Disney+ September 2026 Lineup Includes Mandalorian Movie and Simpsons
Disney+ will add Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy Story 5, and new episodes of The Simpsons in September, along with Hulu Originals and reality shows like Project Runway. The month also features the finale of Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro and several ESPN podcasts. Marvel content is sparse, but existing titles remain available ahead of Avengers: Doomsday.
The September slate leads with the streaming debut of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu on September 2, arriving after a weak theatrical performance and a middling 5/10 critical reception. Disney+ pairs the film with an official podcast and a new LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian series. Toy Story 5 also premieres this month, though the article does not specify its exact date.
Reality programming anchors the schedule, including the September 1 finale of Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro and weekly Project Runway episodes culminating September 10. ESPN podcasts roll out throughout the month, while Pokémon: Indigo League arrives in batches following Disney's re-acquisition of streaming rights. Marvel offerings remain limited, with existing titles serving as homework ahead of Avengers: Doomsday.
This lineup reflects Disney+'s strategy of leaning on established franchises and reality television to drive subscriptions, particularly as theatrical returns for major releases like The Mandalorian and Grogu underperform. Subscribers may feel the service is becoming a catch-all for podcasts and reality content rather than a destination for exclusive scripted premieres. The sparse Marvel slate could test fan patience, though the promise of Avengers: Doomsday may sustain engagement. Families and franchise enthusiasts remain the primary audience affected.