Disney+ and Hulu Lay Out a Packed September Slate Led by The Mandalorian and Grogu
The schedule bundles fast theatrical-to-streaming rollouts with companion podcasts and live-event streams to help hold subscriber attention.
Overview
- Disney confirmed that Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu will stream on Disney+ on September 2, 2026, accompanied by a two-episode official podcast and a LEGO Star Wars animated special.
- Hulu will drop all episodes of Chad Powers season 2 on September 3, 2026, positioning the Glen Powell comedy as an early-month serialized boost.
- FX’s American Horror Story season 13 will launch on Hulu with a three-episode premiere on September 24, 2026, featuring returning series regulars in a large ensemble cast.
- Broadcasters and streamers also scheduled live programming in mid-September, including Dancing with the Stars streaming live on Disney+ (Night One on September 15) and the iHeartRadio Music Festival livestreams on September 18–19 from Las Vegas.
- Industry calendars and fan-facing listings show a concentrated monthly strategy that moves films quickly through theatrical and home-video windows to streaming and pairs tentpole drops with live events to maintain viewer engagement.