Everything Coming to Disney+ in January 2026 (Percy Jackson S2, Wonder Man & Big Premieres)

January 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most stacked months Disney+ has ever had. The streaming platform is kicking off the new year with a powerful mix of major franchise returns, Marvel debuts, fan-favorite animation, and headline-worthy documentaries—all dropping across the month with premieres, weekly episodes, and full-season releases.

Leading the lineup is Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2, which sends Percy on a dangerous new quest into the Sea of Monsters, alongside Wonder Man, Marvel Television’s all-episodes-at-once Hollywood-set superhero series. January also brings the arrival of Tron: Ares, the long-awaited return of Phineas and Ferb Season 5, and National Geographic’s cinematic event Pole to Pole with Will Smith.

From weekly episode drops and family-friendly originals to live events and Hulu-on-Disney+ additions, this complete January 2026 Disney+ release guide breaks down everything coming to the service in the U.S., so you know exactly what to watch, when to stream it, and why this month matters.

⭐ Key Disney+ Premieres & Major Releases — January 2026

Show / Series	Type	Premiere Date
Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Season 2)	Disney+ Original	January 7 (Weekly)
Wonder Man	Marvel Original	January 27 (All Episodes)
Pole to Pole with Will Smith	Nat Geo Original	January 14
Phineas and Ferb (Season 5)	Animated Series	January 17
Cheetahs Up Close with Bertie Gregory	Documentary Series	January 2
Hey A.J.!	Family Comedy	January 14
Disneyland Handcrafted	Documentary Film	January (TBA)

📅 Disney+ January 2026 Release Schedule (Day-by-Day)

Thursday, January 1

Disney+ opens 2026 by dropping the entire Indiana Jones saga, making it the perfect day for a full franchise rewatch:

• 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

This drop instantly boosts Disney+’s classic adventure library for the month.

Friday, January 2

A mix of nature, drama, and family-friendly films arrives:

• The Big Year

• Cheetahs Up Close with Bertie Gregory (Premiere)

• Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Cheetahs Up Close delivers breathtaking National Geographic storytelling as Bertie Gregory follows cheetahs during the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti.

Sunday, January 4

• Incredible Northern Vets (Season 2) – All Episodes Streaming

This docuseries returns with intimate, real-world stories following Indigenous veterinarians serving remote communities.

Monday, January 5

• I AM BOXER – New Episode

The survival-style boxing competition continues, raising the intensity with each weekly episode.

Wednesday, January 7

• Made in Korea – New Episode

• Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Season 2) – New Episode

Percy’s journey officially enters Sea of Monsters territory as the stakes escalate for Camp Half-Blood.

Friday, January 9

• The Tale of Silyan – Premiere

• Theme Song Takeover (Season 5) – Premiere

The Tale of Silyan delivers a quiet, emotionally rich story touching on climate change, migration, and human connection.

Saturday, January 10

• The Artful Dodger (Season 1)

• Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends (Season 4) – New Episodes

Season 4 introduces the new Water-Webs story arc while continuing the fan-favorite Dino-Webs storyline.

Monday, January 12

• I AM BOXER – New Episode

Wednesday, January 14

A major mid-month release day:

• Hey A.J.! – Premiere

• Pole to Pole with Will Smith – All Episodes Streaming

• Made in Korea – New Episode

• Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Season 2) – New Episode

Pole to Pole with Will Smith stands out as one of Disney+’s most ambitious documentary events to date.

Friday, January 16

• Agent P, Under C: Shorts – All Episodes Streaming

Perry the Platypus returns for a new undercover mission.

Saturday, January 17

• America’s Funniest Home Videos – New Seasons

• Phineas and Ferb (Season 5) – New Episodes

Season 5 brings back the classic formula of inventions, chaos, and Agent P’s secret missions.

Monday, January 18

• Playdate with Winnie the Pooh (Season 3) – Premiere

Tuesday, January 19

• I AM BOXER – New Episode

Wednesday, January 21

• Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Season 2) – New Episode

Thursday, January 22

• Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Friday, January 23

• Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel – New Episodes

Monday, January 26

• I AM BOXER – New Episode

Tuesday, January 27

• Wonder Man – All Episodes Streaming (6 PM PT)

Marvel Television’s Hollywood-set superhero series launches with all episodes available at once.

Wednesday, January 28

• Disney Jr. Ariel - The Little Mermaid (Season 2) – Premiere

Friday, January 30

• Pupstruction Construction – All Episodes Streaming

Also Coming in January 2026

• Disneyland Handcrafted – Premiere

• Percy Jackson and the Olympians Official Podcast – Weekly episodes

• Always-On Streams launching for:

  • Phineas and Ferb (Jan 6)

  • High School Musical (Jan 7)

  • Pixar (Jan 8)

🎯 Final Thoughts: Is Disney+ Worth It in January 2026?

January 2026 makes one thing clear: Disney+ is starting the year in full control of its biggest franchises. With Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 driving weekly engagement, Marvel expanding its TV slate with Wonder Man, and premium documentaries like Pole to Pole with Will Smith adding global scale, the platform offers a rare balance of event television and steady weekly drops.

Add in the return of Phineas and Ferb, family-first originals, classic film additions, and Hulu-on-Disney+ exclusives, and January becomes less about “what to watch” and more about what to prioritize first. Whether you’re here for Marvel, fantasy, animation, or documentaries, Disney+ delivers a strategic, subscriber-focused lineup to kick off 2026 strong.

👉 Bookmark this guide and check back — schedules shift, surprises happen, and Disney+ has already set the tone for a very busy year ahead.