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December 1, 2025

The Sound of Music (12/21)

SUNDAY, DEC. 21 7:00-11:00 p.m. EST – The Sound of Music Logline: Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer star in the heartwarming film that features fan-favorite songs, including “Edelweiss,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “The Sound of Music.” Stream on Disney+.

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November 17, 2025

The Santa Clause (12/7)

SUNDAY, DEC. 7 9:00-11:00 p.m. EST – The Santa Clause Logline: On Christmas Eve, Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) and his son discover Santa Claus has fallen off their roof. When Scott takes the reins of the magical sleigh, he finds he is now the new Santa and must convince a world of disbelievers, including himself. (TV-PG) Stream on Disney+.

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November 10, 2025

Mary Poppins (11/27)

THURSDAY, NOV. 27 8:00-11:00 p.m. EST – Mary Poppins Logline: Mary Poppins flies out of the windy London skies and into the home of two mischievous children. The spirited nanny turns every chore into a game and every day into a “Jolly Holiday” to reconnect the children with their parents. (TV-G) Stream on Disney+.

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November 4, 2025

ABC UNWRAPS FESTIVE HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING LINEUP

ABC is sleighing this holiday season with festive programming during the most wonderful time of the year. Highlights include joyful episodes of “Abbott Elementary,” “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” “Celebrity Family Feud,” “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune,” “Shark Tank,” “Shifting Gears” and “What Would You Do?: Holiday Edition,” alongside a new season of “The Great Christmas Light Fight.” “Dancing with the Holidays” will dazzle viewers in a brand-new program joining ABC’s annual holiday specials, which include “CMA Country Christmas” from Nashville, “The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular,” “The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade,” “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2025,” ratings juggernaut “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” and the “2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.” Also joining the festivities is “Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas,” which shares the journey of the birth of Jesus. Holiday favorites including The Wonderful World of Disney pre

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October 20, 2025

Step Into…The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/20/22) (10/4)

TUESDAY, NOV. 4 10:02-11:00 p.m. EST – Step Into…The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/20/22) Logline: Derek Hough and Julianne Hough recreate the most legendary cinematic performances in a one-hour special, “Step Into…The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough.” Reimagined through a modern lens, performances will draw inspiration from iconic films. Stream on Hulu.

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October 6, 2025

Hocus Pocus (10/26)

SUNDAY, OCT. 26 9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – Hocus Pocus Logline: A teenage boy named Max and his little sister move to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century. (TV-PG, DLV) Stream on Disney+.

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September 29, 2025

Edward Scissorhands (10/19)

SUNDAY, OCT. 19 8:33-11:00 p.m. EDT – Edward Scissorhands Logline: Once upon a time, a kindly inventor created a charming young man named Edward but died before he finished, leaving him with sharp metal shears for hands. Edward was sad and alone until a kind woman invited him to live with her suburban family. (TV-14, LV) Stream on Disney+.

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September 29, 2025

Haunted Mansion (10/12)

SUNDAY, OCT. 12 8:30-11:00 p.m. EDT – Haunted Mansion (2023) Logline: Inspired by the classic theme park attraction, “Haunted Mansion” is about a woman and her son who enlist a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help rid their home of supernatural squatters. (TV-PG, V) Stream on Disney+.

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September 15, 2025

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Broadcast Television Premiere)

SUNDAY, OCT. 5 7:31-11:00 p.m. EDT – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Broadcast Television Premiere) Logline: The Wakandans fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of the death of their beloved King T’Challa. (TV-14, LV) Stream on Disney+.

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September 8, 2025

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (9/28)

SUNDAY, SEPT. 28 8:01-11:00 p.m. EDT – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (Broadcast Television Premiere) Logline: Peter Quill rallies his team of misfits to embark on a dangerous mission to save Rocket’s life. Stream on Disney+.

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The Wonderful World of Disney

Releases

The Sound of Music (12/21)

The Santa Clause (12/7)

Mary Poppins (11/27)

ABC UNWRAPS FESTIVE HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING LINEUP

Step Into…The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough (Rebroadcast. OAD: 3/20/22) (10/4)

Hocus Pocus (10/26)

Edward Scissorhands (10/19)

Haunted Mansion (10/12)

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Broadcast Television Premiere)

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (9/28)

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