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Sofia the First: Royal Magic Sets May 25 Disney Jr. Debut With Disney+ Episodes on May 26

Disney leans on nostalgia and star cameos to relaunch its hit preschool franchise.

Overview

  • Disney Jr. announced the sequel’s TV premiere for Monday, May 25, with the first eight episodes streaming on Disney+ the next day, Tuesday, May 26.
  • A reimagined theme song arrives Friday, April 3, with a full soundtrack due May 29 from Walt Disney Records.
  • Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora, and Elena of Avalor will appear in guest spots, with Auli‘i Cravalho returning as Moana in her first on-screen meeting with Sofia.
  • The story follows Sofia at The Charmswell School for Royal Magic, where she learns to control powerful abilities while making new royal friends.
  • Ariel Winter reprises Sofia alongside returning favorites like Wayne Brady and Tim Gunn, with new series regulars including Nate Torrence and Mela Pietropaolo, and a global rollout planned through 2026.