A New Way to Ring in the New Year
If your plans involve staying in and avoiding the cold, you're in luck. ABC and Dick Clark Productions just dropped the news that "Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2027" is officially hitting Disney+ this year. It's giving main character energy for your living room, as the show will be simulcast on Disney+ while still airing live on ABC. Say less, our streaming setup is ready.
The Squad Is Back
Ryan Seacrest is once again anchoring the madness. He'll be joined in Times Square by the queen of chaotic good, Rita Ora, who returns as co-host. We're also getting pre-taped vibes from Las Vegas with Julianne Hough and Rob Gronkowski, plus comedian Druski is holding it down for the Chicago segment. The lineup of performers is still under wraps for now, but if last year’s massive roster—which featured everyone from Chappell Roan to Post Malone—is anything to go by, it’s going to be a W.
By the Numbers
The 2026 broadcast was truly himothy, running for a solid eight hours and becoming the longest telecast in the show's 50-year history. Last year's midnight countdown pulled in a massive 30.01 million viewers, proving that despite the internet age, the collective urge to watch a ball drop remains undefeated.
Why it matters
By moving to Disney+, the production is lowkey acknowledging that cable is becoming a relic. Meeting the audience where they are—on the platforms they actually use—is a smart play to keep the tradition relevant for a new generation.
