New shows and movies to check out on Disney Plus this weekend

Feb 26 2021, 6:54 pm

Bid farewell to February similar to how you spend most of last year: streaming Disney Plus from your couch.

Along with a new episode of WandaVision, the streaming service is releasing some animated specials, just in time for the weekend.

Along with titles that launched earlier in February, here is what’s worth watching this weekend on Disney Plus.

Myth: A Frozen Tale

In an enchanted forest outside of Arendelle, a family sits down for a bedtime story and is transported to a vibrant and mystical world where the elemental spirits (inspired by Disney’s global phenomenon Frozen 2) come to life and the myths of their past and future are revealed.

WandaVision – Episode 8 (Disney+ Original)

Set in a surreal world inspired by classic American sitcoms, approach WandaVision as if The Brady Bunch were in The Truman Show, meeting The Avengers.

Check out Daily Hive’s WandaVision review of the first three episodes right here.

Episodes 1 to 3 were released earlier in January and an episode a week has been released since. Episode 8 will take place after the jaw-dropping events of last week.

Mickey Go Local (Season 1)

Mickey and his friends explore Singapore and Malaysia’s finest.

In case you missed out, here is what dropped on the streaming service earlier on in February:

The Muppet Show (Season 1 to 5)

As the great Kermit the Frog once said, “Time’s fun when you’re having flies.” And time’s about to get even more fun as the entire The Muppet Show series is now streaming on Disney Plus.

Marvel’s Behind the Mask

Meet the writers and artists behind characters like Black Panther, Miles Morales, Ms. Marvel, Luke Cage, the X-Men, Captain Marvel, and many other characters in the Marvel Universe, highlighting their impact on pop culture and media.

Inside Pixar: Portraits (Disney+ Original)

See what it’s like to work inside Pixar Animation Studios in this new documentary.

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D (Season 7)

The final season follows the missions of the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division (SHIELD) set inside the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Like Mike

A 13-year-old orphan becomes an NBA superstar after trying on a pair of sneakers with the faded initials “MJ” inside.

Disney Upside-Down Magic

Sent to a school for magic, a girl and her new friends must learn to use their special but unpolished skills to save everyone from the forces of evil.

Dinosaurs (Seasons 1 – 4)

Dive into some nostalgia with this cult show that follows the life of a family of dinosaurs living in a modern world.

Simpsons Forever

With nearly 300 hours of the world’s longest-running scripted primetime sitcom, Disney Plus is streaming some of its favourite episodes of The Simpsons.

Ramona and Beezus

An adventurous young girl uses her imagination to escape her reality, which is quickly spinning out of reach.

Pixar Popcorn

Get ready for Pixar Popcorn, a collection of mini-shorts starring your favourite Pixar characters in all-new stories. All episodes are streaming on January 22 on Disney+.

The Book of Life

Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart, embarks on an adventure that spans three fantastic worlds where he must face his greatest fears.

Drumline

A band director recruits a Harlem street drummer to play at a Southern university.

Isle of Dogs

Set in Japan, this 2018 film follows a boy’s odyssey in search of his lost dog.

Mary Poppins Returns

A few decades after her original visit, Mary Poppins, the magical nanny, returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael’s children through a difficult time in their lives.

Marvel Studios: Legends

The new series revisits the most iconic moments from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the first two episodes are now streaming on Disney+.

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