Latest updates: Disney Upfront presentation reveals new FX, Hulu series and more

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Last updated: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:10PM GMT
Disney Upfront makes splash with big reveals for upcoming TV, streaming shows

Disney announced what audiences will see in the company's future at the 2026 Disney Upfront presentation in New York City on Tuesday.

Ahead of the event, there was a special opening for the New York Stock Exchange.

Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro rang the opening bell in celebration of the big Disney Upfront event, which will give you a preview of the new TV and streaming shows coming in the next year.

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May 12, 2026, 9:26 PM GMT

Disney and The Country Music Association extend relationship through 2032

Disney and The Country Music Association have extended their agreement through 2032 for the CMA Awards, "CMA Fest," and "CMA Country Christmas."

As part of the new agreement, the CMA Awards will stream live on Disney+ for the first time ever, alongside its traditional broadcast on ABC, kicking off with "The 60th Annual CMA Awards" on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026.

The six year extension builds on a 20-year collaboration with ABC.

"For two decades, Disney has been CMA's partner in celebrating excellence in Country Music and bringing its artists and storytelling to audiences around the world," says Sarah Trahern, CMA chief executive officer. "Extending our collaboration with Disney and expanding the show to livestream on Disney+ marks an exciting next step for CMA, allowing us to reach new audiences while continuing our role in elevating and shaping the genre."

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May 12, 2026, 9:26 PM GMT

FX debuts 'Cry Wolf' series teaser

A teaser trailer was released of the limited FX series "Cry Wolf" starring Olivia Colman and Brie Larson.

Colman and Larson introduced the show at the Disney Upfront.

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May 12, 2026, 9:20 PM GMT

New Hulu series stars Claire Danes, Ewan McGregor

Claire Danes and Ewan McGregor took to the Disney Upfront stage to introduce their new Hulu series, "The Spot."

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May 12, 2026, 9:15 PM GMT

'The Shards' and 'Count My Lies' announced at Disney Upfront

Two new series were announced at the 2026 Disney Upfront: "The Shards" for FX and "Count My Lies" for Hulu.

"The Shards," featuring Homer Gere and Igby Rigney is a thriller set in Los Angeles in the '80s, co-created by Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis.

Shailene Woodley, Kit Harrington and Lindsay Lohan appeared on stage to introduce their new show, "Count My Lies," which follows a nanny to a couple, as dangerous secrets begin to unravel.