TV Premiere Highlights Coming To Disney+ UK In September 2022

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Disney+ UK is heading full force into September with the power of the God Of Thunder landing on the streaming service, alongside a sentient puppet, a return to Star Wars, and Pixar’s ‘Cars’ take to the road in a new series. This month also sees the second annual “Disney+ Day”, meaning the 8th of September will have a big slew of content dropping onto the service. Later on in the month, they bring even more movies, and content from across Disney’s FX, Nat Geo, and Hulu brands. Here are the highlights from Disney+ UK in September 2022.

Disney+ Originals & UK Exclusive September Highlights

Thor: Love And Thunder – 8th September 2022

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ gets its much-anticipated home release for free on Disney+. Directed once again by the brilliant (and Oscar-winning!) Taika Waititi, the movie sees our titular character on a quest for inner peace… Unfortunately, that peace is shattered by the rise in power of Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), who, as his name rather suggests, is out to butcher all other gods, thus ruining Thor’s retirement plans. To help battle the new threat, Thor enlists some friends in the form of Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) and Korg (Taika Waititi). We also know the Guardians Of The Galaxy make an appearance, which makes sense as the Norse God hitched a ride with the group at the conclusion of Endgame.

In addition to the film, “Disney+ Day” (8th September) will also see the release of ‘Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder’ episode of the docuseries where Taika, alongside the cast and crew, reveal the secrets behind the creation of the film.

Pinocchio – 8th September 2022

Not to be confused with the other ‘Pinocchio’ movie which is coming to Netflix soon, this is Disney’s live-action and CGI retelling of the beloved tale of a wooden puppet (voiced by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) who embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy. Other characters include Geppetto (Tom Hanks), the woodcarver who builds and treats Pinocchio as if he were his real son; Jiminy Cricket (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), who serves as Pinocchio’s guide as well as his “conscience”; the Blue Fairy (Cynthia Erivo); “Honest” John (Keegan-Michael Key); Sofia the Seagull (Lorraine Bracco) and The Coachman (Luke Evans).

Wedding Season – 8th September 2022

The genre-busting series tells the story of Katie and Stefan who fall for each other at a wedding and begin an affair, despite Katie already having a fiancé. Two months later at Katie’s wedding, her new husband and his entire family are murdered. The police think Stefan did it. Stefan thinks Katie did it. And no one knows for sure what the truth is…

The series is an action-packed romp across the UK and the US as Katie and Stefan go on the run, all while trying to prove their innocence. Rosa Salazar and Gavin Drea, with Jade Harrison, Jamie Michie, Callie Cooke, Bhav Joshi, Ioanna Kimbook, and Omar Baroud star.

Mike – 8th September 2022

 

From creator/screenwriter Steven Rogers and the team behind ‘I, Tonya’ and showrunner Karin Gist (‘Our Kind of People’) comes ‘Mike‘. The limited series drama explores the tumultuous ups and downs of Mike Tyson’s boxing career and personal life – from being a beloved global athlete to a pariah and back again. Trevante Rhodes stars in the title role. The series airs on August 25, on Hulu in the USA.

Epic Adventures With Bertie Gregory – 8th September 2022

Armed with leading-edge film technology, 29-year-old National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory takes viewers along on his journeys to capture real-life animal stories in some of the harshest environments on our planet. If you want to know more about Bertie, his extraordinary story and his work in the natural world, check out our interview with Bertie Gregory here.

Cars On The Road – 8th September 2022

Lightning and Mater are back in a new tv series. The Disney+ Original follows Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) and his best friend, Mater (voiced by Larry the Cable Guy), as they head east from Radiator Springs on a cross-country road trip to meet up with Mater’s sister. Brilliant composer Jake Monaco created the score for all nine episodes.

Tierra Incognita – 8th September 2022

 

This Latin-American series follows Eric Dalaras (Pedro Maurizi), a teenager who discovers a chilling world while searching for the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of his parents eight years ago. Raised by his maternal grandparents along with his sister Uma (Mora ?Fisz), Eric decides to run away from home and return to the town of his childhood, Cabo Qwert, to find answers in the abandoned Tierra Incógnita park, where his parents were last seen. Together with his friends, his sister and his aunt, Eric must overcome his fears to solve the mystery and find answers in a universe as dark as it is unknown.

Obi-wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Tale – 8th September 2022

Over on the Star Wars side of things, they have announced ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return’, a new documentary special that explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic roles. Director Deborah Chow leads the cast and crew as they create new heroes and villains that live alongside new incarnations of beloved Star Wars characters, and an epic story that dramatically bridges the saga films.

Maggie – 14th September 2022

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Dating is hard enough – it’s even harder when you also happen to be a psychic. Maggie’s gift allows her to see into the future of her friends, parents, clients, and random people on the street. But when she begins to see glimpses of her own destiny after meeting an unexpected stranger, her romantic life suddenly gets a lot more complicated. Can you let yourself fall in love when you think you know how it ends? She probably should have seen this coming…

Rebecca Rittenhouse, David Del Rio, Nichole Sakura, Leonardo Nam, Angelique Cabral, Ray Ford, Chloe Bridges, Kerri Kenney and Chris Elliott star.

Mija – 16th September 2022

‘Mija’ is a moving love letter to immigrants and their children. Director Isabel Castro’s intimate debut feature constructs an ethereal vision and dedication to the daughters that fight for their families, their dreams and themselves.

Super/Natural – 21st September 2022

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Executive-produced by James Cameron and narrated by Academy Award-nominated and BAFTA Award-winning actor Benedict Cumberbatch this new series will utilize the latest scientific innovations and leading-edge filmmaking technology to reveal the secret powers and super-senses of the world’s most extraordinary animals, inviting viewers to see and hear beyond normal human perception to experience the natural world as a specific species does — from seeing flowers in bee-vision to eavesdropping on a conversation between elephant seals to soaring the length of a football field with glow-in-the-dark squirrels.

Andor – 21st September 2022

The Andor series will explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It’s an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.

The Kardashians – 22th September 2022

Cameras return to capture the ever-changing lives of Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall and Kylie. The family welcomes viewers back to stand with them through their latest triumphs and struggles. From fiery romances and life-changing milestones to unimaginable successes, their family bond remains unbreakable as they navigate their public and private lives – for all the world to see.

Reasonable Doubt – 27th September 2022

In ‘Reasonable Doubt’, you’ll judge Jax Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi) for her questionable ethics and wild interpretations of the law… until you’re the one in trouble. Then you’ll see her for what she is: the most brilliant and fearless defence attorney in Los Angeles who bucks the justice system at every chance she gets.

The Old Man – 28th September 2022

Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Thomas Perry, The Old Man centres on Dan Chase (Jeff Bridges) who absconded from the CIA decades ago and has been living off the grid since. When an assassin arrives and tries to take Chase out, the old operative learns that, to ensure his future, he must reconcile his past. The FBI’s Assistant Director for Counterintelligence is called to hunt Chase down because of his complicated past with the rogue fugitive.

Hocus Pocus 2 – 31st September 2022

It’s been 29 years since Max lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-century sisters, but they’re back and looking for revenge. Now it is up to three high school students to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow’s Eve.

Other Notable Additions

Outside of the various premieres above, there are also a few older tv shows and movies dropping onto the service in September. Fans of the brilliant ‘Merlin’ will be able to binge through all seasons of the fantasy drama from the 7th of September. On the film side, you’ll be able to enjoy ‘The Shape Of Water’ (16 September), ‘The Greatest Showman’ (23 September) and the classic Terry Gilliam movie ‘Brazil’ (30 September).