How to Watch Mary Poppins on ABC on Thanksgiving Night 2026
By American TV editorial team |
"Mary Poppins" airs Thanksgiving night, Thursday, November 26, 2026, from 8 to 11 p.m. ET/PT on ABC as part of The Wonderful World of Disney. In the Disney classic, Mary Poppins flies out of the windy London skies and into the home of two mischievous children. The spirited nanny turns every chore into a game and every day into a "Jolly Holiday" to bring the children closer to their parents. On DIRECTV, it's on your local ABC station.
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The movie is one of several Disney favorites ABC is airing to open the holiday season. "Mickey's Christmas Carol" airs the night before, Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 8 to 8:30 p.m., and "The Sound of Music" follows on Sunday, Nov. 29, from 7 to 11 p.m.
When and where to watch
| How to watch | When |
|---|---|
| ABC (local station on DIRECTV) | Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving), 8 to 11 p.m. ET/PT |
| Night before on ABC | "Mickey's Christmas Carol," Wednesday, Nov. 25, 8 to 8:30 p.m. |
| Sunday on ABC | "The Sound of Music," Sunday, Nov. 29, 7 to 11 p.m. |
ABC lists the time as Eastern and Pacific, so check your local ABC listing if you're in the Central or Mountain time zone. ABC hasn't said whether this broadcast will stream anywhere.
How to watch on DIRECTV
ABC is a local channel on DIRECTV in most markets. If Thanksgiving dinner runs long, search the guide for "Mary Poppins" and set a recording. To find your station, see what channel ABC is in your area. ABC's holiday lineup continues the next week with Dancing with the Holidays on Dec. 1. Our Disney+ and Hulu price guide has current streaming plans. For help adding local channels to your DIRECTV package, call American TV at 1-855-690-9884.
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Date, time and description are from ABC's 2026 holiday schedule (Oct. 27, 2026). Details may change. Mary Poppins, ABC, The Wonderful World of Disney, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent DIRECTV dealer and resource site.