Disney’s streaming service, Disney Plus launched Nov. 12 for $6.99/month. Here’s what you need to know about movies & shows available at release & coming soon.
Disney Plus Details
Release Date: November 12th, 2019 (U.S., Canada, Netherlands)
Signup Website: DisneyPlus.com
Releases at Launch: 7,500 show episodes; 300 feature films (increases to 500 within first year), 100 feature films are “recent” releases including Captain Marvel, 8 new exclusive shows, 1 exclusive movie
App Studio Hubs: Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic
Streaming Devices: Roku, Playstation 4 & 5, iOS, Apple TV, Android, Xbox One, Desktop Web Browsers, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire tablet, Windows 10 & 11, LG TV, Samsung Xfinity X1, Flex, LG WebOS smart TVs, Stv Explora Ultra and DStv Streama, Hisense smart TVs, Panasonic smart TVs , NOW, Sky, Virgin Media O2. Disney+ also supports HDMI and AirPlay.
Video Resolution: Up to Ultra 4K HD (no extra cost) and HDR10
Maximum Registered Streaming Devices: 4-7 (varies by plan)
Offline Downloads: Varies by plan
Languages: English, Spanish, Chinese plus 20 + more languages
Plan Details
| Disney + | Basic | Premium |
| Cost | $7.99/month | $10.99/month |
| No Ads | – | X |
| Disney+ | X | X |
| Ad free streaming | X | X |
| Download and watch | – | X |
| Live sports | – | – |
| Watch on multiple devices | X | X |
| Disney+ titles in 4K UHD | X | X |
| Personalized Disney+ recommendations | X | X |
| Up to 7 profiles | X | X |
| Disney Bundle | Duo Basic | Trio Basic | Trio Premium |
| Cost | $9.99/month | $12.99/month | $19.99/month |
| Monthly savings | Save 37% | Save 49% | Save 44% |
| Disney+ | X | X | X |
| Hulu | X | X | X |
| Stream on multiple devices at once | – | X | X |
| ESPN+ | – | X | X |
| Download and watch | – | On ESPN+ only | X |
| Ad free streaming | – | – | On Disney+ and Hulu only |
Disney Plus Discounts & Free Trials
- The 7 day Disney Plus Free Trial was suspended in the US in 2020 and hasn’t been back since.
- Disney+ now offers an exclusive military discount through The Exchange — eligible U.S. service members, veterans and their families can sign up for Disney+ and receive 25% off the annual subscription price.
Disney Plus Shows & Movies
- New releases and timeless classics
- Newer films are expected to be released within a year of their theatrical release.
- Disney theatrical releases are available on the Disney+ app including Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Aladdin, Dumbo, Frozen 2, Toy Story 4 and The Lion King.
- All 30 seasons of the Simpsons are available.
- Exclusive new Original Movies and Series.
- Exciting specials and limited-time streaming events.
- Nostalgic throwbacks and past seasons of your favorite shows.
- The entire Skywalker Saga and much of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- Fox content, which Disney purchased, is available Disney+ or Hulu depending on the content.
- Documentaries, unscripted series, experimental shorts, and so much more.
Disney Plus Things to Know
- Much like Netflix the Disney+ app features curated and personalized experiences for everyone. For example, for Marvel viewers the app will recommend films and shows from the Marvel studio and content similar to Marvel.
- Not every legacy movie and show is available due to complex issues with licensing agreements that Disney has already entered into.
- New episodes are released weekly and will not be dropped all at once like Netflix.
- Adult-oriented Disney content is streamed on Hulu.
- Add Movies and Shows to Your Watchlist.
- All new titles are added to the service at midnight 12 am PST/3 a.m. EST on the day of their release.
- Generally, new series episodes are released early Wednesday mornings, and original films tend to land early Friday mornings.
- There is no specific timing theatrical releases being available on Disney Plus. Historically theatrical releases have been released two to four months after first showing in theatres.
Disney Plus Release Dates
| Movie/Show | Disney + Release Date | Format | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Re)Connect | Year One | Show | Disney |
| Be Our Chief | Year One | Show | Disney |
| Cinema Relics: Iconic Art of the Movies | Year One | Show | Disney |
| Diary of a Female President | Year One | Show | Disney |
| Earthkeepers | Year Two | Show | Disney |
| Encore! | Day One | Show | Disney |
| Falcon and The Winter Soldier | Fall 2020 | Show | Marvel |
| Forky Asks a Question | Day One | Show | Pixar |
| Hawkeye | Fall 2021 | Show | Marvel |
| High School Musical: The Musical: The Series | Day One | Show | Disney |
| Ink & Paint Documentary | Year Two | Show | Disney |
| Lady & The Tramp | Day One | Movie | Disney |
| Lamp Life | Year One | Show | Disney |
| Lizzie McGuire | TBA | Show | Disney |
| Magic of Animal Kingdom | Year One | Show | Disney |
| Marvel’s Loki | Spring 2021 | Show | Marvel |
| Marvel's 616 | Year One | Show | Marvel |
| Marvel's Hero Project | Day One | Show | Marvel |
| Marvel's What If…? | Summer 2021 | Show | Marvel |
| Monsters Inc: Monsters at Work | Year One | Show | Pixar |
| Moon Knight | 2021 | Show | Marvel |
| Ms. Marvel | 2020 | Show | Marvel |
| Muppets Now | Year One | Show | Disney |
| Noelle | Day One | Movie | Disney |
| Obi Wan Kenobi (working title | TBA | Show | Star Wars |
| One Day at Disney | 2019 - December | Show | Disney |
| Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe | Year One | Movie | Disney |
| Rogue Trip | Year One | Show | Disney |
| Scarlet Witch | Year Two | Show | Marvel |
| She-Hulk | 2022 | Show | Marvel |
| Shop Class | Year One | Show | Disney |
| Sparkshorts | Day One | Show | Pixar |
| Star Wars: Captain Cassian Andor | Year Two | Show | Star Wars |
| Star Wars: The Clone Wars | 2020 - February | Show | Star Wars |
| Star Wars: The Mandalorian | Day One | Show | Star Wars |
| Stargirl | Early 2020 | Movie | Disney |
| The World According to Jeff Goldblum | Day One | Show | Disney |
| Timmy Failure Mistakes Were Made | Early 2020 | Movie | Disney |
| Togo: The Untold True Story | 2019 - December | Movie | Disney |
| Untitled Walt Disney Imagineering Documentary Series | Day One | Show | Disney |
| WandaVision | Spring 2021 | Show | Disney |
2023 New Releases To Disney+
- Chang Can Dunk – March 10, 2023
- Miley Cyrus ‒ Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions) – March 10, 2023
- Pandora: Beneath the Paradise – March 11, 2023
- NHL Big City Greens Classic (Live) – March 14, 2023
- Doogie Howser, M.D. (4 Seasons) – March 15, 2023
- Kiff – March 15, 2023
- Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman – March 17, 2023
2023 Upcoming Disney Plus Shows – Coming Soon
- Secrets of Sulphur Springs (Season 3) – March 25, 2023
- Viaje al centro de la Tierra (Latin America) – March 29, 2023
- Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. (Season 2) – March 31, 2023
- Gaslight – March 31, 2023
- Prom Pact – March 31, 2023
- Heavenly Delusion – April 1, 2023
- The Crossover – April 5, 2023
- The Good Mothers – April 5, 2023
- Rennervations – April 12, 2023
- Secrets of the Elephants – April 21, 2023
- Peter Pan and Wendy (Live Action) – April 28, 2023
- A Small Light – May 2, 2023
- Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures – May 4, 2023
- Star Wars: Visions (Season 2) – May 4, 2023
- The Muppets Mayhem – TBD May 2023
- American Born Chinese – May 24, 2023
- Secret Invasion – Spring 2023
- Echo – Summer 2023
- Loki (Season 2) – Summer 2023
- Pretty Freekin Scary – Summer 2023
- Ironheart – Fall 2023
- Nemesis – Fall 2023
- Win or Lose – Fall 2023
- X-MEN ’97 – Fall 2023
- Agatha: Coven of Chaos – Winter 2023
- Dragons of Wonderhatch – Winter 2023
- Ahsoka – TBD 2023
- Antman Quantumania – TBD 2023
- BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star – TBD 2023
- Crater – TBD 2023
- Doctor Who – TBD 2023
- Dragon Striker – TBD 2023
- Duffy & Friends (Stop-Motion Series) – TBD 2023
- Hailey’s on It! – TBD 2023
- Iwaju – TBD 2023
- Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire – TBD 2023
- Marvel’s What If? (Season 2) – TBD 2023
- Pupstruction – TBD 2023
- Ralph & Katie – TBD 2023
- Sri Asih (Asia) – TBD 2023
- Stan Lee documentary – TBD 2023
- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew – TBD 2023
- The Doomies – TBD 2023
- The Naughty Nine – TBD 2023
- The Santa Clauses (Season 2) – TBD 2023
- Tiana – TBD 2023
- Tout va bien – TBD 2023
2024 Disney Plus Upcoming Shows
- Daredevil: Born Again – Spring 2024
- Andor (Season 2) – TBD 2024
- Marvel Zombies – TBD 2024
- Moana: The Series – TBD 2024
- Percy Jackson & The Olympians – TBD 2024
- The Acolyte (Star Wars Prequel Series) – TBD 2024
Disney Plus History
Disney’s streaming service, Disney Plus launched on November 12, 2019 for $6.99 per month.
Details at Launch
Release Date: November 12th, 2019 (U.S., Canada, Netherlands)
Original Price: $6.99/month or $59.99/year or $13.99/month for a 3-bundle of Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+
Releases at Launch: 7,500 show episodes; 300 feature films (increases to 500 within first year), 100 feature films are “recent” releases including Captain Marvel, 8 new exclusive shows, 1 exclusive movie
App Studio Hubs: Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic
Streaming Devices: Roku, Playstation 4 & 5, iOS, Apple TV, Android, Xbox One, Desktop Web Browsers, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, LG TV, Samsung Xfinity X1 & Flex
Video Resolution: Up to Ultra 4K HD (no extra cost) and HDR10
Maximum Registered Streaming Devices: 4
Offline Downloads: Unlimited
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Dutch
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