‘Miraculous Ladybug’ Season 6 Episode 25 Release Date, Time and Where to Watch ‘Secret Protocol’
‘Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir’ is closing in on the end of its sixth season, and episode 25 has become one of the more anticipated installments of the run. Titled “Secret Protocol,” the episode arrives as the season’s penultimate chapter, setting the stage for a finale that fans have been tracking closely.
Season 6 has followed Ladybug and Cat Noir as they face a new enemy called Chrysalis after the death of Monarch, and “Secret Protocol” continues that storyline while also giving the Dupain-Cheng family a moment in the spotlight. Here is everything confirmed about when ‘Miraculous Ladybug’ season 6 episode 25 releases, where to stream it, and what the preview has revealed so far.
When ‘Miraculous Ladybug’ Season 6 Episode 25 Airs
The episode’s confirmed US premiere is Saturday, August 1, 2026, on Disney Channel, which is the only officially confirmed date and network as of publication. According to the Disney Beat account, the episode was set to premiere at 11 00am ET and PT, exclusively on Disney Channel and Disney XD.
That scheduling places “Secret Protocol” a week ahead of the season’s true finale. Disney Channel USA aired the season 6 finale in two parts, with “Secret Protocol” on August 1 and “Nemesis” on August 8 in the English dub. Fans outside the United States should note that release timing has varied by territory throughout the season.
Miraculous Ladybug’s US broadcast has historically trailed France’s TF1 and TFOU airings by weeks or months, and other regions have fallen somewhere in between. That pattern held true again for this stretch of episodes, so viewers checking listings outside North America are encouraged to treat the August dates as US specific markers rather than a global release window.
Where to Watch ‘Secret Protocol’
For viewers in the United States, the simplest path is tuning into Disney Channel or Disney XD directly, since both networks carried the premiere broadcast. Episodes are also made available shortly after airing through DisneyNow, which hosts the full episode of Miraculous Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir season 6 episode 25, “Secret Protocol”.
Streaming subscribers have a slightly longer wait if they prefer Disney+. All episodes of the season became available on Disney+ starting August 26, meaning cord cutters who skip the linear broadcast can catch up on the full batch of season 6 installments in one place once that date passes.
International audiences have additional options depending on region. The series has also aired through Gloob in Brazil, TV-3 in Russia, CBBC in the United Kingdom, PlusPlus in Ukraine, and Netflix in select markets, so availability outside the US largely depends on local licensing agreements rather than a single global release.
What the ‘Secret Protocol’ Preview Reveals
The official synopsis centers on a family occasion rather than a citywide akuma attack. Disney’s released synopsis states that Marinette is organizing a surprise for Sabine’s birthday, and the episode follows Marinette planning that surprise for her mother, only for her to be the one who ends up living a day full of surprises, not all of them pleasant.
Behind the camera, familiar names return for the episode. “Secret Protocol” was directed by Thomas Astruc, the series creator who remains hands on six seasons in, alongside Wilfried Pain, while Pierre Doublier is credited as the episode’s writer.
Early viewer discussion has focused on a major turning point tied to Marinette’s civilian life. One fan account posted after watching noted that Marinette revealed her secret identity to her parents at the end of “Secret Protocol,” sooner than they had expected. That same viewer added that they consider season 6 to be where the show has peaked, citing the tone the season has carried.
Structurally, the episode also carries some series firsts worth noting for longtime viewers. “Secret Protocol” is the 25th written and produced episode of season 6 and the 156th episode of the series overall, and it is only the second episode in the show’s history, outside of season 5’s unique naming scheme, that is not named after a featured antagonist.
How Episode 25 Sets Up the Season 6 Finale
“Secret Protocol” does not exist in isolation. It functions as the bridge into “Nemesis,” the episode that actually closes out the season’s overarching mystery involving Chrysalis. Season 6 marks the first season of a new story arc following the Agreste family storyline that wrapped in season 5, with Ladybug and Cat Noir facing an enemy who is mysterious and elusive, yet closer to them than they realize.
The season has also carried several production changes that longtime fans have picked up on. Starting with season 6, cold openings replaced the immediate theme song at the start of each episode, and nearly every episode now includes a post end card scene. According to Thomas Astruc, all of the season’s episodes were designed as standalone one parters, which explains why “Secret Protocol” can pivot to a family focused story even this close to the finale.
Looking beyond season 6, the franchise shows no signs of slowing down. Thomas Astruc has confirmed that season 7 of ‘Miraculous’ will arrive in 2027, giving fans a rough timeline for what comes after Chrysalis’s arc concludes.
With Marinette’s secret now out to her parents and the finale looming, “Secret Protocol” leaves plenty for fans to unpack before “Nemesis” airs. What do you make of Marinette finally letting her guard down with Sabine and Tom, and how do you think that revelation will play into the season’s closing episode.
