It’s Christmas Eve and Disney+ has plenty of new content for us to enjoy today, including “Encanto”, which is no doubt going to be extremely popular over the Christmas break.

Here’s the rundown:

Encanto

A girl in Colombia faces the frustration of being the only member of her family who doesn’t have magical powers.

Far From The Tree (Short)

Parenting is tough, especially when the stakes are high. On an idyllic beach in the Pacific Northwest, curiosity gets the better of a young raccoon whose frustrated parent attempts to keep them both safe. In the all-new Walt Disney Animation Studios animated short, Far From the Tree, this young raccoon will learn that while there is reason to be fearful, as danger lurks around every corner, it is still possible to live with an open heart.

The Revenant

Hugh Glass, a legendary frontiersman, is severely injured in a bear attack and is abandoned by his hunting crew. He uses his skills to survive and take revenge on his companion who betrayed him.

Duck the Halls: A Mickey Mouse Christmas Special

It’s touch-and-go for Donald when, instead of heading south for the winter with Daisy and all the other ducks, he insists on staying with Mickey and the gang to enjoy all that Christmas has to offer.

Life and Death in Paradise: Crocs in the Caribbean

This is a rollercoaster ride of life in the Caribbean as never seen before. Fascinating stories, unparalleled pictures and singular storytelling give a surprising and stunning insight into life in the Caribbean in two action packed episodes.

Downhill (2020)

Billie and Pete, a married couple, take a family skiing vacation to Austria. However, after having a near-death experience, they are forced to confront their relationship and feelings for each other.

Life Of Pi (2012)

Pi Patel finds a way to survive in a lifeboat that is adrift in the middle of nowhere. His fight against the odds is heightened by the company of a hyena and a male Bengal tiger.

The Man with One Red Shoe (1985)

As government official Cooper (Dabney Coleman) plays a nasty game of one-upsmanship with his rival in hopes of landing a promotion, he is deceived into believing that unassuming violinist Richard (Tom Hanks) is involved in international espionage. Cooper sends his top operative, the gorgeous Maddy (Lori Singer), to charm Richard into giving himself away. The naive musician, however, is completely clueless about political intrigue and, sadly, believes he has met the woman of his dreams.

Same Time Next Christmas (2019)

Olivia Anderson, a young woman, reunites with her childhood sweetheart at a beautiful Hawaiian resort where they got separated years ago.

Fantastic Lies

On March 13, 2006 the Duke University lacrosse team threw a party that not only changed lives and ruined careers, it jeopardized the future of the sport at the school and tarnished the university’s reputation.

Silly Little Game

Silly Little Game is an ESPN 30 for 30 film that looks at the ten people, led by Daniel Okrent, who came together to form the first Rotisserie League, named after an overpriced chicken joint where they occasionally met.

This Magic Moment

In the 1990s, the Orlando Magic, Shaquille O’Neal and Penny Hardaway were the talk of the NBA not only on the court, but off it as well. So how did a partnership that burned so bright get extinguished so quickly

Al Davis vs The NFL

The story of the long-running feud between Raiders owner Al Davis and NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle – as told by the two men themselves, their spirits “recreated” using deepfake technology.

Big Shot

In 1996, the once-dominant New York Islanders were in serious trouble. Lousy performance and poor management were driving away the hockey franchise’s loyal fan base. The team hit bottom. Then along came a Dallas businessman named John Spano, who swooped in and agreed to buy the team for 165 million dollars. Things began to look up for the Islanders – way up. But it was all smoke and mirrors. “Big Shot” goes inside an extraordinary scandal that engulfed the Islanders. Featuring the only interview Spano has ever given about the Islanders deal, this film is an unforgettable tale of a dream that became a lie — and how a scam of such epic proportions initially went undetected.

Bryan and the Boz

Documentary in which former Oklahoma linebacker Brian Bosworth looks back on the mistakes he made as his alter ego `The Boz’, and passes along the lessons he learned to his son.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

A husband and wife struggle to keep their marriage alive until they realise they are both secretly working as assassins. Now, their respective assignments require them to kill each other.

Birdman Or (The Unexpected Virtue Of Ignorance)

Riggan Thomson, a fading cinema star, plans to resurrect his career with a passionate Broadway production. However, during rehearsals, his co-star is injured forcing him to hire a new actor.

Hawaiian: The Legend of Eddie Aikau

An exploration of the life and power of Eddie Aikau, the legendary Hawaiian big wave surfer, pioneering lifeguard, and ultimately doomed crew member of the Polynesian voyaging canoe Hokule’a.

What are you looking forward to watching on Disney+ this week?

Roger Palmer

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

View all posts