Recess: The First Day of School

'Recess: The First Day of School was a direct-to-video film planned to be released in August 2004 and be fourth direct-to-video film, and the fifth film in the Recess franchise.

==Plot T.J. and his gang (except Gus, who wouldn't have moved to town yet) adjust to fourth grade, making it a prequel to the events of the series.

Why It Was Cancelled

 * Andrew Stanton was appointed head of Disney two years later in 2006 and called off of all future direct-to-DVD sequels.
 * Andrew Stanton was appointed head of Disney two years later in 2006 and called off of all future direct-to-DVD sequels.

Results

 * The film was permanently cancelled.
 * Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade and Recess: All Growed Down were released at the end of 2003 in place of this film