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May 12, 2026

ABC ANNOUNCES FALL 2026 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

On the heels of a successful 2025-2026 broadcast season where ABC dominated the multiplatform rankings among Adults 18-49, the network announced its fall 2026 primetime schedule today. For the first time in ABC history, the network has renewed their entire scripted lineup and, for the second year in a row, will increase their original scripted slate in midseason with the addition of new series “The Rookie: North.” In the second full season where Nielsen reported on competitive cross-platform broadcast ratings, ABC tops the charts with four of the Top 5 programs, including “High Potential” (No. 1), “Dancing with the Stars” (No. 3), “The Rookie” (No. 4) and “Abbott Elementary” (No. 5). In fact, ABC claims 10 of the Top 20, with the addition of “Scrubs” (No. 6), “9-1-1” (No. 9), “Grey’s Anatomy” (No. 12), “9-1-1: Nashville” (No. 14), “Will Trent” (No. 16) and “Shifting Gears” (No. 17), more shows than any other broadcast network. Among Total Viewers, ABC claims four of the Top 10 program

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May 4, 2026

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (5/24)

SUNDAY, MAY 24 8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT – Star Wars: The Force Awakens Logline: Thirty years after the Battle of Endor, a new threat has risen in the form of the First Order and the villainous Kylo Ren. Meanwhile, Rey, a young scavenger, discovers powers that will change her life — and possibly save the galaxy. (TV-PG, V) Stream on Disney+.

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December 8, 2025

Home Alone (12/24)

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24 8:00-10:30 p.m. EST – Home Alone Logline: Accidentally left behind when his family rushes off on a Christmas vacation, 8-year-old Kevin McCallister gets busy decorating the house. But he’s not decking the halls with tinsel and holly — he has to defend his home from two bumbling burglars. (TV-PG, L) Stream on Disney+.

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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+.

Press Release - Movies

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+.

Press Release - Movies

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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ABC ANNOUNCES FALL 2026 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (5/24)

Home Alone (12/24)

The Sound of Music (12/21)

The Santa Clause (12/7)

Mary Poppins (11/27)

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)

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