The month of June saw Disney+ hit a certain stride as it continued to solidify its presence among the top contenders in the streaming world. From Luca to Loki, June’s new offerings spanned a variety of genres and franchises, and July will be no different on Disney+.
With two major Premier Access releases, July will up the ante for Disney+ subscribers, bringing Jungle Cruise and Black Widow to the platform at the same time as they hit theaters. As new episodes of hit series like Loki, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and The Bad Batch continue, fans will also see the beginning of Disney+’s exclusive Monsters, Inc. spin-off, Monsters at Work!
July is also National Geographic’s SharkFest – a month of content celebrating these toothy Chondrichthyes. Shows like Shark Beach with Chris Hemsworth will be hitting Disney+ a few days after their premiere on the National Geographic TV channel. From investigative documentaries to educational TV specials, NatGeo’s SharkFest offerings will have a little bit of everything for anyone interested in tuning in. Check out more on our recs along with everything coming to Disney+ in July below, see what’s also in store for Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max right here on DiscussingFilm.
Our Recs:
Monsters at Work
From Pixar and Disney Television Animation comes a follow-up to the 2001 hit film Monsters Inc! Featuring a mix of new and returning, beloved characters, the series will follow the aftermath of the events seen in the original film – most notably the switch to Laugh Power and the subsequent retirement of Scarers at Monsters, Incorporated. We’ve got even more details on Monsters at Work here.
Following Disney+’s new Wednesday release schedule for originals moving forward, the show will release new episodes in the middle of each week, free for subscribers.
The first episode of Monsters at Work hits Disney+ July 7!
Black Widow
While many will likely opt to watch this one in a theater, the MCU’s first feature since 2019, Black Widow, will be releasing simultaneously on Disney+’s Premier Access service. The story follows the titular character after the events of Captain America: Civil War as she uncovers a conspiracy about her past.
Featuring “well-directed action and great leading performances from [Scarlett} Johansson and [Florence] Pugh,” the film seems to be a post-Endgame palate cleanser as Marvel moves along in its Phase Four plans.
Premier Access to Black Widow will be available to Disney+ subscribers for $30 the same day it hits theaters, July 9
Jungle Cruise
The latest live-action film based on an iconic Disneyaland ride, Jungle Cruise is looking to capture the same magic of its predecessors. And this very well might be the case for its swagger and roaring thrills are very reminiscent of Disney’s previous Pirates of the Caribbean films.
The Rock and Emily Blunt lead an exotic expedition into the Amazon, their mission is to find an ancient tree with mystical healing abilities. The film certainly has all the workings of a hit blockbuster, which is why excited fans will still have the option to see this with a crowd in a theater.
Premier Access to Jungle Cruise will be available to Disney+ subscribers for $30 the same day it hits theaters, July 30
Disney+’s Arrivals for July 2021
Coming July 2
Breaking Bobby Bones, Season 1
Disney Junior Mickey Mouse
Mixed-Up Adventures, Season 1
Disney Raven’s Home, Season 4
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, Season 3 “Lush And Wild Puerto Rico”
The Sandlot (1993)
The Sandlot 2 (2005)
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, New Episode “Most Likely To”
Star Wars: The Bad Batch: New Episode “Common Ground”
The Mysterious Benedict Society, New Episode
Coming July 7
Monsters at Work, Premiere “Welcome to Monsters, Incorporated”
Monsters At Work, New Episode “Meet MIFT”
Loki, New Episode
Marvel Studios Legends
Coming July 9
Disney Junior Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Party Palace Pals (S1)
Flicka (2006)
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, Season 3 “The Great Smoky Mountains”
Miraculous World: Shanghai, The Legend Of Ladydragon (2021)
Orca Vs. Great White (2021)
Rogue Shark? (2021)
Shark Beach With Chris Hemsworth (2021)
When Sharks Attack, Season 7
World’s Biggest Bullshark? (2021)
Black Widow, Premier Access
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, New Episode “Spring Break”
The Mysterious Benedict Society, New Episode
Star Wars: The Bad Batch, New Episode “Devil’s Deal”
Coming July 14
Loki, Finale
Monsters At Work, New Episode “The Damaged Room”
Coming July 16
The Croc That Ate Jaws (2021)
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, Season 3 “Incredible Iceland”
Meet Spidey And His Amazing Friends, Season 1
Shark Attack Files, Season 1
Shark Attack Investigation: The Paige Winter Story (2021)
Shark Gangs (2021)
We Bought A Zoo (2011)
When Sharks Attack (S7)
World’s Deadliest Sharks (2021)
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, New Episode “The Transformation”
The Mysterious Benedict Society, New Episode
Star Wars: The Bad Batch, New Episode “Rescue on Ryloth”
Coming July 21
Turner & Hooch, Series Premiere “Forever and a Dog”
Behind The Attraction, Season Premiere
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Loki
Monsters At Work, New Episode “The Big Wazowskis”
Coming July 23
Disney Junior Mickey Mouse Funhouse, Season 1 “Mickey The Brave!”
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, Season 3 “Holy Mole Mexico”
Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)
Shark Attack Files, Season 1
Walking With Dinosaurs (2013)
Playing With Sharks (2021)
Stuntman
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, New Episode “Showtime”
The Mysterious Benedict Society, New Episode
Star Wars: The Bad Batch, New Episode “Infested”
Coming July 28
Turning The Tables With Robin Roberts
Chip ‘N’ Dale: Park Life, Episode 1 “Thou Shalt Nut Steal / The Baby Whisperer / It Takes Two To Tangle”
The Wonderful World Of Mickey Mouse, Batch 2 Premiere
Monsters At Work, New Episode
Turner & Hooch, New Episode “A Good Day to Dog Hard”
Coming July 30
Disney Junior T.O.T.S., Season 2
Disney Sydney To The Max, Season 3
Garfield (2004)
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, Season 3 “Michigan’s Yooper Cuisine”
Built For Mars: The Perseverance Rover (2021)
Jungle Cruise, Premier Access
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, New Episode “Second Chances”
The Mysterious Benedict Society, New Episode
Star Wars: The Bad Batch, New Episode “War Mantle”
