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New Disney Plus movies: the top new films to stream in July 2023
After three weeks without a single new movie hitting Disney Plus, a new movie has joined the service. Period biographical drama Chevalier is the latest addition to our new Disney Plus movies guide.
Welcome to TechRadar’s new Disney Plus movies article. In this guide, we’ve rounded up all of the new movies that have joined one of the world’s best streaming services since May 2023. So, if you’ve been wanting to find out what’s new to stream on Disney Plus in recent months, we’ve got you covered.
There’s been a dearth of new films joining Disney’s primary streaming service in recent weeks, but the arrival of biographical drama flick Chevalier has ended that barren spell. And, with Guardians of the Galaxy 3 set to join Disney Plus very soon, we’re hoping that we’ll be able to regularly update this article in the coming weeks with even more entries.
If you’re searching for a more comprehensive list of what films are available to watch on the streamer, our best Disney Plus movies guide is the one for you. US readers should be advised, too, that some of the entries listed below are available on Hulu stateside instead. We’ve added a note to those films where necessary.
But we digress. These are all of the new Disney Plus movies to have joined the streaming giant since May.
New Disney Plus movies: July 2023
Chevalier
Release date: July 26
Based on real-life events, Chevalier tells the tale of the French-Caribbean musician Joseph Bologne de Saint-Georges. A biracial Creole man of color, Bologne de Saint-Georges was widely recognized as the first world-renowned classical composer of African descent.
The period drama biopic, which stars Kelvin Harrison Jr (The Trial of the Chicago 7) as the titular character, is less of a Hamilton-style clone than you might expect. It’s not a rip-roaring, three-hour stage play that’s been filmed for Disney Plus. Instead, it’s a movie in every sense of the word, charting the rise of Bologne de Saint-Georges from working class plantation background to one of the most gifted and famous musicians of all-time.
Despite its lack of marketing in late 2022 (and subsequent small box office takings), Chevalier was rated highly by critics upon release. Disney Plus users looking for something a little different to stream this weekend, then, should look no further.
New Disney Plus movies: June 2023
World’s Best
Release date: June 23
The latest Disney Plus Original movie to land on the platform, World’s Best is a musical comedy flick that might pique the interest of anyone who enjoys rap music, math, or a combination of the two.
Manny Magnus stars as Prem Patel, a 12-year-old math genius who discovers his late father was actually a famous rapper. Desperate to follow in his dad’s footsteps, Prem sets out to become a superstar in his own right. However, Prem will soon find out he can’t achieve every goal in his life, and he’ll have to decide which of his ambitions he throws his full weight behind.
World’s Best won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s sure to resonate with kids and adolescents with big dreams. Early reviews have called it a feel-good family flick, but one that some viewers may find a tad generic and schlocky.
The Incredible Hulk
Release date: June 16
Finally, 15 years after it debuted in theaters (and almost four years since Disney Plus launched as a platform), the second-ever MCU film has joined its siblings on Disney’s main streamer.
That’s right, 2008’s The Incredible Hulk has smashed its way onto Disney Plus. Until now, Marvel couldn’t add it to the streamer’s film library as Universal held the rights to the character. Now that this deal has ended (per Variety), Disney and Marvel are free to add the Hulk’s only solo MCU film to the platform.
Fans familiar with Marvel’s cinematic juggernaut, though, won’t find current Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo in this film. Back in 2008, Marvel cast Edward Norton as Bruce Banner/his green-skinned, angry alter-ego instead. However, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige replaced Norton with Ruffalo from 2012’s Avengers onwards (Norton reportedly didn’t want to return, either), which is why the character doesn’t look like he used to.
Anyway, long story short: if you’ve been waiting for The Incredible Hulk to join Disney Plus, today’s your lucky day. We’re one step closer to having every MCU film on Disney’s primary streamer, everyone!
Stan Lee
Release date: June 16
A docufilm in all-but-name, this production tells the story of the legendary comic book writer, editor, publisher, and producer’s journey through Marvel comics and his wider impact on the superhero industry.
Stan Lee follows the beloved creator from his humble, tough beginnings as Stanley Leiber during the Great Depression, right up to his death in November 2018. Using archive footage – home made videos, interviews, and audio recordings – it’s an unmissable documentary that diehard Marvel fans, plus more casual MCU viewers, will want to stream as soon as possible. A worthy inclusion in our new Disney Plus movies guide.
Flamin’ Hot
Release date: June 9 (available on Hulu in the US)
Jesse Garcia plays Richard Montañez, a Frito-Lays janitor who turned the world of potato chips on its head when he channeled his Mexican-American heritage into the spicy hot snack in the late 1980s.
Flamin’ Hot comes from Eva Longoria (in her feature film directorial debut). And, given its simple, based-on-real-events narrative, it’s a surprisingly heart warming and enjoyable flick. The comedy-drama, which became the most-streamed Searchlight Original in Disney Plus and Hulu’s entire history during its first three days on both platforms, currently holds a 90% ‘fresh’ audience rating on review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes.
Avatar: The Way of Water
Release date: June 7
Finally, six months after its theatrical debut, James Cameron’s latest blockbuster has landed on Disney Plus. We knew Avatar 2 would eventually be making its way to Disney’s main streamer (and Max) on this date, but it’s nonetheless good news to see it finally swim onto two of the world’s best platforms.
Set 16 years after the events of Avatar, The Way of Water reunites us with Jake Sully and the rest of the Na’vi as they look to combat a renewed effort from the Resources Development Administration (RDA). You can read our Avatar: The Way of Water spoiler-free review for more on what we thought of the epic sci-fi flick but, to give you a brief hint, we called it a “phenomenal feat of filmmaking” and that “most will walk away from The Way of Water feeling stung by the disappointment of having to leave Cameron’s mesmerizing world”.
Once you’re done reading that (and watching one of the best movies of 2022), get the lowdown on where Avatar 2 placed in our best James Cameron movies piece.
New Disney Plus movies: May 2023
The Indiana Jones collection
Experience the legendary collection, all in one place. All four #IndianaJones movies are now streaming on #DisneyPlus.May 31, 2023
For the most part, this quadrilogy is absolutely worth watching, too. Raiders of The Lost Ark and The Temple of Doom are stone cold classics, while The Last Crusade – which sees Harrison Ford’s charismatic archaeologist/tome raider team up with his father Henry (Sean Connery) – is a pretty good watch, too. The less said about The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, however, the better.
Thanks to this movie series’ multi-genre format – it’s packed with action, adventure, humor, drama, and even supernatural horror – the Indiana Jones films will appeal to all ages and genre fans. A film franchise not to be missed, that’s for sure. *hums the Indy theme tune*
White Men Can’t Jump
Release date: May 19 (available on Hulu in the US)
A modern remake on the 1992 sports comedy film of the same name, White Men Can’t Jump stars Sinqua Wells and Jack Harlow as Kamal and Jeremy, two basketball stars at opposite ends of their careers who form an unlikely friendship due to their shared love of the game. The duo are also forced to navigate turbulent relationships, inner demons, and financial insecurities throughout, too.
While its identically named predecessor was well received upon release, the 2023 reimagining is anything but. White Men Can’t Jump has been slammed by fans and critics alike, with many observers calling it “unimaginative”, “dull”, “cheap”, and a movie that “struggles to find a reason to exist”. Mega ouch.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Release date: May 17
This Marvel Phase 5 film finally debuted on Disney’s primary streamer three months to the day since its theatrical release. It’s about time, too, considering many MCU fans were eagerly awaiting its arrival – and not because it’s a great movie.
You see, while Ant-Man 3 was hyped up pre-release, it was a critical and commercial let down. The superhero flick, which sees Scott Lang/Ant-Man, Hope Van Dyne/Wasp, Scott’s daughter Cassie, and Hope’s parents unexpectedly travel to the Quantum Realm and encounter new bid bad Kang the Conqueror, wasn’t all it’s cracked up to be narratively, thematically, or humorously. It’s visually impressive, sure, but that’s about as good as it gets. In our Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania review, we called it a “fun but flawed third solo outing” for the titular duo and a “messy Marvel caper” overall.
Originally released in September 2019, this Brad Pitt-starring space exploration film was positively received upon release, with many critics picking Pitt’s performance out as a key reason for Ad Astra‘s appeal.
Set in the late 21st century, Pitt plays astronaut Roy McBride, who goes in search of his father H. Clifford McBride, who was presumed dead after his involvement in “The Lima Project”, a scientific program designed to research mysterious power surges that threatens all human life.
A visually impressive, ambitious, and thrilling sci-fi flick, Ad Astra‘s universal familial themes keeps it grounded amid Pitt’s awe-inspiring (and occasionally perilous) exploration of the cosmos.
Rye Lane
Release date: May 3
Set in the South London borough of Peckham, Rye Lane tells the tale of two 20-somethings – Dom (David Jonsson) and Yas (Vivian Oparah) – who connect over the bad break-ups they’ve just endured. The pair help each other to get over their respective heartbreaks, get back at their nightmare exes, and potentially restore each other’s faith in romance.
It sounds quite schlocky for a rom-com, but Rye Lane is anything but generic. Its smart, funny, flavorsome, and culturally original take on the romantic comedy formula makes Rye Lane one of the better genre-specific films of its generation. Why not take a romantic walk down this particular street and give it a try?
New Disney Plus movies: coming soon
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 finally hits Disney Plus in early August. (Image credit: Marvel)
Interested in knowing the new Disney Plus movies that are confirmed to be joining the service between now and mid-September? Read on:
by #AI July 27, 2023 · Automatic
