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.
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.
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
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.
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).
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.
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.
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
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
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).
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.
Release date: All 11 episodes premiere June 9, 2026 on Disney XD at 5:00 p.m. and will stream on Disney+ and Hulu the following day.
Synopsis: In a world where sports and magic combine, farm boy Key discovers his ultrapowerful natural talent and learns he could be the legendary Dragon Striker.
Set at Kal Asterock, an elite school for students who possess extraordinary abilities, Key joins goalkeeper Ssyelle on a scrappy new team to challenge the school champions.
As he struggles with the raging dragon inside him and Ssyelle fights to hold her team together, they learn dark secrets of the past and uncover an ancient evil.
Created by Sylvain Dos Santos and Charles Lefebvre.
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: 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).
Original Songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i and Mark Mancina.
Original Score by Mark Mancina.
Auli’i Cravalho, voice of Moana in the animated movies, is one of the executive producers.
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.
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