We hope you have kept your weekend wide open, because it’s extremely likely that you’ll want to stay welded to your sofa.
Why? Well, today is Disney+ Day, the streamer’s most important day of the year, when a dozen new films and shows are added to the site for viewers to enjoy. Top additions this year include the new live-action Pinocchio remake starring Tom Hanks, plus Thor: Love and Thunder will finally be available to watch on the small screen.
Here’s our round-up of everything else there is to know.
What’s Disney+ Day really all about?
Essentially, it’s a virtual event that Disney+ uses to promote its films and shows. This year it’s dropping just one day before D23 Expo, Disney’s major biennial fan convention which will run over the weekend in California. Disney+ Day launched last year the day was generally panned for being both light on new material and for being badly promoted, as its announcements were made via a Twitter thread.
In 2022 they’re not making the same mistake again: this morning they dropped a surprise BTS concert film and released a sneak peek of the forthcoming prequel Star Wars series Andor, plus there are 15 other additions to look forward to.
So, what is being added?
Films
Pinocchio (2022)
The highly anticipated live-action remake from director Robert Zemeckis (The Polar Express, Forrest Gump) starring Tom Hanks, Cynthia Erivo, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt is finally here.
Thor: Love and Thunder
When this Marvel blockbuster dropped back in July it raked in a massive $755 million worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of the year. Now, fans can watch it on the small screen.
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder
As if that wasn’t enough, fans are also treated to a behind-the-scenes documentary about how the Thor film was made, including interviews with cast members.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return
The Star Wars spin-off series Obi-Wan Kenobi starring Ewan McGregor was released back in May. Here, fans get another documentary, this time about how all it went down behind the scenes on planet Tatooine.
The Simpsons: Welcome to the Club
In this new Simpsons short Lisa wants to be a princess.
Frozen Sing-Along
A sing-along version of the smash hit musical we’ve all already been singing along to for nearly a decade.
Frozen 2 Sing-Along
Disney has given the 2019 sequel the same treatment.
Shows
Tierra Incógnita
This Argentinian mystery-horror TV show created for children and adolescents follows Eric Dalaras who is trying to find out what happened to his parents who disappeared eight years ago.
Cars on the Road (season 1)
Based on the beloved Cars franchise, Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy return as Lightning McQueen and Mater. It’s set three months after Cars 3 and this time the best friends are making a road trip across the US.
Growing Up (season 1)
Actor Brie Larson is behind this hybrid-docuseries about growing up. The show tells 10 coming-of-age stories and tackles all those thorny issues that adolescence whips up, explored via some “experimental filmmaking” - tune in to find out what that means in practice.
Wedding Season (season 1)
Rosa Salazar (Parenthood, Alita: Battle Angel) stars in the British romcom-thriller. When a woman’s wedding party is killed on the big day, she goes on the run with her lover. Intriguing.
Epic Adventures With Bertie Gregory (season 1)
Here audiences are taken along on the adventures of 29-year-old National Geographic filmmaker Bertie Gregory. He’s absolutely charming, loving every minute of the escapades.
Mike (episodes 1-6)
From the team behind I, Tonya, this Hulu series details the life of heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Trevante Rhodes, who starred in 2016’s Oscar-winning film Moonlight, plays Tyson.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (season 1, episode 4)
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law dropped on August 18 and now viewers get the fourth instalment of this comedy show about lawyer Jennifer Walters (played by Tatiana Maslany) who is also a She-Hulk. Mark Ruffalo returns as Bruce Banner.
Welcome to Wrexham (season 1, episode 4)
This documentary series follows the very true and very bonkers story of what happened when actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds announced that they were going to buy Welsh football club Wrexham A.F.C. The series is told by – spolier – the club owners, McElhenney and Reynolds.
There’s a subscription offer, too
But that’s not all - Disney+ has also launched a special Disney+ Day offer. You can enjoy a month of the streaming site for just £1.99 if you sign up before September 19. You can find out more about how to bag the offer here.
