Disney+ Doubles Down on Horror and Live Events in Late September

Disney+ is using the back half of September to lean hard into horror and live programming. One of the biggest highlights is FX’s long‑running anthology horror series American Horror Story, returning with its 13th season and a three‑episode premiere dropping on September 24. Each season of the show tells a self‑contained story in a different setting; this time, U.S. coverage describes it as a “reunion” season that pulls together characters and motifs from earlier fan‑favorite installments.

The platform is also turning music and sports into streaming events. The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be broadcast on ABC in the U.S. and made available on Disney+, bringing performances and speeches from newly inducted artists directly to subscribers. On the sports side, weekly college football coverage, including ESPN’s pre‑game show and live games every Saturday, underlines how Disney+ is positioning itself as more than a movie‑and‑series library.

日本向けの同時配信やラインナップは現時点で明らかになっていないが、「ホラー新作＋ライブイベント強化」という軸は、今後の日本版Disney+の編成を読む上でも押さえておきたいポイントだ。