Disney Jr. has announced a packed slate of new shows, specials, and returning favourites during its ‘Disney Jr. Let’s Play!’ fan celebration at Disney California Adventure Park. The event, which runs all weekend in Anaheim, comes after a record-breaking year where the brand dominated preschool TV with the top three streaming shows for kids aged 2-5: Bluey, Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.
President of Disney Branded Television, Ayo Davis, said:
“Disney Jr. is where preschool magic begins — and no one does it bigger or better. Our shows are often a child’s very first connection to the world of Disney, sparking the songs they sing, the characters they adore, and the adventures they want to live again and again.”
The announcements cover Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and more.
‘Cars: Lightning Racers’
Debuts 2027 on Disney Jr., then Disney+
Building on Disney and Pixar’s beloved Cars franchise, Cars: Lightning Racers follows Lightning McQueen as he gears up for all-new adventures in Radiator Springs alongside his hilarious best friend Mater and new friends thrill-seeking drag car Pipes and mud-loving monster truck Miles. The all-star cast returning to their original roles includes Owen Wilson as Lightning McQueen, Larry the Cable Guy as Mater, Tony Shalhoub as Luigi, Cheech Marin as Ramone, Bob Peterson as Chick Hicks and John Ratzenberger as Mack. Leah Lewis (Elemental) and Yuri Lowenthal (Marvel Rivals) join the cast as Pipes and Miles, respectively. Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary) will also voice a new character, Ms. Blinker.
‘Marvel’s Avengers: Mightiest Friends’
Debuts 2027 on Disney Jr., then Disney+
Evolving from the new Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends series (premiering August 11 on Disney Jr., next day on Disney+), Marvel’s Avengers: Mightiest Friends introduces kid versions of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes: Iron Man (Tony Stark), Captain America (Steve Rogers), Hulk (Bruce Banner), Black Panther (T’Challa), Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff) and Thor. Together, the young Avengers strive to be their best selves while facing off against classic Super Baddies.
‘Marvel’s Spidey and Iron Man: Avengers Team Up!’
Special #1 premieres October 16 on Disney Jr., next day on Disney+; Special #2 premieres 2026
A first-look image was revealed for the first special premiering this October, which sees Iron Man and the Avengers joining Spidey to stop Ultron and Green Goblin from taking control of the city’s devices. A second Halloween-themed special will premiere in Fall 2026.
‘Mickey & Minnie’s Holiday Songs: Halloween’
Debuts September 29 on Disney Jr. and October 2 on Disney+
These new sing-along stop-motion music videos feature Mickey, Minnie and the gang as they get into the Halloween mood.
‘Mickey & Minnie’s Holiday Songs: Christmas’
Debuts December 2025 on Disney Jr., then Disney+
These sing-along stop-motion music videos feature Mickey, Minnie and the gang as they get into the Holiday spirit.
‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+’
Seasons 2 and 3 debut 2027 and 2028
A continuation of the beloved Emmy Award-winning original series, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ welcomes the next generation of preschoolers and their families to the iconic Clubhouse for all-new adventures with Mickey, Minnie and their pals. The first 10 episodes of Season 1 are currently streaming on Disney+, with additional episodes set to debut this fall.
‘SuperKitties’ Season 3
Debuts September 22 on Disney Jr. and October 1 on Disney+
An exclusive first look of Season 3 was revealed for this Top 10 most-watched streaming series for preschoolers. SuperKitties is an adorable and action-packed series about four fierce and furry superhero kittens — Ginny, Sparks, Buddy and Bitsy — who are on a mission to make their town of Kittydale a more caring and “pawesome” place. Season 3 introduces the new “Su-Purr Wild” story arc in which the SuperKitties travel into the Kittydale Wild Jungle to adventure with their wildcat friend, Willa, and new jungle critters.
‘Sofia the First: Royal Magic’
Debuts 2026 on Disney Jr., then Disney+
As previously announced, Ariel Winter (Modern Family) will return in the titular role as the voice of Sofia in this new series featuring the beloved Sofia the First. Additional returning cast members from the original series include Wayne Brady (Let’s Make A Deal) as Clover, Tim Gunn (Project Runway) as Baileywick, Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family) as Minimus, Sara Ramirez (Grey’s Anatomy) as Queen Miranda and Travis Willingham (The Legend of Vox Machina) as King Roland.
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.
‘Hey A.J.!’
Debuts 2026 on Disney Jr., then Disney+
Inspired by former Super Bowl champion and children’s book author Martellus Bennett, this whimsical and music-filled family comedy follows an imaginative young girl who, along with her stuffed bunny sidekick, uses her big imagination to make ordinary life moments extraordinary.
Amari McCoy (Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends) will star as lead character A.J., Martellus Bennett will voice her father, Marty, and GRAMMY Award-nominated Jhené Aiko voices her mom, Siggi. The cast also includes Juliet Donenfeld (Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures) as A.J.’s best friend Jessie, Innocent Ekakitie (Bunk’d) as Jazz, and David Mitchell (Phineas and Ferb) as A.J.’s bunny sidekick Theo. Pop superstar and GRAMMY Award winner Meghan Trainor will recur as Jessie’s mom.
‘Disney Jr. Ariel – The Little Mermaid: The Glow Crystals’
Debuts Aug. 22 on Disney Jr. and Disney+
The new 22-minute special will debut August 22 on Disney Jr. and Disney+, and will air as part of Disney Jr.’s World Princess Week programming line-up (August 24-30). It follows Ariel as she and her friends use their special gifts to rescue her family after a glitch in Ursula’s crystal ball sends her, Triton and Sebastian into a mystical cavern.
‘Firebuds’ Season 3
Debuts September 15 on Disney Jr. and October 29 on Disney+
Firebuds Season 3 introduces a new “Aquabuds” story arc and finds the Firebuds crew back with some new friends and equipped with new gear to use in daring water rescues.
‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Season 3
Debuts Fall 2025 on Disney Jr., then Disney+
Set 200 years before The Phantom Menace during the High Republic era, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures follows Jedi younglings as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need, and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi. Season 3 follows the young Jedi as they delve into the world of droid care, befriending a droid shop owner named Dotti and three new droids: Beepers, Dozer and Gigi.
