DISNEY AND PIXAR’S ‘ONWARD’ TO ARRIVE EARLY ON DIGITAL 3/20/20 AND DISNEY+ 4/3/20

DISNEY AND PIXAR’S ‘ONWARD’ TO ARRIVE EARLY ON DIGITAL AND DISNEY+

Film available for digital purchase today before April 3 debut on Disney+

BURBANK, Calif. (March 20, 2020) –The Walt Disney Studios announced today that Disney and Pixar’s “Onward” will be available to buy digitally and on Movies Anywhere beginning today at 5:00PM PST/ 8:00PM EST and on Disney+ on April 3 in the U.S.

The film premiered in theaters on March 6 and earned rave reviews from audiences, including a 95% Verified Audience Score on RottenTomatoes. With cinemas currently impacted by closures due to the global health crisis, Disney will offer the film ahead of schedule to purchase on digital platforms in the U.S. beginning today at 5:00PM PST /8:00PM EST for $19.99.

“While we’re looking forward to audiences enjoying our films on the big screen again soon, given the current circumstances, we are pleased to release this fun, adventurous film to digital platforms early for audiences to enjoy from the comfort of their homes,” said Dan Scanlon (Director, “Onward”) and Kori Rae (Producer, “Onward”).

In “Onward,” teenage elf brothers Ian and Barley Lightfoot (voices of Tom Holland and Chris Pratt) get an unexpected opportunity to spend one more day with their late dad, embarking on an extraordinary quest aboard Barley’s epic van Guinevere. Like any good quest, their journey is filled with magic spells, cryptic maps, impossible obstacles and unimaginable discoveries. But when the boys’ fearless mom Laurel (voice of Julia Louis-Dreyfus) realizes her sons are missing, she teams up with a part-lion, part-bat, part-scorpion, former warrior – aka The Manticore (voice of Octavia Spencer) – and heads off to find them. Perilous curses aside, this one magical day could mean more than any of them ever dreamed. 

About The Walt Disney Studios

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Disneynature, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, and Blue Sky Studios. It is also home to Walt Disney Records, Hollywood Records, and Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

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.

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?

The Mandalorian – Official Trailer 2 and Character Art

With two weeks until Disney+ launches in the U.S. and Canada on November 12, the streaming service has released an exciting new trailer and character art for the original series, “The Mandalorian.” 

“The  Mandalorian,” Lucasfilm’s first-ever, live-action series, debuts exclusively on Disney+ November 12.

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.