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New on Disney+ In December 2024

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By Jacob Osborn - Guide

Published: 6 Sept 2024, Last Updated: 3 Dec 2024

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No one conjures the holiday spirit quite like Disney and that’s as true in the age of streaming as ever before. That said, Disney+ isn’t bringing fresh seasonal content the way one might expect this December. While there are a handful of animated Christmas specials, it’s mostly business as usual over at the streamer (which still means plenty of new releases). Perhaps it’s time to dig through their vast library of titles and revisit a classic with your friends and loved ones during the holidays. In the meantime, here’s everything new that’s coming your way.

Everything Coming to Disney+ in December 2024

New TV Series – Disney+ in December 2024

• Skeleton Crew – 3/12/2024
• Los Montaner: Season 2 – 4/12/2024
• Light Shop – 4/12/2024
• Mickey and Minnie’s Christmas Carols – 4/12/2024
• Dream Productions – 11/12/2024
• Invisible – 13/12/2024
• The Simpsons: O C’mon All Ye Faithful – 17/12/2024
• What If…?: Season 3 – 22/12/2024

Reality and Documentaries Coming to Disney+ in December 2024

• Sugarcane – 10/12/2024
• Blink – 17/10/2024
• John Williams in Tokyo – 27/10/2024
• Jung Kook: I Am Still – The Original – 3/12/2024
• Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae – 11/12/2024
• Elton John: Never Too Late – 13/12/2024
• Ilana Glazer: Human Magic – 20/12/2024

New Series on Disney+

If you are looking for the best new shows on Disney+, you came to the right place. While the streamer is only planning to release a modest selection of new series and seasons this December, the arrival of the much-anticipated Star Wars spinoff Skeleton Crew tops the list. Similarly, a new Marvel season kicks off, giving us something to consider. Here are the best new series on Disney+ to put on your watchlist.

What If…?: Season 3

Release Date: 22 December 2024

Even as the MCU loses steam with the culture at large (with all due respect to Deadpool & Wolverine), this animated series remains a fan favourite. It takes the multiverse concept to a wild extreme by reimagining—and altering—important events from franchise history. Actor Jeffrey Wright provides the voice of The Watcher, a narrative overseer who doubles as your guide. Season three kicks off just before Christmas.

Skeleton Crew

Release Date: 3 December 2024

Speaking of losing steam, here’s yet another entry in the ever-expanding Star Wars saga. The story takes place during the New Republic era and follows a group of kids across the galaxy in search of the home planet they left behind. Jude Law plays Jod Na Nawood, one of the many eccentric characters our young heroes meet during their intergalactic journey.

Dream Productions

Release Date: 11 December 2024

If you’re a fan of the Inside Out franchise, this brand-new animated series is right up your alley. Set between the events of Inside Out and Inside Out 2, it takes a mockumentary-style look at Dream Productions, the internal dream factory that handles complex assignments. As young Riley comes of age in the real world, the creatives inside her mind attempt to craft her next blockbuster dream.

New Disney+ Documentaries and Reality

With a limited run of releases this month, Disney+ has gone all in on documentaries. The streamer is taking you on all kinds of memorable journeys this December, with a swathe of new docu-series and feature films to keep you on the edge of your seat. Here are the best new documentaries on Disney+ this month.

Blink

Release Date: 17 December 2024

This Nat Geo documentary tells the story of the Pelletiers, a joyful and adventurous family of six. When it’s discovered that three of the family’s four children will lose their vision due to a rare genetic disorder, the Pelletiers embark on a once-in-a-lifetime trip around the world. May their perseverance inspire us all.

John Williams in Tokyo

Release Date: 27 December 2024

Composer John Williams is behind some of the world’s most iconic movie themes, but you already knew that. At the age of 91, he returned to Japan for the first time in 30 years to conduct his most classic scores with the world-famous Saito Kinen Orchestra. Disney+ will release a filmed version of the concert shortly after Christmas for your viewing and listening pleasure.

Sugarcane

Release Date: 10 December 2024

Near the Sugarcane Reserve in Canada, unmarked graves are discovered at an Indian residential school run by the Catholic Church. So goes this harrowing documentary, which investigates disappearing children and other forms of abuse at the segregated boarding school. An Oscar contender, the film has already taken home a number of major awards.

Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae

Release Date: 11 December 2024

Arriving on the streamer one day after Sugarcane, this true crime docuseries tells another shocking story about Indigenous people. In the 1970s, activist and Mi’kmaq tribal member Anna Mae Aquash was found brutally murdered on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The homicide went unsolved for nearly three decades until a handful of determined individuals demanded justice. Tune in to see where things go from there.

Elton John: Never Too Late

Release Date: 13 December 2024

It’s never too late to blow audiences away and Elton John is here to prove it in this career-spanning documentary. Go behind the scenes with the musical legend as he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, sharing handwritten journal entries, rare archival footage, and other personal moments along the way.

Ilana Glazer: Human Magic

Release Date: 20 December 2024

You best know Ilana Glazer as the co-creator and co-star of the acclaimed comedy series Broad City. She takes to the stage for this new stand-up special, which was taped at Toronto’s Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre during her 2024 North American tour. From awkward high school stories to her adventures in parenthood, Glazer tackles every topic in all her candid and unfiltered glory. Check it out.

Things to Consider for Disney+

When it comes to Disney+, the streamer has no shortage of amazing series, documentaries and movies to watch, but how does it compare to Netflix and Prime Video? To make things easier, we’ve put together a few key considerations to keep in mind the next time you visit the streaming service.

Is There Anything for Adults on Disney+?

Despite being a largely children-led streaming platform, Disney+ is also home to an extensive catalogue of films and series for adults. In Australia, the streamer has the rights to channels such as Discovery, Hulu and Star, giving you access to a host of true crime documentaries and scripted series such as All That We Destroy, Pam & Tommy and many more.

Are There Any R-rated movies on Disney+?

In recent years, Disney+ has added more R-rated titles to attract adult subscribers. At present, the streaming service boasts R-rated films such as Deadpool, Deadpool 2, and Logan, with the streaming platform likely to increase its portfolio in the coming months.

Disney+ vs Netflix

While Netflix has a larger range of new original content, Disney+ is loaded with nostalgic classics and time-honoured favourites, so there is certainly a case to be made that the streaming platform is the top option. If you have kids, Disney+ is the obvious choice, but can also be a boost for adults, due to the streamer’s connections with Hulu and Star.

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