9 Disney+ Series We Can’t Wait for in 2020 (PHOTOS)
Diary of a Future President
Friday, January 17
Among one of the earlier titles being released, this series inspired by creator Ilana Peña’s childhood follows Elena, a 12-year-old Cuban-American girl navigating middle school with dreams of one day reaching the highest office in the country. Gina Rodriguez, who also executive produces on the 10-episode series and directs its first episode, appears in a guest-starring role as the adult version of Elena.
Lizzie McGuire
2020
Hilary Duff returns as the titular character in this highly anticipated revival, which follows Lizzie into adulthood as she balances her career and love life in New York City. For die hard fans, the promise of returning cast members Hallie Todd, Robert Carradine, Jake Thomas and Adam Lamberg is just half of the excitement.
Muppets Now
2020
This unscripted, short-form series is a whole new ballgame for Jim Henson’s beloved crew of felt misfits as Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and the rest of the gang bring their humor to the streaming platform. Muppets Now promises laughter and nostalgia all wrapped-up in one for a special treat.
Rogue Trip
2020
This travel series is led by reporter Bob Woodruff and 27-year-old son Mack as they venture to places average tourists may not. This is the perfect title for adventure seekers looking for a thrill beyond their borders.
Short Circuit: Experimental Films
2020
This collection of animated films are not dissimilar to Pixar’s Sparkshorts, and in this case anyone from Disney Animation Studios can pitch stories which will then become films. Three of them will debut when Short Circuit launches including Jing Hua (Flower in the Mirror), Just a Thought and Exchange Student.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
2020
The final season of the animated series, which hasn’t aired new episodes since 2015, will launch sometime this year. This portion of the Star Wars story follows beloved characters on their continued battle between good and evil.
Becoming
2020
This inspiring docuseries from LeBron James features up-and-coming entertainers, musicians, athletes and more. Each episode will follow the subject to their hometown, where they recount the events and people who helped them achieve their dreams.
WandaVision
2020
Blending the Marvel Universe with classic sitcom styles, this series follows Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) in their suburban life together. Other confirmed cast members include Kat Dennings, Randall Park and Kathryn Hahn.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
2020
Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan lead this series as their Marvel characters Falcon and Winter Soldier, who team up following the events of Avengers: Endgame. Fans already know they have great comedic banter from the films, and with the return of Emily VanCamp and addition of Wyatt Russell, this new show is definitely worth checking out.
Kicking off the new year, Disney+ unveiled a slew of original titles heading to the streaming service in 2020.
Whether you’re itching for the arrival of Marvel series like WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, or the return of fan-favorite animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, there’s satisfaction to be had. Among the various titles teased was also the first glimpse at Hilary Duff‘s reprisal of Lizzie McGuire.
In the gallery above, we’ve highlighted a few of the titles teased that we can’t wait for on Disney+ in 2020, including some of the shows mentioned above as well as the forthcoming Diary of a Future President and many more. Click through the photos to see nine titles we can’t wait to watch this year, and see the roundup in Disney’s video below.
