Disney+ is getting plenty of new content throughout January in Canada with new episodes of “Willow”, “National Treasure: Edge Of History” and “Star Wars: The Bad Batch”, and 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 Canada’s release schedule.


Here is the full rundown:


Tuesday 3rd January 2023


Welcome To Chippendales – Finale

A sprawling true-crime saga, Welcome To Chippendales tells the outrageous story of Somen “Steve” Banerjee, an Indian immigrant who became the unlikely founder of the world’s greatest male-stripping empire. The series will detail the insane, darkly comedic, crime-ridden story behind the unique male revue that became a cultural phenomenon.

Steve Banerjee works hard to achieve the American dream to provide for his family and leave a legacy behind that they can be proud of. While his attempt to build a booming business by exploiting sexual empowerment which features scantily clad men gyrating over eager women is a success, Steve very quickly becomes obsessed with wealth and power. He will do anything it takes to remove anyone in his way even if it means getting his hands a little bloody.


Wednesday 4th January 2023


The Menu

Margot and Tyler, a young couple, travel to an elite, remote, coastal island in order to dine at an exclusive restaurant where a mysterious chef has prepared a lavish, expensive menu. But it soon becomes clear that the pretentious, pampered dinner guests are about to be served some shocking surprises. Consumerism takes on a hilariously scary meaning in this dark comedy that features Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, Judith Light and John Leguizamo in an all-star ensemble cast. “The Menu” is directed by Mark Mylod, with a screenplay by Seth Reiss & Will Tracy.


Star Wars: The Bad Batch – Season 2 – Episode 201 “Spoils of War” & Episode 202 “Ruins of War”

“Star Wars: The Bad Batch” follows the elite and experimental clones of the Bad Batch (first introduced in “The Clone Wars”) as they find their way in a rapidly changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone War. Members of Bad Batch—a unique squad of clones who vary genetically from their brothers in the Clone Army—each possess a singular exceptional skill that makes them extraordinarily effective soldiers and a formidable crew.

In Season 2, 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 epic period fantasy series with a modern sensibility set in an enchanted land of breathtaking beauty, “Willow” features a diverse international cast with Jonathan Kasdan, Ron Howard, Wendy Mericle, Kathleen Kennedy, and Michelle Rejwan serving as executive producers. The story began with an aspiring magician from a Nelwyn village and an infant girl destined to unite the realms, who together helped destroy an evil queen and banish the forces of darkness. Now, in a magical world where brownies, sorcerers, trolls, and other mystical creatures flourish, the adventure continues, as an unlikely group of heroes set off on a dangerous quest to places far beyond their home, where they must face their inner demons and come together to save their world.


National Treasure – Edge Of History – Episode 5

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.


American Horror Story: NYC (S11 – New Episodes)

An anthology of stories consisting of a house with a deadly secret, a demented asylum, a witch coven, an unusual show, a hotel, a haunted farmhouse, a cult and an apocalypse.


Grails: When Sneakers Change The Game

A behind-the-scenes look at entrepreneurs Earl Cooper and Olajuwon Ajanaku, the former Morehouse College golf champions who created the lifestyle brand Eastside Golf to promote diversity on the golf course.


Taiwan Crime Stories (S1 – Premiere)

“Taiwan Crime Stories” is an original Mandarin-language psychological thriller series that is inspired by four true crime investigations: a terror-stricken mass murder of a family; a chilling rape; a murder case and fraud and injustice cases.


Black Rock Shooter Dawn (S1 – New Episode)

It is 2062, after Earth has been devastated after the failure of an automation project when the KI called Artemis started a war against humanity, a girl called Empress awakens in a research laboratory and tries to save the decaying world.


Marvel’s Runaways (S3 – All Episodes)

A group of teenagers discover the real identity of their parents and run away from their homes. They try to discover the secrets of their origins and also to thaw their parents’ sinister plans.


Friday 6th January 2023


If These Walls Could Sing

For more than 90 years, Abbey Road Studios has been at the heart of the music industry. In this personal film of memory and discovery, Mary McCartney guides us through nine decades to see and experience the creative magic that makes it the most famous and longest-running studio in the world. From classical to pop, film scores to hip-hop, “If These Walls Could Sing” explores the breadth, diversity and ingenuity of Abbey Road Studios.

Hulk: Monsters Dwell

Nightmare is determined to conquer the world by crossing through the Dream Dimension. The Hulk teams up with Dr. Strange and the Howling Commandos to stop Nightmare’s nefarious plan.


Meet the Deedles

Laughter is taken to the “X-treme” when Hawaiian surfer dudes Phil and Stew Deedle are mistaken for park ranger recruits. Though these two brothers are ready for any sports challenge from skateboarding to rock-climbing, their daredevil attitude will be put to the test by Frank Slater (Dennis Hopper), a demented ex-park ranger living in an underground grotto…and plotting revenge against the park service that fired him years before. Can these clueless brothers stop Slater from carrying out his plan to steal Yellowstone’s most famous landmark, Old Faithful?


Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the animated classic, this animated and live-action blended special showcases the fan-favorite movie, along with new musical performances, sets and costumes inspired by the classic story.


Saturday 9th January 2023


Tokyo Revengers (S2 – Premiere)

Takemichi Hanagaki is at a low point in his life, living on part-time jobs, when he learns that his girlfriend from junior high, Hinata Tachibana, has been killed by the vicious Tokyo Manji Gang. Having time slipped to the best times of his life, his junior high school days, Takemichi decides to change himself, stop running away from things, and save his girlfriend. So begins the revenge for his life!


Monday 9th January 2023


Koala Man

Koala Man” follows middle-aged dad Kevin and his titular not-so-secret identity, whose only superpower is a burning passion for following rules and snuffing out petty crime in the town of Dapto. Though it may seem like any other Australian suburb, forces of evil both cosmic and man-made lie in wait to pounce on unsuspecting Daptonians. On a quest to clean up his hometown, and often roping his frustrated family into his adventures, Koala Man stands at the ready. He’ll do whatever it takes to defeat villainous masterminds, supernatural horrors, or worse: jerks who don’t take their rubbish bins down on the proper days.


Wednesday 11th January 2023


Willow – Episode 8 – Finale

No episode details have been provided


Star Wars: The Bad Batch – Season 2 – Episode 203 “The Solitary Clone”

No episode details have been provided


National Treasure – Edge Of History – Episode 6

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

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.

The character-driven documentary series, shot with state-of-the-art 4K cameras and stunning 16mm archival film, follows athletes from various cultural backgrounds as they pursue their dreams and paints a captivating picture of Japanese life and showcases what it takes to succeed in the international surf industry.


Gina Yei

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.


The Ghost and Molly McGee (S1 – All Episodes)

Molly McGee, a young girl, wants to do good and help everyone around her. However, due to a curse gone awry, she finds herself stuck with Scratch, a ghost.


Spidey And His Amazing Friends – Season 1

Spidey, our favorite web-slinger is teaming up with Ghost-Spider (Gwen Stacy) and Miles Morales to make up The Spidey Team, with some assistance from Spidey’s comical but loyal Spider-bot, TRACE-E. If Spidey finds himself in a sticky situation that needs even more super-hero power, rest assured that an Avenger pal will race in to help out. Whether it’s just The Spidey Team or adding an Avenger for the assist, these superheroes will work together to save the day!


American Horror Story: NYC (S11 – New Episodes)

An anthology of stories consisting of a house with a deadly secret, a demented asylum, a witch coven, an unusual show, a hotel, a haunted farmhouse, a cult and an apocalypse.


Big Bet (New Episode)

The legendary king of the casino in the Philippines confronts unfortunate events; after getting tangled in a murder case, he is now faced with the ultimate bet with his life on the line.


Friday 13th January 2023


The Territory

When a network of Brazilian farmers seizes a protected area of the Amazon rainforest, a young Indigenous leader and his mentor must fight back in defense of the land and an uncontacted group living deep within the forest.


Criminal Minds: Evolution – New Episode

In “Criminal Minds: Evolution,” the FBI’s elite team of criminal profilers come up against their greatest threat yet, an UnSub who has used the pandemic to build a network of other serial killers. As the world opens back up and the network goes operational, the team must hunt them down, one murder at a time. Cast members from the original series reprising their roles include Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Adam Rodriguez and Paget Brewster. Zach Gilford joins the dynamic cast as a recurring guest star in a season-long arc.

“Criminal Minds: Evolution” will continue and expand the beloved franchise for streaming audiences, blending serialized elements into the series’ format. This season continues the “Criminal Minds” series, the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit, the best of the best who profiled the worst of the worst.


The Flagmakers

Following workers at the country’s largest maker of American flags and flagpoles; the refugees and immigrants who have risked everything to come to the U.S.


Retrograde

Tells the story of the last months of the 20-year war in Afghanistan through the intimate relationship between American Green Berets and the Afghan officers they trained.


Saturday 14th January 2023


Tokyo Revengers S2 – New Episode

Takemichi Hanagaki is at a low point in his life, living on part-time jobs, when he learns that his girlfriend from junior high, Hinata Tachibana, has been killed by the vicious Tokyo Manji Gang. Having time slipped to the best times of his life, his junior high school days, Takemichi decides to change himself, stop running away from things, and save his girlfriend. So begins the revenge for his life!


Sunday 15th January 2023


Family Guy (S21 – New Episode)

The guys tell stories of their first true loves.


The Great North (S3 – New Episode)

Moon and the Junior Janitors get involved with a teacher scandal. The rest of the family gets involved with a buncha crabs.


The Simpsons (S34 – New Episode)

Through a series of YouTube recommended videos, the story of the rise and fall of The Simpson Family Vlog is revealed.


Wednesday 18th January 2023


National Treasure – Edge Of History – Episode 7

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.


Star Wars: The Bad Batch – Season 2 – Episode 204 “Faster”

No episode details have been provided


American Horror Story: NYC (S11 – New Episode)

As vitality expires, two old friends are led through unique journeys of retrospection.


Super Junior Last Man Standing (All Episodes)

The documentary will feature never-before-seen interviews with the group’s active members – Lee Teuk, Hee Chul, Ye Sung, Shin Dong, Eun Hyuk, Dong Hae, Si Won, Ryeo Wook, and Kyu Hyun – who will recount their personal stories and share insights on the group as well as the modern K-pop industry.


Friday 20th January 2023


Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage?

Beloved Tony Award-winning actress and singer Idina Menzel’s many triumphs include iconic Broadway roles in productions of “Rent” and “Wicked” as well as the legendary voice of Elsa in Disney’s “Frozen.” Yet, one dream goal has evaded her grasp: to perform a concert at the world-famous Madison Square Garden in her hometown of New York City. From Disney Branded Television and Ideal Partners comes the joyous, inspirational and in-depth look at Idina Menzel as you’ve never seen her before. In “Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage?,” filmmaker Anne McCabe follows Menzel on a national tour over the course of 16 shows as she juggles the challenges of being a working mom with a grueling travel schedule, all while preparing finally to realize her dream.


Criminal Minds: Evolution – New Episode

No episode details have been provided


The Heir: The Freestyle Dynasty/El Heredero: La Dinastia Del Freestyle (S1 – Premiere)

The biggest freestyle legends from each country will be looking for El Heredero.


Saturday 21st January 2023


Tokyo Revengers S2 – New Episode

Takemichi Hanagaki is at a low point in his life, living on part-time jobs, when he learns that his girlfriend from junior high, Hinata Tachibana, has been killed by the vicious Tokyo Manji Gang. Having time slipped to the best times of his life, his junior high school days, Takemichi decides to change himself, stop running away from things, and save his girlfriend. So begins the revenge for his life!


Sunday 22nd January 2023


Bob’s Burgers (S13 – New Episode)

After a student accuses her of cheating on a test, Tina needs to get back to school to clear her name, but a snowstorm traps her and her family at home.


Tuesday 24th January 2023


How I Met Your Father – Season 2 – New Episode

In the near future, Sophie (Duff) is telling her son the story of how she met his father: a story that catapults us back to the present where Sophie and her close-knit group of friends are in the midst of figuring out who they are, what they want out of life, and how to fall in love in the age of dating apps and limitless options.


Wednesday 25th January 2023


Extraordinary

Welcome to a world where everyone over the age of 18 develops a superpower. Everyone except for 25-year-old Jen, who feels like she’s being left behind. Luckily, Jen’s flatmates – Carrie, Kash, and a mysterious stray – keep her from falling into a well of self-pity. Adrift in a big, confusing world, and armed with nothing but a bit of hope and a lot of desperation, Jen begins her journey to find her maybe-superpower. But in doing so, she might discover the joy of simply being ordinary instead.


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.


National Treasure – Edge Of History – Episode 8

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.


Star Wars: The Bad Batch – Season 2 – Episode 205 “Entombed”

No episode details have been provided


Commander Fort/El Comandante Fort (S1 – All Episodes)

The documentary series is about an Argentinian millionaire who wanted to buy love – And succeeded. While looking for fame and popularity, he became an LGBTQ+ activist, the first local influencer, and a pioneer of gay parenthood. All in five years. The series also explores beyond his public image, revealing Fort’s painful personal history, marked by family conflicts and an internal struggle around his sexual orientation. The episodes also recount her path of physical suffering, after having undergone more than twenty operations to change her physical appearance.


Friday 27th January 2023


Darby and The Dead

After suffering a near-death experience as a young girl, Darby Harper gains the ability to see dead people. She becomes introverted and recluses from her peers. But all that changes when Capri unexpectedly dies in a freak accident.


Criminal Minds: Evolution – New Episode

No episode details have been provided


Saturday 28th January 2023


Tokyo Revengers S2 – New Episode

Takemichi Hanagaki is at a low point in his life, living on part-time jobs, when he learns that his girlfriend from junior high, Hinata Tachibana, has been killed by the vicious Tokyo Manji Gang. Having time slipped to the best times of his life, his junior high school days, Takemichi decides to change himself, stop running away from things, and save his girlfriend. So begins the revenge for his life!


Sunday 29th January 2023

Bob’s Burgers (S13 – New Episode)

No episode details have been provided


The Simpsons (S34 – New Episode)

No episode details have been provided


Tuesday 31st January 2023


How I Met Your Father – Season 2 – Episode 2

No Episode details have yet been provided.


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 Canada’s release schedule.

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Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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