The most highly anticipated shows coming to Disney+ in 2026

Disney+ just wrapped another exciting Disney+ Originals Preview in Hong Kong, held at the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, and honestly, it really did feel magical. Over the past year, the platform has been dropping hit after hit from all around the world, and at this point, the lineup is so strong that choosing what to binge every weekend has become a whole dilemma (the best kind, of course).

This round, Disney+ revealed a fresh slate of upcoming K-dramas — from Made in Korea with Woo Do-hwan and Hyun Bin, to the much-awaited Season 2 of A Shop for Killers starring Lee Dong-wook. But it doesn’t stop at K-content. They’re adding even more to the mix, including new anime titles, documentaries, and a bunch of dramas we’re already ready to dive into.

If you want a peek at the latest Japanese and English shows coming to Disney+ in 2026, keep scrolling.

Merry Berry Love

A Japan-Korea project by CJ ENM, the studio behind globally memorable content like the dramas Crash Landing on You, The Queen of Tears, and Marry My Husband, as well as the Academy Award-winning films Parasite and Past Lives. A romantic comedy about a botched Korean designer, Yubin, and a Japanese farmer, Karin who begin an unlikely co-farming journey on a mysterious island in Japan.

Release Date: 2026

Daigo Project

The first-ever Disney+ original Japanese variety show, this upcoming series is planned and produced by Daigo of the renowned Japanese comedian duo - Chidori. This upcoming project marks Daigo’s first time producing global content, sharing an unprecedented concept from Japan to the world.

Release Date: 2026

Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! In The USA

The seven-member global group, Travis Japan, embarks on a 10-day summer vacation in America. Led by Noel Kawashima, a certified travel planner and member of the group, the trip takes them from Arches National Park to Durango, Monument Valley, Sedona, and more as they immerse themselves in the vast landscapes and rich culture of America. What discoveries await them on this unforgettable adventure?

Release Date: 2026

A Very Jonas Christmas Movie

In A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, and Kevin Jonas face a series of escalating obstacles as they struggle to make it from London to New York in time to spend Christmas with their families.

Release Date: 14 November 2025

Percy Jackson And The Olympians (Season 2)

Season two of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is based on the second installment of Disney Hyperion’s best-selling book series titled The Sea of Monsters by award-winning author Rick Riordan. In the new season, Percy Jackson returns to Camp Half-Blood one year later to find his world turned upside down. His friendship with Annabeth is changing, he learns he has a cyclops for a brother, Grover has gone missing, and camp is under siege from the forces of Kronos. Percy’s journey to set things right will take him off the map and into the deadly Sea of Monsters, where a secret fate awaits the son of Poseidon.

Release Date: 10 December 2025

Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip To Remember

In this intimate and uplifting documentary, Chris Hemsworth turns the spotlight away from himself and toward his father, Craig, who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Determined to help, Chris designs a therapeutic “road trip back in time,” revisiting key places from their past to explore the powerful science of social connection — a crucial but overlooked tool in protecting brain health. Along the way, Chris uncovers surprising research showing that connection isn’t just good for the soul; it can also reduce the risk of dementia, slow cognitive decline, and even prolong life. This emotional journey across Australia becomes a chance for Chris and Craig to deepen their bond, relive memories, and discover how love, community and nostalgia can be potent medicine.

Release Date: 24 November 2025

Shōgun (Season 2)

An original adaptation of James Clavell’s novel, FX’s Shōgun is set in Japan in the year 1600 at the dawn of a century-defining civil war. Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him. When a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village, its English pilot, John Blackthorne, comes bearing secrets that could help Toranaga tip the scales of power and devastate the formidable influence of Blackthorne’s own enemies — the Jesuit priests and Portuguese merchants. Toranaga’s and Blackthorne’s fates become inextricably tied to their translator, Toda Mariko, a mysterious Christian noblewoman and the last of a disgraced line. While serving her lord amidst this fraught political landscape, Mariko must reconcile her newfound companionship with Blackthorne, her commitment to the faith that saved her and her duty to her late father.

Release Date: TBC

The Bear (Season 5)

A young chef from the fine dining world comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop after a heartbreaking death in his family. A world away from what he’s used to, Carmy must balance the soul-crushing realities of small business ownership, his strong-willed and recalcitrant kitchen staff and his strained familial relationships, all while grappling with the impact of his brother’s suicide. As Carmy fights to transform both the shop and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges kitchen crew that ultimately reveals itself as his chosen family.

Release Date: 2026