In the two years since its release, Disney+ has become one of the most popular streaming services in the world, with over 116 million subscribers logging on to watch fan–favorite movies from all of the companies that Disney owns.
Recently, on Nov. 12, the company announced new details for current shows as well as new updates for the future.
Twentieth Century Studios announced a brand new “Ice Age” adventure called “The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild,” starring the eponymous character who made his debut in the 2009 film. Simon Pegg will reprise his role as Buck, who goes on an adventure with Crash and Eddie throughout the Lost World of the Dinosaurs.
Disney is also planning to release a brand new “Cheaper by the Dozen” remake, this time starring Zach Braff (“Scrubs”) and Gabrielle Union (“Breaking In”). Both films are expected to launch in early 2022.
Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey announced the sequel to their hit film, “Enchanted,” which will be released in the fall of 2022. They also announced that “Enchanted” will be on Disney+ for viewers to watch.
Jeff Kinney, the author of the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” books, revealed a brand new poster for the upcoming animated movie of the same name and announced that a sequel called and based on “Rodrick Rules” is in development. The new animated “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” movie will be released on Dec. 3.
Andy Samberg and John Mulaney showcased a new poster for their next movie together: “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers.” Samberg and Mulaney will voice Chip and Dale, respectively, and Corey Burton will join them from the TV show. It is expected to be released in the spring of 2022.
Disney also announced a sequel to “Hocus Pocus,” with the Sanderson sisters’ actresses reprising their roles.
A brand new movie called “Better Nate Than Ever,” starring Lisa Kudrow, Joshua Bassett, and introducing Rueby Wood, was also announced. The film, a musical family-comedy film, is based on its director Tim Federle’s 2013 novel of the same name.
Finally, a modern–day Cinderella story reimagining, starring Chosen Jacobs as “El” in the new Disney+ film “Sneakerella,” will be released on Feb. 18, 2022.
Disney also revealed a slew of new series, including the first look at “Baymax,” the newest animated series starring the loveable robot that will be released in 2022.
Also showcased was the first concept art from “Tiana,” starring the titular princess from “Princess and the Frog,” which will be released in 2023.
For National Geographic, Chris Hemsworth and Will Smith announced a brand new series that will feature them traveling all over the world. Hemsworth will star in “Limitless with Chris Hemsworth” in 2022, while Smith will star in “Welcome to Earth” on Dec. 8.
“The Proud Family” will be making its return to the small screen in a new reboot of the show, with the original cast expected to reprise their roles and will be joined by stars like Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Tiffany Haddish, Lena Waithe, Brenda Song and more.
Also, “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” will return for Season 3 as the Wildcats put on “Frozen.”
Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy will reprise their roles as Lightning McQueen and Mater in a new “Cars” series called “Cars On the Road,” which will feature the duo on a cross-country road trip.
All three new shows are expected to release in the spring and summer of 2022.
Marvel announced new logos for all of their upcoming shows, as well as brand new clips for their next major release “Hawkeye” starring Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld.
They also announced an all-new original series called “X-Men ‘97,” which will return to the world of the X-Men from the 90s in a brand new series with the same cast.
Marvel Studios also announced four new shows: “Echo,” starring Alaqua Cox as the heroine after a stint in the “Hawkeye” series; “Spider-Man: Freshman Year,” which will see Peter Parker begin his journey to becoming Spider-Man; “Agatha: House of Harkness,” with Kathryn Hahn expected to reprise her role from “WandaVision”; and “Marvel Zombies,” which will feature a new generation of heroes battling an ever-spreading zombie scourge.
Marvel also revealed the first looks at all of the upcoming new content in the 2022 calendar year, with fans getting a first look at the future stars of the MCU.
Oscar Isaac stars as the brutal Moon Knight as he struggles with his multiple identities inside himself when the series releases.
Tatiana Maslany was revealed as the newest MCU Hulk hero, She-Hulk, in a comedic teaser that also featured Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner.
Iman Vellani soars as Ms. Marvel as she explores her mysterious new powers and her identity as the first Muslim superhero in the MCU.
All three new series, in addition to the second season of the show “What If…?,” are expected to be released next year.
In the last of the announcements, Lucasfilm promoted a new documentary starring Boba Fett and a first look at the newest “Star Wars” TV saga “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” starring Ewan McGregor as the titular Master Jedi and Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader.
Disney+ will reveal more about the upcoming series and events in the next year, as well as more details about when these new shows are going to be released.
