Disney will stream the awards on Disney+ and drop surprise game news.
The annual The Game Awards 2026 will break new ground by being broadcast live on Disney+ for the first time. The ceremony is set for December 10 at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) and will take place in Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater.
In addition to Disney+, the event will remain accessible on traditional streams such as YouTube and Twitch, ensuring a wide audience can tune in.
Why Disney is joining the awards
Organizer Geoff Keighley confirmed that Disney’s involvement is more than a simple distribution deal; the company has pledged to deliver “major announcements and surprises” from its most anticipated gaming franchises.
Major announcements implies that Disney intends to use the global spotlight to reveal new titles or expansions from properties like Star Wars, Marvel and its own original games. The partnership also highlights Disney’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in the interactive entertainment market.
Potential game reveals on the agenda
Industry chatter points to several likely candidates for Disney’s showcase. The most widely discussed is Star Wars Jedi 3, a sequel that many fans expect to be announced during the ceremony. Additional possibilities include downloadable content for Star Wars: Galactic Racer or a new installment of the Zero Company series. Early-stage talks about Star Wars: Battlefront 3 have also surfaced, though that title may be saved for the 2027 Star Wars Celebration, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of *A New Hope*.
On the Marvel side, a leaked trailer for an Iron Man game from EA suggests that a formal reveal could be on the docket. Fans also hope for downloadable content for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, potentially timed with an upcoming Avengers event, and a fresh look at the long-shelved Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra. Other Disney-owned properties may surface as well, such as a major update for Disney Dreamlight Valley, news about the long-rumored return of The Simpsons: Hit & Run, or a release window for Alien: Isolation 2.
Upcoming releases and fan expectations
The ceremony also offers a chance to address slated releases. Kingdom Hearts IV is slated for a late-2027 launch across PlayStation 5, Xbox, Steam, the Epic Games Store and the upcoming Switch 2, with the franchise already surpassing 39 million units sold worldwide. An anime adaptation is also in development, adding further cross-media momentum. While Disney has not confirmed a specific date for Kingdom Hearts IV during the awards, the platform provides an ideal venue for any official confirmation.
Beyond the big-name franchises, the event will feature musical performances and other surprises, reinforcing the awards as a cultural moment for gamers. Viewers in the United Kingdom will see the live feed at 12:30 AM on December 11 due to the time-zone shift. As the night unfolds, the combination of award presentations and Disney’s curated reveals is expected to generate a wave of excitement that will echo through the industry for months to come.
