Disney+ is loading April 2026 with a little bit of everything. A major Marvel rollout, a new Star Wars animated premiere, a fresh Disneynature release for Earth Day, and a smart accessibility-focused addition from Disney Animation.
At the same time, Disney+ is adding more always-on themed streams for Premium subscribers. That gives fans something new to watch even between the month’s headline premieres. For Disney fans, the biggest story this month is not just the volume. It is the mix. April brings franchise-heavy weekly releases, family programming, live events, and curated streams that pull viewers back into classic Disney comfort viewing.
The biggest Disney+ Releases in April 2026
The headline title for many Marvel fans will be Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. The new season begins its weekly run on April 7, with Matt Murdock battling back as Wilson Fisk tightens his grip on New York City. That alone gives Disney+ a strong weekly anchor across most of the month.
Star Wars fans get a major addition too. Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord launches April 6 with a two-episode premiere. That makes it one of the month’s most important debuts, especially for fans who have wanted Maul to take center stage in animation.
Then on April 22, Disney+ adds Disneynature’s Orangutan for Earth Day. Narrated by Josh Gad, the film follows an adolescent orangutan named Indah as she prepares to leave her family and navigate life on her own. It feels like one of those classic Disney+ releases that mixes heart, spectacle, and real-world nature storytelling.
Another standout arrives on April 27 with Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language. The special reimagines songs from Frozen 2, Encanto, and Moana 2 in American Sign Language, alongside a behind-the-scenes featurette. That gives April one of its most meaningful and distinctive Disney+ Originals.
New Disney+ streams arriving in April 2026
One of the more interesting parts of the April schedule is the expansion of Disney+ Streams for Premium subscribers. These are curated, continuous channels built around a specific franchise or theme, and they give Disney+ a more relaxed, lean-back viewing option.
The Ice Age Stream launches April 1 and offers an always-on marathon built around the franchise. Once Upon a Time follows on April 23, pulling viewers back into Storybrooke across all seven seasons. Then on April 29, the Animated Classics Stream returns with a lineup built around beloved Disney animated favorites.
Disney+ is also already featuring a Hannah Montana stream and a Malcolm in the Middle stream. Hannah Montana ties directly to the show’s 20th anniversary celebration, while Malcolm in the Middle helps set the table for the upcoming revival on Hulu.
A good month for families and younger viewers
April is not just about Marvel and Star Wars. Disney+ is also leaning into family viewing with a steady stream of preschool and kids programming. Hey A.J. returns with new episodes on April 8. RoboGobo Season 2 arrives April 10. Little Margo Stories: Shorts premieres April 17. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ gets new episodes on April 22, and SuperKitties Season 3 continues on April 29.
That mix matters because it keeps the service balanced. A month led by Daredevil and Maul could have skewed older, but Disney+ still makes room for the younger side of the brand.
Full Disney+ April 2026 schedule
Wednesday, April 1
- Dear Killer Nannies (Hulu Original) – Premiere – All Episodes Streaming
- Donna Hay Coastal Celebrations (Disney+ Original) – Premiere – All Episodes Streaming
- O11CE: New Generation (Disney+ Original) – New Episodes
- Secrets of the Bees – Premiere – All Episodes Streaming
- Ice Age Stream launches
Saturday, April 4
- Locker Diaries: ZOMBIES: Shorts – New Episode
Sunday, April 5
- Inside Out Classic – the real-time, animated NHL game: Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers – Live at 7 p.m. ET
Monday, April 6
- American Idol (Season 9) – Streaming live at 8/7c
- In Your Radiant Season (Hulu Original) – Season Finale
- Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord (Disney+ Original) – Two-Episode Premiere
Tuesday, April 7
- Daredevil: Born Again (Season 2) (Disney+ Original) – New Episode at 6 p.m. PT
Wednesday, April 8
- Hey A.J.! – New Episodes
- How Not to Draw: Shorts (Season 5) – New Episode
- O11CE: New Generation (Disney+ Original) – New Episodes
Friday, April 10
- RoboGobo (Season 2) – New Episodes
- Perfect Crown (Hulu Original) – Premiere
Saturday, April 11
- Locker Diaries: ZOMBIES: Shorts – New Episode
- Perfect Crown (Hulu Original) – New Episode
Monday, April 13
- American Idol (Season 9) – Streaming live at 8/7c
- Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord (Disney+ Original) – New Episodes
Tuesday, April 14
- Daredevil: Born Again (Season 2) (Disney+ Original) – New Episode at 6 p.m. PT
- Meet Iron Man and his Awesome Friends (Season 1) – New Episodes
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Wednesday, April 15
- O11CE: New Generation (Disney+ Original) – New Episodes
Friday, April 17
- Little Margo Stories: Shorts – Premiere
- Perfect Crown (Hulu Original) – New Episode
Saturday, April 18
- Locker Diaries: ZOMBIES: Shorts – New Episode
- Perfect Crown (Hulu Original) – New Episode
Monday, April 20
- American Idol (Season 9) – Streaming live at 8/7c
- Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord (Disney+ Original) – New Episodes
Tuesday, April 21
- Daredevil: Born Again (Season 2) (Disney+ Original) – New Episode at 6 p.m. PT
Wednesday, April 22
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ – New Episodes
- O11CE: New Generation (Disney+ Original) – New Episodes
- Orangutan (Disney+ Original) – Premiere
Friday, April 24
- The Prep School Disappearance
- Perfect Crown (Hulu Original) – New Episode
Saturday, April 25
- Banana Ball: Party Animals vs. Bananas – Live at 7 p.m. ET
- Perfect Crown (Hulu Original) – New Episode
Monday, April 27
- American Idol (Season 9) – Streaming live at 8/7c
- Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord (Disney+ Original) – New Episodes
- Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language (Disney+ Original) – Premiere
Tuesday, April 28
- Daredevil: Born Again (Season 2) (Disney+ Original) – New Episode at 6 p.m. PT
Wednesday, April 29
- O11CE: New Generation (Disney+ Original) – New Episodes
- SuperKitties (Season 3) – New Episodes
- Animated Classics Stream launches
Thursday, April 30
- Project Runway All Stars (Seasons 5-7)
- Companion video podcasts continue on Disney+ for American Idol and Daredevil: Born Again.
Sam’s Disney Diary Take
If you are looking for the biggest reasons to open Disney+ in April 2026, start with Daredevil: Born Again, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, Orangutan, and Songs in Sign Language. That is the clearest top tier of the month.
But do not overlook the new streams. The Hannah Montana, Malcolm in the Middle, Ice Age, Once Upon a Time, and Animated Classics channels may end up being one of the smartest parts of Disney+ this month. They give the platform a little more personality, and they create an easy way for fans to drop into familiar worlds without having to decide what to watch first.
For Disney+, that kind of steady engagement matters. For viewers, it just makes the service feel more alive throughout the month.
