It's a rarity that a whole host of new Disney+ movies join the streaming giant's back catalog in the same week. But, if you live in the UK, that's exactly what's happened for the seven-day period running June 2 to June 6.
Indeed, not only has Predator: Killer of Killers, an animated anthology film, landed on Disney+ (NB: it's only available on Hulu in the US), but the first six Mission Impossible movies have also arrived on one of the world's best streaming services in the UK. So, British users have got plenty to wrap their eyeballs around.
If you're not based in the UK, you can peruse our best Disney+ movies guide for other movie recommendations. There are lots of great options over there, so check that out once you've read through this article. Anyway, here are all of the new Disney+ movies that have arrived since May 1.
New Disney+ movies: June
Predator: Killer of Killers
Release date: June 6 (available on Hulu in the US)
Runtimes: 86 minutes
Age rating: R (US); 18+ (UK)
Directors: Dan Trachtenburg and Joshua Wassung
Main cast: Lindsay LaVanchy, Louis Ozawa, Rich Gonzalez, and Michael Biehn
Rotten Tomatoes (RT) score: 96% (critics); TBC (audiences)
I'm a big fan of what Dan Trachtenburg did with Prey. The 2021 Predator prequel film reignited interest in the sci-fi horror franchise after numerous movie-based misfires, so you can bet I was intrigued when Killer of Killers, an animated anthology film, was announced earlier this year. I haven't reviewed this joint Trachtenburg-Wassung directed feature, but I had a great time with its three individual tales that, spoilers notwithstanding, are connected by a common thread and have ties to the wider Predator universe. With a runtime under 90 minutes, it's a breezy and violently entertaining watch that sets the stage for even more great Predator projects to come, including the forthcoming live-action film Predator: Badlands. Serve up more Yautja-based stories, Mister Trachtenburg, and I'll eat them up!
Mission Impossible 1 to 6
Release date: June 1 (available on Paramount+ in the US and Australia)
Runtimes: 86 minutes
Age rating: R (US); 18+ (UK)
Directors: Dan Trachtenburg and Joshua Wassung
Main cast: Lindsay LaVanchy, Louis Ozawa, Rich Gonzalez, and Michael Biehn
Rotten Tomatoes (RT) score: 96% (critics); TBC (audiences)
Almost 30 years have passed since action icon Tom Cruise introduced the Mission Impossible franchise to a brand-new audience. Since then, the still-spry 60-year old has had eight outings as the seemingly superhuman spy Ethan Hunt. For the most part, many of them are suspense-filled, humorous, and action-packed delights, too – and, if you're a newcomer or simply want to stream them all over again, you can do so now on Disney+ UK. Indeed, the first six films are available to watch on Disney's primary streamer. So, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to watch them all ASAP. This message will self-destruct in five...
New Disney+ movies: May
Captain America: Brave New World
Release date: May 28
Runtimes: 120 minutes
Age rating: PG-13 (US); 12+ (UK)
Director: Julius Onah
Main cast: Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Harrison Ford, Carl Lumbly, Tim Blake Nelson, Shira Haas, and Giancarlo Esposito
Rotten Tomatoes (RT) score: 47% (critics); 78% (audiences)
Captain America 4 promised so much. A great trailer full of political intrigue? Check. A mystery thriller-style plot with shades of The Winter Soldier? Check. Harrison Ford turning into Red Hulk? Smash another check. Sam Wilson's first big-screen outing as Cap 2.0, though, proved to be a disappointment. It tries to do too much in the time it's given, its final showdown between Captain America and Red Hulk was largely spoiled in its various trailers, and, for a film that claims it's heralding a new dawn, it's too keen to re-tread old narrative ground. Read my review of Captain America: Brave New World for more on why it's not a terrific MCU film. Once you're done streaming it, read my Captain America 4 ending explained piece to see how it sets up future Marvel projects, too.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Release date: May 1 (US only)
Runtimes: 140 minutes
Age rating: PG (US)
Directors: Kemp Powers, Joaquin dos Santos, and Justin K Thompson
Main cast: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Oscar Isaac, Jake Johnson, Issa Rae, Daniel Kaluuya, Jason Schwartzman, Brian Tyree Henry, and Luna Lauren Velez
Rotten Tomatoes (RT) score: 95% (critics); 94% (audiences)
Widely considered to not only be one of the greatest animated movies of all-time, but also one of the best Spider-Man movies ever made, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a visual and narrative masterpiece that needs to be seen to be believed. Set four years after its predecessor Into the Spider-Verse, it reunites us with Miles Morales and Spider-Gwen as they embark on an even bigger and more dangerous quest to prevent the entire Spider-Verse from being destroyed. Read my Across the Spider-Verse review to see what I called it a "spectacular superhero sequel that delivers on its big swings" and then check out my Across the Spider-Verse ending explainer to see how it sets up sequel flick Beyond the Spider-Verse, which is slated to arrive in 2027. An epic Spider-Man film that transcends the superhero genre.
New Disney+ movies: coming soon
At the time of this article's latest update (June 6), there aren't many new Disney+ movies set to make their streaming debut. In fact, there's only one and it's Disney's live-action remake of classic animated film Snow White. Find out when it'll be released on Disney+ below:
- Snow White – June 11
Not up for a movie? Try our pick of the best Disney+ shows, see if there's a free Disney+ trial available, read our Disney+ review, or get the lowdown on the new Disney+ price points.
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