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Disney Jr.’s Hey A.J.! Debuts January 13 With Seven-Episode Marathon, Streams on Disney+ January 14

Born from Martellus Bennett’s daughter-inspired books, the hand-drawn, music-rich series pairs him with composer Michael Hodges plus executive producer Jeff “Swampy” Marsh.

Overview

  • Disney Jr. will air a seven-episode Hey A.J.! marathon on January 13 from 7:00–10:15 a.m. ET/PT, with additional same-day availability on Disney Channel and On Demand.
  • Episodes begin streaming on Disney+ on January 14, with more installments slated to roll out later in 2026.
  • Martellus Bennett serves as executive producer and voices A.J.’s dad, Marty, adapting his Hey A.J. books created for his daughter.
  • The series features hand-drawn animation and an expansive soundtrack led by Michael Hodges, who says the team produced more than 50 original songs.
  • Amari McCoy stars as A.J., with Jhené Aiko and David Mitchell in key roles and guest appearances by Meghan Trainor and Bootsy Collins.