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June 23, 2026

ESPN AND DISNEY JR. ENCOURAGE PRESCHOOLERS TO GET IN THE GAME, TEAM UP AGAIN WITH EVERY KID SPORTS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO YOUTH SPORTS FOR INCOME-RESTRICTED FAMILIES

Download Image HERE Watch a Sneak Peek of “Me & Mickey: Let’s Play Sports” HERE (BURBANK, Calif. – June 23, 2026) As part of Disney’s ongoing commitment to helping kids thrive through the power of play, ESPN and Disney Jr. are teaming up once again to expand access to youth sports for preschoolers and inspire healthy, active play through Disney Jr. content and storytelling, as well as in communities across the country. Now in its second year, the preschool-focused initiative from ESPN’s “Take Back Sports” and “Disney Jr. Let’s Play!” will once again collaborate with national nonprofit Every Kid Sports to provide grants to help income-restricted families cover the cost of youth sports registration fees for children ages 3-7, helping more kids experience the benefits of sports participation early in life. Last year, more than 1,200 families across eight cities in the U.S. received grants supporting access to 22 different sports, with 50% of participating families noting that it was thei

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June 8, 2026

ROCKET, GROOT, MR. FANTASTIC AND SILK JOIN 'MARVEL'S SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS' SEASON 5, PREMIERING JULY 13 ON DISNEY JR. AND NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+

Download Season 5 Key Art and New Character Images HERE Watch the new short “Rocket & Groot Are Here To Help” HERE Season 5 of Disney Jr.’s megahit preschool series “Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends” premieres Monday, July 13, on Disney Jr. (7:00 a.m. EDT/PDT) and later that day on Disney Channel and Disney Jr. on Demand, with five episodes available the next day on Disney+. 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. Rocket (voiced by Trevor Devall) & Groot (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson): The fan-favorite duo is back to lend a hand to Team Spidey and will make multiple appearances throughout the new season. Fantastic (voiced by Mario Lopez): The leader of the Fantastic Four uses his ingeniousness and stretching powers to tactfully help Team Spide

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June 1, 2026

THOR AND LOKI JOIN THE IRON FRIENDS IN NEW ‘MARVEL’S IRON MAN AND HIS AWESOME FRIENDS’ EPISODES, ROLLING OUT JUNE 11 ON DISNEY JR. AND NEXT DAY ON DISNEY+

Link to Download New Images: HERE New episodes of Disney Jr.’s “Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends” premiere Thursday, June 11, on Disney Jr. (7:00 a.m. EDT/PDT) and Disney Jr. on Demand, with 11 episodes available to stream on Disney+ in the U.S. and select international markets the next day, Friday, June 12. 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. New guest stars for the series were also announced today, including Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts as Dizzy Doubleday, a baseball player who loves to help young kids learn the game. He joins previously announced guest star ESPN sportscaster and analyst Jessica Mendoza as Dottie Doubleday, Dizzy’s sister and owner of the local batting cage. Alan Ruck voices Odin, the mighty and kind ruler of Asgard. Series Synopsis: “Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends” follo

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May 6, 2026

OFFICIAL TRAILER FOR NEW ANIMATED FANTASY SERIES ‘DRAGON STRIKER’ REVEALED

Watch the Trailer HERE Download Key Art & Headshots HERE The official trailer for the epic sports fantasy series “Dragon Striker” was revealed today. Blending European fantasy with Japanese animation influences, the series follows an underdog hero’s journey, brought to life through high-stakes battles, visually stunning action and expansive mythology. Premiere Info: All 11 episodes premiere June 9 on Disney XD. The marathon kicks off at 5:00 p.m. EDT/PDT and will stream next day on Disney+ and Hulu. A series of shorts introducing audiences to the world of “Dragon Striker” begins rolling out May 13 on Disney+, Disney XD and Disney Channel Animation YouTube. 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.

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April 2, 2026

‘WIZARDS BEYOND WAVERLY PLACE’ RETURNS FOR ONE LAST SPELL THIS SUMMER ON DISNEY+ AND DISNEY CHANNEL

VIDEO TEASE: HERE “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,” the continuation of the Emmy® Award-winning “Wizards of Waverly Place,” returns for one last spell this summer on Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney Channel On Demand. The four-part event goes into production next week. Executive producer Selena Gomez to make her directorial debut with the premiere episode. She will also reprise her role as Alex Russo in multiple episodes. About the Four-Part Event: Billie, still reeling from losing Alex at the end of Season 2, discovers that the only way to rescue her mother is to reunite with her long-lost father. As her family bands together to find Alex, Billie realizes that their combined power is the only way the Russos can defeat the evil plaguing them. The revival has been a hit with both new and returning fans. From launch, the series has amassed over 101 million views on Disney Channel YouTube* and emerged as a top streaming series across key youth and young adult audiences at the series’ lau

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February 17, 2026

FIRST-LOOK TEASER FOR ‘SOFIA THE FIRST: ROYAL MAGIC’ UNVEILED

Link to Teaser Video and Press Site Disney Jr. has revealed a first-look teaser for the highly anticipated “Sofia the First: Royal Magic,” a brand-new series set in the world of “Sofia the First.” The new series is set to premiere this May on Disney+ and Disney Jr. New Cast: Joining the voice cast that includes Ariel Winter, who returns as Princess Sofia, is Nate Torrence (“Zootopia”) as Pepper, Sofia’s adorable, yet mischievous, pet puppy-unicorn. Mela Pietropaolo (“Cocomelon Lane”), Kai Harris (“Paw Patrol”) and newcomer Aaliyah Magcasi will voice Layla, Zane and Camila, respectively, Sofia’s new school friends. Returning Cast: Darcy Rose Byrnes and Jess Harnell will return as fan-favorite characters Princess Amber and Cedric, respectively. They join other previously announced returning cast members Wayne Brady (Clover), Tim Gunn (Baileywick), Eric Stonestreet (Minimus), Sara Ramirez (Queen Miranda) and Travis Willingham (King Roland). Synopsis: “Sofia the First: Royal Magic” follow

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January 15, 2026

BEHOLD! A NEW ‘PHINEAS AND FERB’ MOVIE HAS BEEN GREENLIT FOR DISNEY+ AND DISNEY CHANNEL

Link to Movie Asset HERE Link to Press Materials HERE The “Phineas and Ferb” universe is expanding with the greenlight of a new time-warp adventure movie from series co-creators Dan Povenmire and Swampy Marsh — the duo’s third movie for the franchise. The movie will begin production this year and will be available on Disney+ and Disney Channel. In the movie, Dr. Doofenshmirtz’s latest time‑travel experiment backfires, erasing the moment Phineas’ mom meets Ferb’s dad — meaning the boys never become brothers and every day is merely adequate. As reality unravels and the future hangs in the balance, Phineas and Ferb must restore the timeline before it’s too late. The original cast returns for the movie, including Vincent Martella as Phineas Flynn, David Errigo Jr. as Ferb Fletcher, Ashley Tisdale as Candace Flynn, Caroline Rhea as Linda Flynn-Fletcher, Alyson Stoner as Isabella Garcia-Shapiro, Maulik Pancholy as Baljeet, Bobby Gaylor as Buford, Dee Bradley Baker as Perry the Platypus,

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