Disney+ is an American video-on-demand streaming service owned by Walt Disney Direct-to-Consumer & International. The streaming service launched on November 12, 2019 in the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands. The following week, it launched in Australia and New Zealand.[1]
The streaming service continued to roll out worldwide in 2020 launching in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, and Switzerland on March 24, 2020.[2] It then launched in India on April 3, 2020,[3] in France on April 7, 2020,[2] in Japan on June 11, 2020,[4] and in Indonesia on September 5, 2020.[5]
The streaming service launched in several countries in the second half of 2020, launching in Portugal, Belgium, Finland, Iceland, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark on September 15, 2020.[6] It then launched in the countries and territories of Latin America on November 17, 2020.[7]
The streaming service launched in more markets in 2021 launching in Singapore on February 23, 2021,[8] in Malaysia on June 1, 2021,[9] and in Thailand on June 30, 2021.[10] It will then launch in South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong in November 2021[11] and in the Philippines[12] at some point in 2021.
The streaming service launched in more markets in 2022 launching in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Israel, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Turkey, Liechtenstein, Andorra, and South Africa[13] at some point.
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Original Programming
On November 9, 2017, Deadline reported that Disney was developing an original Marvel television series for the service.[14]
On September 18, 2018, Variety reported that Marvel Studios was developing two limited television series for the service, being Loki and WandaVision, that would be centered on Loki and the duo Scarlet Witch and Vision, respectively.[15]
On October 30, 2018, Variety reported that Marvel Studios began development on The Falcon and The Winter Soldier for the service, a limited television series centered on Falcon and Winter Soldier.[16]
On March 12, 2019, /Film reported that Marvel Studios was developing What If...? for the service, an animated television series based on the comic book series of the same name.[17]
On April 10, 2019, Variety reported that Marvel Studios was developing Hawkeye, a limited television series centered on the character of the same name.[18]
On August 23, 2019, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Marvel Studios was developing Ms. Marvel, a limited television series centered on the character of the same name.[19] That same day, at D23 Expo 2019, Kevin Feige announced that Marvel Studios was developing Moon Knight, a limited television series centered on the character of the same name and She-Hulk, a limited television series centered on the character of the same name.[20]
On November 11, 2019, Disney announced Expanding the Universe[21], a documentary available at launch[22] that featured a new look at the original Marvel Cinematic Universe television series coming to the service.[23]
On February 5, 2020, Bob Iger revealed that there are two currently unknown television series in development.[24]
On September 25, 2020, Variety reported that Marvel Studios was developing a television series centered on Nick Fury with Kyle Bradstreet attached to write and executive produce.[25]
On December 10, 2020, during Disney's 2020 Investor Day, Kevin Feige announced 4 new television series that were in development: Secret Invasion, centered on Nick Fury and Talos, Ironheart, centered on the character of the same name, Armor Wars, centered on War Machine, and I Am Groot, centered on Groot. He also announced that a special titled The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special was in development.[26]
On December 15, 2020, Marvel Studios announced Legends, a documentary series that would showcase individual characters viewers have come to know and love over the years and revisit some of their most iconic moments.[27]
On February 1, 2021, Deadline reported that Ryan Coogler was developing a television series set in Wakanda.[28]
On February 16, 2021, Marvel Studios announced Assembled, a documentary series of specials that would go behind-the-scenes of the television series and films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.[29]
On March 22, 2021, Variety reported that a Hawkeye spinoff centered on Echo was in development with Etan Cohen and Emily Bowen-Cohen attached to write and executive produce.[30]
On June 10, 2021, Marvel Studios announced Super Women of the MCU, an original unscripted documentary series showcasing the women who bring the Marvel Cinematic Universe to life both behind and in front of the camera.[31]
Television Series Posters
WandaVision
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier
Loki
What If...?
Hawkeye
Ms. Marvel
To be added
Moon Knight
To be added
She-Hulk
To be added
Secret Invasion
To be added
Ironheart
To be added
Armor Wars
To be added
I Am Groot
To be added
Echo
To be added
Television Special Poster
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
To be added
Documentary Series Posters
Legends
Assembled
Super Women of the MCU
To be added
Other Marvel Cinematic Universe Programming
Films
21 of the 24 Marvel Cinematic Universe films (with the exceptions being The Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Spider-Man: Far From Home) are currently streaming on Disney+:
- Iron Man
- Iron Man 2
- Thor
- Captain America: The First Avenger
- The Avengers
- Iron Man 3
- Thor: The Dark World
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier
- Guardians of the Galaxy
- Avengers: Age of Ultron
- Ant-Man
- Captain America: Civil War
- Doctor Strange
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
- Thor: Ragnarok
- Black Panther
- Avengers: Infinity War
- Ant-Man and the Wasp
- Captain Marvel
- Avengers: Endgame
- Black Widow (with Premier Access)
On March 23, 2021, it was announced that Black Widow would be released simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access on July 9, 2021.[32]
On April 22, 2021, it was reported that Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: Far From Home would be available to stream on Disney+ in the future due to a deal that was reached between The Walt Disney Company and Sony Pictures.[33]
On June 4, 2021, The Incredible Hulk began streaming in Spain.
On June 10, 2021, it was announced that Black Widow would be available to all Disney+ subscribers on October 6, 2021.[34]
On July 9, 2021, Black Widow was released simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access.
Television Series
The television series Agent Carter, Inhumans, and Runaways are currently streaming on Disney+ in the United States, while Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Cloak & Dagger and Helstrom are currently streaming in other countries.
Other
Two of the Marvel One-Shots short films, Agent Carter and All Hail the King, are currently streaming on Disney+. At launch, The Consultant was also available as an extra feature for Thor, though it has since been removed.
Three episodes of the web series WHiH Newsfront are currently available as extra features for Ant-Man.
The short films Team Thor, Team Thor: Part 2, and Team Darryl are currently available as extra features for Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange, and Thor: Ragnarok, respectively.
References
- ↑ New Global Launch Dates Confirmed for Disney+
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Disney+ Launches Today in Seven European Markets
- ↑ Disney+ To Launch In India On April 3 After Short Delay
- ↑ Disney+ on Twitter - May 8, 2020
- ↑ Disney+ Hotstar Indonesia on Instagram - August 10, 2020
- ↑ Disney Plus Reveals European Expansion, Pricing Plans
- ↑ Disney+ Latin America on Twitter - August 18, 2020
- ↑ Disney+ Launches Star in Select Overseas Markets
- ↑ Disney Plus Hotstar to Launch in Malaysia With Local Content Component
- ↑ Disney's streaming growth slows as pandemic lift fades, shares fall
- ↑ Disney+ to Launch in South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong in November
- ↑ Disney+Hotstar expected to end 2021 with over 50 million subscribers
- ↑ Disney+ Eastern Europe Launch Countries Revealed Featuring Bonus South Africa
- ↑ Disney Developing ‘Star Wars’, ‘Monsters Inc.’ TV Series For Streaming Service
- ↑ Loki, Scarlet Witch, Other Marvel Heroes to Get Own TV Series on Disney Streaming Service (EXCLUSIVE)
- ↑ Falcon-Winter Soldier Limited Series in the Works With ‘Empire’ Writer (EXCLUSIVE)
- ↑ Exclusive: Marvel Studios Producing ‘What If’ TV Series For Disney+
- ↑ Hawkeye Series Starring Jeremy Renner in the Works at Disney+ (EXCLUSIVE)
- ↑ 'Ms. Marvel' Series in the Works for Disney+ (Exclusive)
- ↑ D23: New Marvel Studios Shows on Disney+ Announced
- ↑ Disney+ on Twitter - November 11, 2019
- ↑ Disney+ on Twitter - November 11, 2019
- ↑ Disney+ Will Feature a Preview of the New Marvel Studios Shows
- ↑ Disney's Bob Iger Considering 'Mandalorian' Spinoff Shows
- ↑ Samuel L. Jackson to Play Nick Fury in New Marvel Disney Plus Series (EXCLUSIVE)
- ↑ All of the Marvel Studios News Coming out of The Walt Disney Company’s 2020 Investor Day Presentation
- ↑ Marvel Studios Announces New Series Debuting Exclusively on Disney+
- ↑ ‘Black Panther’ Helmer Ryan Coogler Stakes His Proximity Media Banner To 5-Year Exclusive Disney Television Deal; Wakanda Series In Works For Disney+
- ↑ Marvel Studios Announces ASSEMBLED, a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
- ↑ ‘Hawkeye’ Spinoff Series About Echo in Early Development for Disney Plus (EXCLUSIVE)
- ↑ Marvel Studios Casting Call: Super Women of the MCU
- ↑ ‘Black Widow’ Jumps Into New July Release Date in Theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access
- ↑ Disney And Sony Reach Windows Deal That Can Sling ‘Spider-Man’ To Disney+ For First Time, Along With Reach Across Hulu, ABC, FX & More
- ↑ Premier Access on Disney+
