Sharks, the debut of newly restored Walt Disney Animation Studios classic shorts, and thedebut of an animated sci-fi anthology are some of the new movies and shows coming to Disney+
July will see a number of movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more, alongside exclusive Disney+ Originals come to the streaming service.
On July 7, the service will start streaming the first batch of of 27 newly restored Walt Disney Animation Studios classic shorts, featuring such iconic stars as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip n’ Dale, and the studio’s first star, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. This year marks the centennial of the Walt Disney Animation Studios, which is being honored as part of the ongoing Disney 100 celebration.
Ranging from classics to lesser known titles, this package of short films includes examples of Disney’s earliest theatrical shorts (“Trolley Troubles” and “All Wet,” both from 1927 and starring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit), Silly Symphony classics like “The Skeleton Dance,” “Merbabies” and “Wynken, Blynken and Nod,” as well as a wide range of entertaining shorts featuring Disney’s most beloved characters. “Chips Ahoy,” a 1956 CinemaScope short starring Donald Duck and his chipmunk rivals, concludes the series in October, leading up to Disney’s 100th anniversary on Oct. 16.
Here’s a look at the upcoming original films and series, the latest episodes, and new library titles joining the service in July.
Sunday, July 2
– Bull Shark Bandits (special)
– Bull Shark vs. Hammerhead (special)
– Most Extreme Sharks (S1, 4 episodes)
– Return of the White Shark (special)
– Saved From a Shark (special)
– Shark Below Zero (special)
– Shark Eat Shark (special)
– Sharkcano: Hawaii
– Sharks vs. Dolphins: Bahamas Battleground (special)
– When Sharks Attack 36 (S1, 6 episodes)
– When Sharks Attack…And Why (S1, 5 episodes)
Wednesday, July 5
– Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes (S1, 5 episodes)
Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire – Premiere – All Episodes Streaming
This action-packed animated sci-fi anthology presents ten futuristic visions from Africa inspired by the continent’s diverse histories and cultures. Executive produced by Oscar®-winning director Peter Ramsey, these ten short films made by a new generation of animation creators draw on uniquely African perspectives to imagine brave new worlds of advanced technology, aliens, spirits, and monsters. This is Africa as you’ve never seen it before.
Secret Invasion – Episode 3
In Marvel Studios’ new series “Secret Invasion,” set in the present day MCU, Nick Fury learns of a clandestine invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls. Fury joins his allies, including Everett Ross, Maria Hill and the Skrull Talos, who has made a life for himself on Earth. Together they race against time to thwart the imminent Skrull invasion and save humanity.
Friday, July 7
Aquamania (1961)
Avid water-skier Goofy sets out to teach his son the fine art of the sport, and accidentally winds up in a championship race. He encounters a hapless octopus and takes a detour on a roller coaster on his way to an unexpected victory.
Bath Day (1946)
Figaro the cat takes center stage, after he gets a bath (complete with ribbon and perfume) from Minnie Mouse, and then encounters a group of frisky alley cats. A frightened Figaro wins the day when his shaking topples a tower of trash cans onto his rival, and he emerges the victor in the scuffle. Minnie rewards him with another bath.
Building a Building (1933)
Mickey operates a steam shovel on a busy construction site, where Minnie sells box lunches, and a flirtatious Pete is the foreman. When Pete’s advances cross the line, Mickey comes to Minnie’s rescue leading to a chase through a steel skeleton of a building, and a riveting conclusion.
Figaro and Frankie (1947)
Minnie’s cat, Figaro, is trying to take a cat nap, but the canary (Frankie) insists on singing. A squabble ensues in which Frankie’s cage topples. Minnie thinks Figaro has eaten Frankie, but the bird has simply flown the coop. In the end, Figaro rescues Frankie from the neighbor’s dog, and domestic tranquility is restored.
Goofy Gymnastics (1949)
Goofy enlists the aid of an instructional record and gymnastics equipment in an effort to become fit, with the help of some barbells, chin-up bars and cable expanders. In the process, he wrecks his floors, gets flung around the room and falls out the window, before ending up approvingly behind the cut-out of the muscular man he aspired to be.
The Skeleton Dance (1929)
A lively quartet of graveyard skeletons come out to play and dance the night away in this spooky Silly Symphony, set to the macabre music of Edvard Grieg (adapted by Carl Stalling). Ub Iwerks’ inventive animation uses plenty of graveyard gags involving animals and a skeletal xylophone.
Wednesday, July 12
– Bluey (S3, 10 episodes)
– UFOs: Investigating the Unknown (S1, 5 episodes)
– Never Say Never with Jeff Jenkins (S1, 8 episodes)
Secret Invasion – Episode 4
In Marvel Studios’ new series “Secret Invasion,” set in the present day MCU, Nick Fury learns of a clandestine invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls. Fury joins his allies, including Everett Ross, Maria Hill and the Skrull Talos, who has made a life for himself on Earth. Together they race against time to thwart the imminent Skrull invasion and save humanity.
Wednesday, July 19
– Grown-Ish (S5, 18 episodes)
– Hailey’s on It! (S1, 5 episodes)
– Miraculous Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir (S5, 6 episodes)
– SuperKitties (S1, 4 episodes)
– America’s Funniest Home Videos (S20-22)
Secret Invasion – Episode 5
In Marvel Studios’ new series “Secret Invasion,” set in the present day MCU, Nick Fury learns of a clandestine invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls. Fury joins his allies, including Everett Ross, Maria Hill and the Skrull Talos, who has made a life for himself on Earth. Together they race against time to thwart the imminent Skrull invasion and save humanity.
Wednesday, July 26
– Life Below Zero: Port Protection Alaska (S6, 16 episodes)
– Me & Mickey Shorts (S2, 10 episodes)
– Mickey Mouse Funhouse (S2, 5 episodes)
– Pretty Freekin Scary (S1, 7 episodes)
– Raven’s Home (S6, 5 episodes)
Secret Invasion – Episode 6
In Marvel Studios’ new series “Secret Invasion,” set in the present day MCU, Nick Fury learns of a clandestine invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls. Fury joins his allies, including Everett Ross, Maria Hill and the Skrull Talos, who has made a life for himself on Earth. Together they race against time to thwart the imminent Skrull invasion and save humanity.
Friday, July 28
The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse: Steamboat Silly – Premiere
Mickey takes a stroll down memory lane by watching old home movies, but when he accidentally unleashes hundreds of “Steamboat Willie” Mickeys from the film reel, he and the gang must stop them from wreaking havoc on the town with their old cartoon antics.
