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Phineas and Ferb Season 5 OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Dan Povenmire & Jeff Marsh's animated series

Phineas and Ferb Season 5 OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Dan Povenmire & Jeff Marsh's animated series

Time of India06-05-2025
'Ferb, I know what we're gonna do today!' and it's going to make every '90s and 2000s kid jump with joy. Yes, it's official: after a whole decade, Phineas and Ferb are back with a brand-new season, and it's coming straight to your screens in 2025. The big premiere is happening on June 5, 2025, on Disney Channel and Disney XD. For the OTT lovers, you can catch all the fun on Disney+ (JioHotstar in India) starting June 6, 2025, where the first 10 episodes will drop together.
More about Phineas and Ferb Season 5
Let's be honest, whether you were that kid building imaginary rollercoasters in the backyard, obsessively singing 'Gitchee Gitchee Goo,' or rooting for Perry the Platypus in his spy showdowns with Dr. Doofenshmirtz, Phineas and Ferb was a massive part of growing up. The show was about imagination, sibling love, and pure cartoon genius.
And now, thanks to Disney and the brilliant minds of Dan Povenmire and Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh, the magic is returning with Season 5, bringing with it new adventures, new songs, and of course, the same chaotic fun that made it iconic. If nostalgia had a face, it would be shaped like a triangle-headed genius and his silent, green-haired brother.
Who's returning for Phineas and Ferb Season 5?
Good news, the original voices are back! The characters you know and love are being voiced by the same people, which means it's going to feel just like the old days… only better. Experience:
Phineas Flynn – Vincent Martella
Ferb Fletcher – David Errigo Jr.
Candace Flynn – Ashley Tisdale
Perry the Platypus – Dee Bradley Baker
Dr. Doofenshmirtz – Dan Povenmire
Major Monogram – Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh
Even the creators, Dan and Swampy, are hands-on again, writing, producing, and voicing characters just like they did back in the day. So, dust off your childhood dreams, cancel your plans for June 6, and get ready to ask again: 'Ferb, what do you want to do today?'
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  • Time of India

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YouTube pirates are cashing in on Hollywood's summer blockbusters

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