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To celebrate the second anniversary of its Disney+ streaming service, the Walt Disney Company is rolling out the blue carpet for subscribers, promising first looks, new trailers, and fresh content across all brands as part of a Disney+ Day on Friday, Nov. 12.
That includes the streaming premiere of Marvel Studios' Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings, which, in a departure from Disney's film release plan, hit cinemas earlier this month with a 45-day exclusive theatrical window. Joining the superhero film is adventure romp Jungle Cruise, currently available on Disney+ as a $29.99 paid add-on, but free to view from Nov. 12.
Also hitting the small screen this autumn is Disney+ original Home Sweet Home Alone, a reimagining of the holiday franchise; Olaf Presents featuring, as its name suggests, Frozen's snowman retelling classic Disney tales; animated short film Ciao Alberto based on characters from Luca, and the first five episodes from season two of The World According to Jeff Goldblum.
"The inaugural Disney+ Day will be a grand-scale celebration of our subscribers across the entire company," CEO Bob Chapek said in a statement, highlighting programs like fan-favorite and Oscar-winning animated shorts, a Simpsons tribute, and a peek into the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. "This day of appreciation brings to life our mission to entertain, inform, and inspire fans and families around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling," Chapek continued. "[It] will become an annual tentpole event to be amplified across our global businesses."
Disney+ is also making its debut in South Korea and Taiwan on Nov. 12, and in Hong Kong on Nov. 16. So, don't forget to draw Mickey Mouse ears on your calendar around Nov. 12. In the meantime, check out what's new on Disney+ this month, and master the streaming platform with PCMag's Best Disney+ Tips and Tricks.
Netflix, meanwhile, is hosting a similar event this weekend, dubbed Tudum, for the sound you hear before a Netflix show starts up. The three-hour event will be held virtually on Sept. 25 beginning at noon ET, and feature numerous trailers and guest appearances from actors in over 70 Netflix series and specials.
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