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 then launched in South Korea and Taiwan on November 12, 2021 and in Hong Kong on November 16, 2021.[11]
The streaming service will launch in more markets in 2022 launching in South Africa on May 18, 2022, in several countries in North Africa and the Middle East on June 8, 2022, in several countries and territories of Europe on June 14, 2022, and in Israel on June 16, 2022.[12] It will launch in the Philippines and Vietnam[13] at some point.
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, Loki, centered on Loki, and WandaVision, centered on Scarlet Witch and Vision.[15]
On October 30, 2018, Variety reported that Marvel Studios had began development on The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, a limited television series centered on Falcon and Winter Soldier.[16]
On March 12, 2019, /Film reported that Marvel Studios was developing What If...?, 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: Attorney at Law, 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 were 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 four 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]
On October 7, 2021, Variety reported that a WandaVision spinoff centered on Agatha Harkness was in development with Jac Schaeffer attached to write and executive produce.[32]
On November, 12 2021, during Disney+ Day 2021, it was officially confirmed that an Echo spinoff series and an Agatha Harkness spinoff series were in development. It was also announced that two new animated television series were in development: Spider-Man: Freshman Year, centered on Spider-Man, and Marvel Zombies.[33]
On December 6, 2021, Deadline reported that Destin Daniel Cretton was developing an unknown television series for the streaming service.[34]
On May 19, 2022, Variety reported that Marvel Studios was developing a Daredevil television series for the streaming service with Matt Corman and Chris Ord attached to write and executive produce.[35]
Television Series Posters
WandaVision
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier
Loki
What If...?
Hawkeye
Moon Knight
Ms. Marvel
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
I Am Groot
To be added
Echo
To be added
Secret Invasion
To be added
Ironheart
To be added
Armor Wars
To be added
Agatha: House of Harkness
To be added
Spider-Man: Freshman Year
To be added
Marvel Zombies
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
23 of the 28 Marvel Cinematic Universe films (with the exceptions being The Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) 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
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
- Eternals
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.[36]
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.[37]
On June 4, 2021, The Incredible Hulk became available to stream on Disney+ in Spain.
On July 9, 2021, Black Widow was released simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access.
On July 26, 2021, it was reported that Black Widow would be available to all Disney+ subscribers on October 6.[38]
On October 6, 2021, Black Widow became available to all Disney+ subscribers.
Television Series
The television series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, The Defenders, Inhumans, The Punisher, and Runaways are currently streaming on Disney+ in the United States, while Cloak & Dagger and Helstrom are currently streaming on Disney+ in other countries.
Other
All of the Marvel One-Shots short films are currently streaming on Disney+:
- The Consultant
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Thor's Hammer
- Item 47
- Agent Carter
- All Hail the King
- Team Thor: Part 1
- Team Thor: Part 2
- Team Darryl
Three episodes of the web series WHiH Newsfront are currently available as extra features for Ant-Man.
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
- ↑ The Walt Disney Company Celebrates Disney+ Day on November 12 to Thank Subscribers with New Content, Fan Experiences, and More
- ↑ Disney Plus Sets Launch Dates, Pricing for 42 Countries in Europe, West Asia and Africa
- ↑ Omdia: Disney+ Hotstar boosts OTT to surpass pay TV in SE Asia
- ↑ 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
- ↑ ‘WandaVision’ Spinoff Starring Kathryn Hahn in the Works at Disney Plus (EXCLUSIVE)
- ↑ All of the Marvel Studios News Coming out of Disney+ Day 2021
- ↑ Destin Daniel Cretton Inks Overall Deal With Marvel Studios & Hulu’s Onyx Collective; Set For Disney+ MCU Series & ‘Shang-Chi’ Sequel
- ↑ ‘Daredevil’ Disney+ Series in the Works With Matt Corman, Chris Ord Set to Write (EXCLUSIVE)
- ↑ ‘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
- ↑ Black Widow digital and Blu-ray release date comes early. Thanks, Marvel
