Danielle Solzman
Disney+ just announced the list of original films and series, the latest episodes, and new library titles that are arriving in August.
New episodes and TV series arrive on Wednesdays while Disney+ releases movies on Friday. The only exception is The Bad Batch since the Star Wars series has been releasing on Fridays since the since following the series premiere in May.
Library title availability varies by region and subject to change. What follows below are titles joining the service in the U.S. If you’ve missed out on watching Cruella, the film joins the service in late August with no additional fee.
Wednesday, August 4
Short Circuit (Shorts) – All Episodes Streaming – Season 2 Premiere
If you could tell any story with the team of talented artists at Walt Disney Animation Studios, what would you create? Welcome to Short Circuit, an experimental, innovative program where anyone at the Studio can pitch an idea and get selected to create their own short film. Season 2 features five all-new short films.
Dinosaur Barbarian
Directed by Kim Hazel
Battling evil is all in a day’s work for Dinosaur Barbarian, but what about taking out the trash? Sometimes even a superhero needs to clean up his act.
Going Home
Directed by Jacob Frey
A story about growing up and the meaning of home in which a young adult repeatedly visits his hometown, but with every new arrival he starts to face the inevitable: change.
Songs to Sing in the Dark
Directed by Riannon Delanoy
Two creatures living in the depths of a dark cave engage in a battle of acoustic one-upmanship. As things escalate, they come to realize that they are stronger together.
No. 2 to Kettering
Directed by Liza Rhea
On a dreary, ordinary morning, a girl learns how the power of laughter can lift even the most sullen among her fellow bus riders along their journey to Kettering.
Marvel Studios Legends – New Episodes
“Marvel Studios Legends” serves as an exciting refresher for the various heroes and villains making their way to the highly anticipated streaming shows premiering on Disney+, setting the stage for the upcoming adventures. The episodes will feature Peggy Carter, The Avengers Initiative, and The Ravagers.
Monsters at Work – Episode 106 “The Vending Machine”
Tylor’s job is threatened when he breaks MIFT’s favorite vending machine on the day Fritz must fire someone due to budget cuts. Meanwhile Mike tries boosting morale at Monsters, Inc.
Turner & Hooch – Episode 103 “Diamonds are Furever”
Scott tracks down a notorious fugitive jewel thief while Hooch gets obsessed with a squeaky toy.
Friday, August 6
The Mysterious Benedict Society – Episode 108 – Season Finale
Placed undercover at a boarding school known as The Institute, a group of orphans must foil a nefarious plot with global ramifications while creating a new sort of family along the way. Based on the bestseller by Trenton Lee Stewart which Time Magazine called “one of the best young adult books of all time,” The Mysterious Benedict Society” stars Emmy® Award winner Tony Hale in the titular role and features a standout ensemble of young actors.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch – Episode 115
“Star Wars: The Bad Batch” follows the elite and experimental clones of the Bad Batch (first introduced in “The Clone Wars”) as they find their way in a rapidly changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone War. Members of Bad Batch—a unique squad of clones who vary genetically from their brothers in the Clone Army—each possess a singular exceptional skill that makes them extraordinarily effective soldiers and a formidable crew.
Wednesday, August 11
– Breaking Bobby Bones (S1), 8 episodes
– Cesar Millan: Better Human Better Dog (S1) Ep. Front Of The Pack
– Cesar Millan: Better Human Better Dog (S1) Ep. Canine Quarantine
– Disney Gabby Duran & The Unsittables (S2), 10 episodes
– Disney Junior Chicken Squad (S1), 7 episodes
What If…? – Episode 101 – Premiere
“What If…?” flips the script on the MCU, reimagining famous events from the films in unexpected ways. Marvel Studios’ first animated series focuses on different heroes from the MCU, featuring a voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their roles. The series is directed by Bryan Andrews; AC Bradley is head writer.
Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life – Episode 103 “The Jungle / The Flight / Deep Dive”
Chip and Dale get lost in a bush with no hope of escape! / Chip uses Dale as a test pilot. / Chip and Dale embark on an underwater adventure.
Turner & Hooch – Episode 104 “In The Line Of Fur”
To impress his ex-girlfriend, Scott and Hooch must protect a grumpy judge from a mob assassin.
Friday, August 13
Wednesday, August 18
Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life – Episode 104 “A Nut You Can’t Refuse / Chipmunks Away / Ruff Justice”
Chip bargains with the wrong family of squirrels, now he must pay the price. / Chip’s desire for perfection leads to a less than relaxing vacation. / There’s a new sheriff in town and his name is Chip!
Monsters at Work – Episode 108 “Little Monsters”
Tylor sees an opportunity to get promoted as Jokester during Mini-Monster Day at Monsters, Inc. when he is paired with Ms. Flint’s daughter. Can he get her to laugh?
What If…? – Episode 102
“What If…?” flips the script on the MCU, reimagining famous events from the films in unexpected ways. Marvel Studios’ first animated series focuses on different heroes from the MCU, featuring a voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their roles. The series is directed by Bryan Andrews; AC Bradley is head writer.
Friday, August 20
– Eragon
Wednesday, August 25
What If…? – Episode 103
“What If…?” flips the script on the MCU, reimagining famous events from the films in unexpected ways. Marvel Studios’ first animated series focuses on different heroes from the MCU, featuring a voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their roles. The series is directed by Bryan Andrews; AC Bradley is head writer.
Friday, August 27
– Cruella
– Dan in Real Life
– Disney Princess Remixed: An Ultimate Princess Celebration
– Underdog
