(We’ll update this post when the trailer debuts.)
Release date: April 24, 2026 on Apple TV
Synopsis: A mix of folklore, mystery and adventure about a young minotaur (half boy, half bull) found and raised in the human world.
With the help of his loyal human brother, he recruits a group of friends to uncover the mystery of his minotaur past and fulfill his destiny, all while battling dark forces determined to see him fail.
Created by Donal Mangan.
Directed by Maurice Joyce.
Release date: March 16, 2026 on Disney+
Synopsis: Bluey’s Big Play – The Stage Show is a special televised version of the touring theatrical production, featuring live performances of Bluey characters brought to life by puppeteers, with an original story by creator Joe Brumm and new music by Joff Bush.
Disney also announced that a collection of 10 Bluey Minisodes, previously only available online and in Australia, will be available for the first time on Disney+ beginning May 20.
The collection includes: Humpty Dumpty, Green Bottles, Flying Saucer, Tea Party, Pea Pod Sausages, Old Macdonald, Honk, Lollipop Song, Cinderella, and Make Mum Laugh.
(Sneak peek. We’ll update this post when the official trailer drops.)
U.S. release date: May 24, 2026 on Adult Swim. Streaming August 31, 2026 on HBO Max.
European release date: May 25, 2026 on HBO Max.
Synopsis: Rick and Morty is back, baby! Season 9 is all certified bangers. No AI slop! Just Grade A organic slop, made by real humans with real human traits like back hair and cysts. Please watch, or we’ll have neglected our families for nothing.
Executive Produced by Dan Harmon and Scott Marder, who also serves as showrunner.
Voice cast:
Ian Cardoni as Rick Sanchez
Harry Belden as Morty
Sarah Chalke as Beth
Chris Parnell as Jerry
Spencer Grammer as Summer
Release date: March 14, 2026 on Adult Swim. Next day on Hulu (U.S.) and Disney+ (International).
Synopsis: Keiji is more than just an ordinary rooster — he’s humanity’s greatest defender! When strange creatures suddenly appear and start attacking, he confronts them head-on. His opponents may be ten stories tall, but nothing is bigger than his stout heart and his fearsome battle cry — “Kokekokko!”
Adult Swim will air the 12-episode series in English every Saturday evening at midnight.
Directed by Daisuke Suzuki.
Written by Hiroshi Seko.
Music composed by Tetsuya Takahashi.
Based on the manga by Shu Sakuratani.
U.S. theatrical release date: April 1, 2026
Japanese release date: April 24, 2026
Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic.
Written by Matthew Fogel.
Produced by Chris Meledandri of Illumination and Shigeru Miyamoto of Nintendo.
Original score by Brian Tyler.
Voice cast:
Chris Pratt as Mario
Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach
Charlie Day as Luigi
Jack Black as Bowser
Keegan-Michael Key as Toad
Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek
Brie Larson as Rosalina
Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr.
Donald Glover as Yoshi
Luis Guzmán as Wart
Issa Rae as Honey Queen
Release date: March 20, 2026 on Apple TV
Synopsis: By day, they’re classroom pets living in a New York City kindergarten, but when animals need help, Izzy, Tate and Zuri travel all around the globe in their amazing “Jetcar” to rescue animals in musical, mini-opera-themed adventures.
No matter the challenge, they always remember to combine their talents and abilities and work together to save the day — because together, there’s nothing they can’t do!
Developed by Jennifer Oxley.
Based on the original Wonder Pets! series created by Josh Selig.
Voice cast:
Victoria Scola-Giampapa as Izzy
Christopher Sean Cooper Jr. as Tate
Vanessa Huszar as Zuri
Release date: March 23, 2026 on Disney Jr. and Disney Jr. On Demand, with six episodes streaming the next day on Disney+ in the U.S. and select regions internationally.
Synopsis: Magicampers follows the adventures of best friends Darly and Loomis at a day camp for magical creatures on a fantastical island.
Darly is half-pig and half-Pegasus, Loomis is half-donkey and half-unicorn, and their young friends are also mythical mashups of all stripes.
Every day, they go on incredible journeys of discovery and dream of becoming legendary, having their stories told and retold for all time.
At the heart of the series, Darly and Loomis will learn that becoming a legend isn’t about mastering magic powers or winning the biggest prize — it’s about understanding and accepting yourself and others and working together with all kinds of friends.
Created by Obie Scott Wade.
Directed by Daniel Dubuis.
Written by Ashley Mendoza, Simon Nicholson and Elizabeth Kamir.
Original Music by Christophe Henrotte.
Disney+ release date: March 11, 2026
Synopsis: After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia’s history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find their partnership isn’t as solid as they thought when Chief Bogo orders them to join the Partners in Crisis counseling program.
But it doesn’t take long for their partnership to be put to the ultimate test when they find themselves on the twisting trail of a mystery tied to the arrival of a venomous snake in the animal metropolis.
Written by Jared Bush.
Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard.
Zootopia 2 has grossed $1.859 billion as of March 3, 2026.
Release date: March 2, 2026 on Disney Jr. and Disney Jr. On Demand, with 20 episodes streaming the next day on Disney+ in the U.S. and select regions internationally.
The series is currently available on BBC iPlayer, CBeebies, and RTÉ Player.
Synopsis: BeddyByes invites audiences to join best friends MeMo and BaBa as they travel across Planet BeddyByes, meeting new and familiar faces on their mindful and soothing journey to bedtime. The animated series supports healthy daily routines and sleeping habits for preschoolers.
Executive Produced by Alan Shannon.
Directed by Niall Mooney.
Written by Dave Ingham.
Original Music by Lucie Treacher.
Release date: March 19, 2025 on Netflix
Synopsis: Follow Sophia and her friends as they embark on a glimmering quest to unlock Unicorn Island’s mysteries and banish Grimoria — and Ravenzella — for good!
Voice cast:
Sara García as Sophia Mendoza
Sadie Laflamme-Snow as Ava Banji
Kamaia Fairburn as Layla Fletcher
Gabriella Kosmidis as Isabel Armstrong
Kari Wong as Valentina Furi
Kolton Stewart as Rory Carmichael
Jennifer Hale as Ravenzella
Created by Michelle and Robert Lamoreaux.
North American release dates:
March 20–26, 2026 (Laemmle Glendale)
April 7, 2026 (Digital)
June 16, 2026 (DVD)
Synopsis: Twins Alfie and Elise get more than they bargained for after summoning the mysterious Wish Collector, an enigmatic character who whisks them away to The Land of Sometimes — an incredible place where all four seasons pass in just one day.
Granted with a total of six wishes, the pair soon learn that they’ll need to be careful what they wish for, embarking on a magical, musical journey filled with fantastical creatures and a truth that shines brighter than any wish: the power of family.
Directed by Leon Joosen.
Written by Tony Nottage and Marty Casella.
Based on the audiobook by Francesca Longrigg.
Original songs by Tim Rice, Pete Hobbs and Francesca Longrigg.
Release date: March 13, 2026 | U.S. and Canada
Synopsis: It is a tradition for all young witches to leave their families on the night of a full moon and fly off into the wide world to learn their craft.
When that night comes for Kiki, she embarks on her new journey with her sarcastic black cat, Jiji, landing the next morning in a seaside town, where her unique skills make her an instant sensation.
Written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki.
Tickets are available on the IMAX website.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle will return to theatres in the United States and Canada on March 6, 2026, and for the first time ever, the film will be available on SCREENX, the world’s first multi-projection cinema with an immersive 270 degree field of view.
The film was the #7 top-grossing film in 2025. It’s also the highest-grossing international film ever released in North America (surpassing Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon which held the record for 25 years) and is the highest grossing anime of all time globally with a box office total of $732,230,471.
Directed by Haruo Sotozaki.
Based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge, published in Shueisha’s Weekly Jump from February 2016 to May 2020. The manga consists of 23 volumes and has published over 200 million units.
U.S. theatrical release date: June 19, 2026
Synopsis: The toys are back and this time, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad, a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same?
Directed by Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo, WALL-E, Finding Dory).
Co-directed by Kenna Harris (Ciao Alberto).
Written by Andrew Stanton and Kenna Harris.
Produced by Lindsey Collins (Finding Dory, Turning Red).
Original score by Randy Newman.
Release date: May, 2026 on Disney Jr. and Disney+.
Synopsis: Sofia the First: Royal Magic follows Sofia as she attends The Charmswell School for Royal Magic, where she discovers she is the most magical princess in the realm and must learn how to master her powers while making new royal friends.
Created by Craig Gerber.
Voice cast:
Ariel Winter as Princess Sofia
Nate Torrence as Pepper, Sofia’s puppy-unicorn
Mela Pietropaolo as Layla, Sofia’s friend
Kai Harris as Zane, Sofia’s friend
Aaliyah Magcasi as Camila, Sofia’s friend
Darcy Rose Byrnes as Princess Amber
Jess Harnell as Cedric
Wayne Brady as Clover
Tim Gunn as Baileywick
Eric Stonestreet as Minimus
Sara Ramirez as Queen Miranda
Travis Willingham as King Roland
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