NYCC 2025: WEBTOON and Disney Unveil Massive New Series Wave
New York Comic Con has been known to release game-changers, but NYCC 2025 went nuclear. The two giants of WEBTOON and Disney stood side by side on the stage, declaring a colossal alliance that had fans nearly jumping. The last item someone could have imagined the House of Mouse to delve into is vertical scroll comics. It would seem that Disney considered all the remaining formats and thought, ‘Why not this as well?’
The excitement in the hall during NYCC 2025 was not subtle just because the WEBTOON and Disney logos were glowing. The response of the crowd fell into the range of screaming like a concert and tears of happiness. Your strangely specific prayers have been answered now that you could have wanted your favorite Disney worlds to invade your phone. Make your weekend free, since you will be binge like never before.
So, What Exactly Did Disney and WEBTOON Announce?
We need not beat around the bush; it was not one of those maybe, someday promises. The two companies had a multi-year strategy that featured new series centering around the favorite universes of the fans. They hung a few teasers, but what we received at NYCC 2025 was sufficient in itself to give fandom a shockwave.
The first three series will each focus on a different Disney universe. These series are not simple repeats. Each one brings brand-new stories, expanding the worlds beyond the original movies. They serve as extra content for fans who always wonder what more there is to discover.
Frozen Spinoff Unveiled at NYCC 2025
To begin with, we have a Frozen spin-off, Arendelle Chronicles. You should not be afraid of Olaf crooning anymore–the star is not him. Rather, this series discovers Arendelle through new lenses of royal guards, crowds of merchants, and forest inhabitants prior to Elsa being the ruler.
Unveiled during NYCC 2025, this series is a game of extreme world-building. The creators alluded to the possibility of a rich backstory beyond the exploits of Anna and Elsa, adding new information to an already adorable kingdom. It is like a new approach and a very needed one shown at NYCC 2025.
Buzz Takes Off at NYCC 2025
Pixar fans, listen up. Star Command: The Early Years is coming to WEBTOON and stars a young Buzz Lightyear. This is another origin story, but it is not tied to the Lightyear film. Instead, it draws on Toy Story’s classic style.
Buzz faces academy life, making both friends and rivals, while confronting galactic threats. The previewed art perfectly mixes that Pixar look with WEBTOON style. If the series hits the right blend of humor, action, and emotion, many will subscribe—at least for research. The crowd at NYCC 2025 loved every second of the reveal, making it one of the top moments of NYCC 2025.
Disney Villains Unite at NYCC 2025
There are fans who simply want to side with the bad guys, and The Shadow Council series is going to scratch that itch. The other most notorious of Disney villains, Maleficent, Jafar, Hades, and the Evil Queen, have no other choice but to come together when even they are endangered by magic. And, uneasily enough, this is petty and dramatic.
Every backstabbing, insult, and villainy confrontation you have ever fantasized? That’s the headline here. The film-makers promise that it would be more of darker, sharper, and much edgier than Disney generally dares. It is a villain team-up comic that eventually allows these icons to go out there. The announcement at NYCC 2025 confirmed it’s the boldest Disney villain project yet.
What Does NYCC 2025 Mean for the Industry?
It is not merely a collection of some new comics, but a scratch of the record to the industry. It is not merely Disney experimenting with webcomics; they are pulling their biggest franchises, which means that the vertical scroll comics have become mainstream. To those who are long-time users of WEBTOON, it is silver on the spur of the moment.
When Disney enters the party, the figures of WEBTOON will go through the roof, and indie creators will increase everywhere. Disney also wins, and it has an avenue to digital-first consumers who would not pick up a print book. The partnership does not appear as a soulless buyout, but, in fact, is creative and, unbelievably, is fun.
Assuming this is the norm implemented by NYCC 2025, then it is no wonder that your preferred animated universe scrolls into your feed. This is the future, people. Take your phone and start reading.
