Zach King’s Empire Strikes Back short screened at Created in LA, where Disney and Jon Youshaei brought creators together for film premieres, collaboration discussions and lessons in rewriting.
Disney’s September 17, 2026 announcement expands Smith’s responsibilities across technology, programming strategy and viewer experience, while Earley moves into television franchise and content strategy.
Percy Jackson Season 3 begins with two episodes November 20. All’s Fair and Rivals return earlier in the month, while Mickey’s Home Alone and Dasher bring new holiday stories.
The multiyear agreement with 20th Television covers series development and production across Disney Entertainment’s platforms and brands, extending a relationship that began on Disney Channel.
New Disney-inspired projects are coming to Dude Perfect’s channels, while Disney+ will feature select content and Disney gains access to existing short-form videos.