Release date: April 2, 2026 on Netflix
Formerly known as The Bad Guys: Breaking In.
Synopsis: The Bad Guys are back, and they’ve made quite the name for themselves. Can the crew keep their record-breaking crime streak alive, or will everything skid off the rails?
Executive produced by Bret Haaland (Fast & Furious Spy Racers) and Katherine Nolfi (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power).
Based on the book series by Aaron Blabey.
Release date: April 23, 2026 on Netflix
Synopsis: In the winter of 1985, snow blankets the town and the horrors of the Upside Down are finally fading. Our heroes Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, and Max have settled back into a normal life of D&D, snowball fights, and quiet days.
But beneath the ice, something terrifying has awakened. Could it be from the Upside Down? From the depths of Hawkins Lab? Or from somewhere else entirely? Our heroes must race to solve this mystery and save Hawkins in this untold story set in the Stranger Things universe.
Executive produced by Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer, and Eric Robles.
ESPN, Disney, Pixar and the National Hockey League (NHL) are teaming up to bring fans Inside Out Classic, a real-time, animated NHL telecast featuring the Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers on Sunday, April 5 at 7 p.m. ET.
ESPN+, Disney+, Disney Channel, and Disney XD will present the real-time, animated telecast, while the traditional telecast will be available on ESPN.
Inside Out Classic will feature virtually created real-time animation of the action between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers modeled after characters from Pixar’s Inside Out franchise.
Inside Out voice talent will also be featured in the animated presentation, including Phyllis Smith (Sadness), Lewis Black (Anger), Tony Hale (Fear), and Maya Hawke (Anxiety).
Release date: May 5, 2026
Synopsis: Join Gumball, Darwin, and the rest of the quirky residents of Elmore as they navigate school, life, and the most absurd situations imaginable.
From trips to Joyful Burger to classroom antics to surreal adventures, every episode delivers the show’s signature mix of unique animation styles, fast-paced comedy, and inventive storytelling.
The Amazing World of Gumball: The Complete Series includes all episodes from the Cartoon Network series across 15 discs plus “Darwin’s Yearbook” and “The Gumball Chronicles.”
Tune into Cartoon Network on May 5th for an all-day The Amazing World of Gumball marathon in honor of the DVD launch.
Release date: May 12, 2026 on Netflix
Series synopsis: Sinister forces are at play at the portal between the human and demon realms. In the middle of it all is Dante, an orphaned demon hunter for hire, unaware that the fate of both worlds hangs around his neck.
Created and executive produced by Adi Shankar.
Animated by Studio Mir (The Legend of Korra, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf).
Devil May Cry is based on the game created by Hideki Kamiya and developed by Capcom.
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.
DreamWorks Animation and KidsGardening are launching Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Tour, a three-month program intertwining the new Fairylandia setting featured in the Netflix series and the hands-on enrichment opportunities found at botanical gardens across the country.
The tour stops will offer character meet and greets with Gabby (costume character, not the actress) in her Fairylandia-themed attire and garden-themed craft activities.
Featured crafts include a Kitty Fairy crown and a terrarium, and each child will be gifted an activity booklet including temporary tattoos, watercolor sheet, and button to commemorate their visit.
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.
Release date: 2027-2028 on FOX and Hulu in the U.S., and Disney+ internationally.
Synopsis: After getting kicked out of his old preschool, Stewie is enrolled in a new one where he must make new friends and deal with an outspoken class turtle.
All the kids are miserable until Stewie brings out his homemade devices to take them on daily adventures throughout space and time.
Stewie received a two-season order, likely 13 episodes per season, and is executive produced by Seth MacFarlane, Kirker Butler and Kara Vallow.
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.
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.
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, 2026 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.
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