14 stories tracked · from 12 outlets · last coverage 2026-11-13 · Rising · ranked by independent sources, not by us
Variety has published a Disney gift guide for 2026 that covers collectible LEGO sets, limited-edition fashion collaborations, new video games, coffee-table books and Blu-ray box sets. The outlet says this year's lineup goes beyond the usual Mickey Mouse merchandise. Its picks include tiki mug drinkware and a 55-disc Blu-ray box set.
Variety reports that The Game Awards will be livestreamed on Disney+ this year, in addition to its usual platforms, including Twitch and YouTube. The 12th edition of the annual show will air Thursday, Dec. 10, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
The Hollywood Reporter reports, as an exclusive, that Disney is launching escape rooms themed on "Only Murders in the Building" in cities across the U.S. According to the outlet, the experience is inspired by the show's sixth season, which will be set in London.
Cosm has reached a multiyear, multifilm partnership with Disney that will bring "Star Wars: A New Hope" to its dome venues, CNBC reports, ahead of the franchise's 50th anniversary. Lucasfilm and Disney also announced a broader anniversary celebration for next year: Deadline reports a restored re-release of the 1977 film in multiple formats, including IMAX 70mm, along with a behind-the-scenes documentary titled "The Hero Awakens," while Rolling Stone reports the plans include the release of Ryan Gosling's "Starfighter" and the return of the Disney+ series "Ahsoka."
Variety reports that Disney is planning a yearlong celebration of the 50th anniversary of "Star Wars" throughout 2027, including new merchandise, immersive experiences and theatrical releases. According to the outlet, the centerpiece is the return of the original "Star Wars" to theaters on Feb. 19, 2027, in a newly restored version of its 1977 theatrical release. Variety also reports that the merchandise plans span multiple categories, including Lego sets, Hasbro collections and Adidas collections.
Episodes 5 and 6 of "The Remarried Empress" have been released on Disney+ and Hulu. Forbes writes that the episodes increase the drama by "leveling the playing field" compared with the first four episodes.
"Avengers: Endgame Encore," an extended version of Marvel's 2019 film that adds four new scenes and was previously re-released in theaters, will begin streaming on Disney+ on Friday, Nov. 13. The release comes about a month before "Avengers: Doomsday" opens in theaters on Dec. 18, and Deadline reports that it includes a first look at the upcoming film.
Brenda Song said she felt "overworked" and "underpaid" while starring on Disney Channel's "The Suite Life" shows, speaking with her former co-star Dylan Sprouse, and said there are years of her life during that period she does not remember. Variety reports that Song also recalled fainting on set and wondering whether she was having a panic attack.
Disney is rolling out an updated Disney Plus app on Meta Quest that gives subscribers access to more than 60 3D movies, including The Avengers and Black Panther, according to The Verge, and Engadget reports that Meta is also starting to sell 3D films. Separately, 9to5Google reports a rumor that Meta's Horizon+ subscription may be renamed Meta VR+ and could begin including movies alongside games.
