It’s Disney+ Day… Disney’s self-proclaimed celebration of their fledgling streaming service. Expect a flurry of Tweets today (16 of them already before 8am today) from Disney about what’s new and what’s coming to the streamer. In the parks, you’ll find balloons and giveaways.
Disneyland has added balloon sculptures.
Disney+ subscribers were able to enter the parks half an hour early today. They were greeted with blue Disney+ Mickey balloons.
While supplies last, guests to Disneyland are being given Disney+ ear hats and buttons.
The hyperbole is a bit thick with the “Nothing is better than Disney+ Day” tagline this year. “Nothing better”…. hmmmmm. I can think of a few things.
Wake up besties, #DisneyPlusDay just dropped. 🎉🎉🎉
Grab your party hats and get ready for a day filled with premieres, surprises, and more! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/DUPKSeWmGh
— Disney+ (@DisneyPlus) September 8, 2022
But beyond the hype, Disney+ subscribers will be in for quite a month of original programming. Viewers will be treated to a brand new original “Hocus Pocus” film, a live-action adaptation of an animated Disney classic “Pinocchio” with an all-star cast, the premiere of the new original Star Wars series “Andor,” plus new episodes of “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law,” and the streaming debut of Marvel’s blockbuster film “Thor: Love and Thunder.” And there is plenty more that’s coming as well…
Here’s what’s on Disney+ this month…
September 1
- She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Episode 3 – Jennifer Walters continues her complicated journey as a single, 30-something attorney who also happens to be a green 6-foot-7-inch superpowered hulk. The nine-episode series welcomes a host of MCU vets, including Mark Ruffalo as Smart Hulk, Tim Roth as Emil Blonsky/the Abomination, and Benedict Wong as Wong.
September 2
- Siempre Fui Yo, Detrás de la historia – Get an exclusive behind the scenes of the series and on how the cast built their characters. Karol Sevilla and Pipe Bueno discuss their on-screen chemistry and the challenge Pipe faced when taking on a lead role in his first acting experience. Christian Tappan talks about how he took on the challenge of playing “El Faraón.”
- Al Davis VS. The NFL – The story of the long-running feud between Raiders owner Al Davis and NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle – as told by the two men themselves, their spirits “re-created” using deepfake technology.
- Dickie V – The remarkable life and career of the legendary Dick Vitale, ESPN’s voice of college basketball for more than four decades, and an inspiration as he battles cancer, a disease he’s been fighting for years as well.
- Elway to Marino – Revealing a behind the scenes look at the 1983 Draft that changed the NFL, which saw a record six QBs taken in the first round with John Elway going number 1 and Dan Marino slipping to number 27.
- Nature Boy – To be the man, you gotta beat the man. And for one of wrestling’s most legendary performers, Ric Flair did whatever it took to be the man.
- Run Ricky Run – Ricky Williams recorded himself during his year away from football and beyond. This is the misunderstood athlete’s story in his own words
- Small Potatoes: Who Killed the USFL? – The story of the rise and fall of the United States Football League, focusing on two owners: John Bassett, who wanted the league to compete in the spring; and Donald Trump, who wanted to take on the NFL and play in the fall.
- The Band That Wouldn’t Die – Through the eyes of the Colts Marching Band, filmmaker Barry Levinson illustrates how Baltimore’s fans coped with losing their NFL team in 1984.
- The Two Bills – The story of a turbulent relationship between legendary NFL coaches Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick. Hear from them on their Super Bowl successes and their public falling out.
- Year of the Scab – Two weeks into the 1987 season, the NFL’s players go on strike. For the first time in the history of professional sports in the United States, replacement players take the field and no-names are plucked from obscurity for one last chance.
September 7
- High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (Season 3, Episode 7) – The Wildcats head to Camp Shallow Lake, a California sleepaway camp, where they and their fellow campers are primed for an unforgettable summer ripe with romance, curfew-less nights and a taste of the great outdoors. With a high-stakes production of “Frozen” on the horizon AND a drama-filled “docu-series” of the production, the Wildcats will attempt to show who is “best in snow” without leaving anyone out in the cold.
- Edge Of The Unknown With Jimmy Chin – A 10-part series that ventures inside the minds of pioneering adventure athletes, captured at the peak of their powers as they recount their personal stories of transcendence on the journey to perfect the mastery of their craft.
- Europe from Above (Season 3 and Season 4) – Undertake an aerial journey across Europe to discover things that are not so easily seen from the ground.
- Primal Survivor: Mighty Mekong (Season 1) – Hazen Audel begins an epic survival adventure high in the mountains of Laos.
- Puppy Dog Pals (S5, 3 episodes) – Puppy brothers Bingo and Rolly like to be around Bob, their owner, and help him do various activities. While he is away, they travel across the neighborhood and complete exciting missions.
September 8 – Disney+ Day
In celebration of the streaming service, Disney+ will host special experiences for fans and subscribers, and will premiere new content from its marquee brands.
Beginning September 8 and leading into “D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event,” Disney+ Day will kick off with the premiere of the live-action “Pinocchio,” along with the streaming launch of the Summer blockbuster “Thor: Love and Thunder.”
- Pinocchio – Academy Award winner Robert Zemeckis (“Who Framed Roger Rabbit”) directs this live action retelling of the beloved tale of a wooden puppet who embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy. Tom Hanks stars as Geppetto, the wood carver who builds and treats Pinocchio (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) as if he were his own son. Joseph Gordon-Levitt voices Jiminy Cricket, who serves as Pinocchio’s guide and his “conscience”; Academy Award nominee Cynthia Erivo is the Blue Fairy; Keegan-Michael Key is “Honest” John; Academy Award nominee Lorraine Bracco is Sofia the Seagull, a new character, and Luke Evans is The Coachman. (Cute or creepy… let us know in the comments below)
- Thor: Love and Thunder – Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Love and Thunder” finds the God of Thunder battling a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher, who seeks the extinction of the gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who—to Thor’s surprise—inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as the Mighty Thor.
- Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder – Settle in with the likes of Taika Waititi, Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, and Tessa Thompson, and as they divulge the secrets behind the creation of Thor: Love and Thunder. Through in-depth interviews with cast and crew, along with raw, unseen footage from the set and beyond, ASSEMBLED pulls back the curtain on the God of Thunder’s fourth feature film.
- Cars On The Road – The Disney+ Original series follows Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and his best friend Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) as they head east from Radiator Springs on a cross-country road trip to meet up with Mater’s sister.
- Tierra Incógnita – This new series follows Eric Dalaras ( Pedro Maurizi ), a teenager who discovers a chilling world while searching for the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of his parents eight years ago. Raised by his maternal grandparents along with his sister Uma ( Mora Fisz ), Eric decides to run away from home and return to the town of his childhood, Cabo Qwert, to find answers in the abandoned Tierra Incógnita park, where his parents were last seen.
- Growing Up – Created by Brie Larson and Culture. House, “Growing Up” is an innovative hybrid docu-series that explores the challenges, triumphs, and complexities of adolescence through ten compelling coming of age stories. The series uses narrative, experimental, and documentary filmmaking to follow one casted individual, ages 18-22, as they tell their story.
- Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory – The face of a new generation of aspirational adventurers and natural history filmmakers, 29-year-old National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory takes viewers on epic and nail-biting journeys that push into the most spectacular and secretive corners of our wild world. Armed with leading-edge film technology, the Disney+ original series “Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory,” from National Geographic, breaks the mold of the traditional natural history program by telling extraordinary, real-life animal stories and taking viewers with him for every beat of the action.
- She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (Episode 4)
- Dancing With The Stars: The Pro’s Most Memorable Moments – “Dancing with the Stars” is the hit series hosted by supermodel and businesswoman Tyra Banks and actor and television personality Alfonso Ribeiro in which celebrities are paired with trained ballroom dancers to compete in themed choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, including Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.
- Remembering – Where do ideas come from? And where do they go when they’re forgotten? These central questions are brought to life in “Remembering”, an original short film by Emmy Winning director Elijah Allan-Blitz. The story follows a writer (played by Academy Award winner Brie Larson) who loses a very important idea when her phone rings. Personified as golden light, this lost idea is found by the writer’s inner child, who takes us on a journey through The World of Imagination. It is easy to lose touch with this world, but each of us can be inspired by it—if we just remember. With a first-of-its-kind companion Augmented Reality app, where the AR experience is triggered by the film’s moving image, select Disney+ subscribers in the U.S. can interact with the story by scanning the TV to extend The World of Imagination, into their living room.
- Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return – With never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage, colorful personal stories and meaningful moments, “Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return” showcases the making of Lucasfilm’s original limited series for Disney+, “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” an epic story that begins 10 years after the dramatic events of “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.” The documentary from Lucasfilm and Supper Club explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen—and Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their respective classic roles.
- The Simpsons – Welcome To The Club – Heart set on becoming a princess, Lisa Simpson is surprised to learn being bad might be more fun.
- Frozen – Sing-Along – Anna sets out on a journey with an iceman, Kristoff, and his reindeer, Sven, in order to find her sister, Elsa, who has the power to convert any object or person into ice. Plus, the musical moments are given a sing-along lyric track for the audience to belt “Let it Go” along with Elsa.
- Frozen 2 – Sing-Along – Queen Elsa begins to hear a mysterious melodic voice calling to her. Unsettled, she answers it, thus awakening the elemental spirits and setting into motion a quest to restore an old injustice. Similar to the above entry, the songs will have karaoke-like lyrics on-screen for the audience to sing along with the characters.
- Mickey Mouse Funhouse (Season 1, 5 episodes) – Mickey Mouse, Minnie, and their friends meet Funny, an enchanted, talking, and energetic playhouse. Funny magically transports the group of friends to a range of destinations which allows them to embark on adventures unique to that land.
September 9
- United Sharks of America – Exploring shark behavior and the wide variety of species that thrive along the coastal US to discover when beach goers may be most vulnerable to a shark attack.
September 14
- High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (Season 3, Episode 8)
- Short Circuit (Episode 206) – A ballet dancer battles her own reflection, overcoming doubt and fear by channeling her inner strength, grace, and power.
- First Alaskans (Season 1) – Indigenous Alaskans live on ancient lands but face a new climate of challenges.
- In the Womb: Animal Babies (Season 1) – The documentary takes viewers inside the wombs of elephants, dolphins and dogs to trace their different paths from conception to birth.
September 15
- She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (Episode 5)
September 16
- Mija – The documentary features Doris Muñoz and Jacks Haupt, two daughters of immigrants from Mexico who are both navigating their careers in the music industry. Seeking to provide for their families while achieving their dreams, Doris and Jacks bond over the ever-present guilt of being the first American-born members of their families and the financial risks of pursuing their dreams.
- Coco (Sing-Along) – In this animated classic, Miguel pursues his love for singing in spite of his family’s ban on music. He stumbles into the Land of the Dead, where he learns about his great-great-grandfather who was a legendary singer. Viewers will enjoy singing the songs from the movie along with the characters with this special version on Disney+.
- The Art of Racing in the Rain – Enzo, a golden retriever, learns that the methods used on the race track by his owner, a Formula One driver, can also be used to navigate through life.
September 19
- Dancing with the Stars (Season 31, Episode 1 (LIVE)) – Making its debut on Disney+ after a successful run on network television, Tyra Banks and Alfonso Ribeiro host the weekly dance contest in which celebrities are paired with trained ballroom dancers to compete in themed choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, including Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.
September 21
- Star Wars: Andor (Episodes 1, 2, and 3) – The new original series will explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make in the world around him. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved.
- Super/Natural – Executive-produced by James Cameron (“Titanic,” “The Terminator”) and narrated by Academy Award-nominated and BAFTA Award-winning actor Benedict Cumberbatch (“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” “Power of the Dog”) this new series will utilize the latest scientific innovations and leading-edge filmmaking technology to reveal the secret powers and super-senses of the world’s most extraordinary animals, inviting viewers to see and hear beyond normal human perception to experience the natural world as a specific species does.
- Firebuds – Set in a fantastical world where talking vehicles live, work and play with the humans who drive them, “Firebuds” follows a boy and his firetruck as they team up with their first responder friends to help others in their community with problems, both big and small.
- Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks (Season 8, 8 episodes) – Gloucester’s fishermen have to learn new fishing techniques to beat their competitors, the Outer Banks’ top fishermen, in the race to catch the elusive bluefin tuna in the waters of North Carolina
September 22
- She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (Episode 6)
September 23
- Saving Giraffes: The Long Journey Home – In Kenya’s Rift Valley province, giraffes have been reintroduced as part of a project, but animal rights activists, veterinarians and community representatives have to help the small herd when problems arise.
- Spies in Disguise – In this animated action-adventure film, Lance Sterling, a secret agent, finds himself transformed into a pigeon. He then sets out with his associate Walter to stop a villain who is using Sterling’s disguise to carry out a dangerous plan.
- The Call of the Wild – Buck, a giant yet generous dog, feels helpless when he is abducted from his home and transported to the remote Yukon, where Perrault decides to use him for his dog sled mail operations.
September 26
- Dancing With The Stars (Season 31, Episode 2 (LIVE))
September 28
- Star Wars: Andor (Episode 4)
- The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (Season 2, Episode 1) – After winning back the Mighty Ducks team name last year, our squad-with-heart and their coach Alex Morrow (Lauren Graham) take to the road to attend an intense summer hockey institute in California run by charming yet hardcore former NHL player, Colin Cole (Josh Duhamel).
- Life Below Zero: Northern Territories (Season 2) – Stories of people, including First Nations people, who live off the grid in remote regions of Northern Canada, and how they spend their day-to-day lives.
- Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Party Palace Pals (Season 2, 11 episodes) – Minnie and her best friend Daisy Duck take on their newest venture: running a party planning business called the Polka Dot Party Palace.
September 29
- She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (Episode 7)
September 30
- Hocus Pocus 2 – Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy reunite for the highly anticipated Disney+ Original Movie. The live-action, long-awaited sequel to the perennial Halloween classic brings back the delightfully wicked Sanderson sisters for more comedic mayhem.
- Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash (Special) – Fans, cast members, and celebrities gather at the iconic Hollywood Forever Cemetery to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Disney’s classic film “Hocus Pocus” and its long-lasting impact on pop culture.
- Under Wraps 2 – Three friends spring into action when they learn their mummy pal, Harold, and his beloved Rose face the wrath of an evil mummy with a 1,000-year-old grudge.
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Let’s Hear From You
Are you excited to see all the new content coming to Disney+ this month? Are there any new shows or specials that you’re looking forward to seeing? Will you be hosting a viewing party for any of the upcoming movies, like “Pinocchio” or “Hocus Pocus 2” when they’re released? Leave your thoughts in the comments below… We want to know what you think is golden and what’s a bust.
