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'X-Men '97,' a New 'Descendants' Movie and Much More Hit Disney Plus in July 2026

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We all know that Disney Plus is the hub for Disney content, new and old, along with Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar and National Geographic. Beyond its familiar classics, the platform adds a steady stream of new movies and shows each month, including original series, Disney Jr. shows, Nat Geo documentaries and older library additions such as sitcoms, reality shows and films.

This July, some favorite franchises return to the platform, including a new season of X-Men '97, the animated series that first premiered in 2024 to critical and fan acclaim. The show premieres on July 1. Later in the month, you (or your kids, anyway) can also catch a new full-length feature, Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, the fifth film in the wildly popular franchise that breathes new life into familiar fairy tale characters (or their kids, anyway). The new film features the newest adventures of Red and Chloe, the daughters of...

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