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Disney Marks Atlantis 25th With Online-Only Spirit Jersey and New Graphic‑Novel Sequel

The moves signal a cautious franchise revival that leverages nostalgia through exclusive retail and fresh storytelling.

Overview

  • Disney Store released an Atlantis: The Lost Empire 25th Anniversary Spirit Jersey that went on sale online on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, as an exclusive Disney Store drop.
  • The jersey features puffy gold 'Atlantis' lettering across the shoulders, mineral‑wash blue tones, imagery of Milo and the expedition crew with the Ulysses, Atlantean symbols on the sleeves, and glow‑in‑the‑dark screen art, and it retails for $84.99.
  • Publisher Papercutz confirmed a direct‑sequel graphic novel, Atlantis: The Lost Empire — The Curse of Kurok, written by Matthew Manning and illustrated by Christian Colbert, with a release date of October 13, 2026.
  • The book’s official synopsis says the story picks up after the film with Milo and Kida teaming up to confront a new monstrous threat beneath Atlantis, and the volume is available for preorder now.
  • The paired merchandise and publishing push spotlights how Disney is monetizing fan interest in a cult classic that underperformed at the box office in 2001 while expanding the property’s narrative world for a new and existing audience.