Disney Greenlights Third Phineas and Ferb Feature for Streaming and Linear Release
Burbank, Friday, 16 January 2026.
Disney (DIS) leverages high-performing IP by commissioning a third Phineas and Ferb film. The narrative features a time-travel twist where the iconic duo never became brothers.
Production Details and Narrative Stakes
Production for the newly announced film is slated to commence later in 2026, with the final product scheduled for release on both Disney+ and the Disney Channel [1][2]. The screenplay, written by Kate Kondell and Jeff Howard, introduces a high-stakes narrative premise that diverges significantly from the established canon [2]. In this iteration, a time-travel experiment conducted by Dr. Doofenshmirtz backfires, inadvertently erasing the moment Phineas’ mother met Ferb’s father [2][3]. Consequently, the titular characters never become stepbrothers, resulting in a reality where their summer days are described as merely “adequate” rather than extraordinary, forcing the duo to restore the timeline before reality unravels completely [2][3].
Creative Team and Cast Continuity
To ensure brand consistency, Disney has retained the core creative and vocal talent responsible for the franchise’s longevity. Bob Bowen has been attached to direct the feature, with Brandi Young serving as producer alongside executive producers Dan Povenmire and Jeff ‘Swampy’ Marsh [2]. The returning voice cast includes Vincent Martella as Phineas, David Errigo Jr. as Ferb, and Ashley Tisdale as Candace, alongside creators Povenmire and Marsh reprising their roles as Dr. Doofenshmirtz and Major Monogram, respectively [2][3]. Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, noted that the film offers the creators a platform to “stretch that world even further” by upending the show’s foundational family dynamic [2].
Franchise Economics and Viewer Retention
The decision to expand the Phineas and Ferb film catalog is underpinned by robust engagement metrics that highlight the property’s value in retaining subscribers across demographics. Following the launch of Season 5 in the summer of 2025, the series secured a position in Nielsen’s Streaming Top 10, accumulating nearly 600 million minutes viewed [1][2]. This resurgence demonstrates the franchise’s enduring appeal, which has generated a reported 12.8 billion hours of viewership across linear and streaming platforms since its inception [1]. By simultaneously releasing the film on linear TV and streaming, Disney aims to maximize audience reach across its ecosystem.
Immediate Content Pipeline
While the third film enters pre-production, Disney is executing an aggressive content rollout to sustain immediate viewer interest. A new batch of Phineas and Ferb episodes is scheduled to premiere on Disney+ on January 17, 2026, featuring guest appearances from notable figures such as Meghan Trainor and Megan Rapinoe [1][3]. Preceding this release, the studio launched “Agent P Under C,” a series of eight new shorts which debuted on Disney+ on January 16, 2026 [1]. This layered release schedule suggests a tactical approach to keeping the intellectual property active and visible while the feature film is in development.