For Disney+ subscribers in Canada, there is going to be plenty of great new content heading to the streaming service, including a brand new Star Wars series plus new FX series, “Pistol” 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:

Wednesday 4th May 2022


Moon Knight – Episode 6 – Season Finale

The series follows Steven Grant, a mild-mannered gift-shop employee, who becomes plagued with blackouts and memories of another life. Steven discovers he has dissociative identity disorder and shares a body with mercenary Marc Spector. As Steven/Marc’s enemies converge upon them, they must navigate their complex identities while thrust into a deadly mystery among the powerful gods of Egypt.


How I Met Your Father – Finale

Sophie gets romantic advice from someone who’s been through it all. Valentina and Charlie face a tough crossroads. Jesse makes a choice.


Disney Gallery: The Book of Boba Fett

“Disney Gallery: The Book of Boba Fett” explores the behind-the-scenes story of the legendary bounty hunter’s return to Tatooine with mercenary Fennec Shand, seeking to claim the territory once run by Jabba the Hutt. In this insightful new special, filmmakers, cast and crew reveal never-before-seen footage, groundbreaking technology and the practical effects that brought it all to life.


Better Things – Season 5

Sam Fox, a divorced Hollywood actress, juggles between raising her three daughters and focusing on her professional commitments.


Promised Land – New Episode

Two Latinx families vie for wealth and power in California’s Sonoma Valley.


Cupid (S1)

A reworking of Rob Thomas’ series “Cupid”, which follows the adventures of a modern-day guy who may be a reincarnation of the fabled god of love.


Fresh of the Boat (S1-6)

During the 1990s, an immigrant Taiwanese family makes an attempt to adjust to the socio-cultural and socio-economic reality of living in the US.


October Road (S1-2)

Drama series centres on a writer whose best-selling novel is based on his hometown friends. On returning home he has to face family and friends who think he betrayed their trust and their secrets.


Thursday 5th May 2022

The Kardashians – New Episode

The family you know and love is here with a brand new series, giving an all access pass into their lives. Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall and Kylie bring the cameras back to reveal the truth behind the headlines. From the intense pressures of running billion-dollar businesses to the hilarious joys of playtime and school drop-offs, this series brings viewers into the fold with a rivetingly honest story of love & life in the spotlight.


Friday 6th May 2022


The Joy Luck Club

Four Chinese women along with their mothers delve into their past and try to find answers. Slowly, this search helps them to understand the complex relationship they share with each other.


The Object of My Affection

A pregnant single woman asks her homosexual friend to act as the baby’s father, disappointing her boyfriend.


What A Man

A schoolteacher (Matthias Schweighöfer) tries to reveal his macho side after his girlfriend dumps him for a hunky neighbor.


When In Rome

After Beth, a successful and single art curator, attends her sister’s wedding in Rome, she finds herself surrounded by admirers. However, she falls in love with Nicholas, her brother-in-law’s cousin.


Where the Heart Is

After Tennessee teen Novalee Nation (Natalie Portman) is left literally barefoot and pregnant in a Wal-Mart parking lot by her no-good boyfriend, Willy Jack Pickens (Dylan Bruno), she manages to live within the mammoth megastore until her baby’s abrupt arrival makes her a media darling. After this, Good Samaritan nurse Lexie (Ashley Judd) takes in Novalee and her newborn daughter. Before long, Lexie and Novalee form a life-changing bond of friendship and sisterhood.


Sunday 8th May 2022

Bob’s Burgers (S12, New Episode)

Linda plans a big day for her friend Ginger’s visit; Bob and the kids help Nat with a limo competition.


The Great North (S2, New Episode)

Beef is unable to fish for a week when the boat needs to be repaired; Wolf and Honeybee meet the best-looking man in Lone Moose.


The Simpsons (S33, New Episode)

Bart has romantic feelings for his new teacher; Lisa befriends an octopus.


Wednesday 11th May 2022


The Quest

Brought to the screen by the Academy Award- and Emmy-winning teams behind “The Lord of the Rings,” “The Amazing Race” and “Queer Eye,” “The Quest” is a ground-breaking, immersive, hybrid competition series that drops eight real-life teenagers (Paladins) into the fantastic, fictional world of Everealm, where they must save a Kingdom by fulfilling an ancient prophecy. Throughout the eight-episode series, these heroes are immersed in a fantasy world come to life complete with a castle, royals, ethereal Fates, all forms of mystical creatures and a Sorceress intent on destruction and power.


Abbott Elementary (S1)

A group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — find themselves thrown together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.


Rebel (S1)

Inspired by the life of Erin Brockovich, Annie “Rebel” Bello is a blue-collar legal advocate without a law degree. She’s a funny, messy, brilliant and fearless woman who cares desperately about the causes she fights for and the people she loves. When Rebel applies herself to a fight she believes in, she will win at almost any cost.


This is Us (S1-3)

Jack and his wife – who is very pregnant with triplets – have just moved into their new home in Pittsburgh. Successful and handsome television actor Kevin is growing increasingly bored with his bachelor lifestyle. Randall – who was abandoned at a fire station by his father as an infant – is a stylish New York-based businessman working to raise two daughters with his wife, Beth. These people are among a group, several of whom share a birthday, of seemingly random individuals whose lives intertwine in unexpected ways.


The Hardy Boys – Season 2 – Episodes 1-4

Brothers Frank and Joe join their father and head to Bridgeport to investigate the circumstances behind a recent tragedy to them. Things take a turn when they stumble upon a ghastly truth.


Something Bit Me! (S1)

The filmmaker sheds light on the stories of individuals who have been bitten by various animals in the wild, resulting in several health issues.


The Wizard of Paws (S2)

The Wizard of Paws is an American reality show on BYU TV that follows Sterling, Virginia-based animal orthotist Derrick Campana as he creates prosthetic limbs for pets and sanctuary animals.


Ousseline

On the night of 5 December 1986, 22-year-old Malik Oussekine was beaten to death by the police. The state machine steps into gear, led by Robert Pandraud. The Oussekine family quickly realise that they will have to fight for justice and to expose the truth. Oussekine is a four-episode miniseries about the Oussekine family’s struggle. It goes back through the events, shows their hopes and disillusions, and paints the portrait of a country in turmoil.


Thursday 12th May 2022

The Kardashians – New Episode

No episode details have yet been provided.


Friday 13th May 2022

Sneakerella

El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens, works as a stock boy in a shoe store and hides his artistic talent. Sparks fly after a chance encounter with Kira King, the daughter of sneaker royalty and a Manhattan Princess Charming of sorts. With a nudge from his best friend and a touch of magic, El finds the courage to lace up and dream big.


The Blue Max

Lt. Bruno Stachel (George Peppard), a brash German World War I fighter pilot, is driven to shoot down 20 enemy planes, thus garnering him the Blue Max, a coveted medal. His superior, Count von Klugermann (James Mason), is aware that Bruno will stop at nothing to receive the honor, and admires his tenacity. The count’s nephew, Willi (Jeremy Kemp), is Bruno’s main competition for the prize, but Bruno is determined to eliminate his adversary and secure the honor for himself.


Taps

Timothy Hutton, Sean Penn and Tom Cruise join the legendary George C. Scott in this tense, compelling drama. A cadet major (Hutton) leads his fellow military students in an armed revolt against authorities in order to save their school from being turned into a condominium complex. But when an unexpected accident leads to the school’s demise, military discipline goes haywire, with tragic results.


Sunday 15th May 2022


Bob’s Burgers (S12, New Episode)

Gene becomes obsessed with an old handheld game, so Bob offers to help him with a school project in the hope of steering him towards more interesting pursuits; Louise and Tina take over a grocery store kiddie ride.


Family Guy (S20, New Episode)

Lois’ piano student, Alana, comes to work for the Griffins and turns out to have sinister intentions.


The Great North (S2, New Episode)

Wolf chaperones Ham and Judy’s school field trip to an abandoned prison; Beef unintentionally agrees to write a poem.


The Simpsons (S33, New Episode)

Lisa finds an unlikely mentor in Shauna Chalmers when she joins the high school marching band; Homer becomes a craft beer brewer.


Wednesday 18th May 2022


Dave (S2)

“Dave” centers on a neurotic man in his late 20s who has convinced himself that he’s destined to be one of the best rappers of all time. Now he must convince his closest friends, because with their help, he actually might convince the world. Simultaneously exasperating and inspiring to his friends, he vows to leave no stone unturned on his quest to become the next superstar. The half-hour comedy is based on the life of rapper and comedian Dave Burd, better known by his stage name Lil Dicky


One Mississippi (S1-2)

This original series is a dark comedy inspired by events in comic Tig Notaro’s life. Starring as a Los Angeles-based radio host of the same name, Tig is still dealing with serious health issues, including recovering from a double mastectomy. When her mother becomes gravely ill, Tig returns to her hometown in Mississippi, where she is forced on a painful (and at times, hilarious) journey that unearths uncomfortable truths about herself and her family. In order to heal, both physically and emotionally, Tig must reconnect with her roots before moving forward.


The Hardy Boys – Season 2 – Episode 5

The gang race to stop a potential bombing at the Demon Day Parade, while Fenton makes a shocking discovery of his own.


Alice’s Wonderland Bakery (S1, 5 episodes)

Alice embarks on magical recipe adventures with her best pals, who join her in the bakery to whip up whimsical cakes and treats for friends and neighbours with enchanted kitchen tools and ingredients to help them.


I Cavalieri Di Castelcorvo (S1)

The small town of Castelcorvo is not as rested as it seems and just a bunch of brave knight can keep it safe. Four kids – Giulia, Riccardo, Betta and Matteo – will have to solve mysterious enigmas and face their greatest fears.


Thursday 19th May 2022

The Kardashians – New Episode

No episode details have yet been provided.


Friday 20th May 2022

Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers

In “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers,” Chip and Dale are living amongst cartoons and humans in modern-day Los Angeles, but their lives are quite different now. It has been decades since their successful television series was canceled, and Chip (voice of Mulaney) has succumbed to a life of suburban domesticity as an insurance salesman. Dale (voice of Sandberg), meanwhile, has had CGI surgery and works the nostalgia convention circuit, desperate to relive his glory days. When a former cast mate mysteriously disappears, Chip and Dale must repair their broken friendship and take on their Rescue Rangers detective personas once again to save their friend’s life.


The Valet

In “The Valet,” world famous movie star, Olivia (Samara Weaving) faces a PR disaster when a paparazzi snaps a photo of her with her married lover, Vincent (Max Greenfield). The hard-working valet Antonio (Eugenio Derbez) accidentally appears in the same photo and is enlisted to pose as Olivia’s new boyfriend as a cover up. This ruse with Olivia thrusts Antonio into the spotlight and unexpected chaos. In this fish out of water romantic comedy, two worlds and cultures collide as both Olivia and Antonio start to see themselves more clearly than ever before. “The Valet,” directed by Richard Wong and written by Rob Greenberg and Bob Fisher, is the English-language remake of the hit French film.


The King of Comedy

Rupert Pupkin desperately wants to become a comedian and approaches talk show host Jerry Langford for a chance to perform on his show. When all fails, he teams up with Masha to kidnap Jerry.


Man on Fire

John, an ex-CIA officer, is entrusted with the responsibility of safeguarding an entrepreneur’s daughter. When the girl gets kidnapped, John vows to seek revenge.


Shook

Shook is a Disney Channel scripted single-camera narrative series that centers around Mia, a 15-year-old, who yearns to dance professionally but is hindered by daily obligations to her little sister, Skylar, and their single mom, a registered nurse.


Sunday 22nd May 2022


Bob’s Burgers (S12, New Episode)

Louise, Gene and Tina must navigate an old family feud when they attempt to find a lost family recipe for a Mother’s Day gift for Linda.


Family Guy (S20, New Episode)

Peter and Chris go to Canada to prove that Chris’ girlfriend exists; Lois and Meg fight each other for the attention of a handsome handyman.


The Great North (S2, New Episode)

With assistance from Crispin, Ham tries to make his coming out more theatrical; Wolf and Honeybee investigate a local cold case for their first true crime podcast and are shocked by what they find.


The Simpsons (S33, New Episode)

Marge bonds with Bart when she discovers a secret from her past, terrifying Homer.


Wednesday 25th May 2022


Marvel Studios: Assembled – The Making of Moon Knight

Join the likes of Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke as they reveal how Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight was painstakingly brought to life. Through insightful interviews with cast and crew, along with immersive footage from the set, ASSEMBLED pulls back the curtain on this groundbreaking series. Additionally, The Making of Moon Knight incorporates a candid “roundtable discussion” with the series’ directors.


The Hardy Boys – Season 2 – Episode 6

In the aftermath of the bombing, the friends realize Wilt’s may not have been the intended target.


The Con

Emmy, Grammy, Tony and Oscar winner Whoopi Goldberg narrates this series exploring the troubling tales of people taken in by claims and promises that proved too good to be true, from identity fraud and misleading romance to the high-profile college admission scandal and Fyre Festival. It reveals how the victims were fooled and shows the cost of their false trust — emotional and financial. Featuring interviews with the key people caught up in the cons, including victims and eyewitnesses, and, in some cases, law enforcement and the perpetrators themselves.


Underworld, Inc (S1-2)

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. In “Underworld, Inc.,” National Geographic Channel is granted unprecedented access to this “free” enterprise. Workers, suppliers, sellers, customers — and law enforcement personnel trying to keep it in check — share their experiences of an underground industry that is brutal, exploitive and corrupt.

 


Thursday 28th May 2022

The Kardashians – New Episode

No episode details have yet been provided.


Friday 27th May 2022

Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi – Episode 1 & 2

The story begins 10 years after the dramatic events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, in which Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat — the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side and became the evil Sith Lord, Darth Vader.


We Feed People

From Director Ron Howard and producers Brian Grazer and Imagine Documentaries, “We Feed People” spotlights chef José Andrés and his nonprofit World Central Kitchen’s incredible mission and evolution over 12 years, from being a scrappy group of grassroots volunteers to becoming one of the most highly regarded humanitarian aid organizations in the disaster relief sector. As the world’s most prominent food-focused first responders, Andrés and the World Central Kitchen team have snapped into action, combating hunger in the wake of crisis by serving over 60 million meals to date.

The film takes an in-depth look at World Central Kitchen’s collaborations with local chefs to feed affected people and first responders, which has instilled an extraordinary sense of hope in these communities. From the frontlines of a crisis to the backrooms of the kitchen, the film examines the restoration of community and the activation of change—one meal at a time.


Brubaker

A prison warden infiltrates the facility disguised as a convict in order to wipe out the corruption that has seeped into it.


Heat

Lieutenant Hanna, a detective, decides to catch a highly intelligent seasonal criminal who has vowed to pull off one last robbery before he retires for good.


L.A. Confidential

Three detectives from LAPD investigate multiple homicides. While unearthing the evidence and the suspects, the trail leads to corruption in their own department.


The Negotiator

When a prominent police negotiator is accused of corruption, he takes people hostage to buy himself time and search for evidence that will clear his name.


Once Upon a Time in America

Noodles, a former gangster during the Prohibition Era, returns to New York after a self-imposed exile to confront his past and make amends for his mistakes.


Hubble’s Cosmic Journey

Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has captured thousands of stunning images of space, revolutionized our understanding of the universe and become a global icon. To mark its 25th anniversary, National Geographic Channel tells the definitive story of NASA’s most successful science project ever, in Hubble’s Cosmic Journey, narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson.


Mission Pluto

At this moment, three billion miles away, NASA spacecraft New Horizons speeds through the outer solar system at ten times the speed of a bullet. It is headed where no spacecraft has ever gone before: the last great, uncharted realm of our solar system called The Third Zone. There it will intercept the last unexplored world, the ninth planet, Pluto. No-one yet knows what Pluto really looks like, but one thing is certain: it looks set to revolutionize planetary science forever, because it could answer some of the biggest questions about how our solar system evolved and, ultimately, how the earth was formed.


Sunday 29th May 2022


Bob’s Burgers (S12, New Episode)

After Tammy and Jocelyn ridicule her new shirt, Tina turns to her erotic friend-fiction and writes about a futuristic world where she’s a robot.


Family Guy (S20, New Episode)

Peter and the guys test their physical prowess at Mayor West’s dude ranch; Stewie believes he’s gotten his first period.


The Great North (S2, New Episode)

Wolf is the only Tobin who doesn’t want to go to the new indoor water park in Lone Moose because he believes he’s cursed to always lose his swim trunks in public.


The Simpsons (S33, New Episode)

Grampa reconnects with an old associate in the hamburger business.


Tuesday 31st May 2022


Pistol

“Pistol” is a six-episode limited series about a rock and roll revolution. The furious, raging storm at the center of this revolution are the Sex Pistols- and at the center of this series is Sex Pistols’ founding member and guitarist, Steve Jones. Jones’ hilarious, emotional and at times heart-breaking journey guides us through a kaleidoscopic telling of three of the most epic, chaotic and mucus-spattered years in the history of music. Based on Jones’ memoir Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol, this is the story of a band of spotty, noisy, working-class kids with “no future,” who shook the boring, corrupt Establishment to its core, threatened to bring down the government and changed music and culture forever. All six episodes are being released at once.


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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