Disney Jr. today unveiled its upcoming slate, which includes the greenlight of two new series, Cars: Lightning Racers , inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Oscar-winning Cars films, with the films’ original cast returning to reprise their roles, and Marvel’s Avengers: Mightiest Friends , the first-ever preschool Avengers series.
Additionally, the network handed an early two-season renewal to Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ (seasons 2 and 3). The series — a revival of the 2000s animated staple — debuted July 22 on Disney+ as the biggest original Disney Jr. launch on the platform to date and was also the #1 streaming series in average audience for Kids 2-5 in its premiere week, per Nielsen.
The announcements were made by Ayo Davis, President, Disney Branded Television, at the “Disn