ABC Reveals Summer 2026 Premiere Dates for “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro,” “Press Your Luck” and More

ABC has revealed its summer schedule for 2026, which includes the return of favorites such as Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and Press Your Luck, as well as the premiere of Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro.

What's Happening:

• ABC’s summer schedule has been revealed, which includes premiere dates for Celebrity Family Feud, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Press Your Luck and the new competition series Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro.
• However, before all of that, the summer will kick off with the three-hour primetime concert television special, CMA Fest presented by SoFi, which features can’t-miss collaborations and unforgettable performances from Nashville on Thursday, June 25 – with host and performances to be announced at a later date.
• Celebrity Family Feud and Press Your Luck will return for new seasons on Thursday, July 9, followed by a new season of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire on Wednesday, July 22.
• As previously announced, the latest spinoff series from the hit franchise, Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro, is set to debut Monday, July 13, hosted by Robert Irwin.
• The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One airs live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 15, and will feature some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment.
• A number of throwback movies will be aired on Sunday nights, as is tradition, however not all will be under the Wonderful World of Disney banner this year.
• Movies outside of the banner include:
  • The Sandlot
  • Sister Act
  • Independence Day
  • What About Bob?
  • Speed
  • True Lies
  • Cocktail
  • Father of the Bride II
• Wonderful World of Disney movies include:
  • Moana
  • Toy Story 4
  • Star Wars: The Force Awakens
  • The Princess Diaries
  • The Parent Trap

ABC Summer 2026 Premiere Dates

Thursday, June 25

• 8:00-11:00 p.m. – CMA Fest presented by SoFi (special)

Thursday, July 9

• 8:00-9:01 p.m. – Celebrity Family Feud (Season 12 premiere)
• 9:01-10:02 p.m. – Press Your Luck (Season 7 premiere)

Monday, July 13

• 8:00-9:00 p.m. – Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro (series premiere)

Wednesday, July 15

• 8:00-11:00 p.m. – The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One (Live on ABC and streaming on ESPN+)

Wednesday, July 22

• 8:00-9:01 p.m. – Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (Season 5 premiere)

More Disney TV News:

• Fans can now stream the first song from the soundtrack of the upcoming Sofia the First: Royal Magic, ahead of its debut on Disney Jr. later this month.
• Hulu is not moving forward with the young adult drama pilot Foster Dade, based on the novel by Nash Jenkins.
• Meet Alice and Steve in the trailer for Hulu's hilarious new comedy series of the same name, set to debut on the streamer next month.
• At long last, the trailer for Dragon Striker has arrived, promising a premiere next month on Disney XD.