A triptych of images from Disney films that have been released in January over the years—or are being released in January 2026. On the left, a still from Disney’s animated Sleeping Beauty featuring Maleficent; in the middle, a still from the Disney film Son of Flubber, featuring Disney Legend Fred MacMurray; on the right, a still from the documentary Disneyland Handcrafted featuring Walt Disney at a microphone.

5 Famed Flicks: Disney Films Released in January

Take a quick trip down memory lane and check out some famous Disney films released at the start of a new year…

Go Inside the Disneyland Handcrafted Premiere with Director Leslie Iwerks

The Oscar® and Emmy® nominee sat down for a Q&A with internet personality (and former Disneyland cast member) Juju Green before screening the film for an invited audience of both Disney luminaries and D23 Members.

A still from the new Disney Jr. series Hey A.J.!, featuring (left to right) A.J., her stuffed bunny sidekick Theo, Jessie, Siggi, and Marty, as they’re gathered in A.J.’s bedroom.

New Disney Jr. Animated Series Hey A.J.! Kicks Off January 13

Inspired by author and Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett and his family, the series will feature celebrity guest voices including Kate Miccuci and retired NASA astronaut Leland Melvin!

The poster for the new documentary Disneyland Handcrafted, which debuts on Disney+ and Disney YouTube on January 22. Walt Disney is seen walking through orange groves towards the bottom of the image.

Disneyland Handcrafted Premieres January 22 on Disney+

The new documentary, featuring rare archival footage and original audio recordings, will also be available to stream on Disney YouTube.

A collage of six images. Top left: an illustration of Darkwing Duck swinging on a rope at night across a city skyline. Top center: Troy & Gabriella from High School Musical singing into microphones at a lively party decorated with blue and white balloons. Top right: Milo Thatch wearing glasses and a satchel looking surprised aboard a large underwater vessel. Bottom left: Kermit the Frog dressed as a pirate at the wheel of a ship. Bottom center: Mia Thermopolis seated, while two stylists hold up before-and-after photos of her makeover. Bottom right: a warm, golden-hour view of Grizzly River Rapids at Disney California Adventure.

Ring in the New Year by Ranking the 2026 Anniversaries You’re Most Excited For!

Take our poll below and tell us what upcoming anniversaries you’re most fired up celebrate in 2026—and see what your fellow fans have to say too!

In an image from Marvel Television’s Wonder Man, Trevor Slattery (Sir Ben Kingsley), left, and Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), right, look quizzically at something offscreen to their left.

Everything New Coming to Disney+ January 2026

There’s so much in store… including the premiere of Leslie Iwerks’ new documentary Disneyland Handcrafted and Marvel Television’s Wonder Man.

An image of Disney Legend and D23 FAN-bassador Jodi Benson from her recent holiday video message to D23 Members and fans.

D23’s 2025 in Review: Best Year Ever!

Relive the year that was with D23—from expanded Membership plans and new Premium Items to incredible events across the country… and a brand-new D23 FAN-bassador!

D23 Exclusive: Inside Avatar: Fire and Ash with the Cast

Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, and more give D23 some behind-the-scenes scoop about the blockbuster new film.

A collage of nine different Disney-related books available for purchase this holiday season.

Holiday Gift Guide: Must-Haves for Readers

Cozy up with these Disney-related books this holiday season!

Meet the Characters of Avatar: Fire and Ash—New and Returning!

Get (re)acquainted with the Sully family, as well as various Na’vi allies and foes…