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As we enter the second month of the new year, Disney Plus is releasing some old classics to entice you to stay glued to your couch all weekend.
Along with a new episode of WandaVision, the House of Mouse is bringing a classic basketball movie starring Lil Bow Wow, and a magical world for the little ones.
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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
WandaVision – Episode 5
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 Episode 4 was released last Friday.
Here is some more content that started streaming on Disney Plus earlier in January:
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
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 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
Mary Poppins Returns
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+.
Mega Hammerhead
National Geographic divers surround themselves with predators during their search for an elusive shark.
Earth to Ned
Ned, a blue-skinned alien and his lieutenant Cornelius, who were sent to scout Earth for an eventual invasion – become obsessed with our popular culture. Now, they host a talk show.
On Pointe
Discovering their potential won’t be easy. Get a glimpse into the students from the School of American Ballet in On Pointe, an Original Documentary Series.
Safety
Check out the true empowering story of Ray McElrathbey, a young man who faces a series of challenging circumstances as he struggles to balance playing football on scholarship at Clemson University, all while raising and caring for his 11-year-old brother.
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Diana: In Her Own Words
From executive producer and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Tom Jennings of 1895 Films, Diana: In Her Own Words weaves archival footage and photography with these rarely heard recordings. Told entirely in the Princess’ voice, with no interviews, most of these unique recordings have never been broadcast before.