D23 2026 begins Friday in Anaheim, California, with three days of Disney showcases, panels and celebrity appearances. Events run across the Anaheim Convention Centre and Honda Centre.
The Walt Disney Company says the Aug. 14-16 program includes more than 50 presentations across five stages. The company also expects appearances from more than 120 stars.
The Disney Entertainment Showcase starts Friday at 7 p.m. PT at the Honda Centre. That equals 7 a.m. PKT on Saturday. Disney plans previews and announcements from Walt Disney Studios, Hulu and Disney+.
On Saturday, actor and host Neil Patrick Harris leads the “Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase.” Disney+ will stream it globally at 7 p.m.
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On Sunday, television host Ryan Seacrest presents the 2026 Disney Legends Award Ceremony at 1:30 p.m. PT. Disney+ will stream the recording at 6 p.m. PT.
The 13-member class includes actor Anne Hathaway, actor Dwayne Johnson and producer Jerry Bruckheimer. It also includes composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, Disney chief executive Bob Iger and the Jonas Brothers.
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Meanwhile, the convention will host programs tied to “Scrubs,” “Camp Rock 3” and “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” Disney has also scheduled sessions for “The Simpsons,” “Beauty and the Beast”, and “Zootopia.”
D23 is Disney’s official fan club, which Disney launched in 2009. The company says it now has more than 1.8 million members worldwide. Its name combines Disney’s “D” with 1923, the company’s founding year.
