New Disney Plus movies: every new film to stream in December 2024
2024 has given us plenty of new Disney Plus movies to enjoy. From traditional flicks to docufilms, Disney’s primary streaming platform has provided lots of great and not-so-great new movies to watch. And, as we prepare to bid farewell to the year that was, it’s got a couple more surprises up its sleeve.
The first of those, which is a new Elton John documentary, has just landed on Disney Plus. If you’re not a fan of the iconic singer-songwriter, though, there are other movies to read about below, as well as more recommendations to learn about in our best Disney Plus movies guide. No matter what type of genre you prefer, then, you’ll find something worth watching on one of the world’sbest streaming services with our help. Enjoy!
New Disney Plus movies: December
Elton John: Never Too Late
Release date: December 13
Runtime: 102 minutes
Age rating: TV-14 (US and UK)
Directors: R.J. Cutler and David Furnish
Cast: Elton John
Rotten Tomatoes (RT) score: 77% (critics); TBC (audiences)
Tom Power
A titan of the music industry, Elton John has finally received a docufilm worthy of his undeniable talents. Filmed as he prepares for his last-ever concert in the US at Dodger Stadium, Never Too Late follows the eponymous singer-songwriter as he looks back at his 50-year career in the spotlight. An intimate and eye-opening documentary, it sees John revisit the highs and lows of his life, including his meteoric rise after bursting onto the scene, and his battle with substance abuse. Based on its largely positive RT critics score, Elton John: Never Too Late is worth your time, especially if you’re a John devotee.
New Disney Plus movies: November
Beatles ’64
Release date: November 29
Runtime: 102 minutes
Age rating: TV-MA (US and UK)
Director: David Tedeschi
Cast: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr
Rotten Tomatoes (RT) score: 94% (critics); TBC (audiences)
Tom Power
As a Scouser (that’s someone born and raised in Liverpool, UK, for anyone interested), you can bet your bottom dollar that I’m a big fan of The Beatles. The arrival of yet another docufilm – Beatles ’64 – about the Fab Four on Disney’s primary streaming service, then, was always going to pique my interest. Like Let It Be, this documentary captures a very specific event in the legendary quartet’s career – aka their first trip to the US. Featuring never-before-seen footage, Beatles ’64 offers a rare insight into an era where The Beatles ruled the roost as the phenomenon known as ‘Beatlemania’ swept the globe. Time for another fascinating trip down memory lane for me, then!
Oz the Great and Powerful
Release date: November 29
Runtime: 130 minutes
Age rating: PG (US and (UK)
Director: Sam Raimi
Cast: James Franco, Mila Kunis, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz, and Zach Braff
Rotten Tomatoes (RT) score: 56% (critics); 56% (audiences)
Tom Power
I was torn about including Oz the Great and Powerful in this guide. Not because it’s a terrible film (despite what its RT ratings suggest, anyway), but due to Franco and Kunis’ involvement and the controversies they’ve been enveloped in since this fantasy flick arrived over a decade ago. Nevertheless, with Wicked Part One dominating the box office, Oz the Great and Powerful is an example of how not to adapt The Wizard of Oz, i.e. one of the most popular works of fiction of all-time. Sorry, Mr. Raimi, but this candy-colored, slap-dash prequel isn’t one for me and I suspect many others agree with me, too.
Out Of My Mind
Release date: November 22
Runtime: 102 minutes
Age rating: TV-14 (US) / TV-PG (UK)
Director: Amber Sealey
Cast: Phoebe-Rae Taylor, Jennifer Aniston, Rosemarie DeWitt, Luke Kirby, Michael Chernus, Courtney Taylor, and Judith Light
Rotten Tomatoes (RT) score: 100% (critics); 95% (audiences)
Tom Power
Based on Sharon M. Draper’s bestselling novel of the same name, Out Of My Mind stars Phoebe Rae-Taylor as Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy who, because she’s non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, isn’t given the same opportunities as her classmates. However, when a young tutor recognizes Melody’s untapped potential, this quick-witted and bright pupil is given a platform to fully express herself. I’m going to admit that Out Of My Mind wasn’t on my radar until recently, but its powerful message and themes, coupled with its superb cast performances, confirms it’s one of those rare Disney Plus Movie Originals (one with a perfect RT score, too) that’s unmissable.
Deadpool and Wolverine
Release date: November 12
Runtime: 130 minutes
Age rating: R (US) / 18 (UK)
Director: Shawn Levy
Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Matthew Macfayden, Morena Baccarin, and Rob Delaney among others
Rotten Tomatoes (RT) score: 78% (critics); 94% (audiences)
Tom Power
I’m going to be completely honest: I love Deadpool and Wolverine. I know some people thought it was too chaotic for its own good, while others called the Marvel Phase 5 flick a mere cash grab with a piecemeal plot. While I can understand those sentiments, neither of those negatives detracted from me having an absolute blast when I watched the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie during an advanced press screening in mid-July. It’s hilarious, poignant, action-packed, and brilliantly gory. The sheer volume of cameos in Deadpool and Wolverine is something to behold, too. Before you spoil its biggest character surprises and/or ruin Deadpool and Wolverine‘s ending for yourself ahead of time, read my Deadpool and Wolverine review, stream it, and then get the spoiler-filled lowdown on The Merc with a Mouth and his adamantium-clawed bestie’s multiversal adventure.
New Disney Plus movies: coming soon
There’s only one more entry to add to our new Disney Plus movies guide before 2024 ends. Here’s what that final film will be:
- Blink – December 17 (docufilm)
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2024 has given us plenty of new Disney Plus movies to enjoy. From traditional flicks to docufilms, Disney’s primary streaming platform has provided lots of great and not-so-great new movies to watch. And, as we prepare to bid farewell to the year that was, it’s got a couple more surprises…
