Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter
Unfortunately, there aren't any new Disney Plus movies to add to this guide in this week's update. That doesn't mean that we can't give it a much needed overhaul, however. With that in mind, we've removed Morbius and Poor Things as we don't consider them to be new anymore. We've also re-added our 'coming soon' section with all of the titles that'll arrive in May.
Searching for all of the new Disney Plus movies to arrive in recent weeks? You're in luck. Below, we've compiled a list of the latest new movies to join the streaming titan's back catalog. Although, as you'll see, there haven't been any new releases for over two weeks now, which is slightly disappointing.
Still, that doesn't mean we can't update this Disney Plus guide. Indeed, we might not have any new films to tell you about, but we've nonetheless given this article a spring clean, which includes the removal of two older new movies (as weird as that is to say) and, now that we know which flicks are set to launch in May, re-added our coming soon section. While we wait for said new Disney Plus movies to be released, you can read our best Disney Plus movies article for some other fantastic recommendations to watch on one of the world's best streaming services (NB: US audiences should be aware that some of the entries in this guide are only available on Hulu).
New Disney Plus movies: April
The Greatest Hits
Release date: April 12 (available on Hulu in the US)
Runtime: 94 minutes
Age rating: PG-13 (US) / 12 (UK)
Director: Ned Benson
Cast: Lucy Boynton, Justin H. Min, David Corenswet, and Austin Crute
Rotten Tomatoes (RT) score: 49% (critics); 69% (audience)
A movie that puts an abnormal music-themed spin on time travel stories, this Ned Benson-directed film is sure to have you reaching for the nearest box of tissues.
The Greatest Hits stars Boynton as Harriet, who has spent the past two years struggling to move on from the death of long-term boyfriend Max (Corenswet, who'll star in James Gunn's Superman, aka the DCU's first film, next year). One day, Harriet realizes that certain songs from their time together literally transport her to the past – a move that means she might be able to save Max. However, when her attempts collide with a burgeoning new love interest David (Min) in the present, Harriet has to decide whether to stay stuck in her grief-stricken past or move forward with her life.
Described as a mix between Doctor Who and 2000s-style romance films like 500 Days of Summer, The Greatest Hits will appeal to a certain demographic, but *ahem* sounds like it's missing that stand-out moment or plot twist to make it truly memorable.
Watch The Greatest Hits on Disney Plus.
Wish
Release date: April 3
Runtime: 100 minutes
Age rating: U (US and UK)
Directors: Chris Buck and Fawn Veerasunthorn
Cast: Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, Evan Peters, Ramy Yousseff, and Harvey Guillen
RT score: 48% (critics); 81% (audience)
Wish was the animated film that was supposed to celebrate all things Disney during its landmark 100th birthday. Unfortunately, whether it was the janky visuals that were a cross between 2D and 3D, plus its generic plot and soundtrack (read our Wish review to find out more about what we thought of it), the entertainment giant's latest animated offering wasn't as good as we'd hoped.
For the uninitiated: DeBose voices Asha, a Rosas-dwelling teen who, alongside a sentient wishing star called... well, Star and her goat sidekick Valentino (Tudyk), attempt to put an end to King Magnifico's (Pine) tyrannical rein over his subjects' wishes. You can learn more about the centenary-positioned flick's development in our exclusive chat with its creators, who told us all about Disney's legacy-built movie that celebrates 100 years of wish fulfillment.
New Disney Plus movies: March
Next Goal Wins
Release date: March 27
Runtime: 104 minutes
Age rating: PG-13 (US); 12A (UK)
Director: Taika Waititi
Cast: Michael Fassbender, Oscar Kightley, Kaimana, David Fane, Rachel House, and Beulah Koale
RT score: 45% (critics); 84% (audience)
Based on the sports documentary of the same name, this Waititi-directed flick stars Fassbender (X-Men, Prometheus) as Thomas Rongen, a Dutch-American soccer coach who attempts to lead the Pacific island nation of America Samoa to the 2014 World Cup.
A sports dramady in every sense of the word, Next Goal Wins is something of a mishit for the usually talented Waititi. True, it's packed with his usual wit and deadpan charm, but it fails to capture the delightful, laugh-out-loud funny, and heart-wrenching tone of some of his better works, such as Marvel's Thor: Ragnarok, JoJo Rabbit, and Reservation Dogs (the latter being part of our best Disney Plus shows list). It's worth checking out if you're a Fassbender and/or Waititi diehard, but I'd otherwise suggest you steer clear of this own goal of a movie.
Watch Next Goal Wins on Disney Plus.
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version)
Release date: March 15
Runtime: 210 minutes
Age rating: PG-13 (US), 14-plus (UK)
Director: Sam Wrench
Cast: Taylor Swift
RT score: 99% (critics); 98% (audience)
Not content with conquering the music world, pop superstar Taylor Swift wasn't far off dominating the film industry late last year. Indeed, the predecessor to this lengthier concert film – Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour – earned over $260 million at the box office last year, which made it the 11th highest-grossing film of last year.
Now, a longer version of Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour is available to stream exclusively on Disney's primary streaming service. Dubbed Taylor's Version, it contains five additional songs – the fan-favorite 'Cardigan', plus four acoustic numbers – that takes its runtime to a whopping three hours and 30 minutes. Grab your beverage of choice, plenty of snacks, and invite your friends around for a Swifties watch party to check one of the hottest new Disney Plus movies this year. Once you're done, stream these three fantastic concert movies next.
Watch Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version) on Disney Plus.
New Disney Plus movies: coming soon
Want to know all about the new Disney Plus movies that will join the service in May? Read on:
- Marvel's Daredevil – May 1 (US only)
- Prom Dates – May 3 (UK only)
- Fantastic Mr. Fox – May 3 (US only)
- Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story – May 7 (docufilm; US only)
- Let It Be – May 8 (docufilm)
- The Beach Boys – May 24 (docufilm)
- Jim Henson: Idea Man – May 31 (docufilm)
Not up for a movie? Try our pick of the best Disney Plus shows, see if there's a free Disney Plus trial available, read our Disney Plus review, or get the lowdown on the new Disney Plus price points.
