Release date: November 19, 2025 on Prime Video.
Synopsis: The Mighty Nein follows a group of fugitives and outcasts, bound by secrets and scars. But when a powerful arcane relic known as “The Beacon” falls into dangerous hands, they must learn to work together to save the realm and stop reality itself from unraveling.
From Critical Role, creators of The Legend of Vox Machina.
Tasha Huo serves as showrunner.
Release date: November 6, 2025 on Netflix.
Synopsis: Before everyone’s favorite felons became “The Bad Guys,” they were just some bad guys trying to earn their fearsome reputation.
On their journey to be the biggest and baddest criminals in history, Wolf makes it their mission to become the top crew on 6 News Nightly’s Worst of the Worst List with their boldest heists yet… but they’ve never been very good at being bad.
Executive produced by Bret Haaland (Futurama, Fast & Furious Spy Racers) and Katherine Nolfi (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Abominable and the Invisible City).
Based on the book series by Aaron Blabey.
Release date: October 16, 2025 on Disney Jr., Disney Channel and Disney Jr. On Demand. Next day on Disney+.
Synopsis: In the special, Iron Man and the Avengers, including Hulk, Black Panther, Ms. Marvel and Captain America, join Spidey to stop Ultron and Green Goblin from taking control of all the machines in the city.
The opening theme song “Team-Up!” is written by Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends songwriter/composer Patrick Stump.
Voice cast:
Mason Blomberg asIron Man
Alkaio Thiele as Spidey
Armen Taylor as Hulk
Sandra Saad as Ms. Marvel
Cruz Flateau as Black Panther
Hero Hunter as Captain America
J. P. Karliak as Green Goblin
Tony Hale as Ultron
Release date: October 2, 2025 on HBO Max.
Synopsis: Charlotte’s Web tells the heartwarming story of friendship, hope, and the power of simple acts of kindness through the bond between Wilbur, a gentle pig, and Charlotte, a wise and selfless spider who vows to save him.
The three-part special is produced by Sesame Workshop and animated by Guru Studios.
Luke Matheny serves as showrunner, executive producer and writer, alongside director Yurie Rocha.
Apple TV+, WildBrain, Peanuts Worldwide and Lee Mendelson Film Productions have announced a five-year extension to their previous deal that made Apple TV+ the exclusive streaming home for all things Peanuts.
The new deal includes the classic Peanuts library, as well as plans for new series and specials. A new animated feature film is also in development.
Those without an Apple TV+ subscription can enjoy following three classic holiday specials for free: “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” available October 18–19; “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” available November 15–16; and “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” available December 13–14.
Release date: October 6, 2025 on Hulu.
Episode title: A Little Fright Music
Synopsis: Brian and Stewie realize there is a shortage of quality Halloween songs, so they set out to write a hit, and Peter and the guys discover that lying about trick or treating can have deadly consequences.
Voice cast:
Seth MacFarlane as Peter, Brian, Stewie and Quagmire
Alex Borstein as Lois
Seth Green as Chris
Mila Kunis as Meg
Arif Zahir as Cleveland Brown
Release date: 2026 on Netflix.
Synopsis: Following his father-son battle against Yujiro Hanma, Baki faces a new threat: the resurrection of Japan’s greatest swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi.
As warriors like Doppo Orochi, Jack Hanma, and Kaoru Hanayama return to the fight, the stage is set for a cross-era showdown between the strongest underground fighter and the legendary samurai.
Based on the manga by Keisuke Itagaki.
Release date: October 19, 2025 on Adult Swim. Next day on HBO Max.
Synopsis: Join the Campbell boys, three doting teenagers and their tenderhearted dad, as they live, laugh, love their way into your living rooms.
They’re big dudes with big feelings who are learning to navigate life in the wake of their mother’s death, sensing her presence in everyday adventures.
Created by Joe Cappa.
Release date: October 29, 2025 on Disney+.
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 — an animated anthology series — returns with nine shorts from nine different Japanese anime studios.
The titles of each studio’s short, a brief synopsis, the directors, and the English and Japanese voice cast are as follows:
“The Duel: Payback”
Directed by Takanobu Mizuno.
Studio: Kamikaze Douga + ANIMA
With the help of some unexpected allies, Ronin faces off against a twisted Jedi known as the Grand Master who is bent on revenge.
Release dates:
November 27, 2025 – Disney Channel, 7:00 PM
November 28, 2025 – Disney+
November 30, 2025 – ABC, 9:00 PM
December 13, 2025 – Freeform, 2:40 PM
Synopsis: The special follows Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne, whose holiday mission goes awry, leaving Wayne convinced he’s in major trouble with Santa and accidentally revealing other merry mishaps.
Magee, the North Pole Christmas Eve Command Center Coordinator, brings along her pet arctic seal pup Nog to the office, leading to endless holiday hijinks.
Directed by Shane Zalvin.
Written by Hilary Helding.
Executive produced by Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton.
Release date: October 4, 2025 on Netflix.
Synopsis: Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo of the Tendo Dojo are promised to each other by their parents. But Ranma has a very peculiar problem…
Ever since he fell into the Jusenkyo hot springs while training in China, his body has acquired a special characteristic when it gets wet: in cold water, he transforms into a girl, and in hot water, he returns to his male form.
Directed by Konosuke Uda.
Written by Kimiko Ueno.
Character designs by Hiromi Taniguchi.
Music by Kaoru Wada.
Based on the manga by Rumiko Takahashi.
Release date: September 22, 2025 on Disney Jr., Disney Channel and Disney Jr. On Demand, with the first six episodes available to stream October 1, 2025 on Disney+.
Utkarsh Ambudkar (“Jay” on Ghosts) and Ginnifer Goodwin (“Judy Hopps” in Zootopia) have joined the Season 3 cast for SuperKitties, voicing villains Champster and Pamster Glamster (aka The Glamsters), a glamorous and clueless brother and sister hamster duo who cause chaos for the SuperKitties.
Synopsis: SuperKitties is an action-packed series about four superhero kittens — Ginny, Sparks, Buddy and Bitsy — who are on a mission to make their town of Kittydale a more caring and “pawesome” place.
The third season introduces a “Su-Purr Wild” story arc that finds the SuperKitties traveling into the Kittydale Wild Jungle to adventure with their wildcat friend Willa and new jungle critters.
Created by Paula Rosenthal.
Now available on Roku and Fire TV — with additional platforms to follow — the Scholastic TV app features over 400 hours of content, including Clifford the Big Red Dog, The Magic School Bus, Animorphs, Garfield and Barney & Friends.
To start watching, download the Scholastic TV app on Roku or Fire TV.
Release date: November 10, 2025 on Prime Video.
Synopsis: Bat-Fam follows Batman, Alfred and Damian Wayne as they welcome a new residents to Wayne Manor: Alicia Pennyworth, Alfred’s free-spirited grandniece; Claire, a reformed Super-Villain; Ra’s al Ghul, Damian’s “Pap Pap” and Batman’s nemesis; and Man-Bat, who takes up residence in the belfry.
This family of misfits must navigate the highs and lows of ordinary life while protecting the citizens of Gotham City.
Developed by Mike Roth & Jase Ricci.
Release date: November 28, 2025 on CBS and Paramount+ at 8:00 PM.
Synopsis: Rubble is looking forward to Santa bringing him a new laser drill, but things take a turn when Santa comes down with a cold and can’t deliver any presents.
When Mayor Humdinger decides he’s going to the North Pole to take all the gifts for himself, it’s up to the PAW Patrol to stop him.
Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream the hour-long special via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate, as well as on-demand.
Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the episode airs.
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