The Summer Of Disney+ Is Coming: Big Blockbusters, New Originals, And Old Favorites
Even though movie theatersare getting their groove back, the summer blockbuster season still won’t be quite as exciting as usual. That’s why Disney+ is hyping up their own summer line-up that brings some big blockbusters, new original shows, and beloved favorites from the past straight to your TV screen. In a new Summer of Disney+ preview, the streaming service touts the arrival of theatrical releases likeBlack Widow, Pixar’sLuca, andJungle Cruise, new original shows includingLokiandMonsters at Work, and old favorites likeAdventures in Babysitting,The Sandlot, andMrs. Doubtfire.
Summer of Disney+
There’s a lot of new stuff coming to Disney+ this summer, including a series reboot ofTurner & Hooch. Those not ready to return to theaters can getBlack WidowandJungle Cruisethrough Disney+ Premier Access for an extra fee, or they can enjoy Pixar’sLucafor no additional cost. Meanwhile, Pixar’sMonsters Inc.makes a return with the sequel sequelMonsters at Work(watch the trailer here), and the television side of Marvel Studios continues with the time-hopping seriesLoki.
Plenty of other movies are coming to the streaming service this summer as well.Raya and the Last Dragonwill make its streaming debut after being available as a Premier Access title, and the short filmUs Againthat accompanied the film’s theatrical release will also be added to the library. A few 20th Century Fox family favorites likeThe SandlotandMrs. Doubtfirecome later in the season. Plus,Adventures in Babysittingwill finally join the Disney+ library, and it will be interesting to see if any disclaimers come with it and what they do about the two f-bombs in the movie. Oh, andX-Men: Dark Phoenixis coming to the service if you need a nap.
Other additions to the library include a documentary calledStuntman, which follows veteran Hollywood stuntman Eddie Braun as he attempts what many argue is the most dangerous stunt in cinematic history, and the nature documentaryPlaying with Sharks, following fearless diver, cinematographer, and pioneering conservationist Valerie Taylor as she goes from champion spearfisher to passionate shark protector.
Adding to the programming for all you nature lovers out there, there’s also a new six-episode National Geographic series calledGrowing Up Animal, which chronicles the birth and growth of chimps, sea lions, elephants, African wild dogs, lions, and grizzlies.
Here’s the full line-up of movies and TV shows that fall under the Summer of Disney+ banner:
Don’t get too excited about thatShort Circuittitle on the schedule below. It’s merely an experimental program where anyone at Walt Disney Animation Studios can pitch an idea and potentially be selected to create an original, innovative short film with the support of the studio and their fellow artists. It still sounds cool, but it’s not a reboot of the beloved film franchise.
