Disney's Linear TV Channels Return To Sky Italia

Disney's linear TV channels are coming back to Sky. In a few days, as ItaliaOggi can exclusively reveal, the partnership agreement between the Burbank giant and Comcast’s broadcaster will be officially announced. The deal will bring some of Disney’s rich content catalogue — including Disney, FX, Hulu, etc. — back to good old traditional linear television channels, which, contrary to what many analysts have claimed for years, never actually go out of fashion.

Soon, therefore, Sky Italia subscribers will enjoy a new Disney-branded channel, with potential future developments in the areas of animation, TV series, movies, and documentaries.

Sky’s strategy

All of this fits into a broader strategic redesign in which Sky is reshaping its partnership perimeter based on the value perceived by its subscribers. This same logic explains the recent acquisitions of TV rights for basketball and rugby, the renewal of the UEFA agreement for Champions League rights from 2027–2031, and the ongoing negotiations with Liberty Media-Dorna for the renewal of MotoGP rights (whose current deal expires at the end of 2025). MotoGP currently finds itself with TV ratings halved, a championship of little interest, and no standout personalities apart from Marc Márquez — yet it is unlikely to give up its relationship with Sky (the platform that still guarantees the greatest visibility for the two-wheeled circus) and may simply accept a lower fee for the rights.

The end of the partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery

The agreement with Disney comes just as Sky Italia’s long relationship with Warner Bros. Discovery is officially coming to an end. As is already known, from 1 July 2025 all Eurosport, Discovery, and even the free-to-air channels of the WBD group disappeared from Sky. On 31 December 2025, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, all Warner films, and new HBO series will definitively leave the platform. HBO, controlled by WBD, was the home of flagship titles such as House of the Dragon, Game of Thrones, The Sopranos, Succession, The Last of Us, The White Lotus, and The Pitt.

The future of HBO and Warner content on Sky

From 2026 onwards, Sky will still be able to broadcast new seasons of most of those existing franchises (with the exception of The Pitt), but no longer on an exclusive basis. However, it will no longer have direct access to new Warner or HBO films and brand-new series.

At least not directly. Because, thanks to the many new partnerships Sky is signing, Warner content that has “left through the door” may very well come back in “through the window” — possibly via Peacock, Netflix, or other platforms.

December 2025 On Disney Channel Across South Africa | Channel Premiere: Diary Of A Wimpy Kid - Christmas Fever | Returning Shows Including Electric Bloom | More

Phineas And Ferb S5 - New Episodes 

Starts 3 December 

Monday to Friday at 16:30 CAT

Phineas and Ferb are back, and Candice is determined to BUST them while their pet platypus, Perry works to thwart Dr. Doofenshmirtz.

Electric Bloom S1 - New Episodes 

Starts 15 December

Monday to Thursday at 17:00 CAT 

The show follows the three members of the now mega-famous pop group, Electric Bloom, as they look back and tell the story of their band and friendship, starting with the day they all met in high school. The girls go on a journey to becoming the biggest band in the world and the best friends in the universe.

Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Catnoir S6 - New Episodes 

Starts 15 December

Monday to Friday at 16:05 CAT

Marinette and Adrien have never been so close but they're still keeping their superhero identities secret from each other. Marinette is also hiding the truth that Adrien's father was a former supervillain! Meanwhile Ladybug and Cat Noir must face a mysterious and elusive new enemy out to steal their Miraculous and cause chaos in Paris.

Movie Mayhem

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Christmas Fever - Premiere 

Airs 5 December at 17:00 CAT

A hilarious and heartfelt holiday tale centered around everyone’s favorite disaster-prone middle school student. Greg Heffley fights to stay off Santa's naughty list as his family prepares for a major snowstorm.

Miraculous World Tokyo: Stellar Force

Airs 12 December at 17:00 CAT

Old allies reunite and courageous new heroes emerge when Marinette and Kagami team up in Tokyo to confront Moddler, a mysterious villain turning innocent civilians into monstrous kaiju.

Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol 

Airs 19 December at 17:00 CAT

When their holiday missions go awry, Wayne thinks he is in BIG trouble with Santa, which opens a vault of merry mishaps from the past.

Frozen

Airs 26 December at 17:00 CAT

Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom.

November 2025 On Disney Channel And Disney Junior Across Africa | Channel Premiere For Vampirina: Teenage Vampire | Returning Shows Including Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ | More

Disney Channel

* for consumers outside of South Africa

* Phineas And Ferb S5 - New Episodes

Starts 3 November

Monday to Wednesday at 08:05 CAT

Phineas and Ferb are back, and Candice is determined to BUST them while their pet platypus, Perry works to thwart Dr. Doofenshmirtz.

Kiff S2 - New Episodes 

Starts 17 November 

Monday to Friday at 16:30 CAT

* Starts 10 November 

Monday to Wednesday at 06:00 CAT

Kiff and Barry’s adventures take them ever-deeper into Table Town and beyond! Here, they navigate life, school, relationships, and the quirks of their eccentric world.

* Big City Greens S4 - New Episodes

Starts 17 November 

Monday to Thursday at 06:50 CAT

Follow the offbeat adventures of 10-year-old Cricket Green, a mischievous and optimistic country boy. His older sister Tilly, father Bill and Gramma Alice. Cricket’s natural curiosity and enthusiasm lead him and his family on epic journeys.

Vampirina: Teenage Vampire - New Series

Starts 18 November

Monday to Thursday at 17:00 CAT

Vee leaves Transylvania for boarding school to chase her musical dreams. As she keeps her vampire identity a secret, unexpected obstacles threaten to return her to the shadows.

Zootropolis+ - New Shorts 

Starts 21 November 

Fridays at 16:50 CAT 

A return to the metropolis of mammals to discover some intriguing characters, including Fru Fru, the Arctic shrew, Officer Clawhauser, the greedy cheetah and Flash, the surprising sloth.

Zootropolis - New Movie 

Airs 14 November 

Friday at 17:00

When Judy Hopps, a rookie officer in the Zootopia Police Department, sniffs out a sinister plot, she enlists the help of a con artist to solve the case in order to prove her abilities to Chief Bogo.

LEGO: Disney Princess Villains Unite - New Movie 

Airs 21 November 

Friday at 17:00

After Ariel, Moana, Tiana, Rapunzel, and Snow White thwarted Gaston's plan to take over all of their kingdoms, he calls upon Ursula, Jafar, and the Evil Queen to help take the Princesses down once and for all.

Disney Junior

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ S1 - New Episodes 

Starts 17 November

Monday to Friday at 09:30 CAT

Mickey and his pals welcome everyone back to the clubhouse they know and love for all-new adventures filled with games, songs, laughs, and of course, handy helping, and fun new surprises!

Iron Man And His Amazing Friends S1 - New Episodes

Starts 10 November

Monday to Friday at 16:00 CAT

Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends” follows the adventures (and misadventures) of best friends and super geniuses, Tony Stark, Riri Williams and Amadeus Cho as they work together to solve problems both big and small and protect their city.

Blast From The Past. Disney Channel Set To Relaunch In The UK On October 3rd

5 years ago, Disney made the decision to shutter most of its linear operations in the UK, Asia, Italy and Turkey and this included various feeds for the Disney Channel and National Geographic. At the time, the goal for the company was to get consumers onto its streaming service, Disney+.

Since it's inception, Disney+ is still not accessible in some European and African countries despite closing brands like FOX in the market. Now it appears as if Disney may be looking to revive it's operations in these affected markets with Disney Channel set to relaunch in the UK.

According to Digital Spy and various viewers, Sky has been testing its frequencies for a channel under the placemat Disney Junior. Big City Greens will be the first show to be broadcast on the channel with other shows such as Wizards Beyond Waverly Place and Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Catnoir.

Disney Channel's relaunch in the UK would come 5 years after Disney made the bold move in shuttering it's operations. Of course this time, Disney Junior instead of operating as a 24 hour channel will most definitely operate as a daytime block as seen in other regions.

Disney hasn't stated the reason for the sudden decision to relaunch Disney Channel in the UK but if we had to guess several factors likely contribute to its sudden inclusion.

First, Disney Channel's removal stemmed from a carriage dispute with Sky Group in the UK so unlike FOX maybe this wasn't the Disney's intended target. Another with consumer backlash led to the creation of the forum Bring Back Disney Channel UK which highlights the gap left by its competitors.

Lastly, Disney has emphasized providing "multiple entry points to our storytelling." While streaming remains core, reinstating linear channels allows Disney to reach households without reliable broadband or those preferring scheduled TV which in return would help bolster it's Disney+ offering.

The relaunch coincides with Disney's "Reflection" era rebranding for its US Disney Channel, suggesting a unified push for fresh programming. In October, Disney Channel set to rollout the fifth season to Phineas And Ferb alongside a new original movie Zombies 4:Dawn Of The Vampires

October 2025 On Disney Channel And Disney Junior Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Zombies 4 - Dawn Of The Vampire | Returning Shows Including Pupstruction | More

Disney Channel

* For the rest of Africa (excluding South Africa) with times in CAT

Phineas And Ferb S5 (Part 1 of 3)

Starts 6 October 

Monday to Friday at 16:30

* Monday to Thursday at 08:05

Phineas and Ferb are back, and Candice is determined to BUST them while their pet platypus, Perry works to thwart Dr. Doofenshmirtz.

StuGO S1 (Part 2 of 3)

Starts 27 October

Monday to Friday at 16:30 

Six middle schoolers are tricked into attending a mad scientist's fake summer camp on a tropical island filled with impossible machines, monsters, and fashion-forward mutants.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place S2 (Part 1 of 2)

Starts 6 October

Monday to Thursday at 17:00

* Starts 27 October 

Monday to Thursday at 15:15

Billie, a powerful young wizard at the center of a mysterious prophecy, is sent to live in the mortal world with the only wizard teacher who can help her control her powers— Justin Russo.

* Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Catnoir S6 (Final)

Starts 11 October 

Saturdays at 09:15

Marinette and Adrien have never been so close but they're still keeping secrets from each other. Meanwhile, Ladybug and Cat Noir must face a mysterious and elusive new enemy.

Zombies 4: Dawn Of The Vampire

Airs 10 October at 17:00

* Airs 25 October at 11:00

In this chapter of the Zombies franchise, zombie Zed and cheerleader Allison, along with Eliza and werewolf Willa, meet Victor (Vampire) and Nova (Daywalker) - mortal enemies from opposite sides of Mount Rayburn, who must learn to foster peace between their communities if they are to survive.

LEGO Star Wars: Terrifying Tales

Airs 17 October at 17:00 

Dean, Poe and BB-8 must face their fears, stop an ancient evil from rising, and escape to make it back to their friends.

Descendants 4: The Rise Of Red

Airs 31 October at 17:00

After the Queen of Hearts incites a coup on Auradon, her rebellious daughter Red and Cinderella's perfectionist daughter Chloe joins forces and travel back in time to try to undo the traumatic event that set Red's mother down her villainous path.

* Halloween Stunt 

Special Halloween-Themed Premieres 

Airs 31 October at 06:50 

• Big City Greens S4 E90: Fortune Teller/No Escape

• Primos S1 E23: Summer Of Hacienda Chills/Summer Of Los Bots

• Zombies - The Reanimated Series EP 12: Screambrook PT 1 & PT 2

• Wizards Beyond Waverly Place EP 4: Something Wizard This Way Comes

Disney Junior 

Spidey And His Amazing Friends S4 (Part 2)

Starts 27 October  

Monday to Thursday at 09:00

The Spidey team continue their dinosaur adventures and take to the high seas for brand new adventure: With Water-Web and Pirate suits, Spider Island, new underwater vehicles, Pirate Thing, and Jeff the Land Shark, this theme is packed with water-based fun. The heroes learn to use their Water-Webs to take down this season's new baddie, Hydro-Man and stop Pirate Green Goblin and Steampunk Doc Ock.

Disney Junior's Ariel S1 (Part 7)

Starts 13 October 

Monday to Friday at 11:00

Disney Junior Ariel is a preschool musical adventure series about Ariel, a young mermaid learning that her power lies in using her voice to speak up, sing out, and make waves . And when she does, she can change her world! Surrounded by a community of classic characters from the original film, including Sebastian and Flounder , as well as exciting new additions, Disney Junior Ariel is set against the backdrop of the vibrant Caribbean Sea and will highlight Caribbean culture through music, food, fashion, language, and folklore.

Pupstruction S2 (Part 4)

Starts 20 October 

Monday to Friday at 11:30

Phinny, Tank, Roxy and Luna rev their trucks and raise their tools for an action-packed second season of Pupstruction. This season, Pupstruction lend their paws to the citizens of Petsburg by building planes, trains, monster trucks and more.

September 2025 On Disney Channel And Disney Junior Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Club Houdini And Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ | Returning Shows Including Robogobo | More

Disney Channel 

* For ROA only

Big City Greens S4 (New Episodes)

Starts 8 September At 16:30 CAT And *06:50 CAT

Follow the offbeat adventures of 10-year-old Cricket Green, a mischievous and optimistic country boy. His older sister Tilly, father Bill and Gramma Alice. Cricket’s natural curiosity and enthusiasm lead him and his family on epic journeys.

Electric Bloom S1 (New Series)

Starts 8 September At 17:00 CAT

The show follows the three members of the now mega-famous pop group, Electric Bloom, as they look back and tell the story of their band and friendship, starting with the day they all met in high school. The girls go on a journey to becoming the biggest band in the world and the best friends in the universe.

Club Houdini S1-S3 (New Series)

Starts 8 September At 18:40 CAT And *18:15 CAT

The adventures of a group of children who, after finding a mysterious map, receive the help of a magician to overcome a series of tests and find a hidden treasure.

* Hamster And Gretel S2 (Final)

Starts 22 September At 09:45 CAT

After learning about a villain from space, Hamster, Gretel, Kevin, and the team prepare for battle with their biggest threat yet. 

Phineas And Ferb: Candice Against The Universe

Starts 26 September At 17:00 CAT

After repeatedly failing to bust her fun-loving brothers, Phineas and Ferb, long-suffering Candace feels like the universe is against her. When Candace is abducted by aliens, she finds a far-off planet free of annoying little brothers where she's worshipped as a savior! Meanwhile, Phineas and Ferb, set out across the galaxy to retrieve Candace, while uncovering the sinister secrets of the aliens.

Disney Junior 

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ (New Series)

Starts 8 September At 08:30

Mickey and his pals welcome audiences back to the Clubhouse for all new plussed-up adventures filled with songs, laughs, and, of course, handy-helping and fun.

Iron Man And His Amazing Friends (New Series)

Starts 22 September At 15:00

“Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends” follows the adventures (and misadventures) of best friends and super geniuses — Tony Stark, Riri Williams and Amadeus Cho — as they work together to solve problems both big and small and protect their city.

Robogobo (New Episodes)

Starts 6 September At 13:00

Boy genius Dax turns five pets into Team RoboGobo — superheroes who fight villains and rescue pets in peril. They're the Rescue Pets Who Rescue Pets!

Rumour: StuGO Cancelled On Disney Channel After One Season

StuGo is an American animated television series created by Ryan Gillis. The series revolves around a group of gifted middle schoolers who find themselves in a mysterious island in the Caribbean inhabited by the mad scientist Dr. Lullah, who brought them there under the guise of spending time at an academic summer camp. It serves as a co-production between Disney Television Animation and Titmouse, Inc., StuGo which premiered on Disney Channel on January 11, 2025.

It features the voices of:

• Tania Gunadi as Pliny, an Indonesian-American fun-loving, creative, resourceful, passionate, idealistic, and inventive girl. 

• Zosia Mamet as Merian, a high-strung, cautious, and anxious, yet intelligent perfectionist who is the daughter of two marine biologists. 

• Gabourey Sidibe as Francis, an African-American stoic, calm, and collected oddball with a deep voice. Svetlana, a mutant opossum. 

• Lo Mutuc as Larry, a Taiwanese-American enthusiastic, reckless, quirky, and upbeat boy who is fond of bugs and adventure.

• Zach Reino as Chip Manhands, a nerdy boy who is light in brawn but hefty in brain and proclaims to be masculine and overly confident. 

• Deborah Baker Jr. as: Sara, a chubby, nerdy, and headstrong girl who isn't afraid to use force. She is intensely competitive and a bit of a wildcard.

A few months ago, rumours had been swirling around about the possible cancellation of StuGO on Disney Channel. This would have followed an onslaught of series to have been booted by the network including Hamster And Gretel, Primos and Hailey's On It.

Since then fans had been using social platforms to air their grievances this attracted attention to StuGO's showrunner Ryan Gillis who issued out an official statement at the time:

 "I've been seeing #SaveStuGo floating around! Thank you very much for caring about the show! We haven't been cancelled yet- all eyes are gonna be on StuGo's Disney+ performance. So (please) tune in on July 30th! 😅 We'll have more content soon, leading up to the drop!" 

Recently, Titmouse who served as the production house for StuGO alongside Disney Television Animation had removed the series from their lineup. Fueling further speculation that StuGO will not be returning for a second season.

Disney Princess Let’s Party Launches This August

Disney princesses have inspired girls and fans of all ages to discover, dream and believe through characters who go on epic, fun adventures where they realise their true potential. The heroines and their beloved stories have created shared moments between generations and this August, the fun continues with Disney Princess Let’s Party.

 

Disney Princess Let’s Party invites families and fans to create their own magical world and adventures by holding their own magical princess party inspired by the Disney princesses - from Cinderella to Jasmine, Belle to Ariel, Mulan and Tiana, there is a story and adventure waiting for all to be shared and celebrated.

 

The Disney Princess Ultimate Party Digital Hub is now live at www.disney.co.za/Disney-Princess-Party, featuring party inspiration including downloadable activity books, recipes, craft tutorials and more – all on hand for families to use to help spark their imagination.

 

24 – 31 August will mark Disney Princess Week and to celebrate, for the month of August, grown up party goers and throwers will be encouraged to share their Disney Princess parties on social media using the hashtag #DisneyPrincessZA, Tagging @DisneyinAfrica on Facebook and @DisneyAfrica on Instagram, to stand a chance of winning an exclusive Disney Princess hamper worth over R5000.00*.

 

Comments Christine Service, General Manager of DTC & Networks and Country Manager Sub-Saharan Africa of The Walt Disney Company Africa: “Disney continues to entertain the world with beloved stories and characters and the Disney princesses create opportunities for shared connections across generations. We hope that fans and families will enjoy throwing their own Disney Princess-inspired celebrations this August, embracing the messages of uniqueness and positivity with a dose of imaginative play, adventure and fun.”

 

A vast selection of Disney Princess toys, games, fashion and accessories will be available at leading retailers across South Africa, including Disneystore.eu this August too, offering something for Disney Princess fans of all ages. Mattel has products for hours of play, including Disney Princess Spin and Reveal Fashion Dolls (with 11 surprises), the Disney Princess 2-in-1 Stories Fashion Dolls inspired by favourite moments, Disney Princess Castle Pet Palace Playset and the magnificent Magical Adventures Castle – the ultimate Disney Princess doll house. LEGO® brings the Disney Princess Castle & Royal Pets Toy Building Playset, Disney Moana’s hilarious side-kick Hei-Hei set and Disney Cinderella’s Castle, complete with horse carriage. Enchanted playtime awaits!

The celebrations continue with Disney+, the home of all Disney Princess animated feature adventures, Moana 2 (2024), Raya and the Last Dragon (2021), Moana (2016), Brave (2012), Tangled (2010), The Princess and the Frog (2009), Mulan (1998), Pocahontas (1995), Aladdin (1992), Beauty and the Beast (1991), The Little Mermaid (1989), Sleeping Beauty (1959), Cinderella (1950) and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). Not to mention the live action reimagining’s and retellings of these stories (Maleficent (2014), Cinderella (2015), Beauty and the Beast (2017), Mulan (2020)) as well as hours of animated series, shorts and specials including Beauty and the Beast: Belle’s Magical World, LEGO® Disney Princess: The Castle Quest, and much more.

 

Disney Channel (DStv 303) and Disney Junior (DStv 309) will be celebrating Disney Princess Week too, with the premiere of Disney’s Moana on Friday 29 August at (17:00 CAT on Disney Channel) and new episodes of much-loved Disney Junior Ariel (weekdays on Disney Junior). As a special treat also on Disney Junior, Sofia the First will air with episodes featuring the Disney princesses themselves inspiring Sofia in her journey to be a better leader and friend.

 

There are a number of ways to celebrate and create your own magical world, with Disney Princess Let’s Party this August.

August 2025 On Disney Channel And Disney Junior Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Electric Bloom | Returning Shows Including Pupstruction: Pups On The GO | More

Disney Channel

* For the rest of Africa

Hamster And Gretel S2 (Final)

Starts 4 August At 14:25 CAT

* Starts 25 August At 09:45 CAT

After learning about a villain from space, Hamster, Gretel, Kevin, and the team prepare for battle with their biggest threat yet. 

Big City Greens S4 (New Episodes)

Starts 11 August At 16:30 CAT

Follow the offbeat adventures of 10-year-old Cricket Green, a mischievous and optimistic country boy. His older sister Tilly, father Bill and Gramma Alice. Cricket’s natural curiosity and enthusiasm lead him and his family on epic journeys.

Electric Bloom S1 (New Series)

Starts At 11 August At 17:00 CAT

The show follows the three members of the now mega-famous pop group, Electric Bloom, as they look back and tell the story of their band and friendship, starting with the day they all met in high school. The girls go on a journey to becoming the biggest band in the world and the best friends in the universe.

* StuGo (New Series)

Starts 4 August At 09:45 CAT

Six middle schoolers are tricked into attending a mad scientist's fake summer camp on a tropical island filled with impossible machines, monsters, and fashion-forward mutants.

Inside Out

Airs 8 August At 17:00 CAT

Eleven-year-old Riley moves to San Francisco, leaving behind her life in Minnesota. She and her five core emotions, Fear, Anger, Joy, Disgust and Sadness, struggle to cope with her new life.

Disney Junior

Disney Junior's Ariel S1 (New Episodes)

Starts 25 August At 17:30 CAT

Disney Junior Ariel is a preschool musical adventure series about Ariel, a young mermaid learning that her power lies in using her voice to speak up, sing out, and make waves.

SuperKitties Su-Purr Charged S2 (New Episodes)

Starts 4 August At 10:00 CAT

The SuperKitties — Bitsy, Ginny, Sparks, and Buddy — are back and Su-Purr Charged! The team is on a mission to right wrongs and make the world a kinder, more pawesome place.

Pupstruction: Pups On The Go S2

Starts 11 August At 11:30 CAT

The Pups rev their trucks and raise their tools. This season, Pupstruction lend their paws to the citizens of Petsburg by building planes, trains, monster trucks and more!

July 2025 On Disney Channel And Disney Junior Across Europe And Africa | Channel Premiere: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ | Returning Shows Including Primos | More

Disney Channel 

* For ROA

Big Hero 6

Starts 1 July at 16:30

Hiro and Baymax, along with their friends Wasabi, Honey Lemon, Go Go and Fred, unite to form the legendary superhero team Big Hero 6, protecting their city from a colorful array of scientifically-enhanced villains.

Mighty Med 

Starts 7 July at 17:00

Teenagers Oliver and Kaz discover a hidden entrance to a secret hospital for superheroes called Mighty Med. When they prove their knowledge of superheroes they are offered a job there!

Kiff: Lore Of The Ring Light 

Airs 5 July at 10:15

Kiff and her friends go on an adventure to destroy a ring light of immense power.

Returning shows include Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Catnoir S6 (Part 2 of 4) starts 7 July at 15:40.

* Returning shows include Kiff S3 (Part 3) on 7 July at 07:40 and Primos (Part 4) on 21 July at 09:45.

Disney Junior

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+

Starts 26 July at 08:30

Mickey and his friends Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Daisy, Goofy, Pete, Clarabelle and more go on fun and educational adventures.

Returning shows include Robogobo (Part 2) on 14 July at 14:30.

Anime-Inspired ‘Miraculous’ Spinoff ‘Miraculous Stellar Force’ Acquired By Disney With A 2025 Special And 2027 Series Launch Planned

Disney Branded Television has officially acquired “Miraculous Stellar Force,” marking a major expansion of the globally popular “Miraculous” franchise. Announced just ahead of the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, the new series is scheduled to premiere in 2027 on Disney Channel and Disney+.

“Miraculous Stellar Force” will be the franchise’s first original spin-off and promises a fresh, dynamic experience that blends high-stakes action, kung fu comedy and heartwarming storytelling, all in a hand-drawn 2D format inspired by Japanese anime. Created by Thomas Astruc, the original creator of “Miraculous – Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir,” the new series swaps Paris for Tokyo, introducing fans to an entirely new team of culturally diverse young superheroes.

Set at an international school in the Japanese capital, “Miraculous Stellar Force” follows 12 students who discover they are guardians of the Stellar Matrix, a fractured ancient cosmic weapon. Under the leadership of Miki, Mayotte and Yu Lu, these heroes must overcome personal differences and chaotic friendships to face formidable galactic villains such as the revenge-driven Modeler and the ominous force known as The Supreme.

Ahead of the full series release, fans will get their first taste of the new universe with the premiere of “Miraculous World: Tokyo Stellar Force” later this year. This one-hour special event spans Paris and Tokyo, and features beloved characters Marinette and Kagami as they help unite a new generation of Tokyo-based heroes.

“With ‘Stellar Force,’ we’re expanding the ‘Miraculous’ universe in bold and exciting directions, with a completely new team, setting and mythology, while staying true to the values that made ‘Miraculous’ a global phenomenon,” said Andy Yeatman, CEO of Miraculous Corp. USA and Global Operations. “Kids around the world will see themselves reflected in these diverse, relatable heroes navigating friendship, identity and teamwork amidst epic cosmic stakes. With its blend of action and comedy and unforgettable characters, ‘Stellar Force’ is a fresh take on what it means to be a hero and perfectly positioned to become an instant classic.”

Heath Kenny, chief content officer at Miraculous Corp, added, “With its dynamic mix of thrilling action, martial arts, heartfelt character arcs, comedy and stunning views of Tokyo, ‘Miraculous Stellar Force’ reinvents the anime superhero genre with style and substance. As the friendship between the teens grows, so does their strength as a team, a powerful reminder that true strength comes not just from power, but from the bonds we build along the way.”

This latest addition marks a new chapter for the “Miraculous” brand, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its award-winning content, now spanning television, film, digital media, merchandise and more.

June 2025 On Disney Channel And Disney Junior Across Africa | Returning Shows Including Wizards Beyond Waverly Place And SuperKitties | More

Disney Channel 

* Means ROA only 

Big City Greens S4 (New Episodes)

Starts 9 June

Follows the offbeat adventures of 10-year-old Cricket Green, a mischievous and optimistic country boy who moves to the big city with his wildly out of place family - older sister Tilly, father Bill and Gramma Alice. Cricket's natural curiosity and enthusiasm lead him and his family on epic journeys and into the hearts of his new neighbors.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (New Episodes)

Starts 16 June

Billie, a powerful young wizard, is sent to live in the mortal world with the only wizard teacher who can help her control her powers - Justin Russo.

Primos (New Episodes)

Starts 30 June 

Tater has big dreams and one summer to figure them out. When her mom invites 12 of her cousins to visit, Tater braces for the worst ― but finds herself having the best summer.

Klik Club S3 (New Episodes)

Starts 20 June

Our youth show is set in an after school club called the Klik Club. This is where a group of kids hang out and wait in anticipation to see which surprise celebrity guest will knock on their door. Each guest walks in with a mystery box filled with items the Klub will get to make together 

* Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir

Starts 7 June

Marinette and Adrien have never been so close but they're still keeping their superhero identities secret from each other. Marinette is also hiding the truth that Adrien's father was a former supervillain! Meanwhile Ladybug and Cat Noir must face a mysterious and elusive new enemy out to steal their Miraculous and cause chaos in Paris.

Up (Movie)

Airs 20 June

This wonderful Pixar film, which won two Oscars and was nominated for another three tells the story of a grumpy old man Carl Fredericksen who decides to fulfil his life long ambition to visit the Paradise Falls in the Venezuelan rain forest. So he ties dozens of helium balloons to his house and off he flies

Lady And The Tramp (Animated Movie)

Airs 27 June

This much loved Disney classic tells of a mis-matched couple, a mangy mutt and a pedigree pooch - who fall in love and stay together despite the odds.

Disney Junior 

SuperKitties: Su-Purr Charged S2 (New Episodes)

Starts 16 June

The SuperKitties are back! and Su-Purr Charged! More heroic than ever, Bitsy, Ginny, Sparks and Buddy have a-meow-zing new superpowers! Sprinting faster, bouncing higher, springing farther and flying in turbo mode, the SuperKitties save the day from villains like Mr. Puppypaws, Lab Rat, Cat Burglar and Zsa-Zsa.

Disney Junior Ariel (New Episodes)

Starts 8 June

Disney Junior Ariel is a preschool musical adventure series about Ariel, a young mermaid learning that her power lies in using her voice to speak up, sing out, and make waves.

Pupstruction S2 (New Episodes)

Starts 23 June

Phinny, Tank, Roxy and Luna rev their trucks and raise their tools for an action-packed second season of Pupstruction. This season, the Pups lend their paws to the citizens of Petsburg by building planes, trains, boats, monster trucks and more!

Disney Channel Acquired Broadcasting Rights To Miraculous Chibi, Scheduled For 2026

Miraculous Corp has locked down a launch plan for Miraculous Chibi that will see its new take on flagship series Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir roll out on YouTube first in Q4, and then on Disney Branded TV platforms and France’s TF1 in 2026. 

Aimed at five to 11s, this 52 x three-minute spinoff (pictured) is banking on “wildly expressive” non-verbal humor to drive the action for a set of superhero protagonists who have been reimagined in a distinctive Japanese art style called chibi, which gives characters smaller features and exaggerated cuteness. 

The new treatment—which was teased by Miraculous Corp CEO Andy Yeatman at a MIP Junior presentation last fall—is a longer-form expansion of a previous miniseries called Miraculous Zag Chibi that launched in 2018. It featured 90-second chibi-style clips that have since generated more than 650 million YouTube views. With a similarly snackable format and digital-first rollout, Miraculous Chibi is positioning itself to reach the same online audience first before making its way onto linear platforms.  

Miraculous Corp’s strategy borrows a page from Disney, which has given many of its legacy TV characters the chibi treatment in recent years. Disney TV Animation launched a Chibi Tiny Tales shorts series in 2020 that went on to spawn long-form spinoff The Chibiverse two years later.

Rumour: Disney Channel To Debut A Bold New Look Across Europe And Africa In June

During the month of April, MultiChoice had announced the addition of Disney Channel to DStv Family consumers. It is home to animated shows like Phineas And Ferb and Marvel's Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur alongside live-action series Coop And Cami Ask The World and Raven's Home.

Prior to this, there was reports of a potential HD feed of the channel in development for consumers in South Africa. Now it appears that alongside an HD feed, Disney Channel may be debuting a bold new look soon following its rollout across the United States in 2024.

Kind of strange really as Disney Channel updated its bumpers in March with "up next" and the logo's color was filtered to resonate with the program. Why go through all that hassle if the plan was to align this part of the brand as seen with Disney Jr.

But then again this is Disney Channel, they have been out of touch with reality for sometime promoting shows that were taken off air. To make it worse, they'll continue promoting content as channel premieres days or weeks after it had been aired.

Info on the rebrand

The new visual language blends gradients and negative space to create depth and a sleek, modern feel, while the repetition of iconic Disney elements like the "D," Mickey ears, and script reinforces the brand in fresh, unexpected ways.

 

This collaboration is a testament to our long-standing partnership with the incredible Disney Channel team—a team that continuously embraces innovation and trusts us to bring their vision to life.

May The 4th Be With You! Travel To A Galaxy Far, Far Away To Celebrate Star Wars Day On The Disney Channels And Disney+

• Beloved Fan-driven Commemoration of An Epic Saga

• Galactic Programming Across Disney Channels and Disney+

• An Array of Star Wars Product from Lego to Figurines and Plush Available

 

Say “May the 4th Be With You” out loud and you’ll hear the pun that Star Wars fans worldwide have turned into a rallying cry to proclaim their love of the saga.

 

This Sunday - 4 May - is the day to say “May the Force be with you” to all and celebrate the beloved Star Wars story that binds our galaxy together. From dressing up as their favourite characters, reliving the classic film moments by holding Star Wars movie marathons, holding Star Wars-themed parties (complete with blue milk and Death Star Popcorn Balls, Wookie Cookies and more) – the only limit is a fans imagination that stretches a galaxy (far, far away)!

 

To celebrate with fans, Disney has prepared an out-of-this-world array of special programming and exciting retail products that offer the perfect way to celebrate the Star Wars universe – there is something for everyone.

This Is The Way…To Binge It All On Disney+

 

Lucasfilm’s critically acclaimed, “certified fresh” “Andor” Season 2, is now streaming with the first three episodes, exclusively on Disney+. This final season is unfolding over 12 episodes broken down into four chapters of three episodes each, with a new chapter debuting each week over the course of the series.

 

Lucasfilm Animation’s “Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld,” an all-new anthology series of animated shorts from creator Dave Filoni, will premiere on 4 May exclusively on Disney+. Enter the galaxy’s dangerous underworld in this 6-episode journey through the experiences of two iconic villains. Former assassin and bounty hunter Asajj Ventress is given a new chance at life and must go on the run with an unexpected new ally, while outlaw Cad Bane faces his past when he confronts an old friend, now a Marshal on the opposite side of the law.

 

Also available is the full catalogue of films from the Star Wars saga, original series from Ahsoka and The Mandalorian to animated offerings like The Clone Wars and The Bad Batch and much more.

 

Hyperspace Jump Into Special Programming

 

Watch Star Wars animation on both Disney Channel (DStv channel 303) and Disney Junior (DStv channel 309) this coming weekend.

 

On Saturday, 3 May and Sunday, 4 May catch a marathon of season 2 episodes of “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” from 17:00 CAT – 20:00 CAT On Disney Junior. Set 200 years before “The Phantom Menace,” during the High Republic era, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures follows Jedi younglings Kai Brightstar, Lys Solay, and Nubs as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi along the way.

Disney Channel will screen “Lego® Star Wars: Summer Vacation” on Friday, 2 May at 17:00 CAT. Finn has arranged a surprise vacation for his friends aboard the Galactic Starcruiser, The Halcyon! But Finn’s plan quickly goes awry when he’s separated from the group. Alone on board the Halcyon, Finn encounters three Force Spirits -- Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker and Princess Leia, who each share their own unexpected stories of vacations gone wrong.

 

On Saturday, 3 May and Sunday, 4 May Disney Channel has a special marathon of Star Wars-themed episodes from “Big City Greens”, “The Owl House”, “Ducktales”, “Hamster & Gretel” and “Phineas & Ferb”, all from 11:55 CAT – 13:35 CAT. 

 

Power The Force With Exclusive Product

 

Retailers nationwide will stock the latest and greatest collectibles, accessories and toys from the Star Wars Power the Force celebration.

 

The Star Wars Lego® range is the perfect imagination-builder for both adults and kids alike. Some of the highlights are Lego® AT-TE™ WALKER, Lego® GROGU™ WITH HOVER PRAM, R2-D2™, Lego® Star Wars Sign​, Lego® C3PO​ and Lego® DROIDEKA™​

 

Hasbro has an extensive toy range from their value range lightsabers, masks and role-play and their Titan and Olympys figures to their animatronic Grogu. There are also Imaginext R2D2 figures, the Darth Vader bot and the XXL Stormtrooper that will keep kids occupied for hours.

 

April 2025 On Disney Channel And Disney Junior Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Robogobo | Returning Shows Including Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir | More

                                           

Disney Channel 

MIRACULOUS TALES OF LADYBUG & CAT NOIR S6 

Season Premiere

(PART 1 OF 4)

Monday - Thursday from 7 April at 15:40 CAT

Marinette and Adrien have never been so close but they’re still keeping their superhero identities secret from each other. Marinette is also hiding the truth that Adrien’s father was actually a former supervillain! Meanwhile, Ladybug and Cat Noir must face a mysterious and elusive new enemy out to steal their Miraculous and cause chaos in Paris. 

Get all the action of this brand-new season of Miraculous Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir from Monday, 7 November – Thursday, 10 April at 15:40 CAT on Disney Channel.

MECH-X4

Season Premiere

Monday - Thursday from 7 April at 17:50 CAT

 Ryan Walker is a freshman at Bay City High who has technopathy - the extraordinary ability to control technology with his mind. His talent mysteriously awakens MECH-X4, a giant 150-foot robot built by an elusive genius-in-hiding to defend their town against impending doom. Ryan recruits his two best friends and his older brother to help him operate MECH-X4. When monsters suddenly begin to descend upon their city, the four must quickly learn to work as a team in order to pilot the robot that is their only hope of saving their town, and ultimately the world, from mass destruction. But along da way, him and his friends must deal with normal lives too 

Catch Season 2 of MECH-X4  from Monday, 7 April at 17:50 CAT on Disney Channel



KLIK KLUB

Season 3 

(Part 2)

Fridays, from 18 April at 16:50 CAT

Disney Channels’ youth show is set in an after-school club called the Klik Klub. This is where a group of kids hang out and wait in anticipation to see which surprise celebrity guest will knock on their door. Each guest walks in with a mystery box filled with ingredients where the Klub will get the chance to make a special dish together.

Catch Season 3, part 2 episodes of Klik Klub on Fridays, from 18 April to 16 May at

16:50 CAT on Disney Channel.

STUGO

SERIES PREMIERE

From Monday, 14 April at 14:25 CAT

SWEET SUMMER SCIENCE! “StuGo” is an original animated series about six middle schoolers who get tricked into attending a fake academic summer camp by a mad scientist. They were looking forward to three months of learning, but will have to settle for the adventure of a lifetime on a tropical island filled with mind-reading manatees, giant fighting fungi and fashion-forward mutants

It’s laughs all the way with StuGo on Monday, 14 April at 14:25 CAT on Disney Channel.

Disney Junior

ROBOGOBO

Season 1, Series Premiere

Weekends From Saturday, 5 April at 15:00 CAT

Kindhearted boy genius Dax Maxwell adopts five cute and cuddly pets and turns them into Team ROBOGOBO

They’re the Rescue Pets who rescue pets. In their Robo-Suits, Team ROBOGOBO courageously goes paw to claw with various animal villains.

Catch brand-new series  ROBOGOBO weekends, from Saturday 5 April – 19 April at 15:00 CAT 

on Disney Junior.

BLUEY

Programming Stunt

From Monday, 7 April at 16:30 CAT

Spend the afternoon with Bluey and her family.

Everyone’s favourite Blue-Heeler family offer up adventures and lessons for the young and old. Bluey is an overenthusiastic and imaginative Blue Heeler puppy, who goes on adventures with her younger sister, Bingo, which unfolds in hilarious ways.

Catch episodes of Bluey from Monday, 7 April at 16:30 CAT

         

“SUPERHEROES GO!”

Programming Stunt

SuperKitties, Su-Purr Charged, Marvels’ Spidey and his Amazing Friends and ROBOGOBO

Monday - Friday from 28 April at 14:00 CAT

Celebrate SuperHeroes Day with Disney Junior’s toughest, cutest and kindest superheroes, Spidey and team, the SuperKitties and now Team ROBOGOBO save the day, and the neighborhood from villains and baddies.

Catch episodes of your favourite heroes in SuperKitties: Su-Purr Charged, Spidey and His Amazing Friends and ROBOGOBO, Monday – Friday, from 28 April at

14:00 CAT on Disney Junior.

News Shorts: Zee One Launches New Series The Unseen Yanking Off Ruzia Sultan, The Home Channel Is Flipping Homes With Hoarder House Flippers And Disney Channel HD Might Be In Development For DStv Consumers In South Africa

The Unseen can never be seen again

Zee One in a weird turn of events had decided to retract the historical drama Razia Sultan from the schedule and without prior notice slotted The Unseen. It's very strange how they can just pull off a show that was already accessible on Zee World for its entirety and a similar move had befallen Curse Of The Sands.

Synopsis for The Unseen

The Bengali series follows Vikram and his family who live in a house in Laalkuthi that is filled with paranormal inhabitants. The story revolves around how Anamika, after marrying Vikram, reveals the secret of Laalkuthi as she also felt something amiss in the house.

The lead actors are Rooqma Ray as Anamika Roy Chowdhury and Rahul Banerjee as Vikram Dastidar.

The Home Channel launches new show, Hoarder House Flippers

In a red-hot housing market, smart flippers know the lengths they have to go to in order to make the highest profit and, sometimes that means taking on a dingy ‘hoarder house’. Buried under years of clutter, trash and neglect, these neighbourhood eyesores are typically a homebuyer’s worst nightmare, but for three entrepreneurial teams of flippers, hoarder houses offer a unique opportunity.

In each episode, one renovation team digs deep, rolling up their sleeves to take on the full transformation of a dilapidated house. They work day and night to clear out the junk and breathe new life into these challenging properties, turning them into gorgeous, desirable homes, all in the hopes of turning a major profit.

Hoarder House Flippers will broadcast Monday, 24 March 2025 at 12:00. New episodes will also be allocated on Thursday at 20:00 & Friday at 19:00.

Disney Channel getting the HD spotlight

With MultiChoice in the middle of a potential restructuring should Canal+ get approval from regulators to acquire the South African based company has a couple of premium tailored channels that aren't HD. Yes, we're referring to you Disney Channel compared to the amount of reruns on DStv they pulled a good fight.

It's stunning how a secondary network like Cartoonito is able to be HD before Disney Channel but this is a DStv/MultiChoice thing. For sometime, we had teased that Disney Channel would be HD which turned out to be none other than localised feed for some Southern African countries.

But now we're more convinced that this could potentially be an HD feed for the channel as it's floating around with the same channel as channel 303. Disney Channel did rebrand in the United States and who knows maybe alongside a potential HD feed will be makeover and perhaps an unveiling of upcoming shows like StuGO for instance.

Disney Channel To Debut New Series "Ayla And The Mirrors" In March 2025 For Viewers In Europe, Middle East And Africa

Disney Channel, an American based children's channel offering content for kids and tweens with a mixture of live-action and animated content has acquired rights to the series Ayla And The Mirrors. Known as Ayla Y Los Mirrors in Spain, the series will broadcast daily on Disney Channel at 17:00 CAT from 10 March.

Described as a coming of comedy series, the first season will comprises of 30 half hours episodes. It starred Liz Burnette, Violeta Madel, Daniela Monter, Cristian López, Camino Moreno, Israel Menéndez, Alicia Chojnowski, Selu Nieto, Mar Abascal and Anastasia Russo.

Synopsis for Ayla And The Mirrors

Ayla, a rich and spoiled girl, is orphaned after the unexpected death of her millionaire father. She suffers post-traumatic shock that leaves her without memories of her past. While the police try to find out her identity, she is sent to a shelter called El Bosque. There she meets Inés, her new roommate, and The Mirrors, a group of boys and girls from the center with a passion for dancing. 

With their help, Ayla finds her place and discovers a surprising ability: hearing the feelings of others through musical visions. But not everything will be so easy for Ayla. Her aunt Esmeralda keeps a close eye on her to make sure that the girl is not a threat to her newly inherited fortune.

Reminder: Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Premieres On Disney Channel Across Africa

Prepare for a magical adventure as the highly anticipated series “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” premieres on Disney Channel (DStv Channel 303) on Monday, 27 January at 17:00 CAT.

 

The series follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman and Milo. When Justin’s sister Alex brings Billie to his home seeking help, Justin realizes he must dust off his magical skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities — and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.

“The series cast includes “Wizards of Waverly Place” alumni David Henrie (as Justin Russo) alongside newcomer Janice LeAnn Brown (as Billie), Alkaio Thiele (as Roman Russo), Max Matenko (as Milo Russo), Taylor Cora (as Winter) and Mimi Gianopulos (as Giada Russo). Selena Gomez (as Alex Russo) will guest star in the first episode.

 

“Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” has Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas serve as writers and executive producers, along with executive producers Gary Marsh, Jonas Agin, Selena Gomez

and David Henrie. Andy Fickman directed and executive-produced the pilot and will direct multiple episodes. Other Disney Channel alumni involved in the series are Raven-Symoné (“Raven’s Home”) and Danielle Fishel (“Girl Meets World”) taking on director roles for episodes in season one.

 

Leading up to the series premiere, you can catch a marathon of the original series “Wizards of Waverly Place” and the 2009 movie “Wizards of Waverly Place – The Movie” on Disney Channel on Sunday, 26 January at 10:15 CAT. In the film, Alex (Selena Gomez) is forced to go on holiday with her parents. Clearly reluctant to be on this vacation, she wishes her parents had never met - with disastrous results. Spells and sorcery abound in this fun-filled movie. This is followed by a marathon of Season 4 of the series from 11:55 CAT – 16:05 CAT.

Lionel Messi Inspired Animated Series Is Coming To Disney Channel And Disney+

A Lionel Messi-inspired animated series will soon premiere on Disney Channel after Disney Branded Television acquired Messi and the Giants from Sony Music Vision and Sony Pictures Television – Kids, Billboard has learned. 

The sci-fi animated show follows a 12-year-old boy named Leo, who is transported from his home in Argentina into an alternate universe. The series will demonstrate how the character faces adversity, builds a team, and discovers how to become a hero. 

“I always dreamed of being involved in a project that would share the values of sports, the very same values that have been so important to my career, with younger generations,” Messi expressed in a press release. “Nothing truly is impossible with teamwork, perseverance, discipline, and hard work. I look forward to sharing this series with kids around the world, and I hope I will inspire them and motivate them to achieve their own dreams. Ever since I was a kid, I always loved animated series, and I look forward to watching this series with my own kids.” 

Each episode of Messi and the Giants is 22-minutes long and will premiere on Disney Channel, followed by Disney Channel On Demand and globally on DIsney+, and will be available in English, Spanish and other languages.  

“Football — or soccer as we call it in the United States — is the world’s most beloved sport, uniting and captivating millions of fans of all ages,” noted Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. “We are proud to work with Lionel Messi and Sony Pictures Television to bring ‘Messi and the Giants’ to our passionate, global kids’ audience. We know that its themes of family, friendship, and teamwork will resonate with not only football enthusiasts but everyone everywhere who loves a great story.” 

“It’s been a privilege to team with Leo and our colleagues at Sony Music on this first-time collaboration,” Joe D’Ambrosia, EVP and general manager, Sony Pictures Television – Kids added. “We’re thrilled that Disney is giving a global platform to this fun take on a classic tale and look forward to launching a global consumer products and branded partnerships program alongside the show’s debut.” 

“There is an incredible team all working together on this project, with Leo’s magic as the inspiration behind it all,” said Afo Verde, Chairman & CEO, Sony Music Latin Iberia. “We are thrilled that Disney has now joined our roster to help bring this imaginative series to audiences and inspire fans all around the world.”