Disney Partnership · Original Universe
Captain EO: RESONANCE
4-film saga + Disney+ series · 2026–2030 · Created by James Hwang
4
Films
1
Disney+ Series
2026–2030
Timeline
Disney
Distributor
S
Captain EO: RESONANCE
Disney+ Original Series
Series Upcoming
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Dec 4, 2026
Release
Disney+
Platform
6 Episodes
Format
2026
Year
Creator · Showrunner · Lead (Captain EO)
EP1: Dead Frequency · Introduces the Starwave Crew and Melodia Universe
I
RESONANCE: The Missing Chord
Film I of the RESONANCE Saga
Film I Upcoming
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Nov 2, 2028
Release
Theatrical
Platform
Feature Film
Format
2028
Year
Creator · Co-Director · Lead (Captain EO)
Feature film debut as director · Saga origin story · ACT 0–III structure
II
RESONANCE II: The Silent Orchestra
Film II of the RESONANCE Saga
Film II Upcoming
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December 2030 TBA
Release
Theatrical
Platform
Feature Film
Format
2030
Year
Creator · Co-Director · Lead (Captain EO)
When the music dies, the universe follows · Central conflict escalation
III
RESONANCE III
Film III of the RESONANCE Saga
Film III Upcoming
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December 2031 TBA
Release
Theatrical
Platform
Feature Film
Format
2031
Year
Creator · Co-Director · Lead (Captain EO)
The final movement · Saga conclusion
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World Canon & Characters
RESONANCE Universe Reference
Canon Reference
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World-building documentation
The Starwave Crew · Melodia Universe · Character bios · Lore
James's Creative Role
Creator
Conceived the Melodia Universe and all major characters
Showrunner
Leads writers room for the Disney+ series
Co-Director
Co-directs all three feature films
Lead Actor
Plays Captain EO across series + films
Composer
All original music and score
Melodia Universe
Setting
Intergalactic · Melodia Universe
Crew
Starwave Crew (5 members)
Antagonist
The Silent Orchestra
Themes
Music, identity, cosmic harmony
Disney Partnership
Co-produced with Walt Disney Pictures