Disney+ January 2026: Indy Returns and New Releases

Disney+ is set to kick off the new year with a significant expansion of its content library, highlighted by the return of the original Indiana Jones movies. Following the expiration of licenses with Paramount in late 2024, the first four films in the franchise will rejoin the streamer on January 1, 2026. This addition complements the most recent release, The Dial of Destiny.

The month also features the continued release of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2, with new episodes arriving weekly alongside the crime thriller Made in Korea. Other notable returns include Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Tim Burton’s 2016 adaptation, and the second half of the Phineas and Ferb reboot season. New additions to the lineup include the MCU series Wonder Man, a new iteration of National Geographic’s travel show Pole to Pole featuring Will Smith, and the Korean reality competition series I AM BOXER. The platform will also continue to integrate Hulu content, bringing The Artful Dodger to Disney+ ahead of its second season.

The streaming service begins 2026 by reclaiming a major film franchise. On January 1, the first four Indiana Jones movies will return to the platform. These films were previously removed in late 2024 after licensing agreements with Paramount expired. The returning titles include:

• 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

These classics will join the most recent entry, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, creating a complete collection for subscribers. In addition to the action-adventure franchise, the platform welcomes back the 2011 comedy The Big Year on January 2, which had been removed in 2022.

Another significant return is Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, arriving on January 2. This 2016 film marks Tim Burton's adaptation of Ransom Rigg's dark fantasy children’s book. The film is noted for its imaginative visuals and finds a new streaming home on the service.

Weekly releases continue to drive engagement throughout the month, headlined by Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2. New episodes of the fantasy series are scheduled for release every Wednesday, starting January 7. They will be joined by the crime thriller Made in Korea, which also releases new episodes on a weekly basis.

The reality competition landscape expands with I AM BOXER, a Korean series hosted by Don Lee. New episodes of this series will stream every Monday throughout January. For younger audiences, Hey A.J.! premieres on January 14, based on the book of the same name. The series will debut on Disney Jr. before hitting the streaming service the following day.

National Geographic offerings include The Tale of Silyan on January 9, a documentary following an injured white stork's recovery journey inspired by North Macedonian folklore. On January 14, Pole to Pole with Will Smith debuts, offering a new iteration of the travel show format. Documentary fans can also look forward to Incredible Northern Vets Season 2 on January 4, following three Indigenous veterinarians in Western Canada.

Marvel fans will see the premiere of Wonder Man on January 27. This series follows Simon Williams, an aspiring actor who secretly possesses superpowers. The show has been described as a 'self aware' superhero flick, aiming to address superhero fatigue. The series stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and arrives after a lengthy development cycle that began in 2022.

Animation highlights include the return of Phineas and Ferb. The second half of the reboot's Season 5 arrives in mid-January, specifically on January 17. Accompanying this release are eight new shorts featuring Agent P (Perry the Platypus), titled Agent P, Under C: Shorts, arriving January 16.

Disney Jr. content is also well-represented. Ariel - The Little Mermaid Season 2 premieres on January 28, inspired by both the 1992 animated classic and the 2023 live-action film. Additionally, Playdate with Winnie the Pooh returns with a third season of shorts on January 19, introducing the character Owl. Pupstruction Construction, a spin-off of the series Pupstruction, begins streaming on January 30, featuring shorts where Phinny explains real construction machines.

January 2026 marks a continued effort to integrate the Hulu library into the Disney+ app. The Artful Dodger Season 1 will arrive on January 10, ahead of its second season premiering in February on Hulu. This move signals a continued strategy to consolidate content libraries between the two platforms.

The month also features a crossover event involving Fortnite, specifically regarding the Camp Half-Blood squad, though the primary content remains the weekly episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Other library additions include Theme Song Takeover Season 5 on January 9, featuring Disney Channel shorts where characters redo theme songs from other series. Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel arrives on January 23, and America's Funniest Home Videos sees the addition of new seasons on January 17.

While specific dates are not provided for all titles, the streamer has confirmed that Disneyland Handcrafted is slated for release, though a specific date remains in the TBA category. This documentary series is directed by Lesie Iwerk.