Summer officially begins on Disney+ with the premiere of Pixar’s Luca, which headlines this week’s Watch Guide. Of course, it’s followed by new episodes of currently running shows, including the finale of Big Shot and the third episode of Loki (on Wednesday). This week’s Library Highlights section has several big milestone anniversaries worth celebrating, including 60 years of The Parent Trap and 30 years of The Rocketeer. Whatever you choose to stream this week, we hope it’s magical.
New Exclusives
Luca
“Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s original feature film Luca is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca (voice of Jacob Tremblay) shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, Alberto (voice of Jack Dylan Grazer), but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.”
Loki – Streaming Wednesday, June 23rd
“Marvel Studios’ Loki features the God of Mischief as he steps out of his brother’s shadow in a new Disney+ series that takes place after the events of Avengers: Endgame.”
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series – “Yes, And…”
“After rival school North High releases a viral video to undermine the Wildcats, Miss Jenn hosts a weekend improv intensive to build up her kids’ confidence. Meanwhile, Nini works on a new song at Salt Lake Slices, where she finds inspiration in Kourtney’s approach to life.”
Star Wars: The Bad Batch – “Reunion”
“The Batch find themselves cornered on treacherous terrain.”
Big Shot – “Marvyn’s Playbook” – Finale
“Westbrook is one win away from Division Two, and Carlsbad is suspected of stealing their playbook.”
New on Disney+
Star Wars Vintage Collection: Droids
Lucasfilm’s other animated TV series from the ‘80’s follows the continuing adventures of C-3PO and R2-D2.
Dino Ranch
A popular Canadian-produced preschool series, which airs on Disney Junior in the US.
Just Roll With It
The audience decides what happens next in the 2nd season of the Disney Channel comedy series.
Heartland Docs, DVM
The 3rd season of Nat Geo WILD’s series about a husband and wife vet team in Nebraska.
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted – “The Maine Ingredient”
New episodes of Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted appear each Friday after their National Geographic premiere.
Library Highlights
80th Anniversary – The Reluctant Dragon
Join comedian Robert Benchley for a tour of Walt Disney Studios in this live-action/animation hybrid, released on June 20th, 1941.
60th Anniversary – The Parent Trap
Hayley Mills starred opposite herself in this blockbuster Disney comedy, released on June 21st, 1961.
30th Anniversary – The Rocketeer
Dave Stevens’ comic books came to life on June 21st, 1991 with Disney’s big screen adaptation.
25th Anniversary – The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Walt Disney Animation Studios 34th animated feature was released on June 21st, 1996, an adaptation of the classic Victor Hugo novel with music by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz.
15th Anniversary – Leroy & Stitch
The exciting conclusion to Lil & Stitch: The Series premiered on June 23rd, 2006 with this made-for-TV finale.
10th Anniversary – Cars 2
Lightning McQueen brought Mater with him for the World Grand Prix where the loveable pickup truck was mistaken for a spy and got caught up in an international adventure, released on June 24th, 2011.
5th Anniversary – Adventures in Babysitting
Disney Channel’s remake of the John Hughes comedy as also the 100th DCOM, premiering on June 24th, 2016.
Father’s Day on Disney+
Celebrate Disney dad’s with the following films and TV shows on Disney+!
- Geppetto in Pinocchio
- King Stefan in Sleeping Beauty
- Pongo in 101 Dalmatians
- George Banks in Mary Poppins
- Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music
- Darth Vader in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
- Peter, Michael and Jack in Three Men and a Baby
- King Triton in The Little Mermaid
- Wayne Szalinski in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
- Homer Simpson in The Simpsons
- Maurice in Beauty and the Beast
- Goofy in Goof Troop and A Goofy Movie
- Mufasa in The Lion King
- Michael Cromwell in Jungle 2 Jungle
- Zeus in Hercules
- Dr. John Dolittle in Dr. Dolittle
- Fa Zhou in Mulan
- Nick Parker in The Parent Trap
- Coach Herman Boone in Remember the Titans
- Tom Baker in Cheaper by the Dozen
- Marlin in Finding Nemo
- Bob Parr in The Incredibles
- Buck Cluck in Chicken Little
- Joe Kingman in The Game Plan
- Howard Stark in Iron Man 2
- King Fergus in Brave
- Ego in Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2
- Mr. Murry in A Wrinkle in Time
- Wilden Lightfoot in Onward
- Artemis Fowl Sr. in Artemis Fowl
- George in Flora & Ulysses
- Chief Benja in Raya and the Last Dragon
This Week’s Holidays
Every day’s a holiday and you can celebrate all of them on Disney+!
- Friday, June 18th – International Panic Day – Hercules
- Saturday, June 19th – Juneteenth – Black Panther
- Sunday, June 20th, Father’s Day – A Goofy Movie
- Monday, June 21st – Take Your Cat to Work Day – The Cat from Outer Space
- Tuesday, June 22nd – World Rainforest Day – Jungle Cat
- Wednesday, June 23rd – Pink Flamingo Day – Disneynature The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos
- Thursday, June 24th – International Fairy Day – Tinker Bell