Dragon Striker lands in France with a two-phase rollout. The new sports fantasy animated series will get its preview on June 6, 2026 at 10:35 a.m. on Disney Channel, with its first three episodes, ahead of a full online release on June 10, 2026 on Disney+.
Dragon Striker
Animated series | 2026
Premiere on Disney Channel: June 6, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Full season available on Disney+ on June 10, 2026
Animation, adventure, fantasy | 1 season, 11 episodes | 22 minutes
Created by Sylvain Dos Santos and Charles Lefebvre
Starring Akshay Kumar, Rebecca LaChance, Yeukayi Ushe, Waylon Jacobs
Nationalities: United States, France, Japan
The official trailer for Dragon Striker previews a series that fuses European fantasy, Japanese anime sensibilities, and athletic competition. The story follows Key, a young farmer who discovers he possesses an extraordinary gift and could be the legendary Dragon Striker.
In a world where sport and magic coexist, Key joins Kal Asterock, an elite academy reserved for students with extraordinary abilities. He teams up with a squad led by Ssyelle, a determined goalkeeper, with whom he must take on the school's champions.
The series builds a fantasy world where high-stakes sports clash doubles as a training ground. Key must tame the dragon within him, while Ssyelle fights to keep her team in balance. Each ordeal pushes the characters toward long-buried secrets from the past and an ancient threat looming ahead.
Dragon Striker could appeal to younger viewers and families looking for an animated adventure series, featuring an underdog hero, a specialized academy, team rivalries and a mythological universe. It’s less suited for viewers seeking a realistic series or a traditional sports storyline without any fantastical elements.
The series was created by Sylvain Dos Santos and Charles Lefebvre. The English-language voice cast listed in the initial dossiers includes Akshay Kumar as Key, Rebecca LaChance as Ssyelle, Yeukayi Ushe as Milo, and Waylon Jacobs as Odward.
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The official trailer for Dragon Striker offers our first glimpse of the series.
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