Release date: Late 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC
Release date: TBD
Kingdom Hearts (working title), an original anime series inspired by the video game franchise, has been greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+.
Developed in partnership with video game creator Tetsuya Nomura and the creative team at Square Enix, the series features a brand-new story that will expand the Kingdom Hearts universe while celebrating the characters that fans have grown to love.
Theatrical release date: August 6, 2027
Melanie Zanetti and David McCormack will reprise their roles as Chilli and Bandit.
It’s unconfirmed if the children who voice Bluey and Bingo — whose identities remain private — will return, but it’s safe to assume they’re involved.
Written and directed by series creator Joe Brumm.
Series director Richard Jeffery returns as co-director.
Series composer Joff Bush also returns.
Produced by Amber Naismith (Happy Feet, The Lego Movie).
Release date: September 2, 2026 on Disney+
Synopsis: A comedic retelling of all three seasons of the live-action series, the special revisits stories from The Mandalorian in new and unexpected ways.
Directed by Chris Buckley.
Written by Michael Price.
Release date: Fall, 2026 on Disney Jr. and Disney+
Synopsis: Set in the WOW Workshop — equal parts invention lab and playhouse — Megan and Cupcake have no shortage of gadgets, gizmos and imagination to tinker with.
Together, they’ll lead kids at home on playful, hands-on adventures designed to help them feel confident, curious and ready to take on preschool.
Megan and Cupcake Ready for Preschool, a hybrid live-action and animated extension of Disney Jr.’s “Ready for Preschool” shorts, is currently in production and will premiere later this year.
A collection of 10 one-minute Megan and Cupcake live-action shorts introducing viewers to the WOW Workshop will start rolling out on Disney Jr. YouTube today, August 13.
Release date: August 21, 2026 on Apple TV
Synopsis: Stillwater centers on three siblings who encounter everyday challenges that sometimes feel insurmountable.
Fortunately for them, their next-door neighbor is a wise panda who teaches the children the concept of mindfulness and offers them a deeper understanding of their feelings, along with tools to help them face their challenges.
Based on the “Zen” book series by Jon J Muth.
Release date: August 21, 2026 on Disney Channel. Next day on Disney+.
The season kicks off with five episodes. Additional episodes will premiere throughout 2026 and 2027.
Synopsis: Big City Greens follows the offbeat adventures of 10-year-old Cricket Green, a mischievous and optimistic country boy who moves to the big city with his wildly out-of-place family — older sister Tilly, father Bill and Gramma Alice.
Cricket’s natural curiosity and enthusiasm lead him and his family on epic journeys and into the hearts of his new neighbors.
Created by Chris and Shane Houghton.
U.S. release date: February 19, 2027
Synopsis: On his first day of school, JJ discovers that his beloved stuffed bear, Boba, has gone missing.
JJ and his friends Cody, CeCe, and Nina embark on a quest that transports them to a magical land ruled by Princess Harmony, who has created a world with one rule: no singing.
Directed by Kat Good.
Written by Adam Pava.
Songs executive produced by Justin Tranter.
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Release date: August 6, 2026 on Disney Jr. and Disney Jr. On Demand. Next day on Disney+.
Synopsis: the SuperKitties invite Willa to officially join them on the team after putting her skills to the test when Cat Burglar and the Glamsters team up to take over Kittydale.
Additionally, two specials will debut this fall:
“Howl-O-Ween Charm” synopsis: When the Howl-o-ween Cat’s charm is stolen, a group of Trixters escapes into Kittydale. The SuperKitties must put the Trixters back in the charm before their tricks ruin Howl-o-ween.
“Friendsgiving Feast” synopsis: When the Glamsters steal treats and decorations around Kittydale, the SuperKitties and Willa race to save everyone’s Friendsgiving traditions.
Created by Paula Rosenthal.
North American theatrical release date: August 14, 2026
4K Ultra HD and Blu-Ray release date: August 25, 2026
Synopsis: One morning, rural schoolgirl Mitsuha and city kid Taki awaken to discover that they’ve switched bodies. When the two strangers finally meet, the true nature of their connection threatens to seal their fate.
Written and directed by Makoto Shinkai.
Your Name remains the highest-grossing original Japanese animated feature of all time, with a worldwide box office of over $400 million.
Your Name will screen in both its original Japanese language and English dub.
Release date: August 30, 2026 on Adult Swim. Next day on HBO Max.
Synopsis: Every iconic character in Adult Swim’s history is aboard a cruise ship celebrating a quarter century on the air, but toasts turn to screams as it develops into a disaster of titanic proportions!
Will the stars of Smiling Friends, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Metalocalypse, Assy McGee, Venture Bros., and dozens more survive? Or meet a watery doom?
Additionally, Adult Swim will air a second special in 2027 to commemorate Cartoon Networks’ 35th anniversary.
Release date: August 3, 2026 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S., and on Disney+ internationally
Synopsis: It’s a nonstop onslaught of swaggering space pirates, lab-grown meats, sexy scams… plus the shocking return of Dr. Zoidberg’s lost love. No one saw that coming, prior to being told about it just now.
Created by Matt Groening.
Developed by Matt Groening and David X. Cohen.
Additionally, Hulu has greenlit three extended length Futurama specials, the first of which is Christmas themed and will launch in 2027.
Release date: August 11, 2026 on Digital and September 15, 2026 on Blu-ray and DVD, exclusively through Amazon
Synopsis: A village boy travels to Shanghai, desperate to save his sick father and pay off medical debt.
Recruited by a local Kung Fu gym, he enters “Shanghai Fight Night,” a brutal tournament packed with elite fighters and techniques from around the world.
Embodying the fading tradition of Chinese martial arts, he embarks on a tale of heritage, sacrifice, and the ultimate pursuit of victory.
Directed by Sun Haipeng.
Written by Sun Haipeng, Shen Cheng, Zhang Ting and Shi Mai.
Original Chinese title: I Am What I Am 2
Release date: October 9, 2026 on Paramount+
Synopsis: A young Earthbender discovers she’s the new Avatar after Korra — but in this dangerous era, that title marks her as humanity’s destroyer, not its savior.
Hunted by both human and spirit enemies, she and her long-lost twin must uncover their mysterious origins and save the Seven Havens before civilization’s last strongholds collapse.
Created by Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko.
Voice cast:
Saheli Khan as Pavi
Aishu Devan as Nisha
Akshay Khanna as Karthik
Major Curda as Jae
Sakina Jaffrey as Agam
Darren Barnet as Daemin
Dianne Doan as Zi
Dee Bradley Baker as Geet and Ruhi
Theatrical release date: September 4, 2026, in both the original Japanese with English subtitles and an English dub
Synopsis: San and Mayu attend an all-girls school on a warm and tranquil island. When war reaches their shores, they are ordered to help nurse the wounded in a military hospital hidden away in a cave. Amidst escalating death and brutality, the friends struggle to find solace in their fragile lives.
Directed by Yukimitsu Ina.
Written by Taku Kishimoto and Yukimitsu Ina.
Based on the manga by Machiko Kyo.
Music by Kensuke Ushio.
Release date: July 31, 2026 on Apple TV
Synopsis: Snoopy is devastated when his beloved doghouse is accidentally sold at a yard sale. In an effort to cheer up his pal, Charlie Brown leads Snoopy on an adventure to find his old doghouse, and along the way, they learn what makes a house truly a home.
Directed by Ridd Sorensen.
Written by Rob Hoegee.
The special features the original song “Home, Where Your Heart Found Me” by Allen Stone.
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