Set The Vibe For 2026 With Your Favorite Returning Disney+ Shows

Channel the excitement into crafting the energy you want for the New Year

Calendars may flip, but never our fealty to our favorite shows. This January, fans of several acclaimed and long-running titles have plenty of reasons to celebrate with new episodes streaming on Disney+.

Make the most of the anticipation by channeling the excitement into the energy you want to manifest this 2026. Do you want your year to be fast-paced and thrilling like 9-1-1, or laid-back and amusing like Phineas and Ferb? The choice, and the vibe, is entirely up to you, based on your watchlist staples returning from winter hiatus.

The Kid LAROI releases highly-anticipated

new album BEFORE I FORGET

GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum chart-topping global superstar The Kid LAROI releases his first full-length album in two years, BEFORE I FORGET, out now via Columbia Records.

Introduced by three singles, “A COLD PLAY,” “A PERFECT WORLD,” and “BACK WHEN YOU WERE MINE,” BEFORE I FORGET signals a powerful turning point for the 22-year-old artist, defined by vulnerability and emotional clarity. Steeped in introspection and showcasing LAROI’s distinctive songwriting and genre-bending prowess at new heights, each track gives an intimate insight into his world.

Tron: Ares Streams Exclusively On Disney+ January 7

Enter The Digital Frontier. 

The new year ushers in a return to the Grid when the epic sci-fi action-adventure Tron: Ares begins streaming January 7 on Disney+. Directed by Joachim Rønning, the newest chapter in the TRON saga invites fans to experience a striking new world and high-velocity spectacle right from home. The edge-of-your-seat action thrusts audiences into a high-stakes clash between artificial intelligence and humanity, powered by cutting-edge visual effects and an electrifying original score by Nine Inch Nails. 

Ashley Ortega and other PH celebrities join Sugar Dolls PH in holiday outreach for children

The initiative reflects the brand’s mission to uplift communities through compassion and care

Filipino beauty brand Sugar Dolls Inc. PH, in partnership with the Shunammite Ministry Group and JHOW Christian Church, organized a gift-giving drive for more than 300 children from underprivileged communities in San Mateo, Rizal. Guided by the brand’s philosophy of using beauty as a powerful way to give back, the initiative aims the make the kids feel seen, valued, and celebrated during the holiday season.

What's New On HBO MAX This January

Stream an exciting lineup of premieres this January, including Max Original series The Pitt Season two, with Emmy®-winner Noah Wyle, HBO Originals A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Industry Season four, and catch critically acclaimed movie One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, on HBO Max. 

Fans of Korean Entertainment in the region can also explore the new TVING branded hub on HBO Max, featuring exclusive premieres of new TVING originals and the best of CJ ENM’s and TVING’s content slate, including Dear X, Villains and new episodes of The Judge Returns, starring Ji Sung as Lee Han-young. The Judge Returns features a corrupt judge who suffers an unjust death and goes back in time to make amends.

Press Note: Prime Video Updates You May Have Missed — Plus What’s Coming in 2026

In case you missed it, Prime Video wrapped up 2025 with key product enhancements and is heading into 2026 with a strong slate of new series, films, and documentaries. Here’s a quick recap of recent updates—alongside a look at what viewers can look forward to next.

Prime Video’s Enhanced Mobile Experience

Rolled out globally in 2025, Prime Video introduced updates to make mobile streaming more immersive, intuitive, and seamless—setting the foundation for even more enhancements coming in 2026.

Shanti Dope Is Billboard Phillipines’ Number 4 Top Artist of 2025

Last December 3, 2025, Billboard Philippines hosted their Off The Charts: The Top Artists of 2025 party, honoring the year's chart-topping OPM artists and bands who have profoundly shaped the Filipino music landscape this 2025. The event celebrated their groundbreaking contributions, and among the highlights was Shanti Dope's recognition as the Billboard's No. 4 artist of 2025, underscoring his pivotal role in elevating the scene.

As a cornerstone of the Filipino hip-hop and rap scene, Shanti Dope continues to inspire local talent with his relentless output. This year alone, he delivered monthly releases: “YG Gang,” “No Snitches,” “No Sleep,” “Tunay,” “Kukuhanin Ko,” “Pusher,” “Rehab,” “Industriya,” “8000,” and “Kwintas.”

2025 has been a year full of milestones and awards with Shanti’s back-to-back Spotify accolades. He got the number 7 spot on Spotify’s Most Streamed Filipino Artists of 2025, number 17 on the Spotify Top Artists of 2025 Philippines list, and his song “City Girl” took the number 27 spot on Spotify Top Tracks of 2025 Philippines.