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Former Good Luck Charlie star Mia Talerico kicks off her high school senior year with a new Instagram photo, joking that she’s starting to feel old as time has flown since her Disney Channel days.
Mia Talerico, who played Charlie Duncan on Disney's Good Luck Charlie, is officially a high school senior at 17, sharing First Day Senior Year photos on Instagram and reflecting on how time has passed since the show (2010–2014); she has since appeared in short films and has an upcoming movie American Summer, set for release on Sept. 4.
A new Kingdom Hearts anime series has been ordered for Disney+ and Disney Channel, reimagining the franchise with a brand-new story that expands the universe while honoring its beloved characters. Developed with franchise creator Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix, the project was announced by actor Benjamin Bratt at D23; Bratt will voice Ernesto de la Cruz in Kingdom Hearts IV due in late 2027. Disney says the series will be unmistakably Kingdom Hearts and joins a growing lineup of original animated series for Disney+.
Jenna Ortega said in Esquire that, as a child actor, she would go days without food or water to avoid being “in the way” on set, explaining she started acting at seven after telling her parents and later broke out on Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle at 13 before rising to fame with Wednesday, while reflecting on the pressures faced by young stars.
Veronica Rodriguez helms Camp Rock 3, blending the original films’ vibe with a modern summer-camp energy as the Jonas Brothers reprise Connect 3 (also executive producers) alongside new leads Liamani Segura and Malachi Barton. Demi Lovato makes a surprise return as Mitchie, with Milo Manheim also making a cameo, while the soundtrack expands the musical palette. The movie aims to honor the franchise for both longtime fans and today’s viewers and premieres August 10, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel, with Disney+ the following day.
Demi Lovato makes a surprise return as Mitchie Torres in Camp Rock 3 and also serves as an executive producer, as the Jonas Brothers reappear as Connect 3. The film introduces a new ensemble (Liamani Segura, Malachi Barton, and others) and lands on Disney Channel with a Disney+ stream planned the following day.
Demi Lovato will cameo as Mitchie Torres in Camp Rock 3, reuniting with the Jonas Brothers who also return as executive producers; the Disney Channel movie debuts on Disney Channel on Thursday and streams on Disney+ Friday, marking Lovato’s onscreen return to Camp Rock 18 years after the original. The cast includes Liamani Segura and Malachi Barton, with Veronica Rodriguez directing and the Jonas Brothers’ involvement continuing the franchise’s reunion storyline.
Demi Lovato will executive produce Camp Rock 3 and make a surprise cameo as Mitchie Torres as the franchise returns, with the Disney Channel premiere on August 13 and Disney+ streaming the next day; the film also brings back key characters and collaborators from the original films.
Jake T. Austin says he wasn’t invited to the Wizards of Waverly Place revival, despite being told in 2020 he was in; co-star David Henrie says Austin was invited, highlighting conflicting accounts as Wizards Beyond Waverly Place aired (2024–2026).
Disney expands the Descendants universe with Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story, a musical adventure on Disney Channel and Disney+ that centers on the descendants of iconic sidekicks as they train at Sidekick Academy to save the fairy-tale realm without the heroes. The film stars Dior Goodjohn, Momona Tamada, Jacob Rodriguez, Eva Fossaceca Smedley and Harry Jones, and is directed by Jude Weng, with writers Tamara Chestna, Eydie Faye and Emma Fletcher; production begins soon, building on the franchise’s recent Wicked Wonderland and live-event momentum.
Descendants: Wicked Wonderland premieres on Disney Channel July 16, 2026 and streams on Disney+ July 17, continuing the Red-Chloe story after time-travel to stop the Queen of Hearts. The teaser unveils Pink, Red’s new sister, and introduces Maddox Hatter as a top villain, along with a roster of new and returning characters. The cast discusses Red’s evolving relationships as the movie adds new twists to the beloved universe.
Olivia Rodrigo hosted Saturday Night Live and playfully mocked her former Disney Channel co-star Jake Paul in her opening monologue, contrasting her music career with his YouTube and boxing fame; Paul replied on X, acknowledging the joke, as the piece notes his high-profile Netflix boxing bout with Mike Tyson in 2024 and his Disney-era role on Bizaardvark.
Lovato cites Disney Channel nostalgia as a connector with Selena Gomez and Joe Jonas backstage at Madison Square Garden, lists her current pop faves (Zara Larsson, Adela, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter), and notes Camp Rock 3 involvement and new It’s Not That Deep era material.
Jenna Ortega revealed she nearly quit acting after leaving Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle, but landing the Season 2 role on Netflix’s You convinced her she could keep going, a turning point that led to later success in projects like Wednesday and Scream.
Miley Cyrus hosts Disney+'s Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, returning to the Hannah Montana persona with full nostalgia through set tours, wardrobe moments, and cameos from former co-stars, plus a sit-down interview with Alex Cooper; the program frames her journey from Disney Channel star to Miley Cyrus and closes with a new track, “Younger You.”