From D23, two new shows from Jon Favreau got release dates; the three-part Oswald the Lucky Rabbit miniseries is coming to Disney+ in February 2027, whilst the four-part documentary series LION comes to the platform this week (August 19th).
Those attending D23 got a first look at Oswald the Lucky Rabbit which features live action combined with hand-drawn 2D animation, and it is being written, directed and executive produced by The Mandalorian’s Jon Favreau.
LION will be available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu starting August 19th, 2026, and you can watch a trailer below: –
From “The Lion King” director Jon Favreau and BBC Studios executive producer Mike Gunton comes the extraordinary true story of a lion cub named Kio on his epic journey to become a king. Filmed over four years, this sweeping saga of family, hope and courage follows Kio as he grows from a vulnerable cub into a powerful leader. Along the way, he faces loss, exile and fierce rivals in a fight to survive. Combining cinematic storytelling with groundbreaking natural history filmmaking, this series captures the complete coming-of-age story of a lion — and the remarkable making of a king.
