Searchlight Pictures Acquires New Horror Film ‘Monitor’
Searchlight Pictures announced it has bought the distribution rights for the new horror thriller “Monitor” in the United States, the United Kingdom and Southeast Asia. The film premiered at SXSW in March 2026 and follows a viral video that spreads a deadly curse to anyone who watches it. By securing the rights early, Disney’s specialty label positions itself to capitalize on a genre that consistently draws strong box‑office returns, while also feeding its streaming ecosystem with fresh, theatrical‑first content.
“Malcolm In The Middle: Life’s Still Unfair” Becomes Another Hit For Disney+ & Hulu
Disney+ and Hulu launched a four‑episode limited series, “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair,” reviving the early‑2000s sitcom for U.S. bundle subscribers and international Disney+ viewers. Within the first three days the revival generated 8.1 million views worldwide, equivalent to...
“The Rookie” Renewed For A Ninth Season
ABC’s hit procedural “The Rookie” has been renewed for a ninth season, making it the network’s third‑longest‑running drama. The renewal was announced on social media and confirms Nathan Fillion’s return as LAPD veteran John Nolan. Episodes will continue to air...
“Will Trent” Renewed For A Fifth Season
Disney announced that the crime drama “Will Trent” will return for a fifth season, debuting after the May season‑finale. The series, based on Karin Slaughter’s bestselling novels, consistently posts strong Live + Same Day ratings and has grown its audience year over year....
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” World Premiere to Livestream on Hulu & Disney+
Disney announced that the world premiere of 20th Century Studios’ “The Devil Wears Prada 2” will be live‑streamed on Disney+ and Hulu on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. ET. The event, held at New York’s Lincoln Center, will feature the film’s star‑studded cast—including Meryl...
“Travis Japan Summer Vacation In The USA” Disney+ Release Date Announced
Disney announced that the Japanese idol group Travis Japan will star in a new series, “Travis Japan Summer Vacation In The USA,” debuting globally on Disney+ on May 1 2026. The show follows the group’s summer road trip across the Rocky Mountains,...
“American Hustlers” In Development For Hulu
Disney is developing a new drama series titled “American Hustlers” for Hulu, adapting the true‑crime podcast and Sherrie Lueder’s book *Until Someone Gets Hurt*. The show will dramatize the decade‑long scams of Kuashal Niroula and Danny Garcia, a pair of...
FOX Developing New Comedy “The Dogwood” For ABC
ABC has ordered a new multi‑camera comedy called “The Dogwood,” about a work‑aholic mom who leaves her marriage and becomes the most stereotypical divorced dad. The series is written by Gemma Baker, co‑creator of “Mom” and veteran writer on “Two...
Aubrey Plaza & Jim Parsons To Appear On “The View”
Disney announced the guest lineup for the next week of "The View," America’s top‑rated daytime talk show. The schedule features a mix of authors, actors and creators, with Aubrey Plaza appearing Thursday to promote the animated film "Kevin" and Jim Parsons on...
Jean Smart & Lisa Vanderpump To Appear On Good Morning America
Disney released the weekly guest lineup for ABC’s morning shows Good Morning America (GMA) and its spin‑off GMA3, highlighting appearances by actress Jean Smart and TV personality Lisa Vanderpump. The schedule runs April 13‑18 and includes a mix of entertainment, sports,...
Lisa Vanderpump & Terry Crews To Appear On “ABC News Live Prime With Linsey Davis”
Disney announced the upcoming week’s lineup for ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis, featuring a mix of celebrity interviews and investigative reports. Highlights include appearances by actor Terry Crews, reality star Lisa Vanderpump, and author Emma Grede, alongside Prime Focus segments on topics...
Disney To Lay Off Staff Ahead Of Disney+ & Hulu Merger
Disney announced it will combine Hulu with Disney+ in the United States later this year, creating a single streaming hub that mirrors its international model. The consolidation will trigger the elimination of roughly 1,000 positions across the company, including the...
“20/20: One Last Call” Coming Soon To ABC, Hulu & Disney+
Disney announced the next "20/20" episode, "One Last Call," premiering Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9 p.m. EDT on ABC and streaming the following day on Hulu and Disney+. The two‑hour true‑crime special recounts the 2022 murder of Evansville firefighter Robert...
“IMPACT X Nightline: Terror On The Trails” Coming Soon To Hulu & Disney+
Disney+ and Hulu will debut “IMPACT x Nightline: Terror on the Trails” on April 9, 2026. The true‑crime episode revisits the Trailside Killer case, featuring survivor Lisa Rinna, victim’s brother John Alderson, former defender Jay Ruskin, and other witnesses. It blends personal testimonies with investigative...
New Original “Count My Lies” Goes Into Production
Disney announced that production has begun on its new original drama "Count My Lies," starring Lindsay Lohan, Shailene Woodley and Kit Harington. The series follows compulsive liar Sloane Caraway, played by Woodley, who infiltrates a secret‑laden household as a nanny. The show adapts...
ESPN Launches On Disney+ Across Europe & Asia
Disney announced that ESPN will launch on Disney+ across Europe and select Asia‑Pacific markets, expanding the sports hub to 53 new countries and bringing the total reach to roughly 100 markets worldwide. The initial rollout will feature live events such...
20th Television Developing “Girls Trip”
20th Television is developing a drama series titled “Girls Trip” in partnership with Kim Kardashian, who holds a first‑look deal with the studio. The show is co‑created and headlined by La La Anthony, with Tracy Oliver attached as writer. It follows a...
Hulu No Longer Moving Forward On Kim Kardashian’s “Group Chat” Show
Hulu has scrapped the comedy pilot “Group Chat,” a project that featured Kim Kardashian as an executive producer and guest star. The series, inspired by Anthony’s bestseller, centered on six successful women in their forties whose private group chat revealed...
Oscar Isaac & Antony Starr To Appear On “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
Disney announced the upcoming week’s lineup for "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airing nightly at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC. The schedule features Oscar Isaac promoting Netflix’s "Beef" and Antony Starr representing Amazon’s "The Boys," alongside other actors, comedians, and musical guests such as Mitski and Gorillaz. Episodes...
Disney+ Developing “Animorphs” Series
Disney+ is developing a new series based on the popular young‑adult book franchise Animorphs, with Ryan Coogler attached as creator and executive producer. The show will be produced by 20th Television and Proximity Media, alongside Scholastic executives. Animorphs, which has...
Chase Infiniti & Lucy Halliday To Appear On “ABC News Live Prime With Linsey Davis”
Disney announced a new slate of “ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis” episodes airing weeknights at 7 p.m. EDT. The lineup features a mix of celebrity interviews—including Chase Infiniti and Lucy Halliday—and Prime Focus reports on technology, health and geopolitical issues....
Disney+ Original “Gold Land” Trailer Released
Disney+ unveiled the trailer for "Gold Land," a new Korean drama set to debut on April 29, 2026, on both Disney+ and Hulu. The series follows Heeju, a small‑town girl who stumbles upon a cache of smuggled gold and becomes...
“20/20: The Neighbor From Hell” Coming Soon To ABC, Hulu & Disney+
Disney announced that the next episode of its award‑winning documentary series “20/20,” titled “The Neighbor From Hell,” will premiere on ABC Friday, April 3, 2026, and stream on Disney+ and Hulu the following day. The hour‑long report examines the June 2, 2023...
Disney+ Signs New Deal With Rai
Disney+ has signed a new content partnership with Italy’s public broadcaster Rai, adding iconic Rai titles such as the talk show Belve, game show The Floor, and popular series like Braccialetti rossi and L’amica geniale to its Italian catalog. The...
20th Century Studios Developing “The Marriage Bargain” Movie
Disney’s 20th Century Studios has secured the film rights to Jennifer Probst’s bestselling romance novel *The Marriage Bargain*. The adaptation will be scripted by Laura Lekkos, known for her work on *Relationship Goals* and *Somewhere Only We Know*. Production will...
“Paradise” Season Two Soundtrack Released
Hollywood Records has dropped the full Season 2 soundtrack for the drama series “Paradise” across major digital services ahead of the finale. The album features 22 original pieces composed by Emmy‑winning Siddhartha Khosla, known for his work on Disney hits like...
What’s Coming To HBO Max In April 2026
HBO Max’s April 2026 schedule introduces new seasons of “Hacks” and “Euphoria”, adds the full “Alien” franchise library, and launches the limited series “Half Man”. The platform also highlights a Disney‑bundled offering that includes HBO Max, Disney+ and Hulu for...
Disney+ Adds New “Hannah Montana” Profile Avatar
Disney+ has introduced a new Hannah Montana profile avatar to mark the streaming debut of the “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.” The special features Miley Cyrus in an in‑depth interview, archival footage, surprise guests, and a live musical performance. Users can switch to...
ESPN Announces New Original Series “Where It Lies”
Disney’s ESPN announced "Where It Lies," a four‑part docuseries that dives into America’s public golf courses and the communities surrounding them. Directed by Timothy Horgan and executive‑produced by veteran writer Wright Thompson, the series will debut on the ESPN App...
Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice | Disney+ / Hulu Original Review
Disney+ and Hulu debut "Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice," a 90‑minute action‑comedy starring Vince Vaughn in dual roles, James Marsden and Eiza González. The film blends gangster antics with a time‑travel twist, delivering punchy fight scenes and nostalgic...
How Can Disney+ Become Disney’s Digital Centrepiece? | What’s On Disney Plus Q&A
In a weekly Q&A, Disney+ hosts answer community questions about the platform’s future, including its ambition to become Disney’s digital centrepiece. They discuss potential deeper integration of ESPN content, the strategic shift of Disney’s gaming division toward broader entertainment, and...
Luke Bryan, Lionel Ritchie & Carrie Underwood To Appear On “The View”
Disney announced the guest lineup for ABC’s “The View” for the week of March 23‑27. Country star Luke Bryan, R&B legend Lionel Richie and country powerhouse Carrie Underwood will appear on Tuesday as judges for “American Idol.” The show also features Abby Huntsman co‑hosting...
Carrie Underwood & Lionel Richie To Appear On “ABC News Live Prime With Linsey Davis”
Disney announced a new slate of "ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis" episodes airing weeknights at 7 p.m. EDT. The lineup features high‑profile guests such as Lupita Nyong’o, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Lana Condor, alongside investigative segments on Iran’s oppression, ketamine depression treatment, and U.S.–China...
Paul Greengrass To Direct 20th Century Studios “Test Drive”
20th Century Studios is developing a new two‑hander action thriller titled “Test Drive,” with Oscar‑nominee Paul Greengrass set to direct. The project originated from a spec script by Matt Venne, which the studio secured after a heated bidding war in...
Searchlight Pictures Developing New Thriller ‘Bad Hand’
Disney’s Searchlight Pictures is developing a new thriller titled “Bad Hand,” following a kindergarten teacher whose right hand inexplicably seeks revenge after a hit‑and‑run accident. The film is directed by Chloe Okuno, known for “Watcher,” and written by April Wolfe,...
“Zootopia 2” Becomes Most Watched Movie On Disney+ In Its Premiere Week
Disney released “Zootopia 2” on Disney+ worldwide, and the sequel quickly became the platform’s most‑watched title in its debut week. The animated film has already earned almost $2 billion at the box office, making it the highest‑grossing animated MPA release ever. Within...
Marvel Teaming With Blaze Pizza For “Daredevil: Born Again” Special Promotion
Marvel has teamed with Blaze Pizza to launch a special promotion tied to the second season of “Daredevil: Born Again” on Disney+. Select Blaze Pizza locations in five U.S. cities will hand out a limited‑edition Daredevil comic on March 24, with...
“IMPACT X Nightline: “Love, Money & Murder: The Kouri Richins Trial” Coming Soon To Hulu & Disney+
Disney announced that its streaming newsmagazine IMPACT × Nightline will debut a documentary titled “Love, Money & Murder: The Kouri Richins Trial” on Hulu and Disney+ on March 19, 2026. The film delves into the Utah mother‑author’s alleged fentanyl poisoning of her...
“Avatar: Fire & Ash” Wins An Oscar
James Cameron’s sequel "Avatar: Fire & Ash" captured the Best Visual Effects Oscar at the 98th Academy Awards, giving Disney a single win for the night. The film returns audiences to Pandora, featuring returning stars Jake Sully and Neytiri alongside...
When Is “Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come” Coming To Hulu & Disney+
Searchlight Pictures will launch the horror sequel “Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come” in theaters worldwide on March 20 2026. The film follows Grace, played by Samara Weaving, as she teams up with her estranged sister Faith to claim the High Seat of...
Why Was The “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” Reboot Cancelled? | What’s On Disney Plus Q&A
In a recent Disney+ Q&A episode, host Sarah Michelle Gellar addressed why the planned “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” reboot was cancelled. The cancellation stemmed from budget constraints, creative disagreements, and tepid market testing. The session also fielded questions about Disney’s animated slate,...
Disney+ Adds “Bluey” Collection
Disney+ has rolled out a dedicated “Bluey” collection worldwide, featuring all three seasons and the popular Minisodes. The move arrives just before the streaming debut of “Bluey’s Big Play – The Stage Show” on March 16 2026. In 2025, the Australian animated series was...
Elijah Wood, Sarah Michelle Gellar & Kathryn Newton To Appear On Good Morning America
Disney announced the week‑long lineup for ABC's Good Morning America and its spin‑off GMA 3, highlighting a blend of celebrity interviews, fashion recaps, health alerts and deal segments. Notable appearances include Elijah Wood, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Kathryn Newton on March 18, promoting the upcoming...
Zendaya & Charlie Cox To Appear On “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
Disney announced the guest lineup for next week’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” airing nightly at 11:35 p.m. ET on ABC. The schedule features high‑profile stars such as Zendaya, Charlie Cox, Robert Pattinson and Lisa Kudrow, alongside comedians and musical acts. Episodes will also promote Disney’s...
‘The Vanishing Of Nancy Woodrum’ Coming Soon To ABC, Hulu & Disney+
Disney announced a new episode of its flagship newsmagazine "20/20" titled "The Vanishing of Nancy Woodrum," set to debut on ABC, Hulu and Disney+ on March 13, 2026. The hour‑long special recounts the 2018 disappearance of 62‑year‑old entrepreneur Nancy Woodrum...
“IMPACT X Nightline: Britney Spears: Chasing Freedom” Coming Soon To Disney+ & Hulu
Disney+ and Hulu will debut “IMPACT x Nightline: Britney Spears: Chasing Freedom” on March 12, 2026. The documentary follows Britney Spears after a recent DUI arrest, revisiting the fallout from her conservatorship and the #FreeBritney movement. It features new interviews with Nightline...
Hulu Orders “Lex” Pilot
Disney’s 20th Television is developing a new comedy pilot for Hulu called “Lex.” The series centers on a disgraced reality‑star who inadvertently records a murder and becomes the target of a worldwide conspiracy. The pilot is being written and executive‑produced...
FX Not Moving Forward With “Witness Protection” Series
FX announced it will not move forward with the “Witness Protection” pilot, a dark drama starring Alison Brie and an ensemble cast. The series was created by Hannah Fidell and Gina Welch, known for FX’s “Clipped”, and directed by Fidell. Despite the talent...
“Love Story” Becomes FX’s Most Watched Limited Series On Streaming
Ryan Murphy’s limited drama "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" has become FX’s most‑watched limited series on streaming, delivering over 25 million hours viewed across its first five episodes on Disney+ and Hulu. The fifth episode attracted 51 % more viewers...
“Bluey” Tops The Nielsen Chart Once Again
Bluey reclaimed the No. 1 spot on Nielsen’s Acquired Shows chart for the week of Feb 2‑8, 2025‑2026, logging 871 K minutes and breaking into the overall top‑10. Disney’s family‑friendly slate continues to dominate the acquired‑show rankings, while Netflix’s original hits The Lincoln...