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‘Megan and Cupcake Ready for Preschool,’ a Hybrid Live-Action and Animated Series, Coming Soon to Disney Jr.

August 13, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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.

‘Big City Greens’ Season 5 Trailer and Release Date: Stephen King, Luke Combs and Kevin Smith Guest Star

August 8, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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.

New ‘SuperKitties’ Special Now Streaming; Halloween and Thanksgiving Specials Coming This Fall

August 6, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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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.

‘Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi’ Trailer and Release Date: Anime Series Brings an All-New Jedi Story to Hulu and Disney+

July 3, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 5, 2026 on Disney+ and Hulu

Synopsis: Kara and her ragtag crew set out to find worthy Jedi to fight against an increasingly powerful warlord.

Kara’s story began with “The Ninth Jedi” in Star Wars: Visions Volume 1 and continued with “The Ninth Jedi – Child of Hope” in Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 — streaming on Disney+.

Producer: Hitoshi Ito

Supervising Director: Kenji Kamiyama

Director: Shunsuke Tada

Animation Studio: Production I.G

‘Mickey’s Country Farm,’ an All-New ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+’ Special, Set for July 30 on Disney Platforms

June 29, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

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Release date: July 30, 2026 on Disney Jr. and Disney Jr. on Demand. Next day on Disney+.

Synopsis: Mickey and friends use their new farm vehicles to build the Fairest Farm Fair ever — hoping Daisy’s cowgirl idol, Lasso Lucy, will stop by for a visit.

Guest star Megan Hilty voices Lasso Lucy.

Children’s Fantasy Book Saga ‘Warrior Cats’ Heads to Television in Animated Series on Disney Platforms

June 27, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: 2028 on Disney Channel and Disney+

The long-running children’s fantasy book series Warrior Cats is being adapted into an animated TV series, with A.C. Bradley (Trollhunters) serving as showrunner and Rodrigo Blaas (Star Wars: Visions) directing.

The Warrior Cats series has sold over 90 million books and has been translated into 38 languages. It’s written by a group of authors under the Erin Hunter pseudonym.

The animated series will follow the core story of the first series of books, Warrior Cats: The Prophecies Begin.

The Warrior Cats franchise boasts 50 million monthly views across user-generated content on YouTube, nearly 3 billion total views on TikTok, and more than 735 million plays for the Warrior Cats: Ultimate Edition game on Roblox.

Disney’s ‘Lilo & Scratch’ Animated Short to Screen Before ‘Hexed’ in Theaters

June 26, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

U.S. theatrical release date: November 25, 2026

Synopsis: Stitch may have finally met his match in Scratch, a mischievous and mysterious cat who Lilo introduces as the newest member of their ‘ohana.

While Lilo runs off to do some errands, Stitch is left in charge of this chaotic creature who leaves a wake of destruction in its path.

The short combines hand-drawn and CG animation, along with watercolor backgrounds.

Directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn and Malcon Pierce.

Voice cast:
Chris Sanders as Stitch
Maia Kealoha as Lilo

Final Season of ‘The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder’ and ‘A Proud Family Wizmas’ Special Coming to Disney+

June 19, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Season 4 release date: July 29, 2026

Season 4 synopsis: The final season finds the Proud family at a life-changing turning point; Penny Proud is pulled into a series of unexpected adventures that test her courage and identity.

A Proud Family Wizmas, a stop-motion holiday special with six original songs by Kurt Farquhar, will premiere later this year.

Created by Bruce W. Smith.

Disney Unveils ‘Hexed’ Teaser Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis, Cast and Poster: Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones Star in New Witch Tale

June 17, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 25, 2026

Synopsis: Billie, an impulsive and unconventional teenage girl, discovers secret magical abilities.

Once unleashed, they hurtle her into a spectacle-filled journey out of suburbia and into a vast witch realm called Hexe.

Forced to team up with her cautious mother, Alice, they uncover family mysteries that could change the world of witches forever.

Directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn (Wish) and Jason Hand (Moana 2).

Co-directed by Josie Trinidad (Zootopia).

‘Mickey’s Home Alone’: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto Star in New Christmas Special

June 17, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: Q4, 2026 on Disney Jr. & Disney+

Synopsis: Mickey’s plan to spend Christmas at home takes a turn when Minnie surprises him and the gang with tickets to spend Christmas at an ice palace.

In the morning rush to make it out the door, Mickey and Pluto are left behind and home alone.

Now, Mickey and Pluto must protect their home from a raccoon and a weasel who are after their Christmas dinner.

Meanwhile, Minnie and the gang desperately try to make their way back home to Mickey.

The special features original songs “Ho-Ho-Home for Christmas” and “Favorite Christmas Feeling” by Keith Harrison Dworkin and a score by Tony Morales.

Directed by Shane Prigmore.

YouTube Series ‘Gracie’s Corner’ Joins Disney: Full Library Debuts in 2026 Alongside New Content

June 12, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 15, 2026 on Disney Jr., Disney Jr. on Demand and Disney+

With more than 6.3 million YouTube subscribers and nearly 10 billion lifetime views, Gracie’s Corner is officially joining the Disney family.

The acquisition includes both global linear and streaming rights, bringing over 120 shorts and 18 themed compilations to Disney platforms. The deal also includes an agreement to develop brand-new, original content together.

The series will debut with 68 shorts and seven compilations. Additional shorts and compilations will continue to roll out globally throughout 2026.

‘The Doomies’ Trailer and Release Date: Supernatural Comedy-Adventure Series Haunts Disney+

June 11, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: June 26, 2026 on Disney+

Synopsis: When best friends Bobby and Romy accidentally open a portal to evil, their tranquil coastal town transforms into a hotspot for terrifying creatures of doom.

As the ordinary teens navigate this extraordinary mystery, they face off against literal and inner monsters in this epic comedy that combines thrills, chills, and emotional spills.

Voice cast:
Max Mittelman as Bobby
Madison Calderon as Romy
Noel Gibson as Kim
Jon Bailey as Doug
Zehra Fazal as Jenny

‘Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends’ Season 5 Adds Rocket, Groot, Silk and Mr. Fantastic — Watch New Shorts Now!

June 10, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 13, 2026 on Disney Jr., Disney Channel and Disney Jr. on Demand, with five episodes available the next day on Disney+.

Synopsis: Season 5 introduces a new “Rescue-Webs” story arc in which Team Spidey tackles even more daring rescues with their new Spidey-themed firetruck and rescue gear while teaming up with Rocket, Groot, Mr. Fantastic and Silk along the way.

Voice cast:
Alkaio Thiele as Peter Parker
Carter Young as Miles Morales
Audrey Bennett as Gwen Stacy
Trevor Devall as Rocket
Kevin Michael Richardson as Groot
Mario Lopez as Mr. Fantastic
Avelyn Choi as Silk

‘Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends’ Returns with New Episodes and Special Guests, Including Dodgers Star Mookie Betts

June 3, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

New episodes premiere June 11, 2026 on Disney Jr. at 7:00 a.m. and Disney Jr. on Demand, with 11 episodes available to stream on Disney+ in the U.S. and select international markets the next day, June 12.

Synopsis: Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends follows the adventures of best friends and super geniuses — Tony Stark, Riri Williams and Amadeus Cho — as they work together to solve problems, both big and small, and protect their city.

The new episodes kick off a “Giant-Sized Armor” story arc where the Iron Friends take on even bigger challenges and bring them face-to-face with a new lineup of heroes and baddies, including Thor, Loki and Odin.

Executive produced by Sean Coyle (Puppy Dog Pals) and Harrison Wilcox (Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends).

‘X-Men ’97’: Marvel Unveils Season 2 Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Poster

May 28, 2026 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: July 1, 2026 on Disney+

Synopsis: Season 2 continues with the X-Men divided and thrown across different eras in time as they struggle to navigate their return home.

Meanwhile, back in the 1990s, suspicious foes and new strains of mutant intolerance are on the rise in the wake of the X-Men’s absence.

Season 2 consists of nine episodes. Season 3 is in production. Season 4 is in development.

Created by Beau DeMayo.

Written by:
JB Ballard
Beau DeMayo
Bailey Moore
Antony Sellitti
Brian Ford Sullivan
Mariah Wilson

Directed by Emmett Yonemura and Chase Conley.