Here is the full list of what’s coming to Disney+ in the United States in January 2023.
Highlights include the two-episode premiere of “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” Season 2 on the 4th along with Season 2 of “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.” All episodes of the Original series “Chasing Waves” launch on the 11th.
New episodes continue to release for the Disney+ Original Series “National Treasure: Edge of History” and Lucasfilm’s Original series “Willow” leading up to the finale on the 11th.
We’ll update this list as new titles are announced. Please note, titles and dates are subject to change.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2023
DISNEY+ ORIGINALS:
Star Wars: The Bad Batch – Season 2 – Episodes 1 & 2 – Premiere
Episode 201 “Spoils of War”
Episode 202 “Ruins of War”
When the new season opens, months have passed since the events on Kamino, and the Bad Batch continue their journey navigating the Empire after the fall of the Republic. They will cross paths with friends and foes, both new and familiar, as they take on a variety of thrilling mercenary missions that will take them to unexpected and dangerous new places..
Willow – Episode 7
An all-new sequel series to George Lucas’s 1988 fantasy adventure “Willow”. The Nelwyn sorcerer returns, years after rescuing the infant empress Elora Danan, to lead group of misfit heroes on a harrowing rescue mission through a world beyond imagination.
“Willow” features Warwick Davis returning in his titular role, with Jonathan Kasdan, Ron Howard, Wendy Mericle, Kathleen Kennedy, and Michelle Rejwan serving as executive producers.
National Treasure: Edge of History – Episode 5 – “Bad Romance”
Trust no one on a treasure hunt. Jess begins to wonder if this is true as she suspects someone close to her might’ve leaked an important clue to Billie, but she doesn’t want to believe it. While Tasha uses her tech skills to ferret out the mole, Jess realizes the key to the next step in the treasure hunt is locked in the Rare Books Room at the Governor’s mansion, leading Jess and her friends to plot a caper during the Governor’s Ball, where Jess’s trust in her friends will be tested.
NEW LIBRARY TITLES:
Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Season 2 – All 10 Episodes
The second season of The Magic Of Disney’s Animal Kingdom will consist of ten episodes with invaluable insights from animal keepers, veterinarians, and Disney Imagineers. The series takes viewers on an exploration through Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT, and Tri-Circle-D Ranch, which are home to over 300 species and more than 5,000 animals. The docuseries also shows Disney’s conservation efforts, highlighting Disney Planet Possible, which is a collective effort to reduce its environmental footprint, create experiences that inspire action, and care for wildlife and their habitats.
The Boonies (S1)
Campers find themselves in a fight for survival against a clan of cannibals in the Appalachian woods.
Locked Up Abroad (S12)
The film-maker sheds light on the life situations of people who have been arrested while travelling abroad, usually for trying to smuggle illegal drugs out of a particular country.
Lost Treasures of Egypt (S4)
Archaeologists hunt for and closely examine some of Egypt’s lost treasures in the Valley of the Kings.
Primal Survivor: Over the Andes (S1)
Wilderness guide and survival instructor Hazen Audel battles waterfalls, deadly swamps and freezing terrain as he climbs over the Andes.
Underworld, Inc. (S1, S2)
Each year the U.S. economy is flush with more than $500 billion generated in illegal transactions. From sex, weapons and drugs to gambling and counterfeit merchandise, nothing is off limits and seemingly everything is for sale.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2023
DISNEY+ ORIGINALS:
No Titles Announced Yet
NEW LIBRARY TITLES:
Strangest Bird Alive
The ostriches of Namibia face several challenges while choosing the right time to breed as they want their chicks to be born during the rains so that they can manage to survive.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2023
DISNEY+ ORIGINALS:
Star Wars: The Bad Batch – Season 2 – Episode 3 – “The Solitary Clone”
When the new season opens, months have passed since the events on Kamino, and the Bad Batch continue their journey navigating the Empire after the fall of the Republic. They will cross paths with friends and foes, both new and familiar, as they take on a variety of thrilling mercenary missions that will take them to unexpected and dangerous new places.
Willow – Episode 8 – Finale
An all-new sequel series to George Lucas’s 1988 fantasy adventure “Willow”. The Nelwyn sorcerer returns, years after rescuing the infant empress Elora Danan, to lead group of misfit heroes on a harrowing rescue mission through a world beyond imagination.
“Willow” features Warwick Davis returning in his titular role, with Jonathan Kasdan, Ron Howard, Wendy Mericle, Kathleen Kennedy, and Michelle Rejwan serving as executive producers.
National Treasure: Edge of History – Episode 6 – “Frenemies”
Not knowing who’s good and who’s bad, Jess works with Billie and deciphers a hundreds-year-old clue that points to a famous 18th century landmark, and together they plan an impossible heist during an historic reenactment to retrieve the next piece of the treasure
map. But things don’t go as planned, and Jess is ultimately faced with the most difficult decision of her life.
Chasing Waves – All 8 Episodes
In the wake of surfing’s debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, “CHASING WAVES” shines a spotlight on the people and places that are defining Japan’s reach in the global surf culture and examines the diverse regions, unique characters, and endless surf along the over 18,000 miles of coastline that makes Japan one of a kind.
Gina Yei – All Episodes Streaming
Gina, a cheerful and creative girl, has a dream to write songs. Thanks to her lyric-writing abilities, she gets the chance of a lifetime when she wins a scholarship to the prestigious Caribbean Music Institute (CMI) on the island of Puerto Rico. It’s the best place in the world to study Latin music and the birthplace of reggaeton.
NEW LIBRARY TITLES:
Airport Security (S4, S5, S6, S7, S8)
The El Dorado airport witnesses drug trafficking, illegal immigration and contraband every day. The filmmaker shows how airport security hinders such illegal activities and ensures passenger safety.
Best in Bridal (S1)
David Gaffke and his all-male staff at Complete Bridal dress up women to make them look beautiful on the occasion of their wedding and compete against a rival all-female boutique of Shelley Murray.
Bride & Prejudice (S1)
Meet three couples as they decide to make a life-long commitment and get married in the face of staunch opposition from their family and friends. From an interfaith couple in Baltimore, to a gay couple in Boston, and an interracial couple from Houston – these people are all striving to show doubtful loved ones how differences in race, religion and sexual preference do not affect their ability to love and be loved. As they announce their engagements and meet the in-laws, emotions run high. Will familial pressure impact their upcoming nuptials, or will love of a potential spouse outweigh love of family? Will they go through with the weddings if family members don’t ultimately approve? Against all odds and in the face of bigotry, these couples will aim to prove that their relationship has what it takes to build the foundation for a long lasting marriage.
Celebrity Ghost Stories (S5, S6)
Celebrities share their personal encounters with ghosts, haunted homes and unexplainable spells.
Evil Genius (S1)
For centuries, brilliant minds have changed and shaped the world. However when genius is used for evil, the results are some of the most twisted, inventive, and outrageous crimes in history
My Ghost Story (S1)
Ordinary people reveal their frightening personal experiences of ghosts and haunted houses.
SuperKitties (S1, 11 episodes)
“SuperKitties” is an adorable and action-packed new series about four fierce and furry superhero kittens — Ginny, Sparks, Buddy and Bitsy — who are on a mission to make Kittydale a more caring and “pawesome” place.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023
DISNEY+ ORIGINALS:
No Titles Announced Yet
NEW LIBRARY TITLES:
No Titles Announced Yet
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2023
DISNEY+ ORIGINALS:
Star Wars: The Bad Batch – Season 2 – Episode 4 – “Faster”
When the new season opens, months have passed since the events on Kamino, and the Bad Batch continue their journey navigating the Empire after the fall of the Republic. They will cross paths with friends and foes, both new and familiar, as they take on a variety of thrilling mercenary missions that will take them to unexpected and dangerous new places.
National Treasure: Edge of History – Episode 7 – “Point of No Return”
Jess sacrifices everything to confront her dad’s killer to find the last piece of the map. But that meeting rocks her world as she learns that nothing is what’s expected on a treasure hunt, propelling her to make a dangerous decision that could land her in
prison for life.
King Shakir Recycle – Premiere
Scientists trying to solve the environmental crisis of pollution devise a way to send the collected garbage into space via rocket ships. When this garbage starts to land on alien planets, the outraged aliens head to Earth for revenge. King Shakir and his family must do their best to protect the world from alien destruction.
NEW LIBRARY TITLES:
Chibi Tiny Tales (Shorts) (S3, 14 episodes)
The adventures of various Disney characters are presented in chibi style.
Disney Junior Mickey Mouse Funhouse (S2, 5 episodes)
Mickey, Minnie and Funny go on an adventure to the Kingdom of Majestica, where they find out if dragons are friendly beings or not.
Me & Mickey (Shorts) (S1, 20 episodes)
Mickey Mouse engages in a variety of fun-filled activities and talks about several topics, from drawing to learning colours and shapes.
Night Stalkers (S1)
Wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn leads an expert team of night-filming specialists into the jungles of Costa Rica on the hunt for Central America’s big cats. Pumas, ocelots and the elusive jaguar all live in the dense tropical forest, but filming them is far from an easy task. Starlight, thermal and infrared cameras are deployed throughout the jungle, together with remotely operated cameras suspended above and on the forest floor. With the wilderness wired for night vision, it’s only a matter of time before the team starts to discover mysterious big cats.
Secret Life of Predators (S1)
The filmmaker provides a detailed insight into the extraordinary skills of predatory animals that helps them track and hunt down their prey while also focusing on their ability to survive in the wild.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023
DISNEY+ ORIGINALS:
No Titles Announced Yet
NEW LIBRARY TITLES:
Ocean’s Breath
Coral reefs are the greatest living organism of this planet.They are the lung which permitted life to exist on Earth for hundreds of millions of years. But today something has changed.The coral reefs are dying.Three young scientists, Federico Fanti, Grace Young and Vanessa Loveburg are hot in pursuit. But how can a geologist and paleontologist, a robotic engineer and a marine biologist find the killer of an organism which does not follow the rhythms of human beings? But not all is lost. The way of saving the coral reefs is buried in the breath- taking views of the Dolomites.
Sharkatraz
San Francisco Bay is home to various shark species. Alcatraz guards made sure the prisoners knew it, telling stories of sharks to stop escapes.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2023
DISNEY+ ORIGINALS:
Willow: Behind the Magic.
Featuring the series’ breakout stars and returning legends, the documentary takes viewers behind the scenes for an in-depth look at the making of the hit original series, which debuted on Disney+ November 30, 2022.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch – Season 2 – Episode 5 – “Entombed”
When the new season opens, months have passed since the events on Kamino, and the Bad Batch continue their journey navigating the Empire after the fall of the Republic. They will cross paths with friends and foes, both new and familiar, as they take on a variety of thrilling mercenary missions that will take them to unexpected and dangerous new places.
National Treasure: Edge of History – Episode 8 – “Family Tree”
It’s a matter of life and death when Jess and her friends embark on their most impossible caper yet. Meanwhile, Liam teams up with his grandpa’s home care nurse, Myles, in a desperate attempt to bring down Billie and her secret organization before they harm
Jess.
NEW LIBRARY TITLES:
Bloody Tales of Europe (S1)
Examine Europe’s grisly history and uncover the secret true stories behind the most famous tales.
Dino Ranch (S2, 6 episodes)
“Dino Ranch” follows the adventures of the Cassidy family as it tackles life in a fantastical “pre-westoric” setting where dinosaurs still roam. As the young ranchers learn the ropes, they discover the thrill of ranch life whilst navigating the great outdoors through unpredictable challenges.
Hacking the System (S1)
Hosts Brian Brushwood and Jason Murphy show the methods by which criminals commit various offences and demonstrate useful tips and tricks to avoid them.
Riding Britain’s Railways (S1)
Provides a unique and revealing history of Britain’s railroads and our engineering evolution.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2023
DISNEY+ ORIGINALS:
No Titles Announced Yet
NEW LIBRARY TITLES:
American Blackout
American Blackout imagines the story of a national power failure in the United States caused by a cyberattack ‘ told in real time, over 10 days, by those who kept filming on cameras and phones. You’ll learn what it means to be absolutely powerless. Gritty, visceral and totally immersive, see what it might take to survive from day one, and who would be left standing when the lights come back on.
Challenger Disaster: Lost Tapes
Challenger Disaster: Lost Tapes follows the story of the Space Shuttle Challenger and its crew, specifically Christa McAuliffe, the first civilian to be launched into space. The events of the days leading up to the disaster are detailed in this unique film, which uses no narration and no interviews. Instead the story is told solely with reports of journalists covering the story, extensive recordings from the NASA team, and interviews with McAuliffe and others who were part of this one-of-a-kind mission. Using rarely seen images and audio recordings, this show takes viewers behind the scenes of this compelling and historic story in a way never before seen.
T. Rex Autopsy
“T. Rex Autopsy” will go inside a full-size T. rex for the first time ever to reveal how the 65-million-year-old beast may have lived.