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Disney Plus

streaming service · entertainment platform

Also known as Disney+

7 stories · latest Sep 19, 2026 · TV & Film, Reality TV

About Disney Plus

Disney Plus is a digital subscription streaming service that hosts original series, specials, and franchise content from across the Disney entertainment brand portfolio. The platform serves as a digital home for new television productions, broadcast specials, and major cinematic universe offshoots.

Coverage of the service frequently centers on its original specials and high-profile television programming. A recent Muppets variety special available on the platform achieved major award success, taking home four Emmy trophies. That haul accounted for over a quarter of the parent company's total wins during the opening weekend of the 2026 Emmy awards. Voice actor Matt Vogel also earned an individual Emmy nomination for his performance as Kermit the Frog in the special.

The platform is actively expanding its slate with high-profile Marvel and legacy revival series. Upcoming projects include a Vision-centered Marvel spinoff produced entirely without generative AI tools under showrunner Terry Matalas, alongside an Aquamarine sequel series starring original cast member Jake McDorman and newcomer Kenzi Richardson. Additionally, major studio releases such as Toy Story 5 are slated for eventual streaming on the service following transactional digital release windows.

  • Coverage of Disney Plus emphasizes its reliance on high-profile franchise spinoffs and special event programming to drive subscriber interest.
  • Reports also highlight how critical and awards recognition for individual specials translates into fan demand for full series orders.
  • Additionally, news surrounding the platform frequently addresses production methods and digital release windows relative to theatrical releases.

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  1. It’s Not Easy Being Green! Kermit the Frog’s Voice Actor Scores Major Emmy Nomination

    Aug 17, 2026

    Matt Vogel received an Emmy nomination for voicing Kermit the Frog in a Disney+ special.

    It’s Not Easy Being Green! Kermit the Frog’s Voice Actor Scores Major Emmy Nomination
  2. Disney's 'Toy Story 5' Hits Digital Today — But Disney+ Fans Will Have To Wait

    Aug 18, 2026

    Toy Story 5 released on digital video platforms ahead of its eventual streaming debut on Disney+.

    Disney's 'Toy Story 5' Hits Digital Today — But Disney+ Fans Will Have To Wait
  3. 'Aquamarine' Sequel Series Brings Back Jake McDorman and Emma Roberts

    Aug 27, 2026

    Disney+ greenlit an Aquamarine sequel series bringing back original actor Jake McDorman alongside newcomer Kenzi Richardson.

    'Aquamarine' Sequel Series Brings Back Jake McDorman and Emma Roberts
  4. The Muppets Cleaned Up At The Emmys — So Where Is The Disney+ Series Order?

    Sep 10, 2026

    The Disney+ special The Muppet Show earned four Emmy trophies during the opening weekend of the 2026 ceremony.

    The Muppets Cleaned Up At The Emmys — So Where Is The Disney+ Series Order?
  5. Marvel's 'VisionQuest' Built Entirely Without GenAI, Creator Confirms

    Sep 19, 2026

    Showrunner Terry Matalas confirmed that the upcoming Vision series on Disney+ was produced entirely without generative AI.

    Marvel's 'VisionQuest' Built Entirely Without GenAI, Creator Confirms

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The Muppets Cleaned Up At The Emmys — So Where Is The Disney+ Series Order?
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Disney's 'Toy Story 5' Hits Digital Today — But Disney+ Fans Will Have To Wait

Disney Plus: your questions

What awards did the Disney+ Muppets special win?

The Muppet Show special on Disney+ won four Emmys, accounting for over 25 percent of Disney's total wins during the opening weekend of the 2026 awards.

Is generative AI being used in the upcoming Vision series on Disney+?

No, showrunner Terry Matalas confirmed that generative AI tools were completely excluded from the production pipeline of the Vision spinoff series.

Is an Aquamarine sequel series coming to Disney+?

Yes, Disney+ is developing an Aquamarine sequel series following Raymond as a single father raising his half-mermaid daughter Coral.

When does Toy Story 5 stream on Disney+?

The animated movie launched first on digital transactional video platforms for purchase or rental, with its streaming release on Disney+ following later.

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