Disney Greenlights Animated Special “Dasher”
Disney has announced at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival that a brand new holiday special called “Dasher” will be coming to Disney+ and Disney Jr during the 2026 holiday season.
“Dasher” is a full-length CG holiday special inspired by Candlewick Press’ New York Times bestselling picture book “Dasher: How a Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever,” from author and illustrator Matt Tavares. Written and directed by Damien O’Connor, it brings to life the magical story of Santa’s flying reindeer and how a brave little doe, Dasher, seizes her destiny.
The special has been produced by Trustbridge Entertainment, 9 Story Media Group, and Brown Bag Films in association with Disney Branded Television. The show’s executive producers include Bob Higgins and Kim Howitt from Trustbridge Entertainment; Natalie Osborne and Alix Wiseman from 9 Story.
No exact release date for “Dasher” has been announced yet, but it’s unlikely that we will receive confirmation until closer to the holidays of 2026.
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