Fans patiently waiting for the new Jungle Cruise movie will now be able to take the journey at home, as star Dwayne Johnson announced the film will be available on Disney+ Premier Access beginning July 30th, the same day it docks in theaters.
Johnson made the announcement ahead of Disney’s second quarter earnings call.
As the world slowly recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney has made Premier Access available on several of its upcoming films for Disney+ subscribers not yet ready to head back to movie theaters. The one-time fee allows subscribers to view the movie at the same time it’s in theaters for several months before it becomes available for all Disney+ subscribers. Jungle Cruise is just the latest to join the lineup, with Premier Access already announced for Cruella and Marvel Studios’ Black Widow, both releasing later this summer.
Today Marvel put out a video with Tom Hiddleston explaining that “Wednesdays are the new Fridays”. The show will move up the original premiere date from Friday, June 11th to Wednesday, June 9th, 2021.
Historically, other Marvel and Disney+ original series have debuted on Fridays.
Disney and Pixar have worked up a new film called “Luca” that we’re all impatiently waiting to release this summer! This new comedy-fantasy film was originally set to be released in theaters on June 18, but instead Disney has announced it will be released on Disney+ with no extra charge. The newest trailer has been released.
As shared via Pixar YouTube: “This summer, you’re invited to Portorosso. Watch the new trailer for Disney and Pixar’s Luca and see the film June 18 on Disney+.”
This seaside town called Portorosso, is the perfect place for Luca and his best friend, Alberto, to enjoy their land legs. The trick will be keeping the fact that they are sea monsters a secret! Mark those calendars for June 18 Disney fans, as this will be a fun one for the whole family.
Emilia Clarke, known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones, is in final talks to join the cast of Marvel’s Secret Invasion series coming to Disney+.
Clarke will join a cast of Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Kingsley Ben-Adir, and Olivia Colman. Jackson is reprising his role of Nick Fury and Mendelsohn is reprising his Captain Marvel role of Talos. Ben-Adir will play the film’s villain. Colman and Clarke’s roles have not yet been announced. Kyle Bradstreet is writing and executive producing the series.
Secret Invasion is about a sect of shape-shifting Skrulls who have infiltrated Earth. There is no announced release date.
Although The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will be wrapping up its short run in April, there will still be plenty to watch on Disney+ come May.
Among the new titles is “Launchpad”, a series of live-action short films made by filmmakers from underrepresented backgrounds. The first six shorts premiering in May are based on the theme “Discover.”
All of the new and old titles coming to Disney+ in May are listed below:
Tuesday, May 4
tar Wars: The Bad Batch (episode 1)
Friday, May 7
Star Wars: The Bad Batch (episode 1) The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (episode 7) Big Shot (episode 4) Wander Over Yonder (seasons 1-2) Everyone’s Hero Flicka 2 Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Friday, May 14
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (season 2, episode 1) Star Wars: The Bad Batch (episode 3) The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (episode 8) Big Shot (episode 5) Special Agent Oso (seasons 1-2) Special Agent Oso: Three Healthy Steps (season 1) X-Men: The Last Stand Life Below Zero (season 15) Race to the Center of the Earth (season 1)
Friday, May 21
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (season 2, episode 2) Star Wars: The Bad Batch (episode 4) The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (episode 9) Big Shot (episode 6) Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast Inside Pixar: Unpacked (episodes 1-5) Big City Greens (season 2) Disney Junior Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures (season 1) Fury Files (interstitials) Ice Road Rescue (season 5) Running Wild with Bear Grylls (season 6)
Friday, May 28
Cruella (premier access) Launchpad (six original shorts) High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (season 2, episode 3) Star Wars: The Bad Batch (episode 5) The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (episode 10, finale) Big Shot (episode 7) Bluey Shorts (season 2) Sydney to the Max (seasons 3, episodes 1-8) Kingdom of the Polar Bears (season 1) Wicked Tuna (season 10, episodes 1-7)
