What to Watch on Disney+ / Earth Day

For 50 years, Earth Day has become a global celebration of our planet and the need to protect it. This year, we invite you to discover the world around us through the magic of National Geographic, Disneynature, and more. Titles listed below are available in the U.S. Availability varies by region and subject to change.
National Park Week    Into the Grand Canyon Wild Yellowstone Earth Live  America’s National Parks: Episode 1 “Olympic” Episode 2 “Yosemite” Episode 3 “Everglades” Episode 4 “Gates of the Arctic” Episode 5 “Yellowstone” Episode 6 “Saguaro” Episode 7 “Grand Canyon” Episode 8 “Great Smokey Mountains”	The World of National Geographic Before the Flood Drain the Oceans Giants of the Deep Blue Great Migrations Hostile Planet Into the Okavango JANE Jane Goodall: The Hope (Streaming April 22) Kingdom of the Blue Whale Kingdom of the White Wolf Man Among Cheetahs One Strange Rock Paradise Islands Paris to Pittsburgh Planet of the Birds Sea of Hope: America’s Underwater Treasures Secrets of the King Cobra Sharks of Lost Island The Flood Tree Climbing Lions Winged Seduction: Birds of Paradise
The Wild Adventures of Disneynature    African Cats Bears Born in China Chimpanzee Diving with Dolphins Dolphin Reef Elephant Ghosts of the Mountains In the Footsteps of Elephant Monkey Kingdom Oceans Penguins Penguins: Life on the Edge The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos Wings of Life	Disney Animal Adventures    101 Dalmatians A Bug’s Life Chip ‘N Dale Rescue Rangers Dumbo Lady and the Tramp Lion King Oliver and Company The Aristocats The Fox and the Hound The Little Mermaid The Rescuers The Tigger Movie The Wild Timon and Pumbaa Winnie the Pooh Zootopia
Conservation Favorites     Aliens of the Deep Avatar Bambi Brother Bear Fantasia Finding Dory Finding Nemo Flowers and Trees Grand Canyonscape Journey to the Center of the Earth Marvel’s Hero Project Pete’s Dragon (2016) Pixar IRL Episode 6 “UP: Russell Earns a Badge” Pocahontas Sacred Planet The Good Dinosaur The Jungle Book The Living Desert The Simpsons S8E21 “The Old Man and the Lisa” The Suite Life On Deck S1E18 “Splash and Trash” The Vanishing Prairie Wall-E Wizards of Waverly Place S2E19 “Don’t Rain on Justin’s Parade - Earth”

DISNEY+ HONORS EARTH MONTH WITH NEW DISNEYNATURE FILMS DEBUTING ON APRIL 3

DISNEY+ HONORS EARTH MONTH WITH

NEW DISNEYNATURE FILMS DEBUTING ON APRIL 3

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex Lends Voice to  “Elephant”

Academy Award® Winner Natalie Portman Narrates “Dolphin Reef”

April Earth Day-Themed Collection on Disney+ To Also Feature Titles From National Geographic and Disneynature

BURBANK, Calif. (March 26, 2020) – In recognition of Earth Month, Disney+ announced today the Disneynature film “Elephant,” narrated by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, will premiere on April 3 alongside previously announced “Dolphin Reef,” with narration by Academy Award®-winning actress Natalie Portman. Following its theatrical release last year, the Disneynature film “Penguins” will also make it’s Disney+ debut on April 3.

The Earth Month collection on Disney+ will also contain additional Disneynature titles premiering on the service on April 3 including “In the Footsteps of Elephant,” “A Life on the Edge” and “Diving with Dolphins” which give viewers behind-the-scenes access into the unique filmmaking process of all three films.

These captivating films will join an already robust collection of animal and nature titles highlighted throughout the month including National Geographic’s “America’s National Parks,” “Wild Yellowstone,” “The Flood,” “JANE,” “Before the Floods,” “Planet of the Birds,” “Sea of Hope: America’s Underwater Treasures,” “Kingdom of the White Wolf,” “Tree Climbing Lions,” Hostile Planet” and “Wild Russia.”

Directed by Mark Linfield, co-directed by Vanessa Berlowitz and Alastair Fothergill, and produced by Mark Linfield, Vanessa Berlowitz and Roy Conli, “Elephant” follows African elephant Shani and her spirited son Jomo as their herd make an epic journey hundreds of miles across the vast Kalahari Desert. Led by their great matriarch, Gaia, the family faces brutal heat, dwindling resources and persistent predators, as they follow in their ancestor’s footsteps on a quest to reach a lush, green paradise.

In recognition of “Elephant,” Disneynature and the Disney Conservation Fund are supporting Elephants Without Borders, an organization working in Botswana to ensure people and elephants thrive.  Elephants Without Borders is working on strategies to protect Botswana’s elephant haven, helping to reduce human-wildlife conflict through education, economic development, and solutions that either redirect elephant migration away from people, or provide communities with tools that help to protect themselves and their properties when elephants are nearby.

“Dolphin Reef” dives under the sea to frolic with some of the planet’s most engaging animals: dolphins. Created with Disneynature’s signature storytelling style, the film introduces Echo, a young Pacific bottlenose dolphin who can’t quite decide if it’s time to grow up and take on new responsibilities. Dolphin society is tricky, and the coral reef that Echo and his family call home depends on all of its inhabitants to keep it healthy. But Echo has a tough time resisting the many adventures the ocean has to offer. Keith Scholey, who directed Disneynature’s “Bears,” helms the film.

Disney has a long history of supporting oceans and marine life around the world. Grants from the Disney Conservation Fund and expertise from Disney Conservation Team Wildlife have helped leading conservation organizations and communities to establish coral nurseries to help to re-grow their damaged reefs, build fisheries that save fish and provide local job opportunities, rescue stranded dolphins, and inspire children to explore and protect coastlines, reefs and other marine habitats.

About Disney+

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. From The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International segment, Disney+ is available on most internet-connected devices and offers commercial-free programming with a variety of original feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series and short-form content. Alongside unprecedented access to Disney’s incredible library of film and television entertainment, the service is also the exclusive streaming home for the latest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Visit DisneyPlus.com to subscribe and/or learn more about the service.

About Disneynature

The first new Disney-branded film label from The Walt Disney Studios in more than 60 years, Disneynature was launched to bring the world's top nature filmmakers together to share a wide variety of wildlife stories on the big screen in order to engage, inspire and educate theatrical audiences everywhere. All seven of Disneynature's theatrical film releases - "Earth," "Oceans," "African Cats," "Chimpanzee," "Bears," "Monkey Kingdom" and "Born in China" - rank among the top 10 highest overall grossing feature-length nature films to date, with "Chimpanzee" garnering a record-breaking opening weekend for the genre. Disneynature's commitment to conservation is a key pillar of the label and the films empower the audience to help make a difference, with each film driving significant conservation outcomes, supporting wildlife featured in the films. 

What's Next on Disney+ in April 2020 in the United States

Next on Disney+: April 1 - April 30, 2020 (United States Edition) Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more, alongside exclusive Disney+ Originals. This newsletter provides regular updates on upcoming original films and series, the latest episodes, and new library titles joining the service in the U.S. Library title availability varies by region and subject to change.
Earth Month Collection
For the month of April, Disney+ will celebrate Earth Month with a curated collection of documentaries, series, and films from National Geographic and Disneynature: Disneynature +        African Cats +        Chimpanzee +        Bears +        Born in China +        Crimson Wing +        Monkey Kingdom +        Wings of Life National Geographic +        America's National Parks +        Wild Yellowstone +        The Flood +        JANE +        Before the Flood +        Planet of the Birds +        Sea of Hope: America's Underwater Treasures +        Kingdom of the White Wolf +        Tree Climbing Lions +        Hostile Planet +        Wild Russia +        One Strange Rock +        Giants of the Deep Blue +        Kingdom of the Blue Whale +        Great Migrations +        Earth Live +        Winged Seduction: Birds of Paradise +        Into the Grand Canyon
Wednesday, April 1
New Library Titles
+        Doctor Doolittle
Friday, April 3
New Library Titles
+        A Tale of Two Critters +        In a Nutshell +        Don’s Fountain of Youth +        Don’s Fountain of Youth +        Donald’s Dog Laundry +        Double Dribble +        Dragon Around +        Elmer Elephant +        Fish Hooks (S1-3) +        How to Play Football +        Lambert, The Sheepish Lion +        On Ice +        Out of Scale +        Penguins +        Pluto’s Party +        Sea Scouts +        Sonny with a Chance (S1-3) +        The Boy Who Talked to Badgers +        The New Neighbor +        The Small One +        The Straight Story
Disney+ Originals
	Life on the Edge “Penguins Behind the Scenes” Premiere
	Dolphin Reef Premiere It’s time for a young Pacific bottlenose dolphin named Echo to grow up. Narrated by Natalie Portman.
	Diving with Dolphins “Dolphin Reef Behind the Scenes” Premiere Behind the scenes look at the making of Dolphin Reef.
	Star Wars: The Clone Wars Episode 707 - “Dangerous Debt” Taken prisoner by the Pykes, Ahsoka and the Martez sisters attempt to escape.
	Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings Finale - Episode 208 - “Marry ME” Ramila & Ike celebrate 25 years of marriage in Greece thanks to their son. Kyle and Amanda and their baby girl Harlow celebrate at Disney’s California Adventure with a surprise performance by Jason Derulo.
	Shop Class Episode 106  - “Downhill Derby” Teams are challenged with designing and building supersized downhill derby racers.
	Disney Family Sundays Episode 122 - “Minnie Mouse: Apron” The Pyle-Lawrence ladies join host Amber Kemp- Gerstel on a project inspired by Minnie Mouse.
	One Day At Disney Episode 118 - “Patti Murin: Frozen Musical, Broadway” Frozen the Musical star, Patti Murin, gives a behind-the-scenes look into the rarely seen inner workings of one of Broadway’s smash hits. Backstage moments, pre-show rituals and the coveted NYC Stage Door Autograph Line are all on display as Patti brings to life one of Disney’s favorite princesses for theater patrons of all ages.
	Be Our Chef Episode 102 - “Diagnosis: Delicious” In round two of "Be Our Chef," two new families, the Wells and Platt families, are tasked with a “Big Hero 6” inspired challenge to make a dessert that is healthy and delicious. But before heading to the kitchen, the families visit the super-huggable Baymax at Epcot for inspiration. Both families are hoping for their first win.  But who will crumble first?

Disney+ Pre-Order Is Now Live

DISNEY+ PUBLIC PRE-ORDER NOW LIVE

Monthly and Annual Subscriptions With 7-Day Free Trials Available for Early Sign-up at Disneyplus.com

Coming Soon | Disney+

BURBANK (September 22, 2019) — Consumers residing in the U.S. can now sign-up early for Disney+ and be among the first to start streaming on November 12 when the service makes its debut. Pre-order is now live for the general public through launch on Disneyplus.com with both monthly and annual subscriptions available for purchase at $6.99 and $69.99, respectively, with a seven-day free trial beginning November 12.

Consumers signing up during the pre-order window will be among the first to start streaming the never-before-seen original programming being created exclusively for the service from the company’s iconic entertainment brands, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. In its first year, Disney+ will release more than 25 original series and ten original films, documentaries, including “The Mandalorian,” from executive producer and writer Jon Favreau, and “Lady and the Tramp,” a timeless retelling of the 1955 animated classic – both streaming on November 12. Subscribers will also enjoy unprecedented access to Disney’s vast collection of films and television shows.

Subscribers will be able to stream Disney+ on a wide selection of mobile and connected TV devices at launch, including gaming consoles, streaming media players, and smart TVs. Subscribers will enjoy high-quality and commercial-free viewing, up to four concurrent streams, unlimited downloads, personalized recommendations, and the ability to set up to seven different profiles, including the ability for parents to set Kids Profiles that have an easy to -navigate, child-friendly interface to access age-appropriate content. 

Subscriptions are priced at $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year. They automatically renew, with the option to cancel at any time before each renewal date. All new Disney+ subscribers will be eligible for a 7-day free trial.

As previously announced, on November 12, consumers in the U.S. will have the opportunity to purchase a bundled offering of Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu (with ads) for $12.99 per month. The bundle offers an exciting value proposition with access to all of the Disney+ programming plus thousands of live sporting events, sports-themed original series and award-winning sports documentaries from ESPN+; as well as Hulu’s award-winning original content and on-demand streaming library. Consumers interested in the bundle should wait until it becomes available at launch on November 12.

For more information and/or to sign-up early to Disney+, visit disneyplus.com.

About Disney+

Launching on November 12, 2019, Disney+ will be the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more, together, for the first time. From The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International segment, Disney+ will offer ad-free programming with a variety of original feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series and short-form content.  Alongside unprecedented access to Disney’s incredible library of film and television entertainment, and 30 seasons of “The Simpsons” in the U.S., the service will also be the exclusive streaming home for films released by The Walt Disney Studios in 2019 and beyond, including “Captain Marvel,” “Avengers: Endgame,” “Aladdin,” “Toy Story 4,” “The Lion King,” “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,” “Frozen 2,”and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” The service will launch in select geographic territories, including U.S., Canada, and The Netherlands, followed shortly thereafter by Australia and New Zealand, with the expectation to be available in all major markets within the first two-years. Visit DisneyPlus.com to learn more.

NATALIE PORTMAN TO NARRATE DISNEYNATURE’S “DOLPHIN REEF” All-New Feature Film to Debut on Disney+

In celebration of Earth Day, Disney+ revealed today that Academy Award®-winning actress Natalie Portman (“Black Swan”) narrates the next feature film from Disneynature, “Dolphin Reef,” which will release on Disney+, the highly-anticipated streaming service launching in the U.S. on Nov. 12, 2019.

“Dolphin Reef” dives under the sea to frolic with some of the planet’s most engaging animals: dolphins. “Disneynature takes audiences to spectacular and remote places to share remarkable wildlife stories captured by our award-winning film crews,” said Paul Baribault, vice president of Disneynature. “For ‘Penguins,’ which is in theaters now, moviegoers get to explore the vast and unforgiving Antarctic environment through the eyes of an Adélie penguin. ‘Dolphin Reef’ takes us to a thriving coral reef—one of the most fascinating and dynamic habitats on Earth—to see the incredible creatures who consider reefs their home.”

Created with Disneynature’s signature storytelling style, the film introduces Echo, a young Pacific bottlenose dolphin who can’t quite decide if it’s time to grow up and take on new responsibilities.  Dolphin society is tricky, and the coral reef that Echo and his family call home depends on all of its inhabitants to keep it healthy. But Echo has a tough time resisting the many adventures the ocean has to offer. Keith Scholey, who directed Disneynature’s “Bears,” helms the film.

“For more than a decade, Disneynature has amazed and inspired the world through its acclaimed True Life Adventure films,’” said Agnes Chu, senior vice president of Content for Disney+. “We’re thrilled to give Disneynature’s unique stories a new home in our growing collection of original content.”

“Dolphin Reef” will join the platform’s robust slate of original nonfiction programming, including “Be Our Chef,” “Cinema Relics: Iconic Art of the Movies” (w/t), “Earthkeepers” (w/t), “Encore!,” “Ink & Paint,” “Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2,” “Marvel’s 616,” “Marvel’s Hero Project,” “Magic of Animal Kingdom,” “(Re)Connect,” “Rogue Trip,” “Shop Class” (w/t), the untitled Walt Disney Imagineering documentary series, and “The World According to Jeff Goldblum.” Disneynature’s “Penguins” will also be available on the platform in 2020.

About Disney+

Launching in the U.S. on November 12, 2019, Disney+ will be the ultimate streaming destination for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. From The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International segment, Disney+ will offer ad-free programming with a variety of original feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series and short-form content, along with unprecedented access to Disney’s incredible library of film and television entertainment. The service will also be the exclusive streaming home for films released by The Walt Disney Studios in 2019 and beyond, including “Captain Marvel,” “Avengers: Endgame,” “Aladdin,” “Toy Story 4,” “The Lion King,” “Frozen 2,”and “Star Wars: Episode IX.” Visit DisneyPlus.com to learn more about the service.

About Disneynature

The first new Disney-branded film label from The Walt Disney Studios in more than 60 years, Disneynature was launched to bring the world’s top nature filmmakers together to share a wide variety of wildlife stories on the big screen in order to engage, inspire and educate theatrical audiences everywhere. All seven of Disneynature’s theatrical film releases—”Earth,” “Oceans,” “African Cats,” “Chimpanzee,” “Bears,” “Monkey Kingdom” and “Born in China”—rank among the top 10 highest overall grossing feature-length nature films to date, with “Chimpanzee” garnering a record-breaking opening weekend for the genre. Narrated by Ed Helms, “Penguins” is Disneynature’s eighth theatrical feature. Disneynature’s commitment to conservation is a key pillar of the label and the films empower the audience to help make a difference, with each film driving significant conservation outcomes, supporting wildlife featured in the films. For more information about Disneynature, like us on Facebook: facebook.com/Disneynature and follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/Disneynature.

Movie Review: Disneynature Penguins

Disneynature is celebrating its 10th year since its first feature film debut. Its latest film, Penguins, is one I have been most looking forward to since it was first announced. I absolutely love Penguins and couldn't wait to see my best dressed animal friends on the big screen! Penguins marks the eighth film in this series and the first one to be released on IMAX.

We follow an Adelie penguin named Steve as he tries to find love and start a family. Along the way we find that nothing comes easy for Steve. Providing narration for the film and in a sense giving Steve a voice, is actor Ed Helms. Helms brings all of Steve's charm and quirkiness to life. And mixed in with the heart and the humor of the story, there are some frightening moments for Steve and his friends. I will never look at seals the same way ever again.

Visually the film is spectacular, bringing us the sights of the Antarctic that the vast majority of us will never get to see in person. There is also a great soundtrack featuring Patti Labelle, REO Speedwagon, Average White Band and Whitesnake!

The Disneynature films have always brought a fully emotional story and Penguins is no different! There is so much heart and charm and is perhaps my favorite of the series!

Another great reason to see Penguins this week (April 17-23) is that for every ticket sold, Disney will make a donation to the Wildlife Conservation Network to aid in ocean plastic clean-up around the Antarctic.