Live updates: Disney Upfront presentation to reveal what's new for television, streaming and more

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Last updated: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 8:31PM GMT
Disney CEO rings opening bell for NYSE

Disney is expected to announce what audiences will see in the company's future at the 2026 Disney Upfront presentation in New York City today.

Ahead of the event, there was a special opening for the New York Stock Exchange.

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro rang the opening bell in celebration of the big Disney Upfront event, which will give you a preview of the new TV and streaming shows coming in the next year.

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Super Bowl, MNF coming to ABC and ESPN in 2027

In 2027, four of the biggest events will be shown on ABC: the College Football Championships, the Grammy Awards, the Super Bowl and the Oscars.

Rita Ferro, President of Global Advertising for The Walt Disney Company, celebrated these big events after being introduced on stage by Paul Anthony Kelly, star of "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette."

ESPN's Joe Buck and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell took to the stage later to announce that the Chiefs will take on the Broncos in Week 1 of Monday Night Football and that the NFL will go global for Week 9, with the Bengals facing the Falcons in Spain.

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Josh D'Amaro speaks at first Upfront as Disney CEO

While speaking at his first Upfront as Disney's CEO, Josh D'Amaro shared that his love of the company began as a kid in Massachusetts, well before he landed his first job with Disney.

And he's not alone in his experience as a young fan of the company.

"Our audiences are the ones who have been showing up as generations," he said. "Ours are the ones that are all in."

D'Amaro was introduced on stage by Anne Hathaway, star of the current box office hit "The Devil Wears Prada 2."

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Savannah Bananas open Disney Upfront with 'Greatest Showman' song

The Savannah Bananas are opening the 2026 Disney Upfront with an elaborate song and dance to "The Greatest Show" from "The Greatest Showman."

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Disney Advertising holding 2026 Upfront in NYC

Disney Advertising is hosting its annual Upfront in New York City today at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT.

This year's event will include special on-stage moments and star-studded talent across Disney's powerhouse portfolio.

Check back to see all the big announcements in streaming, entertainment and more!