Disney+ is starting 2026 with a packed January lineup that blends originals, library favorites, family programming, and live sports across the Disney bundle. The month brings Marvel’s Wonder Man, the debut of Disneyland Handcrafted (Hopefully, all we have officially is this Winter, see trailer below), and the return of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2, alongside National Geographic specials, new kids series, and familiar franchises.
What stands out this month is range. Disney+ balances blockbuster films like Indiana Jones with deep-dive storytelling and family content. Hulu delivers buzzy originals and network premieres, while ESPN once again turns January into appointment viewing with college football, NFL playoffs, and Australian Open coverage.
Disney Bundle Highlights for January 2026
Disney+ opens the year with a strong mix of originals, returning favorites, and heritage storytelling. Marvel fans get a full‑series drop of Wonder Man, families see new episodes of Phineas and Ferb and Disney Jr. premieres, and history takes center stage with Disneyland Handcrafted.
Disney+ highlights:
- Wonder Man – All episodes streaming January 27
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 – Weekly episodes
- Disneyland Handcrafted – Premiere later in January
- Pole to Pole with Will Smith – All episodes streaming
- Incredible Northern Vets Season 2 – All episodes streaming
New Always‑On Streams Launching on Disney+
January also introduces several new always‑on streaming channels for Disney+ Premium subscribers. These curated feeds offer continuous programming built around iconic franchises.
- Phineas and Ferb Stream – Launches January 6
Every episode of the beloved series, plus movies, specials, and brand‑new adventures from Season 5. - High School Musical Stream – Launches January 7
Celebrating the 20th anniversary with all three films, Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure, and every season of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. - Pixar Stream – Launches January 8
A continuous showcase of Pixar films and shorts featuring many of the studio’s most iconic characters and stories.
What’s New on Hulu
Hulu’s January lineup brings back several fan-favorite series while introducing new originals and network premieres. Tell Me Lies returns with Season 3 early in the month, while FX’s The Beauty debuts with a three-episode premiere later in January.
Hulu highlights include:
- Tell Me Lies Season 3 – January 3
- A Thousand Blows Season 2 – January 9
- Hoops, Hopes & Dreams – January 19
- FX’s The Beauty – January 21
- Network premieres including The Rookie, Will Trent, American Idol, and Next Level Chef
ESPN Dominates January With Live Sports
January is ESPN’s month to shine. College Football Playoff games anchor the schedule, followed by NFL Wild Card and Divisional matchups. The Australian Open also takes center stage with extensive coverage across ESPN networks and ESPN+.
- College Football Playoff Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and National Championship
- NFL Wild Card and Divisional Playoff games
- Australian Open coverage from first round through championships
- PGA Tour Live events including the Sony Open, The American Express, and Farmers Insurance Open
Full Disney+ Hulu and ESPN January 2026 Schedule by Date
This complete, date-by-date guide lists everything coming to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN in January 2026. Use it as a reference when planning your watchlist.
Thursday, January 1
Disney+
- Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Hulu
- Red Eye Season 2 (UK)
ESPN
- College Football Playoff Quarterfinals
- Orange Bowl – 12:00 p.m. ET
- Rose Bowl – 4:00 p.m. ET
- Sugar Bowl – 8:00 p.m. ET
Friday, January 2
Disney+
- The Big Year
Disney+ & Hulu
- Cheetahs Up Close with Bertie Gregory – Premiere
ESPN
- Armed Forces Bowl – 1:00 p.m. ET
- Liberty Bowl – 4:30 p.m. ET
- Duke’s Mayo Bowl – 8:00 p.m. ET
Saturday, January 3
ESPN
- NFL Monday Night Football Doubleheader – 4:30 p.m. ET & 8:00 p.m. ET
- Men’s College Basketball – Kentucky at Alabama – 12:00 p.m. ET
Sunday, January 4
Disney+
- Incredible Northern Vets Season 2 – All Episodes Streaming
ESPN
- Women’s College Basketball – Multiple Games
Monday, January 5
Hulu
- Best Medicine – Premiere
Disney+ & Hulu
- I AM BOXER – New Episode
Tuesday, January 6
ESPN
- Men’s College Basketball – Duke at Louisville – 7:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday, January 7
Hulu
- Bruce Springsteen: Nebraska Live – Premiere
- The Rookie Season 8 – Premiere
- Will Trent Season 4 – Premiere
Disney+ & Hulu
- Made in Korea – New Episode
Disney+
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 – New Episode
ESPN
- Men’s College Basketball – Alabama at Vanderbilt – 9:00 p.m. ET
Thursday, January 8
Hulu
- The Masked Singer Season 14 – Premiere
ESPN
- College Football Playoff Semifinal – Fiesta Bowl – 7:30 p.m. ET
Friday, January 9
Disney+ & Hulu
- The Tale of Silyan – Premiere
Hulu
- A Thousand Blows Season 2 – Premiere
Disney+
- Theme Song Takeover Season 5 – Premiere
ESPN
- College Football Playoff Semifinal – Peach Bowl – 7:30 p.m. ET
Saturday, January 10
Disney+
- The Artful Dodger Season 1
- Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends Season 4 – New Episodes
ESPN
- Men’s College Basketball – Tennessee at Florida – 12:00 p.m. ET
Sunday, January 11
ESPN
- Women’s College Basketball – Multiple Games
Monday, January 12
Disney+ & Hulu
- I AM BOXER – New Episode
ESPN
- NFL Wild Card Playoff – 8:00 p.m. ET
Tuesday, January 13
Hulu
- Tell Me Lies Season 3 – Premiere
Wednesday, January 14
Disney+
- Hey A.J.! – Premiere
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 – New Episode
Disney+ & Hulu
- Made in Korea – New Episode
- Pole to Pole with Will Smith – All Episodes Streaming
Thursday, January 15
Hulu
- Fear Factor: House of Fear – Premiere
ESPN
- Women’s College Basketball – Texas at South Carolina – 7:00 p.m. ET
ESPN+
- PGA TOUR LIVE – Sony Open in Hawaii
Friday, January 16
Disney+
- Agent P, Under C: Shorts – All Episodes Streaming
Hulu
- Animal Control Season 4 – Premiere
- Twinless (2025)
ESPN+
- PGA TOUR LIVE – Sony Open in Hawaii
Saturday, January 17
Disney+
- America’s Funniest Home Videos – New Seasons
- Phineas and Ferb Season 5 – New Episodes
ESPN
- Men’s College Basketball – Kentucky at Tennessee – 12:00 p.m. ET
- Australian Open – First Round Coverage Begins
Monday, January 18
Disney+
- Playdate with Winnie the Pooh: Shorts Season 3 – Premiere
ESPN+
- PGA TOUR LIVE – Sony Open in Hawaii
ESPN
- Women’s College Basketball – Multiple Games
Tuesday, January 19
Hulu
- Hoops, Hopes & Dreams – Premiere
Disney+ & Hulu
- I AM BOXER – New Episode
ESPN
- College Football Playoff National Championship – 7:30 p.m. ET
Wednesday, January 21
Disney+
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 – New Episode
Hulu
- FX’s The Beauty – Three-Episode Premiere
Thursday, January 22
Disney+
- Venom: Let There Be Carnage
Hulu
- Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
ESPN+
- PGA TOUR LIVE – The American Express
ESPN
- Women’s College Basketball – South Carolina at Oklahoma – 7:00 p.m. ET
Friday, January 23
Disney+
- Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel – New Episodes
Saturday, January 24
ESPN
- Men’s College Basketball – Houston at Texas Tech – 6:30 p.m. ET
- Men’s College Basketball – Tennessee at Alabama – 8:30 p.m. ET
Sunday, January 25
ESPN+
- PGA TOUR LIVE – The American Express
ESPN
- Women’s College Basketball – Vanderbilt at South Carolina – 3:00 p.m. ET
Monday, January 26
Disney+ & Hulu
- I AM BOXER – New Episode
Hulu
- Memory of a Killer – Premiere
ESPN
- Men’s and Women’s College Basketball – Multiple Games
- Australian Open – Quarterfinals
Tuesday, January 27
Disney+
- Wonder Man – All Episodes Streaming
Hulu
- American Idol – Season Premiere
- Extracted Season 2 – Premiere
- Wicked Little Letters (2024)
ESPN
- Australian Open – Quarterfinals
Wednesday, January 28
Disney+
- Disney Jr. Ariel – The Little Mermaid Season 2 – Premiere
ESPN
- Australian Open – Quarterfinals
Thursday, January 29
ESPN
- Australian Open – Women’s Semifinals
- Women’s College Basketball – Multiple Games
ESPN+
- PGA TOUR LIVE – Farmers Insurance Open
Friday, January 30
Hulu
- Next Level Chef Season 5 – Premiere
Disney+
- Pupstruction Construction – All Episodes Streaming
ESPN
- Australian Open – Men’s Semifinals
ESPN+
- PGA TOUR LIVE – Farmers Insurance Open
Saturday, January 31
ESPN+
- PGA TOUR LIVE – Farmers Insurance Open
ESPN
- Men’s College Basketball – BYU at Kansas
- Men’s College Basketball – Kentucky at Arkansas
- Men’s College Basketball – Saint Mary’s at Gonzaga
- Australian Open – Women’s Championship
