This August will see the Australian premiere of new series, Only Murders in the Building, and Marvel’s What If… on Disney+
TOP PICKS
Only Murders in the Building
August 31
Series Premiere
Starring: Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short
Only Murders In The Building follows three strangers who share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one as they investigate the mysterious death of a neighbour in their New York City apartment building.
Vacation Friends
August 27
Starring: John Cena, Milton “Lil Rel” Howery, Yvonne Orji and Meredith Hagner
In this raw and raunchy comedy, straight-laced Marcus and Emily are befriended by wild, thrill-seeking partiers Ron and Kyla at a resort in Mexico. Living in the moment, the usually level-headed couple lets loose to enjoy a week of uninhibited fun and debauchery with their new “vacation friends.” Months after their walk on the wild side, Marcus and Emily are horrified when Ron and Kyla show up uninvited at their wedding, creating chaos and proving that what happens on vacation doesn’t necessarily stay on vacation.
What If…?
August 11
Series Premiere
“What If…?” flips the script on the MCU, reimagining famous events from the films in unexpected ways. Marvel Studios’ first animated series focuses on different heroes from the MCU, featuring a voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their roles. The series is directed by Bryan Andrews; Ashley Bradley is head writer.
ALSO IN AUGUST…
August 4
Marvel Studio Legends
New episodes
Marvel Studios LEGENDS celebrates the heroes and villains of the highly anticipated Disney+ shows.
Short Circuit
Season 2
Welcome to Short Circuit – an experimental short film program at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Season 2 features five all-new short films.
Dino Ranch
New episodes
Disney Junior Muppet Babies
Season 3
August 6
Hip Hop Uncovered
Season 1
The untold story of how America’s streets helped shape hip-hop culture from an expression of survival and defiance into music’s most dominant genre.
A Wilderness Of Error
Season 1
When Army surgeon Jeffrey MacDonald is sent to prison for killing his family, a storm of swirling narratives challenges our ability to find the truth all the while overshadowing a chilling possibility: MacDonald may be an innocent man.
Hysterical (2021)
An honest and hilarious backstage pass into the lives of some of stand-up comedy’s most boundary-breaking women, exploring the hard-fought journey to become the voices of their generation and their gender.
Criminal Minds – Season 15
Black Widow (1987)
Impact With Gal Gadot
Season 1
Sharks Vs. Dolphins: Blood Battle
August 11
Spidey and His Amazing Friends
Series premiere
Spidey, Ghost-Spider, and Miles Morales team up to become The Spidey Team! With a little help from other Avenger friends, these superheroes will work together to save the day!
Pikwik Pack
New episodes
August 13
The Predator (2018)
In Shane Black’s explosive reinvention, the Predator is deadlier than ever, and only a ragtag crew can prevent the end of the human race.
August 18
Diary of a Future President
Season 2 premiere
Season two of “Diary of a Future President” continues the origin story of a future leader with the journey of navigating seventh grade.
Gigantosaurus
Season 2
Growing Up Animal
Season 1
August 20
Maze Runner: The Death Cure
In the epic Maze Runner conclusion, Thomas leads the Gladers on their final mission — they must break into the legendary Last City, which turns out to be the deadliest maze of all!
Red Sparrow
Flooded Tombs Of The Nile
August 25
Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian – Making of the Season 2 Finale
Making of the Season 2 Finale is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this celebrated chapter of The Mandalorian, with a focus on the technology used for recreating Luke Skywalker. It delves into the collaborative process, including working with Mark Hamill, to create an authentic and fitting recreation, and explores the immense pressure and responsibility the filmmakers had in bringing back one of the most important characters in film history.
The Empty Man
The Empty Man is a supernatural horror film filled with action, suspense and sheer terror! After teenagers from a small Midwestern town begin to mysteriously vanish, the locals begin to suspect that their disappearances may somehow be tied to a terrifying local legend.
August 27
Cruella
Disney’s Cruella follows the early days of one of cinema’s most notorious and notoriously fashionable villains. During the 1970s London punk rock revolution, a young grifter (Emma Stone), transforms herself into the raucous, revenge-bent Cruella de Vil. Available to all Disney+ subscribers at no additional cost.
Disney Princess Remixed: An Ultimate Princess Celebration
Disney Princess Remixed celebrates the timeless music of Disney Princess and themes of courage and kindness as part of the Ultimate Princess Celebration.
NEW EPISODES IN AUGUST
Monsters at Work
Turner & Hooch
The Mysterious Benedict Society
Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse
Bob’s Burgers
Season 11
Love, Victor
Season 2