitled suburban fantasy. The story follows two teenage elf brothers who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still magic left in the world.

It is scheduled to be released on March 6, 2020.

"At Pixar we try to create stories that come from some kind of personal truth. This film was inspired by my own relationship with my brother," Scanlon said.

According to the filmmakers, they’ve assembled a dream voice cast to help to bring key characters to life.

1. "Chris brings equal parts huge heart and fantastic humor to his character," said Rae.

2. "Tom has an infectious charm and sincerity that makes you root for him in every character he plays, said Scanlon.

3. "There is no one funnier than Julia," said Scanlon, "but she also brings a warmth and loving side to her character." 

4. "Octavia can do it all," said Rae. "We're especially excited about the depth as well as humor that she brings to her character."

Pixar's next movie to hit the theatres is Toy Story 4, on June 21, 2019.