Sheryl Lee Ralph in periwinkle St John suiting draws focus at 2026 Disney Network Upfront in New York

The 2026 Disney Network Upfront opened with its customary red-carpet beat on Tuesday at the Javits Center in New York City.

It marks the annual staging where Disney, FX, Hulu and ABC talent assemble as the portfolio spells out its 2026-27 programming slate to advertisers.

Jamaican-American actress Sheryl Lee Ralph commanded attention in a precision-cut St John suiting set in periwinkle blue, while fellow arrivals mixed vivid colour, ornate decoration and crisp present-day glamour.