1996

This is a list of notable events, premieres, releases, series cancellations, and endings in the year 1996.

Television

 * April 28 - Dexter's Laboratory premiered on Cartoon Network.
 * September 8 - Blue's Clues premiered on Nickelodeon.
 * October 7 - Arthur premiered on PBS Kids.

Films

 * March 29 - All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 released theatrically.
 * June 21 - ''The Hunchback of Notre Dame released theatrically.
 * November 15 - Space Jam released theatrically