Everything we know about Disney+ so far

ICYMI, Disney is releasing a streaming service that will (eventually) house all it’s old, current, and upcoming content. 

After the conglomerate’s groundbreaking announcement of Disney+ via the changing fate of Disney films available on Netflix back in 2017, we’ve been gifted incremental clues and hints as to what will be streaming on the service, which is sure to drastically shake things up in the ever-changing hierarchy of streaming service giants. 

Here’s all the info we know about Disney+ so far.

When will Disney+ launch?

Disney+ will officially launch in the US on November 12, and the same goes for Canada. The streaming service’s Australia and New Zealand launch will be on November 19; no word yet on a UK launch date. 

Other world nations will have access to Disney+ in accordance with how various licensing deals amongst streaming services shake out over time, according to THR. 

On September 12, Disney+ launched a two-moth free trial of the streaming service in the Netherlands exactly two months ahead of its official launch. Whether you’re waiting for the service to be released or have access to a free trial, you’ll have to wait until Nov. 12 for the release of Disney+’s most anticipated new shows and films. 

In the meantime, Mashable rounded up all of the trailers that have been released thus far.

How much will Disney+ cost?

For now, Disney+ is priced at $7 a month, or $70 for a year-long plan. For $13-a-month package, subscribers can pay for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ all in one, notably less than Nexflix’s premium plan.

How often will episodes of forthcoming series be released?

Disney+ will releasing episodes of its exclusive series on a weekly basis. Although subscribers can binge-watch older series in one sitting, the newest content will mimic network television in its rollout schedule.

How can you subscribe?

You can’t, yet. The future streaming service’s website currently displays a countdown to its release date, November 12, and information about what’s to come. Plus, you can enter your email address to receive updates and alerts about when subscriptions become available.

What’s new from Star Wars?

Intriguing titles have been released from many of the shared universes under the Disney umbrella. From Star Wars, The Mandalorian, starring Pedro Pascal, will follow a lone gunfighter living five years after Return of the Jedi. The series will premiere on Disney+ on November 12. 

Additionally, Disney has announced a Rogue One prequel series, wherein Diego Luna will reprise his role as Cassian Andor. And speaking of big name role reprisals: Ewan McGregor will star as Obi Wan once again in a series centered around the Jedi Knight.

Will there be additions to the MCU?

The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s slew of new titles don’t disappoint, either. Three new, promising heroes have been announced: Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight, and She-Hulk. All three are making their screen debuts on Disney+ in the future. 

In an epic canon, Disney+ will house the MCU’s What If…?, a series based on the comic series of the same name. Each episode will explore how the narratives of MCU characters would have unfolded had one key detail been altered.

Fans can also expect Falcon and Winter Soldier in 2020, Loki, Wandavision, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in the spring 2021, and Hawkeye starring the now-defunct app figurehead Jeremy Renner. Another title announced on the streaming service’s website, Hero Project, still awaits a release date.

What about spin-offs, remakes, and returns?

The list of re-vamps and spin-offs to come from Disney+ is impressive and appeals to fans of all ages. Disney is continuing the trend of live-action remakes of its classic animated features with Lady and the Tramp, which will be included in the service’s inaugural premiere on November 12. Tessa Thompson and Justin Theroux will be backed by a supporting cast featuring Janelle Monae, Sam Elliot, Benedict Wong, and many more.

According to Kermit himself, Muppets Now is an “unscripted, short-form” series that will follow Kermit and his gang alongside “celebrity guest stars.” Fingers crossed Jon Stewart reprises his duet with Elmo. 

Pixar superstars are getting feature series, as well. Monsters at Work takes audiences back to the scare floor of Monsters Incorporated, and yes, thankfully Billy Crystal and John Goodman will return to hold down the fort as Mike and Sully. Also, Toy Story 4 fans will be pleased to hear that the 10-episode Forky Asks a Question series will detail the lovable spork’s quest to get answers to — you guessed it — his questions.

As a treat for some older fans, Hillary Duff is returning as Lizzie Mcguire for a sequel to the late, great Disney Channel series. Duff has revealed that a thirty-something Lizzie is no longer romantically entangled with either Paolo or the beloved Gordo, but that the character’s storyline will center around her apprenticeship to an interior designer in NYC.

Another aught Disney Channel classic is getting a surprising, meta spin-off: High School Musical: The Musical: The Show is slated as one of Disney+’s first releases and will premiere November 12. The series follows a group of high school students putting on a production of High School Musical at East High, the high school where the original films were filmed.

Finally, Disney+ is making sure Home Alone isn’t for ’90s kids only. As a result of its recent Fox acquisition, the streaming service has announced a film remake of the franchise. Fans want Macaulay Culkin to follow suit with Duff and reprise his role as Kevin McAllister, but it appears he’s remaining mum on that prospect for now.

Will Disney+ be making other new, original series and films?

Disney+ has gathered a handful of today’s top stars for its slate of new, original projects. Anna Kendrick, Bill Hader, Billy Eichner, and Shirley MacLaine star in Noelle, the story of Noelle Kringle, Santa Claus’s sister. Although the film was originally set to premiere in theaters, Disney pivoted so Noelle would drum up early excitement for the streaming service.

It wouldn’t be a complete roll-out if Disney didn’t take a swing at reality TV, too. Encore! is hosted by Kristen Bell and follows a new group of high school theater alum as they return to the stage after many years. Think Queer Eye meets a show-within-a-show. Encore! premieres on November 12.

Disney+ will also feature a live-action adaptation of Stephen Pastis’ book series Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made. The film stars Craig Robinson, Wallace Shawn, and Ophelia Lovibond, and will be released in 2020.

As the streaming service builds its forthcoming catalog of new exclusives, the list of new Disney+ originals is sure to grow.

What about new documentaries?

Disney docuphiles rejoice! 

Jeff Goldblum has his own documentary television series for Disney+ as a part of the company’s acquisition of National Geographic under 21st Century Fox. The World According to Jeff Goldblum gives audiences a deep dive into his wild mind as he explores his global curiosities — and you’re not alone if you’re seeing similarities to Forky Asks a Question. 

The entire DisneyNature catalog is coming to the streaming service as well, including recent titles like Penguins, narrated by Ed Helms, and forthcoming releases like Dolphin Reef, narrated by Natalie Portman. Dolphin Reef will be available for streaming on November 12.

For those Disney lovers who just wanted a documentary about the happiest place, er, entertainment conglomerate on earth, Disney+ has answered your call: One Day At Disney tells a selection of stories from the workers, engineers, and creative minds behind Disney’s films, shows, live performances, and global theme parks. The film will premiere on November 12, but you can already pre-order the companion coffee table book.

Additionally, Disney+ will give subscribers an inside look into one of its most-anticipated theatrical releases, Frozen 2. The docu-series Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 awaits a release date.

Will Disney’s back catalog be available for streaming?

Every animated and live-action Disney movie will be available on Disney+, save Song of the South. The service will also be heavily populated with all the back catalogs of the other companies under the Disney entertainment umbrella, such as Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. That means you can catch Avengers: Endgame and Solo: An Infinity Story on Disney+ as well. With regard to Disney titles currently available to stream on Netflix, many will be transferred to Disney+ over the next couple of years (though some released in the past two years can return to Netflix in 2026).

As a bonus, all 30 seasons of Fox’s The Simpsons will stream exclusively on Disney+, and those who have taken advantage of a free trial in the Netherlands discovered that vintage X-Men and Spiderman cartoons are available for streaming, too.

Any content from the aforementioned Disney affiliates that is above a PG-13 rating will stream on Hulu (think Deadpool). 

This post will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.