Marvel's Phase 5 Looks Amazing

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It looks like we're in for another fantastic slate of movies and series in Marvel's Phase 5. And they announced that Phases 4, 5, and 6 together will make up the Multiverse Saga.

On February 17, 2023, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania will arrive in theaters to kick off Phase 5. This time around, Cassie Lang will suit up alongside her father, Scott Lang, and Hope van Dyne to fight Kang the Conqueror.

In Spring Summer of 2023, Secret Invasion, an original series starring Samuel L Jackson as Nick Fury and Ben Mendelsohn as Talos, will arrive on DisneyPlus.

On May 5, 2023, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will arrive in theaters. This story features the arrival of Adam Warlock, a character that was hinted at in the post credits scene of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

On Summer November of 2023 January 10, 2024, we'll finally learn more about the origins of Echo (Maya Lopez) in this spinoff from last year's Hawkeye, which will be on DisneyPlus. 

Also in Summer In October of 2023, Loki receives a second season on DisneyPlus. I can't wait to see what the Time Variance Authority has in store for him this time.

On July 28, November 10, 2023, The Marvels will arrive in theaters. The sequel to both Captain Marvel and Ms. Marvel will feature the addition of Monica Rambeau and a new villain portrayed by Zawe Ashton.

On November 3, 2023 September 6, 2024, February 14, 2025, Marvel takes another stab at Blade. This time around, Mahershala Ali takes on the title role of the day-walking vampire.

In Autumn of 2023 2024 June 24, 2025, Ironheart arrives on DisneyPlus. The series is a spinoff of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and tells the story of young inventor Riri Williams and how Iron Man's armor inspired her to become a superhero.

In Winter 2023/24 September 2024, we'll learn more about the origins of Agatha Harkness, the witch who loved to cause trouble in WandaVision, in Agatha: Coven of Chaos Agatha All Along on DisneyPlus.

In Spring of 2024 March 2025, Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio will once again take on the roles of Daredevil and Kingpin in Daredevil: Born Again on DisneyPlus.

On May 3, July 6, 2024 February 2025, Captain America: New World Order Brave New World. Anthony Mackie makes his first movie outing as Cap, following his reluctant acceptance of the shield in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.

And, rounding out Phase 5, a movie that's still a bit of a mystery. On July 6 December 20, 2024 May 2025, Thunderbolts* arrives in theaters. Baron Zemo is back for this one with a band of reformed supervillains. It should be interesting, and hopefully funny.

Thunderbolts* on DisneyPlus

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At long last, the wait is nearly over. Marvel's Thunderbolts* (The New Avengers) us headed to DisneyPlus. This is such a fun movie and I can't wait to watch it again.

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel: 

In "Thunderbolts*", Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes — Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Red Guardian (David Harbour), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), and John Walker (Wyatt Russell). After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it’s too late?

The cast also includes newcomers to the MCU — Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, and Wendell Edward Pierce.

Thunderbolts* arrives on DisneyPlus on August 27th.

Inside Out 2 On DisneyPlus

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Pixar's Inside Out 2 is headed to DisneyPlus next week. Riley and her emotions, both old and new, are headed on the roller coaster ride that is the teenage years. It looks like quite an adventure.

Here's the official synopsis from Pixar: 

Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as Headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment show up. And it looks like she’s not alone. The voice cast includes Amy Poehler as Joy, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, Lewis Black as Anger, Tony Hale as Fear, Liza Lapira as Disgust, Maya Hawke as Anxiety, Ayo Edebiri as Envy, Adèle Exarchopoulos, as Ennui, and Paul Walter Hauser as Embarrassment.

Inside Out 2 arrives on DisneyPlus on September 25th.

Elio on DisneyPlus

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After arriving on Digital last month and Blu-ray last week, Pixar's Elio is making its way to DisneyPlus. I've really been looking forward to seeing this movie. Young Elio looks so sweet, and he goes on quite the adventure.

Here's the official synopsis from Pixar:

The cosmic misadventure introduces Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession. So, when he’s beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide, Elio’s all in for the epic undertaking. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions, and somehow discover who and where he is truly meant to be.

“Elio” features the voices of Yonas Kibreab as Elio, Zoe Saldaña as Aunt Olga, Remy Edgerly as Glordon, Brad Garrett as Lord Grigon, Jameela Jamil as Ambassador Questa and Shirley Henderson as OOOOO.

Elio arrives on DisneyPlus tomorrow, September 17th.

The Mandalorian and Grogu On DisneyPlus

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu is coming to DisneyPlus next week. I enjoyed the continuing adventures of Din Djarin and his little green child and can't wait to watch it again.

Here's the official synopsis from Lucasfilm:

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu (as himself).

The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives on DisneyPlus on September 2nd.

All three seasons of the series are available now on DisneyPlus.

Toy Story 5 On DisneyPlus

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The toys are back! Toy Story 5 is headed to DisneyPlus. This time around, Jessie is in charge and she and the toys have a new nemesis: Lilypad, Bonnie's new tablet. 

Here's the official synopsis from Pixar:

The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to what kids are obsessed with today....electronics!

Toy Story 5 arrives on DisneyPlus on September 23rd.

Zootopia 2 on DisneyPlus

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Zootopia 2 is headed to DisneyPlus next week. Hopps and Wilde are back on the case for one zany and crazy adventure through the lands of Zootopia.

Here's the official synopsis from Disney: 

After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia’s history, rookie cops Judy Hopps (voice of Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voice of Jason Bateman) find their partnership isn’t as solid as they thought when Chief Bogo (voice of Idris Elba) orders them to join the Partners in Crisis counseling program. But it doesn’t take long for their partnership to be put to the ultimate test when they find themselves on the twisting trail of a mystery tied to the arrival of a venomous snake in the animal metropolis. 

While “Zootopia 2” introduces Gary De’Snake (voice of Ke Huy Quan), Nibbles (voice of Fortune Feimster) and quokka therapist Dr. Fuzzby (voice of Quinta Brunson), the feature film also welcomes back a herd of characters who made their debut in “Zootopia.”

Zootopia 2 arrives on DisneyPlus on March 11th.

Marvel Series Coming To DisneyPlus

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There are so many amazing Marvel series headed to DisneyPlus this fall and next year. Three new animated series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Eyes of Wakanda, and Marvel Zombies join a third season of What If...?. There are also three new live-action series. Daredevil: Born Again is a continuation of the Daredevil series that appeared on Netflix for 3 seasons. Ironheart is a spin off from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever about young superhero Riri Williams. And Wonder Man, the most obscure of the series, is a bit of a show within a show, where the main character is an actor who gets the lead role in a show called "Wonder Man".

And, finally, Deadpool & Wolverine is headed to DisneyPlus next week. I can't wait to watch it again because it was so much fun the first time.

Deadpool & Wolverine arrives on November 12.

What If…? returns with daily episodes beginning on December 22.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man joins the lineup on January 29, 2025.

Daredevil: Born Again arrives on March 4, 2025.

Ironheart debuts on June 24, 2025.

Eyes of Wakanda arrives on August 6, 2025.

Marvel Zombies debuts in time for Halloween in October 2025.

Wonder Man is set to appear in December 2025.

It's DisneyPlus Day!

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DisneyPlus Day has arrived once again. Disney's live-action Pinocchio, Marvel's Thor: Love and Thunder, the new series Cars On The Road, and many more titles made their way to DisneyPlus today. Now, the only difficult question is, "What to watch first?" 

Thor: Love and Thunder Is Coming To DisneyPlus

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Marvel's Thor: Love and Thunder is headed to DisneyPlus next month. I can't wait to finally watch it.

Thor: Love and Thunder arrives on DisneyPlus on September 8th, DisneyPlus Day.

Avatar: Fire and Ash on DisneyPlus

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The wait is nearly over. Avatar: Fire and Ash is headed to DisneyPlus later this month. The Sully family is back for another adventure through the wilds of Pandora.

Here's the official synopsis from 20th Century Studios: 

Head back to Pandora for the third chapter of Jake Sully’s story. This time, Jake, Neytiri, and the Sully family live among the Metkayina Clan in the reefs of Pandora while they grieve a devastating loss. As they try to protect another loved one, their journey brings them into contact with the Wind Traders and the Ash People, a Na’vi clan with its own pain, anger, and history. The sequel expands Pandora through a story of family, survival, adventure, and conflict.

Avatar: Fire and Ash arrives on DisneyPlus on June 24th. Avatar and Avatar: The Way Of Water are available now.

Wonder Man Now On DisneyPlus

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Marvel's latest series, Wonder Man, has arrived on DisneyPlus. This series is unlike any previous Marvel story. It's more of a behind-the-scenes look into one actor's journey to play the role of a lifetime: the superhero he loved as a child.

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel: 

Aspiring Hollywood actor Simon Williams is struggling to get his career off the ground. During a chance meeting with Trevor Slattery, an actor whose biggest roles may be well behind him, Simon learns legendary director Von Kovak is remaking the superhero film “Wonder Man”. These two actors at opposite ends of their careers doggedly pursue life-changing roles in this film as audiences get a peek behind the curtain of the entertainment industry.

Marvel Television's Wonder Man stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams and Ben Kingsley, who reprises his role as Trevor Slattery.

All 8 episodes of Wonder Man are available now on DisneyPlus.

Mulan Is Coming to DisneyPlus

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After months of delays, Disney's live-action Mulan is finally being released. On September 4, Mulan will arrive on DisneyPlus, but there's a catch. To watch Mulan, you'll need to purchase Premiere Access for an additional $29.99 on top of a regular DisneyPlus subscription. This will allow you to watch Mulan as many times as you like, but only for as long as you maintain your DisneyPlus subscription.

Honestly, as much as I'd like to see it, or any new movie, I think I'll wait until it's available on Blu-ray.

The Marvels on DisneyPlus

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The Marvels is headed to DisneyPlus. I can't wait to finally see Captain Marvel, Ms Marvel, and Monica RambeauMonica Rambeau come together for their first joint adventure. 

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel: 

Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan, Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol's estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. Together, this unlikely trio must team-up and learn to work in concert to save the universe as "The Marvels."

Marvel Studios' "The Marvels" stars Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Zawe Ashton, Gary Lewis, Park Seo-joon, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh, and Samuel L. Jackson.

The Marvels arrives on DisneyPlus on February 7th.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man on DisneyPlus

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Marvel's latest animated series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, is now on DisneyPlus. The series is a new twist on the classic Peter Parker/Spider-Man story with a style reminiscent of early Steve Ditko comics.

Here's the official synopsis from Marvel:

'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' follows Peter Parker on his way to becoming a hero, with a journey unlike we've ever seen and a style that celebrates the character’s early comic book roots.

All 10 episodes of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man are now available on DisneyPlus. 

The Mysterious Benedict Society

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A new series is coming to DisneyPlus this June. Based on Trenton Lee Stewart's book series, The Mysterious Benedict Society follows four clever orphans as they try to save the world. 

Here's the official synopsis from Disney: 

After winning a scholarship competition, four gifted orphans are recruited by the mysterious Mr. Benedict for a dangerous mission to see the world from a global crisis known as The Emergency. Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance must infiltrate the mysterious L.I.V.E. Institute to discover the truth behind the crisis. When the headmaster, the sophisticated Dr. Curtain appears to be behind this worldwide panic, the kids of “The Mysterious Benedict Society” must devise a plan to defeat him.

The Mysterious Benedict Society arrives on DisneyPlus on June 25.

Christina Aguilera Revisits "Reflection"

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In 1998, Christina Aguilera released her first single, "Reflection", as part of the original Mulan soundtrack. Just in time for the DisneyPlus release of the new live-action Mulan, she has revisited the song with a new music video.

Disney's Mulan arrives on DisneyPlus this Friday, though with a $29.99 price tag. If you'd prefer to wait for the movie to become part of the regular DisneyPlus lineup, it's scheduled for release on December 4.

The First Two Episodes of Hawkeye Are on DisneyPlus

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The wait is finally over and the adventure can begin. The first two episodes of Hawkeye arrive on DisneyPlus today. It looks like it's going to be hilarious. Here's a sneak peek of Clint Barton and Kate Bishop taking on the Tracksuit Mafia.

Marvel's Hawkeye is now on DisneyPlus. New episodes will debut each Wednesday. 

Olaf Presents - Coming Soon To DisneyPlus

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Everyone's favorite snowman is back with a new series coming this November to DisneyPlus. Olaf will be entertaining the citizens of Arendelle with his delightfully zany take on five beloved Disney movies. 

Doesn't it look hilarious? Here's the official synopsis from Disney:

Olaf steps into the spotlight and goes from snowman to showman as he takes on the roles of producer, actor, costumer and set builder for his unique “retelling” of five favorite Disney animated tales in “Olaf Presents,” a series of new animated shorts from Walt Disney Animation Studios. The charismatic and versatile Olaf demonstrates his theatrical flair, taking on such iconic roles as a mermaid, a genie, a lion king (and most of the parts in between), as he entertains Arendelle with his delightful abbreviated versions of these beloved tales.

Olaf Presents arrives on DisneyPlus on November 12.

Frozen: The Musical on DisneyPlus

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Frozen: The Musical is headed to DisneyPlus. I love having the chance to see Broadway musicals at home. It's great for those of us who can't afford the travel and tickets to see them live on stage.

Frozen: The Musical arrives on DisneyPlus on June 20th.