What’s Coming To Disney+ In December 2023 (Australia/New Zealand)
This December, Disney+ subscribers in Australia and New Zealand will have plenty of new original content to enjoy including a brand new “Percy Jackson” series and some new “Doctor Who” specials, plus the first-ever Pixar series, plus much more.
NOTE – This list isn’t complete and will be updated with new additions as they are announced. The list is also subject to change. Content may vary depending on your country, and this list is based on the Australia’s release schedule.
Here is the full rundown:
Friday, 1st December 2023
Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny
Daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history. Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against Jürgen Voller, a former Nazi who works for NASA.
Timeless Heroes
“Timeless Heroes,” directed by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau, explores Harrison Ford’s enduring appeal and his upbringing, including his foray into the entertainment business, his casting in the iconic “Indiana Jones” franchise, and the impact and inspiration generated by the films. It is an in-depth look at an incredible moment in film history when Steven Spielberg and George Lucas assembled an amazing creative team to collaborate on another cinematic benchmark and features never-before-seen footage and interviews with Ford, Spielberg, Lucas, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, James Mangold, and many others as well.
The Shepherd
The short film is set on Christmas Eve in 1957 and is about a young RAF pilot’s journey home taking a dramatic turn when a mysterious airman appears.
Monster Inside: America’s Most Extreme Haunted House
The story of Russ McKamey, the Navy veteran turned master of horror who lures people into his web.
The Mill
Joe is a rising star at Mallard, a mega-corporation whose market power surpasses Amazon and Apple combined. Devoted to his family and fixated on success, his life unravels into a nightmare when he wakes up in an open-air prison cell with no memory.
Sunday, 3rd December 2023
Doctor Who – 60th Anniversary Special – Wild Blue Yonder
The second special anniversary that continues the story which has seen the Fourteenth Doctor (David Tennant) and Donna Temple-Noble (Catherine Tate) reunite as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet: the Toymaker.
Monday, 4th December 2023
Tell Me That You Love Me (S1, New Episode)
Tien Xiao Xiang is a fan of author Si Yi and Tarot cards but deep down, she has another love.
Tuesday, 5th December 2023
“A Murder at the End of the World” – Episode 5
“A Murder at the End of the World” is a mystery series with a new kind of detective at the helm — a Gen Z amateur sleuth and tech-savvy hacker named “Darby Hart” (Emma Corrin). Darby and eight other guests are invited by a reclusive billionaire (Clive Owen) to participate in a retreat at a remote and dazzling location. When one of the other guests is found dead, Darby must use all of her skills to prove it was murder against a tide of competing interests and before the killer takes another life.
Isabel Preysler, My Christmas (Spanish Original)
Two-Part Special – Spanish celebrity Isabel Preysler welcomes us in the privacy of her home to show us how she celebrates one of the most memorable dates of the year: Christmas. With her staff’s help, Isabel oversees even the most minute details and shares the joy of the present and the nostalgia of the past with her children.
My Home Hero (S1, New Episode)
No episode details have been announced
Tokyo Revengers (S2, New Episode)
No episode details have been announced
Wednesday, 6th December 2023
The Santa Clauses – Season 2 – New Episode
In the second season, the Calvin family is back in the North Pole as Scott Calvin continues his role as Santa Claus after retirement plans were thwarted when failing to find a worthy successor in season one. Now that Scott and his family have successfully saved Christmas, Scott turns his focus towards training his son Cal to eventually take over the “family business” as Santa Claus. However, a bit of North Pole magic brings an unexpected challenge to Scott’s plan.
Their Stories
In the series, Isabel learns that her husband used her as a front person in a corruption scheme and has to serve house arrest with her daughter at her former housekeeper Marta’s home. Marta now owns a small take-out business. Her daughter Ana Jasmim helps at the company and dreams of studying fashion. Isabel’s arrival with her daughter Ana Rosa at Marta’s house creates tension in relationships and stirs up unresolved issues from the past. Forced coexistence makes mothers and daughters rethink their relationships and find new roles. Meanwhile, the house lives under the constant threat of a loan shark.
Kiff (S1, 4 episodes)
Best friends, squirrel Kiff and bunny Barry, who live in Table Town, embark on funfilled adventures and learn important life lessons.
Theater Camp
Eccentric staff members of an upstate New York theatre camp must band together when their beloved founder falls into a coma.
Soundtrack #2 (Korean Original) – Two Episode Premiere
Suho and Hyeonseo, who once dated for six years, meet again as a youthful rich CEO and a piano instructor. K works with Suho on a collaborative project and invites Hyeonseo to join them. Suho and Hyeonseo embark on a bumpy romantic journey full of twists and turns. Will history repeat itself?
Big City Greens – Season 4 – New Episodes
A country boy shifts to a metropolitan city with his family from their rural farm. With new things to explore every day, he tries to adjust to the new lifestyle.
The Villains of Valley View – 9 New Episodes
Furious about insulting her family, Amy attacks Onyx, the leader of the supervillains. In an attempt to save themselves, Amy and her family live concealed in a Texas town.
Spidey And His Amazing Friends – New Episode
Peter Parker, Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy join forces with Hulk, Ms Marvel and Black Panther to fight their common enemies and learn that working together as a team is the best.
We Live Here: The Midwest
Families hope to stay in a part of the country they love and where they have established deep roots; values of all midwestern families are put to the ultimate test when anti-queer legislation and sentiment are rapidly multiplying across the country.
The Simpsons – New Episode
When Marge’s heart is broken by a bad birthday present, Bart and Lisa must dig into their mom’s past to show that they really know her. Homer becomes a neighborhood fear-monger.
Black Cake – Finale
After Eleanor’s funeral, Byron and Benny finally learn the truth about the murder on the night of their mother’s wedding.
Going Fur Gold: Season 1
A first look at champion animals and their humans competing for Best in Show.
Friday, 8th December 2023
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever
The winter holidays are turning out to be especially stressful for Greg Heffley this year. After accidentally damaging a snowplow while making a snowman with best friend Rowley Jefferson, Greg worries he won’t get the new video game console he so desperately wants for Christmas. To make matters worse, he gets snowed in with his family, including his grumpy older brother Rodrick and annoying younger brother Manny.
Saturday, 9th December 2023
Maestra
A highly accomplished conductor decides to leave her life in New York behind to take up the challenge of reviving a struggling orchestra.
Sunday, 10th December 2023
Doctor Who – 60th Anniversary Special – The Giggle”
The third special anniversary. No details on this special have been announced yet.
Tuesday, 12th December 2023
“A Murder at the End of the World” – Episode 6
No episode details have been provided
My Home Hero (S1, New Episode)
No episode details have been announced
Tokyo Revengers (S2, New Episode)
No episode details have been announced
Wednesday, 13th December 2023
Soundtrack #2 (Korean Original) – Episodes 3 and 4
Ex-lovers, Suho and Hyeonseo reunite under different circumstances. Will history repeat itself?
Undead Unluck (S1, Premiere Episode)
An Undead man who is said to have an immortal body suddenly appears in front of Fuko Izumo, who has the power of Unluck; saying that he finally found someone with the power to grant him a true death, he sweeps Fuko away.
The Simpsons – New Episode
Lisa recounts the story of how Homer was scapegoated for a power outage that plunged Springfield into darkness days before Thanksgiving.
Hailey’s on It! – New Episodes
Hailey, a risk-averse but resourceful teenager in Oceanside, California, embarks on a mission to complete every item on her long list of challenging, and sometimes impractical, tasks in order to save the world.
Science Fair: The Series
Inspired by the Emmy award-winning documentary Science Fair, comes a new series about the agony and ecstasy of the beloved and brainy teenage subculture of competitive science. This gripping new docuseries follows the ups and downs of some of the most brilliant young innovators, engineers, and scientists on the road to the Big Show – the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
SuperKitties – 5 New Episodes
Ginny, Sparks, Buddy and Bitsy are not only cute and cuddly kittens, but are also brave, smart, strong and kind, and turn into SuperKitties when trouble arises.
Planners – Season 2
As her marriage to Marcos comes to an end, 37-year-old Malena Carregal confronts a vastly different reality — jobless and facing an uncertain future after 15 years of building up the events agency which is now in Marcos’ hands. But in this moment of crisis, Malena meets Cali, an intriguing and ambitious woman who breathes new energy into Malena’s life.
Friday, 15th December 2023
Marvel Studios Legends: Season 2 – New Episodes
A comprehensive compilation of clips revisiting the major moments and the superheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, whom the people have come to love over the years.
Tuesday, 19th December 2023
“A Murder at the End of the World” – Episode 7 – Finale
No episode details have been provided
Wednesday, 20th December 2023
Percy Jackson and the Olympians – 2 Episode Premiere
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” tells the fantastical story of a 12-year-old modern demigod, Percy Jackson, who’s just coming to terms with his newfound divine powers when the sky god, Zeus, accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. With help from his friends Grover and Annabeth, Percy must embark on an adventure of a lifetime to find it and restore order to Olympus.
The Creator
The film, which stars John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, newcomer Madeleine Yuna Voyles, and Allison Janney, is set amidst a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence. Joshua (Washington), a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife (Chan), is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war…and mankind itself. Joshua and his team of elite operatives journey across enemy lines, into the dark heart of AI-occupied territory, only to discover the world-ending weapon he’s been instructed to destroy is an AI in the form of a young child (Voyles).
BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star – Episodes 1 & 2
Featuring never-before-seen interviews, performances and behind-the-scenes moments with RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook, BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star will take audiences on an in-depth journey across the band’s 10-year career, highlighting their highs and lows for the first time ever in a captivating docuseries format.
The Simpsons – New Episode
When Groundskeeper Willie is kidnapped to Scotland, Bart and the Simpsons follow – only to discover that what awaits is Homer’s worst nightmare.
PJ Masks: Power Heroes (S1, 5 episodes)
Amaya, Greg, and Connor become the superhero team PJ Masks when malicious villains attack the people of the town and ruin their peace.
Black-ish: Season 8
A man tries to get his family to mingle with the neighbours and form a rapport with them in an effort to fit in and find his place in society.
Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life (Season 2) (UK Original) – Special Christmas Episode
Chip and Dale are as eager as ever to increase their acorn stash. But their tumultuous dynamic makes it hard for things to ever go right. Along with Pluto, Donald, and even more Disney characters, the world’s favorite chipmunk duo take on a brand-new chunk of trouble!
Dragons of Wonderhatch (S1, Two-Episode Premiere)
Nagi doesn’t feel she fits in with her surroundings; she lives in the real world and can visualise colours whenever she hears sounds; Tyme lives in the alternate world of Upananta, where a strange phenomenon is occurring.
Soundtrack #2 (Korean Original) – Episodes 5 and
No episode details have been provided
Friday, 22nd December 2023
Marvel’s What If – Season 2 – New Episode
Season two of “What If…?” continues the journey as The Watcher guides viewers through the vast multiverse, introducing brand new and familiar faces throughout the MCU. The series questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments with an incredible voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their iconic roles. Featuring fan-favorite characters this season like Nebula, Hela and Happy Hogan.
A new episode will be released daily until the 30th of December
Black-ish: A Celebration
An exclusive look at final table read and original audition tapes; interviews with cast, crew and guest stars of the show’s eight seasons.
Saturday, 23rd December 2023
Marvel’s What If – Season 2 – New Episode
No episode details have been provided
Sunday, 24th December 2023
Marvel’s What If – Season 2 – New Episode
No episode details have been provided
Monday, 25th December 2023
Marvel’s What If – Season 2 – New Episode
The Watcher continues the journey as our guide through the vast multiverse, introducing brand-new and familiar faces throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The animated anthology series questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments with an incredible voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their iconic roles.
WHAT IF… IRON MAN CRASHED INTO THE GRANDMASTER? – Tony Stark challenges The Grandmaster, leading to a grand prix-turned-demolition-derby death match.
Tuesday, 26th December 2023
Doctor Who: Holiday Special
This new festive special is called “The Church On Ruby Road” and it will be the first episode to feature Ncuti Gatwa as the new Doctor and Millie Gibson playing his new companion, Ruby.
Marvel’s What If – Season 2 – New Episode
WHAT IF… IRON MAN CRASHED INTO THE GRANDMASTER? – Tony Stark challenges The Grandmaster, leading to a grand prix-turned-demolition-derby death match.
Tokyo Revengers (S2, Finale)
Traveling back in time to middle school, Takemichi rewrites his life story to save his sweetheart.
Wednesday, 27th December 2023
Percy Jackson and the Olympians -Episode 3
Percy is tasked with the quest to return Zeus’ stolen Master Bolt, to stop a war between the gods. Choosing Annabeth and Grover as his quest mates, they set off to retrieve it from the Underworld. Enemies derail their journey before it’s barely begun, and the three seek refuge from a stranger that could pose even more of a dangerous threat…
BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star – Episodes 3 & 4
Featuring never-before-seen interviews, performances and behind-the-scenes moments with RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook, BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star will take audiences on an in-depth journey across the band’s 10-year career, highlighting their highs and lows for the first time ever in a captivating docuseries format.
The Simpsons – New Episode
When Groundskeeper Willie is kidnapped to Scotland, Bart and the Simpsons follow – only to discover that what awaits is Homer’s worst nightmare.
Raffa
Who is Raffaella Carrà? What’s behind the image of the most famous and best-loved Italian star abroad, behind the 60 million records sold, the television hits, the films and international tours?
Marvel’s What If – Season 2 – New Episode
WHAT IF… KAHHORI RESHAPED THE WORLD? – A Mohawk woman ventures into the waters of the Forbidden Lake to help save her people.
Thursday, 28th December 2023
Marvel’s What If – Season 2 – New Episode
WHAT IF… HELA FOUND THE TEN RINGS? – Hela—stripped of her powers and banished to Earth—comes across a new source of power: the Ten Rings.
Friday, 29th December 2023
Marvel’s What If – Season 2 – New Episode
WHAT IF… THE AVENGERS ASSEMBLED IN 1602? – Captain Carter tries to undo the anomaly that strands familiar heroes and villains in the year 1602.
Saturday, 30th December 2023
Marvel’s What If – Season 2 – New Episode
WHAT IF… STRANGE SUPREME INTERVENED? – Captain Carter discovers the greatest threat to all existence may be closer than she realizes.
NOTE – This list isn’t complete and will be updated with new additions as they are announced. The list is also subject to change. Content may vary depending on your country, and this list is based on the Australia’s release schedule.
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