The Walt Disney Company has revealed the titles coming to the Disney+ streaming service in December 2023. Disney+ features movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more, alongside exclusive Originals.
The Disney+ slate for December includes Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, The Shepherd, Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever, and nine nights of What If…? Season 2!
Coming as well are new episodes of Doctor Who, Dancing with the Stars Season 32, The Santa Clauses Season 2, Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life, and more. You can view the Disney+ December 2023 lineup below and click on the titles to learn more about each.
DISNEY+ DECEMBER 2023 SCHEDULE
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is a big, globe-trotting, rip-roaring cinematic adventure starring Harrison Ford and Phoebe Waller-Bridge and was directed by James Mangold. Starring along with Ford and Waller-Bridge are Antonio Banderas, John Rhys-Davies, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Thomas Kretschmann, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook, Olivier Richters, Ethann Isidore, and Mads Mikkelsen.
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The Shepherd – Premiere
On Christmas Eve, a young RAF pilot flying home across the North Sea finds himself in peril when his radio and electric power cut out, leaving him stranded and running on limited fuel. Just when it appears his luck is about to run out, a mysterious good Samaritan guides him to safety.
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford – Premiere
Harrison Ford returns to the role of the legendary hero archaeologist, Indiana Jones, for this highly anticipated final installment of the iconic franchise – a big, globe-trotting, rip-roaring adventure!
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2
Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder – Premiere
The three specials, “The Star Beast” (Nov. 25), “Wild Blue Yonder” (Dec. 2) and “The Giggle” (Dec. 9) will reunite the Fourteenth Doctor (David Tennant) and Donna Temple-Noble (Catherine Tate) as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet: the Toymaker (played by Neil Patrick Harris in his “Doctor Who” debut).
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 5
LIVE ON DISNEY+
Dancing with the Stars Season 32 – Semi-Finals (Live 8/7c; same time as the broadcast on your local ABC station, based on your location)
“Dancing with the Stars” is the hit series co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough in which celebrities are paired with trained ballroom dancers to compete in themed choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, including Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.
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Isabel Preysler, My Christmas (Spanish Original) – Two-Part Special
Spanish celebrity Isabel Preysler welcomes us in the privacy of her home to show us how she celebrates one of the most memorable dates of the year: Christmas. With her staff’s help, Isabel oversees even the most minute details and shares the joy of the present and the nostalgia of the past with her children.
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 6
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The Ghost and Molly McGee: White Christmess/Perfect Day (S2, 1 episode)
SuperKitties (S1, 3 episodes)
The Villains of Valley View: A Very Villain Christmas (S2, 1 episode)
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The Santa Clauses (Season 2) – Season Finale
The beloved franchise returns! Scott Calvin, after 28 years, reigns true as Santa Claus, leader of the North Pole and Christmas. With his family – Carol, Sandra, and Cal – by his side, and his elves at the reins, Scott Calvin contends with a changing world to keep the spirit of Christmas alive for a new generation.
Soundtrack #2 (Korean Original) – Two Episode Premiere
Suho and Hyeonseo, who once dated for six years, meet again as a youthful rich CEO and a piano instructor. K works with Suho on a collaborative project and invites Hyeonseo to join them. Suho and Hyeonseo embark on a bumpy romantic journey full of twists and turns. Will history repeat itself?
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 8
NEW LIBRARY TITLES
The Mission
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever – Premiere
The winter holidays are turning out to be especially stressful for Greg Heffley this year. After accidentally damaging someone else’s property with his best friend Rowley, Greg worries he won’t get the gift he so desperately wants for Christmas. To make matters worse, a snowstorm hits the town and the entire family is trapped indoors for days. With Christmas right around the corner, will Greg be able to be on his best behavior?
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 9
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Doctor Who: The Giggle – Premiere
The three specials, “The Star Beast” (Nov. 25), “Wild Blue Yonder” (Dec. 2) and “The Giggle” (Dec. 9) will reunite the Fourteenth Doctor (David Tennant) and Donna Temple-Noble (Catherine Tate) as they come face-to-face with their most terrifying villain yet: the Toymaker (played by Neil Patrick Harris in his “Doctor Who” debut).
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 11
NEW LIBRARY TITLES
Science Fair: The Series (Complete Season 1)
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 12
LIVE ON DISNEY+
Dancing with the Stars (Season 32) – Finale (Live 8/7c; same time as the broadcast on your local ABC station, based on your location)
“Dancing with the Stars” is the hit series co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough in which celebrities are paired with trained ballroom dancers to compete in themed choreographed dance routines that are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, including Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 13
NEW LIBRARY TITLES
The Curse of Oak Island (S2, 10 episodes)
Dance Moms (Complete Seasons 3-6 and 8)
Kiff (S1, 3 episodes)
Mickey Mouse Funhouse (S3, 4 episodes)
PJ Masks: Power Heroes Music Videos (Shorts) (S1, 5 episodes)
PJ Masks: Power Heroes (S1, 5 episodes)
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Soundtrack #2 (Korean Original) – Episodes 3 and 4
Ex-lovers, Suho and Hyeonseo reunite under different circumstances. Will history repeat itself?
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 15
NEW LIBRARY TITLES
CMA Country Christmas Special
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 20
NEW LIBRARY TITLES
Hailey’s On It!: We Wish You a Merry Chaos-mas (S1, 1 episode)
Pupstruction (S1, 4 episodes)
DISNEY+ ORIGINALS
Percy Jackson and the Olympians – Two Episode Premiere
Percy Jackson is on a dangerous quest. Outrunning monsters and outwitting gods, he must journey across America to return Zeus’ master bolt and stop an all-out war. With the help of his quest mates Annabeth and Grover, Percy’s journey will lead him closer to the answers he seeks: how to fit into a world where he feels out of place, and find out who he’s destined to be.
Soundtrack #2 (Korean Original) – Episodes 5 and 6
Ex-lovers, Suho and Hyeonseo reunite under different circumstances. Will history repeat itself?
Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life (Season 2) (UK Original) – Special Christmas Episode
Chip and Dale are as eager as ever to increase their acorn stash. But their tumultuous dynamic makes it hard for things to ever go right. Along with Pluto, Donald, and even more Disney characters, the world’s favorite chipmunk duo take on a brand-new chunk of trouble!
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 22
DISNEY+ ORIGINALS
Marvel Studios’ What If…? Season 2 – Premiere
The Watcher continues the journey as our guide through the vast multiverse, introducing brand-new and familiar faces throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The animated anthology series questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments with an incredible voice cast that includes a host of stars who reprise their iconic roles.
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 23
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Marvel Studios’ What If…? Season 2 – Episode 2
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AVAILABLE DECEMBER 24
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Marvel Studios’ What If…? Season 2 – Episode 3
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AVAILABLE DECEMBER 25
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Doctor Who Holiday Special: The Church on Ruby Road – Premiere
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Marvel Studios’ What If…? Season 2 – Episode 4
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AVAILABLE DECEMBER 26
NEW LIBRARY TITLES
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
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Marvel Studios’ What If…? Season 2 – Episode 5
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AVAILABLE DECEMBER 27
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Me & Winnie the Pooh (S1, 9 episodes)
Playdate with Winnie the Pooh (Shorts) (S1, 11 episodes)
Rewind the ’90s (S1, 10 episodes)
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians – Episode 3
Percy is tasked with the quest to return Zeus’ stolen Master Bolt, to stop a war between the gods. Choosing Annabeth and Grover as his quest mates, they set off to retrieve it from the Underworld. Enemies derail their journey before it’s barely begun, and the three seek refuge from a stranger that could pose even more of a dangerous threat…
Marvel Studios’ What If…? Season 2 – Episode 6
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AVAILABLE DECEMBER 28
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Marvel Studios’ What If…? Season 2 – Episode 7
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AVAILABLE DECEMBER 29
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Marvel Studios’ What If…? Season 2 – Episode 8
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AVAILABLE DECEMBER 30
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Marvel Studios’ What If…? Season 2 – Episode 9
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Mirko Parlevliet has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 1998 and founded Vital Thrills in 2018 to cover the latest news on streaming, movies, TV, and video games.