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‘Bluey’s Big Play – The Stage Show’: Special TV Version of the Theatrical Production Comes to Disney+

March 14, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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.

‘Magicampers’ Preschool Series Coming to Disney Platforms: Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Theme Song and Poster Revealed

March 4, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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.

‘Zootopia 2’ Disney+ Release Date Set for March 11

March 3, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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.

‘BeddyByes’ Premieres on Disney Platforms: Cozy Preschool Series Supports Healthy Sleeping Habits

March 2, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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.

New ‘Toy Story 5’ Trailer, Poster and Characters Revealed: Buzz, Woody and Jessie Battle an Evil Tablet

February 19, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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.

‘Sofia the First: Royal Magic’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Voice Cast

February 19, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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

‘Disney Jr. Ariel – The Little Mermaid’ Season 2 Now Available on Disney+

January 28, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Disney+ release date: January 28, 2026
Disney Jr. release date: November 10, 2025

Synopsis: In the second season, Ariel and her pals discover a magical new undersea realm and embark on imaginative journeys through the beautiful Crystal World, meeting new friends like the adventurous mermaid Akiko and her crystal axolotl, Axyl.

Voice cast:
Mykal-Michelle Harris as Ariel
Taye Diggs as King Triton
Amber Riley as Ursula
Gracen Newton as Flounder
Cruz Flateau as Fernie
Elizabeth Phoenix Caro as Lucia
Kai Zen as Akiko

Jodi Benson, who voiced Ariel in the original 1989 animated feature film The Little Mermaid, guest stars as Marina Neptina, Ariel’s favorite singer.

‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast, Stills and Poster: Fan Favorite Returns in Disney+ Series

January 24, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 6, 2026 on Disney+

Synopsis: Set after the events of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, this pulpy adventure finds Maul plotting to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire.

There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who could be the apprentice he is seeking to aid him in his relentless pursuit for revenge.

Created by Dave Filoni.

Developed by Filoni and Matt Michnovetz.

98th Oscars Nominations: KPop Demon Hunters, Elio, Zootopia 2, Arco and Little Amélie Compete for Best Animated Feature Film

January 22, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Best Animated Feature Film:

Arco – Ugo Bienvenu, Félix de Givry, Sophie Mas and Natalie Portman.

Elio – Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina and Mary Alice Drumm.

KPop Demon Hunters – Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans and Michelle L.M. Wong. (“Golden” was also nominated for Best Original Song.)

Little Amélie or the Character of Rain – Maïlys Vallade, Liane-Cho Han, Nidia Santiago and Henri Magalon.

Zootopia 2 – Jared Bush, Byron Howard and Yvett Merino.

Best Animated Short Film:

Butterfly (French title: Papillon) – Florence Miailhe and Ron Dyens.

Forevergreen – Nathan Engelhardt and Jeremy Spears.

The Girl Who Cried Pearls – Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski.

Retirement Plan – John Kelly and Andrew Freedman.

The Three Sisters – Konstantin Bronzit.

The Oscars ceremony airs live on March 15 at 7:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm PT on ABC and Hulu, hosted by Conan O’Brien.

‘Hey A.J.!’ Official Trailer, Release Date, Voice Cast and Poster: Disney’s New Family Comedy Series Was Created by a Super Bowl Champion

December 22, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: January 13, 2026 on Disney Jr., Disney Channel and Disney Jr. On Demand. Next day on Disney+.

Synopsis: Hey A.J.! is a whimsical and music-filled family comedy about an imaginative young girl who, along with her stuffed bunny sidekick, uses her big imagination to make ordinary life moments extraordinary.

Created by retired NFL star and Super Bowl LI champion, Martellus Bennett.

‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw’ Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Poster: Fourth Animated Movie Arrives on Disney+

December 2, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: December 5, 2025 on Disney+.

Synopsis: Greg continually finds himself at odds with his dad’s expectations. As pressure builds to turn his act around after a series of near disasters, Greg’s dad presents him with an ultimatum — and a trip to wilderness camp — that just might challenge Greg’s wimpy ways for good.

Directed by Matt Danner (Muppet Babies).

Written and produced by series creator Jeff Kinney.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw is the fourth animated feature adaptation in the series to debut on Disney+ following Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2021), Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2022) and Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever (2023).

‘Miraculous World: Tokyo Stellar Force’ Trailer and Release Date: Hour-Long Special Offers a Taste of New Anime Series

November 25, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. release dates:
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. on Disney Channel.
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 pm on Disney XD.
February 27, 2026 on Disney+.

Synopsis: Marinette and Kagami team up in Tokyo to confront Moddler, a mysterious villain turning innocent civilians into monstrous kaijus.

To stop the chaos, Ladybug must rally a fractured group of Japanese superheroes to become Tokyo’s own legendary force of defenders, the Tokyo Stellar Force.

The hour-long special serves as a launchpad for Miraculous Stellar Force, an anime series set to launch in 2027 — created by Thomas Astruc (creator and director of Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir).

‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Season 3 Trailer, Release Date and Cast: Children’s Series Returns with Seven New Episodes

November 22, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: December 8, 2025 on Disney+.

Synopsis: The series follows Jedi Younglings Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, and Nubs, as they study the ways of the Force, learn from Jedi Master Yoda, explore the galaxy, and help citizens and creatures in need.

This season, they’ll face off against Rek Minuu, a mischievous master droidsmith, and befriend Dotti, a beloved local shop owner known for her droid-fixing skills, and a trio of new droid companions: Beepers, Dozer, and Gigi.

Voice cast:
Ja’Siah Young as Kai Brightstar
Juliet Donenfeld as Lys Solay
Dee Bradley Baker as Nubs
Emma Berman as Nash Durango
Trey Murphy as Cyrus Vuundir/Taborr
Gunnar Sizemore as Wes Vinik
Piotr Michael as Master Yoda
Mason Wertheimer as Rek Minuu
April Winchell as Dotti
Jamaal Avery Jr. as Padawan Kai

Live-Action ‘Moana’ Teaser Trailer and Release Date Revealed: Dwayne Johnson Returns as Maui, Catherine Laga’aia Debuts as Moana

November 17, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 10, 2026.

Synopsis: Moana answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.

Directed by Thomas Kail (Hamilton).

Executive produced by Auli’i Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated movies.

‘Toy Story 5’ Teaser Trailer and Poster Revealed: Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie Face Off Against Bonnie’s New Tablet

November 12, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 19, 2026.

Synopsis: In Toy Story 5, fans are introduced to Lilypad, a high-tech frog-shaped smart tablet that makes Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs exponentially harder when they have to go head to head with the all-new threat to playtime.

Directed by Andrew Stanton (WALL-E, Finding Nemo).