This January 2026 brings a packed lineup to Disney+, filled with highly anticipated returns and brand-new series. From the latest Marvel show to adventure-packed returns of beloved franchises, here are the six key TV show releases you should not miss, with all the details on when and where to watch them.
Pole to Pole with Will Smith: A Global Adventure Premieres January 14
Will Smith stars in this major new documentary series. Pole to Pole with Will Smith takes the actor on a journey across all seven continents over 100 days. The show features incredible challenges, from skiing to the South Pole and diving under the ice of the North Pole to catching a giant anaconda and milking a venomous tarantula.
Guided by experts and scientists, the series aims to blend science and environmental storytelling with adventure. The entire series will be available to stream on Tuesday, January 14. It will be accessible in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Australia, and on Disney+ globally.
Wonder Man: New Marvel Series Arrives January 27
The Marvel universe expands with a new superhero story focused on Hollywood. Wonder Man is an eight-episode series starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, an aspiring actor who gets a chance to land a role in a superhero movie reboot. The show also features Ben Kingsley reprising his Marvel role as actor Trevor Slattery.
According to an official description, the show gives “a peek behind the curtain of the entertainment industry” as these two actors pursue life-changing roles. The entire first season will be released on Tuesday, January 27. New episodes will be available at 6 p.m. Pacific Time / 9 p.m. Eastern Time.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Continues Through January
The hit fantasy adventure based on Rick Riordan’s books is back for its second season. Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 follows Percy on a dangerous quest into the Sea of Monsters to find the legendary Golden Fleece and save his best friend Grover. The season features the return of key characters and introduces Percy’s cyclops half-brother, Tyson.
New episodes are released weekly. The release schedule for January includes new episodes on Wednesday, January 7; Wednesday, January 14; and Wednesday, January 21. Viewers in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, and India can follow along as each episode drops.
The Artful Dodger Season 1 Hits Disney+ on January 10
This period drama offers a new take on a classic literary character. The Artful Dodger is a series that follows Jack Dawkins, the former pickpocket from Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist,” who has become a skilled surgeon.
The story involves “reinvention, betrayal, redemption, and love with a twist” as he is pulled back into the criminal underworld. The first season of this Hulu Original will be available to stream on Disney+ starting Saturday, January 10. Its arrival on Disney+ comes ahead of the show’s second season, which is scheduled for release in February.
Hey A.J.! A New Kids Series Debuts January 14
A charming new show for younger audiences arrives mid-month. Hey A.J.! is a family comedy series inspired by the children’s books by former Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett. The show follows a creative young girl named A.J. who uses her big imagination to turn everyday moments into extraordinary musical adventures. It is described as a “whimsical and music-filled” series. The show premieres on Wednesday, January 14. It will be available for streaming to Disney+ subscribers worldwide, offering fresh content for families.
Phineas and Ferb Season 5 Continues on January 17
The beloved animated series returns with more summer fun. New episodes of Phineas and Ferb Season 5 continue to follow the inventive stepbrothers as they try to make the most of their 104 days of summer vacation.
The new episodes also feature more of their pet platypus, Perry, who continues his secret life as Agent P, battling Dr. Doofenshmirtz. A batch of new episodes is scheduled for release on Saturday, January 17. These join other new animated shorts like Agent P, Under C: Shorts, which premieres on Friday, January 16.
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