We’re only just settling into Disney+, but like clockwork, we already know what’s coming to the streaming service in April. Similar to how Netflix regularly updates its content with a revolving door of movies and shows, the House of Mouse is following suit.
Disney+ launched with an impressive line-up that included originals like The Mandalorian, The World According to Jeff Goldblum, and the live-action Lady and the Tramp, This has since been bolstered by most of the MCU’s theatrical releases, the first 30 seasons of The Simpsons, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 7.
If that wasn’t enough, April is bringing some big hitters to Disney+, with several movies finding an early home thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Notably, Pixar’s Onward is racing out of (closed) cinemas and straight into our living rooms.
Starring the likes of Tom Holland and Chris Prat, Dan Scanlon’s movie follows a pair of elf brothers who head out to discover whether there’s any real magic left in the world. The movie WAS sitting at the top of the box office until COVID-19 took its toll. Onward is already available for on-demand purchase, but if you wait a little longer, it’s coming to Disney+ on April 3.
April is also Earth Month, meaning Disney+ is also releasing a slew of Disneynature and National Geographic documentaries. One of these will follow a school of dolphins and is narrated by Thor favourite Natalie Portman.
There will be more weekly episodes from the likes of The Mandalorian, The Clone Wars, and One Day at Disney. Finally, Nicholas Cage fans will be overjoyed that National Treasure is leaving Netflix and finding a new home on Disney+.
There have been calls for Cate Shortland’s Black Widow to be released straight away on Disney+, but the studio is standing firm and pushing the next MCU outing to later in the year. Still, we’re promised the movie’s delays won’t have a knock-on effect on the rest of the franchise’s timeline.
Just when you think you’ve watched everything there is to watch on Disney+, each month is promised to bring something new. Well, it looks like it’s worth its subscription cost then.
April 1
Doctor Dolittle
April 3
Onward
Life On The Edge (new episode)
Dolphin Reef (new episode)
Diving With Dolphins (new episode)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (new episode)
Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings (new episode)
Shop Class (new episode)
Disney Family Sundays (new episode)
One Day At Disney (new episode)
Be Our Chef (new episode)
A Tale of Two Critters
In a Nutshell
Don’s Fountain of Youth
Donald’s Dog Laundry
Double Dribble
Dragon Around
Elmer Elephant
Fish Hooks (seasons 1-3)
How to Play Football
Lambert, The Sheepish Lion
On Ice
Out of Scale
Penguins
Pluto’s Party
Sea Scouts
Sonny With A Chance (seasons 1-2)
The Boy Who Talked to Badgers
The New Neighbor
The Small One
The Straight Story
April 10
A Celebration of Music from the Coco Premiere
One Day At Disney (new episode)
Be Our Chef (new episode)
Life Below Zero (season 14)
Paradise Island (season 1)
Playtime with Puppy Dog Pals (season 1)
Running Wild with Bear Grylls (season 5)
Tut’s Treasures: Hidden Secrets (season 1)
April 12
PJ Masks (season 3)
April 17
Brain Games (season 8)
Let’s Stick Together
Mickey And The Roadster Racers: Nutty Tales (seasons 1-2)
Pluto’s Purchase
The Incredible Dr. Pol (season 16)
April 19
Just Roll With It (season 1)
April 20
Secrets Of The Zoo: Tampa (season 1)
April 22
Fury FilesJane Goodall: The Hope
April 23
Disney Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure (season 3)
April 24
America’s Funniest Home Videos (seasons 12-19, 23)
Man In Space
Mars And Beyond
The Olympic Elk
Be Our Chef (new episode)
April 30
National Treasure