Hey A.J.!

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Hey A.J.!
Hey A.J. logo.png
Created by
Based onHey A.J.
by Martellus Bennett
Voices of
Composers
  • Michael Hodges
  • Gerald Trottman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes11
Production
Executive producers
  • Martellus Bennett
  • Scott Parish
  • Jeff "Swampy" Marsh
  • Michael Hodges
Producers
  • Lance LeCompte
  • Helen Brown
Running time24 minutes
Production company Surfing Giant Studios
Original release
Network Disney Jr.
ReleaseJanuary 13, 2026 (2026-01-13) –
present

Hey A.J.! is an American animated children's television series created by Martellus Bennett, and based on a book series he wrote of the same name. It premiered on Disney Jr. on January 13, 2026, and was released on Disney+ the following day.

Contents

Premise

Inspired by children's book author and former Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, the series is a whimsical and music-filled family comedy about an imaginative young girl who, along with her stuffed bunny sidekick Theo, uses her big imagination to make ordinary life moments extraordinary.

—  The Walt Disney Company

Cast and characters

Episodes

No.Title  [3] [4] Directed byWritten byStoryboarded byOriginal release date  [3] [4] Prod.
code  [3] 		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"To Mommy with Lava" Kevin Altieri & Mick HarrisonTa'riq FisherMick Harrison & Fadiah AlhalikJanuary 13, 2026 (2026-01-13)102N/A
"Happy Friendship Birthday" Craig Clark & Mick HarrisonCraig CarlisleSydney Sata
2"Donation Situation"Kevin Altieri & Mick HarrisonCraig CarlisleKyky YangJanuary 13, 2026 (2026-01-13)101N/A
"Birthday Bop"Craig Clark & Mick HarrisonCamille CorbettAnya Martin
3"Come Here Chameleon!"Kevin AltieriCharlotte Wilson LangleyMick HarrisonJanuary 13, 2026 (2026-01-13)103N/A
"The Trouble with Jazz"Ta'riq FisherFrancesco Cipolla
4"The Long, Long Ride"Craig Clark & Mick HarrisonCraig CarlisleAnya MartinJanuary 13, 2026 (2026-01-13)104N/A
"Buggin'"Mick HarrisonDara FrazierKyky Yang
5"Building Blockers"Sean PetrilakTa'riq FisherAnya Martin & Rae HuangJanuary 13, 2026 (2026-01-13)TBAN/A
"Bein' Neon Cleon"Craig CarlisleSydney Sata
6"Nothing But the Tooth"Mick HarrisonCharlotte Wilson LangleyMick HarrisonJanuary 13, 2026 (2026-01-13)105N/A
"Independence Day"Craig ClarkCamille CorbettKyky Yang
7"By the Numbas"Mick HarrisonCharlotte Wilson LangleyKaitlen YooJanuary 13, 2026 (2026-01-13)TBAN/A
"Knot Today"Bernie PettersonSydney Sata
8"Keep on Truckin'"Craig Clark & Bernie PettersonCharlotte Wilson LangleyJessica XuJanuary 16, 2026 (2026-01-16)TBATBD
"Don't Mess with A.J."Mick HarrisonCamille CorbettFrancesco Cipolla
9"Attic Adventures"Mick HarrisonCamille CorbetSiti Lu & Sydney SataJanuary 23, 2026 (2026-01-23)TBATBD
"Drone Alone"Sean PetrilakTa'riq FisherJessica Xu
10"Parent of the Month"Mick HarrisonStory by : Sib Ventress
Teleplay by : Eva Konstantopoulos		Francesco CipollaJanuary 30, 2026 (2026-01-30)TBATBD
"Can You Dig It?"Sean PetrilakStory by : Regina Hoyles
Teleplay by : LaNisa Frederick		Jessica Xu
11"Cloud Jumpers"Sean PetrilakTa'riq FisherKyky YangFebruary 6, 2026 (2026-02-06)TBATBD
"The Present"Camille CorbettJessica Xu
12"Rain, Rain, You Can Stay"TBATBATBAFebruary 13, 2026 (2026-02-13)TBATBD
"Care and Care Alike"
13"A.J.'s Big Mess"TBATBATBAFebruary 20, 2026 (2026-02-20)TBATBD
"Rock-King It"
14"It's Not Easy Eating Greens"TBATBATBAFebruary 27, 2026 (2026-02-27)TBATBD
"Hide and Go Sneak"
15"Make Way For Play"TBATBATBAMarch 6, 2026 (2026-03-06)TBATBD
"And Stuff Like That"
16"Rollin'"TBATBATBAMarch 13, 2026 (2026-03-13)TBATBD
"Game Day"
17"Bunnybusters"TBATBATBAMarch 20, 2026 (2026-03-20)TBATBD
"Friendly Competition"
18"Tooth or Dare"TBATBATBAMarch 27, 2026 (2026-03-27)TBATBD
"Time in a Bottle"

Production

The series was officially announced in April 2022 during the Disney Junior Fun Fest event at Disney California Adventure. [5] In August 2025, it was announced the cast and a first look at the series in the Disney Junior "Let's Play!" event. [6]

Release

Content related to the show had been released in the months preceding to the series' release, including the theme song in December 2025. The series premiered on January 13, 2026 on Disney Jr., and was released on Disney+ the following day. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Milligan, Mercedes (December 4, 2025). "Disney Welcomes 'Hey A.J.!' to the Family Animation Lineup on Jan. 13". Animation Magazine. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
  2. ↑ Atkinson, Katie (August 8, 2025). "Jhené Aiko & Meghan Trainor Join 'Hey A.J.!,' New Disney Jr. Animated Series Inspired by a Super Bowl Champ". Billboard. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 "HEY A.J.! (DISNEY JUNIOR)". The Futon Critic . Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "Hey A.J.! – Animated". TV Passport. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  5. ↑ Petski, Denise (April 29, 2022). "John Stamos To Voice Iron Man In 'Spidey and His Amazing Friends' Season 2; New Disney Jr. Programming Slate Unveiled". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  6. ↑ Petski, Denise (August 8, 2025). "New 'Cars' & 'Marvel's Avengers' Series Ordered by Disney Jr.; 'Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+' Renewed For 2 More Seasons; Castings & Premiere Dates". Deadline . Retrieved January 13, 2026.
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