Disney TV Unveils ‘Miraculous Stellar Force,’ ‘Sam Witch,’ ‘Dragon Striker’ and ‘Dasher’ Special

Disney Branded Television announced a slate of new and returning animated kids’ content for Disney+, Disney Jr., and Disney Channel, including the new Disney Jr. series Sam Witch, created by Mia Resella and produced by Brown Bag Films, new holiday special Dasher from Trustbridge Entertainment and 9 Story Media Group for the 2026 holiday season, and the acquisition of Miraculous Stellar Force from Miraculous Corp, the first original spin-off for the franchise. Also announced were the renewal of streaming preschool series Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends (season six), SuperKitties (season four), Disney Jr. Ariel – The Little Mermaid” (season two), and RoboGobo (season two). 

Disney Branded Television’s original shorts slate will include a fourth season of the kids series Chibiverse, as well as preschool-focused shorts and music videos Disney Jr. Ariel – The Little Mermaid: Songs from the Crystal Cavern, Playdate with Winnie the Pooh season three, and new series Me & Mickey: In the Clubhouse+, an extension of the popular Me & Mickey Disney Jr. vlog series. Also on tap are two new holiday sing-along stop-motion shorts, Mickey & Minnie’s Holiday Songs: Halloween and Mickey & Minnie’s Holiday Songs: Christmas.

Additionally revealed today were the first looks of the upcoming new Disney+ series Dragon Striker, which is being featured in a Studio Focus panel at Annecy on Tuesday, June 10, as well as season two of SuperKitties: Su-Purrr Adventures, a popular original short series inspired by the breakout hit preschool series SuperKitties.

Here are the official breakdowns and synopses:

• Sam Witch (Disney+ and Disney Jr.)
  Produced by: Brown Bag Films in association with Disney Jr. for Disney Branded Television
  Creator/Executive Producer: Mia Resella
  Co-Executive Producer: Norton Virgien
  Synopsis: Sam Witch”follows the adventures of Sam, a young girl learning the ins and outs of being a witch. With the support of her family, friends and magical pets, Sam is excited to tackle problems big and small around town in her own “witchy way.”
• Dasher (Disney+ and Disney Jr.)
  Produced by: Trustbridge Entertainment, 9 Story Media Group, and Brown Bag Films in association with Disney Branded Television
  Executive Producers: Bob Higgins and Kim Howitt from Trustbridge Entertainment; Natalie Osborne and Alix Wiseman from 9 Story
  Synopsis: Dasher is a full-length CG holiday special inspired by Candlewick Press’ New York Times bestselling picture book “Dasher: How a Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever,” from author and illustrator Matt Tavares. Written and directed by Damien O’Connor, it brings to life the magical story of Santa’s flying reindeer and how a brave little doe, Dasher, seizes her destiny.

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• Miraculous Stellar Force (Disney+ and Disney Channel)
  Produced by: Miraculous Corp, a joint venture between Mediawan and ZAG
  Creator: Thomas Astruc
  Synopsis: Miraculous Stellar Force, the first original spin-off series in the Miraculous Universe showcasing 2D hand-drawn anime style animation, is set in an international school in Tokyo, where twelve students discover they are guardians of the shattered Stellar Matrix, an ancient cosmic weapon. Led by Miki, Mayotte, and Yu Lu, the team must overcome clashing personalities and chaotic friendships to unite against rising galactic threats – including the vengeful Modeler and the dark entity known only as The Supreme. The new series, to launch in 2027, will be introduced through a one-hour, high-octane special later this year where Marinette and Kagami play a pivotal role in rallying this fractured team of Tokyo-based heroes.

• Dragon Striker (Disney + and Disney Channel)
  Produced by: La Chouette Compagnie for Disney Branded Television
  Co-Creator/Executive Producer: Sylvain Dos Santos Martins Rodrigues
  Co-Creator/Director: Charles Lefebvre
  Synopsis: In an elite academy where sports and magic combine, farm boy Key discovers his ultrapowerful natural talent and learns he may be destined to become the legendary Dragon Striker. He joins the fierce goalkeeper Ssyelle to form a scrappy team of underdogs who take on the school champions. As Key struggles to control the raging dragon inside him and Ssyelle captains the team to a series of upset victories, they learn dark secrets of the past and uncover an ancient evil that threatens them all.
  The series’ logo and an exclusive new image were released today. The upcoming new series will also be highlighted at a Studio Focus panel taking place during the Annecy Animation Festival on Tuesday, June 10, where the creative team will take the audience on a journey through the artistic process of creating this epic fantasy adventure and share an exclusive first look at finished animation.