Disney's 2025 Upfront presentation began with Mickey Mouse setting the stage, but it was Jimmy Kimmel's R-rated closing monologue that stole the show. Kimmel, delivering his remarks virtually from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center while awaiting his first grandchild's birth, spared no one with his roast-style humor, including a jab at the future of ESPN+. The event highlighted Disney's extensive lineup of upcoming releases across various platforms, including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN. Notable announcements included the spotlight on 'Star Wars' series 'Andor' and 'Ahsoka,' with Diego Luna and Hayden Christensen appearing to promote their respective shows. 'Andor' Season 2, now streaming on Disney+, has been critically acclaimed, with episodes 10-12 recently released. Other highlights included the introduction of new Hulu series by Ryan Murphy, such as 'The Beauty' and 'All's Fair,' starring Kim Kardashian, and the much-anticipated 'Alien: Earth' on FX on Hulu. The presentation also emphasized Disney's commitment to live sports, with appearances by athletes like Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Patrick Mahomes, and Saquon Barkley, alongside sports commentators. The upfront also featured a strong focus on Disney's streaming services, with Disney+ showcasing its growing library of content, including the final episodes of 'Andor' and the upcoming 'Ahsoka' Season 2. Disney's ad sales head, Rita Ferro, underscored the company's strategic partnership with advertisers, emphasizing transparency and innovation.
'Andor' finally gave us the long-awaited face-off between Dedra and Luthen. Denise Gough takes us inside that showdown scene and discusses Dedra's ultimate fate. https://t.co/BWJEbIumJX
Diego Luna discusses the qualities that make Cassian a good Rebel leader. The final season of Andor is now streaming, only on @DisneyPlus. https://t.co/VlBeybS7qJ
‘ANDOR’ has made television history. 📺🏆 It is now the first show ever to have 5 consecutive episodes score a 9.5 or higher on IMDb. https://t.co/EIkjCZTswh