Each month, new films and TV shows are added to Disney+’s New Zealand library. Here’s Eliza Janssen’s recommendations for the titles most worth watching. Scroll down for the full list of everything arriving on the platform.
Top picks
Disenchanted (November 18)
Enchanted made fun of Disney’s corniest fairy tale tropes, while secretly feeding us a wholesome, music-filled reinforcement of them. Now, Amy Adams’ irrepressible Princess Giselle is keen to return to the animated world she first knew, with dire unhappy-ever-after consequences. It looks like a magic wand and a poorly-chosen wish will have her transforming her suburban town into a Disney-fied cartoon…and she’s taking on the qualities of the archetypal evil stepmother…
Welcome to Chippendales: Limited Series (November 22)
This miniseries on the rise and dramatic fall of a male striptease revue entrepreneur promises to peel back the sexy, sweaty layers of an unlikely migrant success story. Kumail Nanjiani stars as Somen “Steve” Banerjee, an Indian immigrant who made it big by getting hot dudes to wear only a bow tie and cuffs on stage: but what goes up must come down. The rest of the cast is pretty fab too, including Juliette Lewis, Murray Bartlett, the very hard-working Dan Stevens and Andrew Rannells. You can leave your hat on while watching, if you like.
Willow: Season 1 (November 30)
Back in 1988, George Lucas introduced us to the courageous hero Willow, playing by Warwick Davis as a force of goodness and optimism up against wondrous practical effects beasties and baddies. While he sadly won’t be joined by Val Kilmer’s Madmartigan, the brave Nelwyn sorceror is back for his own fantasy series. Grey hairs aside, he’s obviously hung onto his youthful sense of adventure for a new episodic yarn.
All new titles arriving on Disney+ New Zealand in Noveber
November 1
God Forbid: The Scandal That Brought Down A Dynasty
November 2
Damages: Seasons 1-5
Grown-ish: Season 5
Mr. Mercedes: Seasons 1-3
American Horror Story: Double Feature
donna hay christmas
November 3
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law
November 4
Director by Night
Brahmāstra Part One
Marvel Studios Legends: Season 1
Cinderella: The Reunion
November 9
Los Montaner: Season 1
The Next Thing You Eat: Season 1
The Stolen Cup: Season 1
Zootopia+
Save Our Squad with David Beckham
Revenge of Others
November 11
The Great American Tag Sale with Martha Stewart
Mary Poppins Returns: Sing-Along Version
Two Men at War
Fire of Love
November 16
Ben Gri: Season 1
See How They Run
Me & Mickey: Season 1
The Santa Clauses: Season 1 Premiere
Limitless with Chris Hemsworth
November 17
Fleishman Is In Trouble: Premiere
November 18
Disenchanted
Mickey: The Story of a Mouse
The Wonderful Summer of Mickey Mouse
Best in Snow
Kate Berlant: Cinnamon in the Wind
Byron Bowers: Spiritual N***a
Shortsgiving
November 21
Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium
November 22
Welcome to Chippendales: Limited Series Premiere
November 23
Papas Por Encargo: Season 1
The D’Amelio Show: Season 2
Daddies On Request
The Come Up: Season 1
Big Bet: Season 1
Limbo: Season 1
Ally McBeal: Season 1-5
November 25
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
Wild Crime: Season 2
November 30
El Club De Los Graves: Season 1
Willow: Season 1 Premiere
Attack on Pearl Harbor: Minute by Minute: Season 1
Bleach: Season 1-16
Rescue Me: Season 1-6
