The Walt Disney Company has revealed the Disney+ December 2024 release schedule, which includes new Originals, movies, and TV series. The Disney+ streaming service features movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more, alongside exclusive Disney+ Originals.
The December schedule includes Bluey Minisodes, CMA Country Christmas, Doctor Who: Joy to the World, Dunk the Halls, Dream Productions, Elton John: Never Too Late, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, The Simpsons Funday Football, What If…? Season 3, and more.
DISNEY PLUS DECEMBER 2024 SCHEDULE
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2
New Library Titles
Mickey and the Very Many Christmases
New to Disney+
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew – Two Episode Premiere
“Skeleton Crew” tells the story of four kids searching for their home planet after getting lost in the Star Wars galaxy and the strange aliens and dangerous places they encounter on their adventure.
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 3
New Library Titles
Jung Kook: I Am Still – The Original (Season 1, 3 episodes)
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 4
New Library Titles
Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends (Season 3, 5 episodes)
New to Disney+
CMA Country Christmas – Premiere
Filmed in Nashville in front of a live audience, the 15th annual “CMA Country Christmas” will feature one-of-a-kind musical performances of festive classics from country music’s biggest stars.
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 7
Destruction Decoded (Season 2, 9 episodes)
Inside the Enchanted Forests (Season 1, 6 episodes)
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 9
Disney+ Originals
Bluey Minisodes – New Episodes
“Bluey Minisodes” is a collection of one- to three-minute shorts written by “Bluey” creator Joe Brumm and produced by Ludo Studio. The stories highlight funny and sweet moments featuring Bluey and Bingo, leaning into playful interactions and games that further explore the characters and world of “Bluey.”
Live on Disney+
The Simpsons Funday Football – Live at 8 p.m. ET
ESPN, Disney, The Simpsons, and the National Football League will premiere The Simpsons Funday Football on Monday, December 9, an animated Monday Night Football game transformed in real-time into the iconic Simpsons world using Sony’s Beyond Sports Technology. Atoms Stadium in Springfield will host the fully immersive fan viewing experience featuring the Cincinnati Bengals at the Dallas Cowboys, ESPN’s Monday Night Football game that evening.
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 10
New Library Titles
Sugarcane
Disney+ Originals
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew – Episode 3
“Skeleton Crew” tells the story of four kids searching for their home planet after getting lost in the Star Wars galaxy and the strange aliens and dangerous places they encounter on their adventure.
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 11
New Library Titles
Big City Greens (Season 4, 1 episode)
Mickey Mouse Funhouse (Season 3, 4 episodes)
New to Disney+
Dream Productions – Premiere (All Episodes Streaming)
Riley is growing up, and when her memories need some extra processing, Joy and the rest of the Core Emotions send them to Dream Productions. Acclaimed director Paula Persimmon faces a nightmare of her own: trying to create the next hit dream after being paired up with Xeni, a smug daydream director looking to step up into the big leagues of night dreams.
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 13
New to Disney+
Elton John: Never Too Late – Premiere
Elton John looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career in this emotionally charged, full-circle journey filled with never-before-seen footage. As he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, Elton takes us back in time and recounts his struggles with adversity, abuse, and addiction and how he overcame them to become the icon he is today.
Disney+ Originals
Invisible – Premiere (All Episodes Streaming)
Based on the novel by Eloy Moreno, twelve-year-old Capi has suffered a terrible accident that has left him with severe post-traumatic stress disorder. Neither the school, his friends, nor his family can explain what has happened.
However, the psychologist who treats him is determined to delve into his story and discover the reasons that led him to this situation. Little by little, Capi begins to trust him and tells him that he has the power of invisibility and that the terrible nightmares that haunt him every night are linked to the monsters and the dragon that haunt him.
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 16
New Library Titles
Morphle and the Magic Pets (Season 1, 6 episodes)
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 17
New Library Titles
Blink
New to Disney+
The Simpsons Christmas Double Episode Exclusive to Disney+ – “O C’mon All Ye Faithful” (Premiere)
In this Disney+ exclusive double episode, the residents of Springfield search for Christmas cheer.
Disney+ Originals
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew – Episode 4
“Skeleton Crew” tells the story of four kids searching for their home planet after getting lost in the Star Wars galaxy and the strange aliens and dangerous places they encounter on their adventure.
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 18
New Library Titles
SuperKitties (Season 2, 5 episodes)
ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series (Season 1, 4 episodes)
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 20
New Library Titles
Lost Treasures of the Bible (Season 1, 6 episodes)
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 22
New to Disney+
Marvel Animation’s What If…? Season 3 – Premiere, New Episodes Debuting Daily for Eight Days
Marvel’s animated series “What If…?” returns in Season 3 for its culminating adventure through the multiverse. Watch classic characters make unexpected choices that will mutate their worlds into spectacular alternate versions of the MCU. The Watcher will guide viewers as the series traverses new genres, bigger spectacles, and incredible new characters.
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 23
New Library Titles
Me & Winnie the Pooh (Season 2, 5 episodes)
Playdate with Winnie the Pooh: Shorts (Season 2, 3 episodes)
Disney+ Originals
Marvel Animation’s What If…? (Season 3) – Episode 2
Marvel’s animated series “What If…?” returns in Season 3 for its culminating adventure through the multiverse.
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 24
Disney+ Originals
Marvel Animation’s What If…? (Season 3) – Episode 3
Marvel’s animated series “What If…?” returns in Season 3 for its culminating adventure through the multiverse.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew – Episode 5
“Skeleton Crew” tells the story of four kids searching for their home planet after getting lost in the Star Wars galaxy and the strange aliens and dangerous places they encounter on their adventure.
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 25 (Spend Christmas Day with Disney+)
Live on Disney+
Dunk the Halls – Animated Game Airs Live at 12 p.m. EST on ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN+; Traditional Game Presentation on ABC, ESPN, Disney+ and ESPN+
Disney, ESPN, and the NBA are teaming up to present Dunk the Halls – the first real-time animated NBA game – on Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, at 12 p.m. EST when the New York Knicks led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns host the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul.
Dunk the Halls will be presented on ESPN2, Disney+, and ESPN+. The special alt-cast marks the first animated presentation of an NBA game and the first NBA game to stream on Disney+.
NBA Christmas Specials
12:00 p.m. EST – NBA Christmas Special Presented by State Farm: San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks
From Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson host the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama in what will be the French sensation’s first Christmas game.
2:30 p.m. EST – NBA Christmas Special Presented by State Farm: Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks and Luka Dončić host the Minnesota Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards.
5:00 p.m. EST – NBA Christmas Special Presented by State Farm: Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics
The reigning NBA Champion Boston Celtics and Jayson Tatum host the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid.
8:00 p.m. EST – NBA Christmas Special Presented by State Farm: Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors
Icons clash at 8 p.m. as the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry host the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James.
10:30 p.m. EST – NBA Christmas Special Presented by State Farm: Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns
ABC’s NBA Christmas coverage culminates as the Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant host the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokić.
New to Disney+
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade – Premiere
Disney’s annual Christmas Day celebration returns beginning at 11:00 a.m. EST with its traditional parade, endearing stories, and magical celebrity performances from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California. The holiday special is executive produced by Disney Yellow Shoes Studio along with EverWonder Studio and Film 45.
Doctor Who: Joy to the World – Premiere
When Joy checks into a London hotel in 2024, she opens a secret doorway to the Time Hotel – discovering danger, dinosaurs, and the Doctor. But a deadly plan is unfolding across the Earth, just in time for Christmas.
Disney+ Originals
Marvel Animation’s What If…? (Season 3) – Episode 4
Marvel’s animated series “What If…?” returns in Season 3 for its culminating adventure through the multiverse.
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 26
Disney+ Originals
Marvel Animation’s What If…? (Season 3) – Episode 5
Marvel’s animated series “What If…?” returns in Season 3 for its culminating adventure through the multiverse.
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 27
New Library Titles
John Williams in Tokyo
Disney+ Originals
Marvel Animation’s What If…? (Season 3) – Episode 6
Marvel’s animated series “What If…?” returns in Season 3 for its culminating adventure through the multiverse.
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 28
Disney+ Originals
Marvel Animation’s What If…? (Season 3) – Episode 7
Marvel’s animated series “What If…?” returns in Season 3 for its culminating adventure through the multiverse.
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 29
Disney+ Originals
Marvel Animation’s What If…? (Season 3) – Episode 8
Marvel’s animated series “What If…?” returns in Season 3 for its culminating adventure through the multiverse.
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 31
Disney+ Originals
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew – Episode 6
“Skeleton Crew” tells the story of four kids searching for their home planet after getting lost in the Star Wars galaxy and the strange aliens and dangerous places they encounter on their adventure.
Mirko Parlevliet has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 1998 and founded Vital Thrills to provide the latest news on streaming, movies, and TV shows. He previously created the websites ComingSoon, SuperHeroHype, and ShockTillYouDrop.