New on Disney+ Plus 2026: Disney+ Release Schedule

Wondering what’s New on Disney+ Plus? Or what this month’s new shows on Disney Plus are? We’re making the list each month of everything to watch. From New movies and series to holiday specials and more. Everything coming to Disney+ each month all year long. As Disney Plus continues to offer content across all it’s franchises, one thing is for certain, keeping track of the Disney+ Release Schedule is a mammoth task. In this post we’re sharing the slew of New Disney+ Movies and New Disney+ TV Shows you can see each month, and all the upcoming releases on Disney+ coming soon.

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June 2026 Disney+ Shows and Highlights

June brings summer lovin and some of our favorite Disney Summer Movies to help splash into pool season. Here is everything coming to Disney+ Plus in June.

• June 1: Doctor on the Edge (Hulu Original) – Premiere
• June 4: Disney Jr. Play Break: Shorts – Four-Episode Premiere
• June 6: Locker Diaries: Phineas and Ferb: Shorts 
• June 7: Best of the World with Antoni Porowski
• June 10: Dragon Striker – Premiere – All Episodes Streaming
• June 10: The Magic Behind Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
• June 17: Simpsons “Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition” 
• June 19: A Spark Into A Flame: Hamilton & Hip Hop – Premiere
• June 24: Avatar: Fire and Ash – Premiere
• June 24: Behind the Attraction (Season 3) – Premiere – All Episodes Streaming
• June 29: Adventure Time: Side Quests (Warner Bros. Animation) – Premiere

Locker Diaries: Phineas and Ferb: Shorts | June 6, 2026

Disney Plus Original Series
RELEASE DATE: June 6, 2026 – Two Episode Premiere
SYNOPSIS: Class is back in session for Phineas and Ferb! But that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. From inside school lockers, we follow everyone’s favorite brothers on new adventures

Best of the World with Antoni Porowski | June 7, 2026

RELEASE DATE: June TBD – Premiere – All Episodes Streaming
SYNOPSIS: Antoni Porowski goes beyond the guidebooks and brings National Geographic’s beloved franchise to life in Paris, Mexico City, London and New York in search of authentic, unforgettable travel experiences. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, he reveals where to go, stay and eat while uncovering the culture and people that give each city its soul.

Dragon Striker | June 10, 2026

RELEASE DATE: June 10, 2026 – Premiere – All Episodes Streaming
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.

The Magic Behind Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows | June 10, 2026

RELEASE DATE: June 10, 2026 – Premiere
SYNOPSIS:A behind-the-scenes look at the artists and Imagineers whose craft and creativity shaped Disney’s newest addition, the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. Celebrate the spirit of the South Pacific at this oasis of tropical palms, lush vegetation and much more through unique perspectives and storytelling from those who brought this newest offering to life. Discover a tropical escape, nestled in the midst of the magic with tropical terrace gardens that pay homage to the islands of Bora Bora, Hawaii, Samoa and Fiji.

Simpsons Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition | June 17, 2026

RELEASE DATE: Premieres June 17, 2026, exclusively on Disney+
SYNOPSIS: In this Disney+ exclusive double-episode, Homer and Marge’s fun couples’ date night goes off the rails when Marge learns Homer left the kids unsupervised with only the doorbell camera as a babysitter. Frustrated with her imperfect husband, a tipsy Marge stirs up a trilogy of fantasies of a different Homer. The special guest stars Betty Gilpin, with musical guests Laufey and Tegan and Sara. 

A Spark Into A Flame: Hamilton & Hip Hop | June 19, 2026

RELEASE DATE: June 19, 2026 – Premiere
SYNOPSIS: The Collector’s Edition includes the all-new documentary A Spark Into A Flame: Hamilton & Hip-Hop, offering a closer look at the unexpected and groundbreaking connection between the Broadway sensation, the hip-hop roots that inspired it, and “The Hamilton Mixtape” that followed. The documentary features the voices of Hamilton writer, performer and creator Lin-Manuel Miranda along with many of the artists and creatives who had a front-row seat to the musical phenomenon, including music icons Busta Rhymes, Nas, Questlove, Black Thought, Angie Martinez, Common, Dessa, Residente and more.

Avatar: Fire and Ash | June 24, 2026

RELEASE DATE: June 24, 2026 – Premiere
SYNOPSIS: Return to Pandora for the third chapter of Marine turned Na’vi leader Jake Sully and his family. Reeling from one death, the Sullys set out to prevent another — aided by the Wind Traders. But on the way, they’re attacked by the Ash People, who blame Eywa for their ravaged home. Warning: Some flashing-lights scenes may affect photosensitive viewers.

The Doomies | June 26, 2026

Disney Plus Original
RELEASE DATE: June 26, 2026 – Premiere
SYNOPSIS: The Doomies follows best friends Bobby and Romy, who accidentally open a portal to the underworld, transforming their serene coastal town into a hotbed of monstrous activity. This animated series will premiere June 26 on Disney+ with 22 half-hour episodes, along with a new short-form series featuring four episodes: “Doug Unfiltered,” “Ghosted By A Ghost,” “Creepy Crepe” and “What Is That Thing?”

Behind the Attraction (Season 3) | June 29, 2026

RELEASE DATE: June 29, 2026 – Premiere – All Episodes Streaming
SYNOPSIS: From Executive Producers Brian Volk-Weiss, Dwayne Johnson, and Dany Garcia, “Behind the Attraction” takes you on a ride behind Disney Parks’ most iconic and beloved attractions. In Season 3, the series heads to the high seas with Disney Cruise Line! This two-episode special goes behind the magic of the fleet that first set sail in 1998. See the island destinations for yourself and how the ships inspired by beloved Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars stories came to life! Explore the making of the Disney Destiny, the fleet’s heroes‑and‑villains–inspired ship. From early Imagineering ideas to unforgettable guest experiences, discover how Disney transformed the cruise experience with signature service and dazzling entertainment.

Adventure Time: Side Quests | June 29, 2026

RELEASE DATE: June 29, 2026 – Premiere
SYNOPSIS: A companion to the beloved original, Emmy®, Peabody, and Annie Award-winning series Adventure Time, the new series follows young hero Finn and his magical dog best friend Jake as they embark on adventures across the fantastical land of Ooo — partying with cloud people and punching evil in the butt along the way.

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July 2026 Disney+ Shows and Highlights

Disney+ subscribers in July can count on plenty of summer fun, with a ton of new content. National Geographic, Disney Jr. and the Disney Channel all share new episodes on the platform this month. And we get a few new series too. Here’s everything coming to Disney+ in July.

• July 1: X-Men ’97 – Season 2
• July 3: The Simpsons Exclusive Episode – “Simpsley”
• July 5: SharkFest Hammerhead Sharks Up Close With Bertie Gregory
• July 14: Spidey & His Amazing Friends – Season 5
• July 17: Descendants: Wicked Wonderland
• July 30: Lollapalooza ( July 30- Aug 2)

X-Men ’97 – Season 2 | July 1, 2026

RELEASE DATE: July 1, 2026
SYNOPSIS: The new season continues with the heroic mutant team of 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.

The Simpsons Exclusive Episode – “Simpsley” | July 3, 2026

RELEASE DATE: July 3, 2026
SYNOPSIS: When penniless con-artist Marge Bouvier is sent to Italy to convince wealthy sap Seymour Skinner to come home, she’s tempted by the trappings of his affluent lifestyle. But there’s a big fat fly in the ointment: Skinner’s clingy, dim-witted mooch of a houseguest, Homer Simpsley. Lies, lust and Italian lira are abound in this Disney+ exclusive Simpsons noir.

Spidey & His Amazing Friends – Season 5 | July 14, 2026

RELEASE DATE: July 14, 2026
SYNOPSIS: This season will introduce a new “Rescue-Webs” story arc in which Team Spidey is able to tackle even more daring rescues with their new Spidey-themed firetruck and rescue gear. Along the way, they will team up with Super Hero friends Rocket, Groot, Mr. Fantastic and Silk.

Descendants: Wicked Wonderland | July 17, 2026

RELEASE DATE: July 17, 2026
SYNOPSIS: Now that the Queen of Hearts is nice and Cinderella is safe, things seem perfect for Red and Chloe … but little do they know that changing the past created a new villain: Maddox Hatter. When Maddox captures the Queen of Hearts, Red and Chloe must work with Red’s new sister Pink, Luisa Madrigal’s son Luis, Captain Hook’s daughter Hazel, and Maddox’s son Max to save her and Wonderland.

Lollapalooza | July 30- August 2, 2026

Alert the group chat! Lollapalooza 2026 is coming to Disney+ and Hulu. Enjoy live performances, exclusive artist interviews, backstage moments, and more livestreamed content all festival long.

Sharkfest 2026 on Disney+ | Begins July 5, 2026

• HAMMERHEAD SHARKS UP CLOSE WITH BERTIE GREGORY
  In Mexico’s Pacific waters, Bertie Gregory goes in search of one of the ocean’s most iconic predators: the hammerhead shark. Once abundant in these seas, hammerhead populations have plummeted, making sightings increasingly rare. Joining forces with leading shark scientists and local experts, Bertie investigates what’s driving the hammerhead decline, and how protected waters offer hope for the future. His journey culminates in a rare and unforgettable encounter that shines a light on the future of one of the world’s most famous sharks.

• WORLD’S BIGGEST MAKO
  A team of scientists and a cinematographer search the waters north of New Zealand to find giant mako. With the help of a local fisherman who has worked this stretch of ocean for decades, they encounter a series of increasingly large mako sharks. While endangered elsewhere on the planet, this team discovers a population of mako that might be making a comeback.

• ATTACK OF THE SAMURAI SHARKS
  A 3,000-year-old cold case could be the earliest known victim of a shark attack. The skeleton, found in Japan, is covered in unusually deep cut marks. It looks like the victim of a frenzied samurai sword attack, but could his wounds have been caused by a shark? If so, which species of shark is the prime suspect? Shark experts Alyssa White, Gavin Naylor, Kirin Sekito and Masato Nakatsukasa investigate.

• SHARK VS. GIANT CROC
  Shark experts Nico Lubitz and Adam Barnett head into the wilds of northeastern Australia to investigate reports of bull sharks and saltwater crocodiles clashing along the Daintree River. Who’s the top dog? Attempting to fit a camera to the back of a big territorial boss croc, they risk all to find out.

• SHARK ISLAND SHOWDOWN
  At remote Norfolk Island in the South Pacific, shark experts Lauren Meyer, Adam Barnett and Charlie Huveneers investigate why tiger, dusky and Galapagos sharks gather here in such high numbers. Through daring dives, tracking technology and bold experiments, they uncover hidden nurseries, shark hierarchies and a rare predator hotspot.

• SHARKS: REEF RIVALS
  On a remote island in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, scientists investigate why huge numbers of sharks gather in one dangerous lagoon. As tides transform the environment, different predators — from lemon sharks to tiger sharks — battle for survival, revealing a complex battleground driven by turtles, birds and shifting hunting opportunities.

• GREAT WHITE GAUNTLET
  Off Australia’s remote Greenly Island, shark experts Lauren Meyer, Charlie Huveneers and Adam Barnett investigate reports of unusually high great white activity around a thriving seal and sea lion colony. Battling brutal seas and unpredictable weather, the team races to tag a white shark with an onboard camera to uncover how these predators hunt.

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August 2026 Disney+ Shows and Highlights

Winding down the summer, August brings the completion of many Disney+ series. It also brings brand new series and shows on the way, as the fall season begins. Here’s everything coming to Disney+ in August. 

• August 13: Camp Rock 3
• August 26: Simpsons Yellow Mirror

Camp Rock 3 | August 13, 2026

RELEASE DATE: August 13, 2026
SYNOPSIS: The story picks up when Connect 3 loses their opening act for a major reunion tour, returning to their beloved Camp Rock to discover the next big thing. As campers vie for the chance to open for their favorite band, tensions rise, and friendships are tested, leading to unexpected alliances, revelations and romances. ​Camp Rock’s all-new campers include bold and determined Sage (Segura) and her easygoing brother Desi (Stone), camp bad boy Fletch (Barton), cello prodigy Rosie (Pollack), drummer with his own beat Cliff (Trotter), choreo queen Callie (Pitts) and intimidating influencer Madison (Jean).

Simpsons Yellow Mirror | August 26, 2026

Premieres Aug. 26, 2026. exclusively on Disney+
A defective lamp reveals a heartbreaking truth about what Homer believes is reality, and an AI-powered tablet befriends and controls Maggie. The Simpsons struggle to find the light through two dark tales of the curious and bizarre in this Disney+ exclusive.

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September 2026 Disney+ Shows and Highlights

Fall begins with new Disney+ shows and series to kick off the school season. This month we’ll see brand new series, documentaries, and the arrival of Disney movie premieres on Disney Plus. Here’s everything on Disney Plus in September.

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October 2026 Disney+ Shows and Highlights

Get ready for Halloween, with Disney+ Halloween Movies and Shows. This month sees a slews of continuing fall series on Disney+. Take a look at all the new shows and movies on Disney Plus in October. 

• October 14: VisionQuest

VisionQuest

RELEASE DATE : October 14, 2026 – Premiere
STARRING: Paul Bettany, Ruaridh Mollica, James Spader
SYNOPSIS: It follows The Vision trying to regain his memory and humanity. VisionQuest on IMDB

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November 2026 Disney+ Shows and Highlights

Add some Disney+ Thanksgiving Movies and Shows to your watchlist this month. While many series are continuing through November, there is still plenty to watch on Disney+ this month. Here’s the list of new shows on Disney Plus in November.

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December 2026 Disney+ Shows and Highlights

Get ready for the holidays with Disney+ Christmas movies, shows and episodes. Disney+ in December includes even more holiday entertainment and a slew of continuing series as we round out the end of the year. Here are all the new Disney+ shows and movies coming in December. 

There you have it! Everything coming to Disney+ each month throughout the year. Including holiday specials, continuing series and more! Bookmark or pin this page, as we update it regularly, every month with the newest shows! Want the Monthly updates in your inbox? Subscribe on substack.

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Coming Soon Disney+ Shows & Highlights

Wondering what’s on the way to Disney+ Streaming? Here’s a slew of announced shows and movies that are coming soon to Disney+. We’ll be sure to update the release dates as soon as they are announced.

Sister Act 3

Disney Plus Original Series
RELEASE DATE: TBD
STARRING: Whoopi Goldberg, Wendy Makkena
SYNOPSIS: Unknown. Sister Act 3 on IMDB.

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January 2027 Disney+ Shows and Highlights

Starting the new year, you can find brand new shows, series and movies on Disney+. From Disney Channel to Disney Jr. as a subscriber, you can get access to a slew of new and old content on Disney+ in January. 

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February 2027 Disney+ Shows and Highlights

Disney+ welcomes new shows, episodes and movies in February. And in honor of Black History Month, you can settle in with iconic stories too. Check out the Disney+ Black History Month Shows and Movies to watch in February. And if you’re feeling romantic don’t forget to revel in the Disney Valentines Day Episodes and Movies this February too. 

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March 2027 Disney+ Shows and Highlights

New Disney Plus series, shows and movies arrive in March. While we see a lot of returning series this month, you can also count on a slew of National Geographic content. Be sure to check out the St. Patrick’s Day Shows on Disney+ too.  

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April 2027 Disney+ Shows and Highlights

In April, Disney + has a variety of new shows and episodes to watch. Plus, you can also add Easter Shows and Movies on Disney+ to your Disney+ watchlist for April. 

There you have it! A running list of all the upcoming Disney+ Plus movies and shows. We’ll be updating this post with what’s new on Disney Plus throughout the year. Stay tuned for movies, series, shows and Disney theatrical releases on Disney Plus! 

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May 2027 Disney+ Shows and Highlights

On Disney Plus in May, you can find new series that kick off the summer, and reasons to stay up late. Check out all the new shows, documentaries and movies on Disney Plus this month.

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June 2027 Disney+ Shows and Highlights

June brings summer lovin and some of our favorite Disney Summer Movies to help splash into pool season. Here is everything coming to Disney+ Plus in June.

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July 2027 Disney+ Shows and Highlights

Disney+ subscribers in July can count on plenty of summer fun, with a ton of new content. National Geographic, Disney Jr. and the Disney Channel all share new episodes on the platform this month. And we get a few new series too. Here’s everything coming to Disney+ in July.

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August 2027 Disney+ Shows and Highlights

Winding down the summer, August brings the completion of many Disney+ series. It also brings brand new series and shows on the way, as the fall season begins. Here’s everything coming to Disney+ in August. 

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September 2027 Disney+ Shows and Highlights

Fall begins with new Disney+ shows and series to kick off the school season. This month we’ll see brand new series, documentaries, and the arrival of Disney movie premieres on Disney Plus. Here’s everything on Disney Plus in September.

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October 2027 Disney+ Shows and Highlights

Get ready for Halloween, with Disney+ Halloween Movies and Shows. This month sees a slews of continuing fall series on Disney+. Take a look at all the new shows and movies on Disney Plus in October. 

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November 2027 Disney+ Shows and Highlights

Add some Disney+ Thanksgiving Movies and Shows to your watchlist this month. While many series are continuing through November, there is still plenty to watch on Disney+ this month. Here’s the list of new shows on Disney Plus in November.

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December 2027 Disney+ Shows and Highlights

Get ready for the holidays with Disney+ Christmas movies, shows and episodes. Disney+ in December includes even more holiday entertainment and a slew of continuing series as we round out the end of the year. Here are all the new Disney+ shows and movies coming in December. 

There you have it! Everything coming to Disney+ each month throughout the year. Including holiday specials, continuing series and more! Bookmark or pin this page, as we update it regularly, every month with the newest shows! Want the Monthly updates in your inbox? Subscribe on substack.