Disney+ Watch Guide: 14-20 December

by James · December 15, 2022

Discover some rare gems this week Disney+ with double-episode premiere on National Treasure: Edge of Historythe final of The Santa Clauses, and much more. Whatever you choose to stream, we hope it’s terrifyingly magical.

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New exclusives – Wednesday 14 December

National Treasure: Edge of History – Episodes 1 and 2

22-year-old Jess Valenzuela’s life is turned upside down when she meets a mysterious stranger who holds a clue to an ancient treasure linked to her long-dead father. With the help of her friend Tasha, Jess uses her puzzle solving skills to try and crack the clue. But both soon realize they’re in over their heads when Billie – a ruthless black market antiques dealer – joins the hunt.

Willow – Episode 4

An epic fantasy series with a modern sensibility set in an enchanted land of stunning beauty, “Willow” features a diverse international cast with Jonathan Kasdan, Ron Howard, Wendy Mericle, Kathleen Kennedy and Michelle Rejwan as executive producers. The story began with an aspiring magician from a village in Nelwyn and an infant girl destined to unite the realms, who together helped destroy an evil queen and banish the forces of darkness. Now, in a magical world where brownies, wizards, trolls and other mystical creatures flourish, the adventure continues, as an unlikely group of heroes embark on a dangerous quest to places far beyond their home, where they must face their inner demons and come together to to save their world.

The Santa Clauses – “Chapter Six: A Christmas to Remember” (Final)

The Calvins race against Simon to find the Santa coat to save Christmas. Simon realizes the error of his ways and steps aside to let Scott be Santa again. The elves return and everyone scrambles to get this year’s Christmas deliveries drawn in time. Scott takes his family on the delivery run, then they return to reclaim their place as the first family at the North Pole.

Sumo Do, Sumo Don’t – Episode 9

Ryota trains hard for the upcoming tournament, and Honoka gives him advice. Natsuko and Arisa are deeply moved to see the team united. Honoka’s graduation is approaching, and the thought of separating from Ryota saddens her. Meanwhile, she hears that Natsuko and Aoki are planning the first ever co-ed tournament.

New exclusives – Friday 16 December

If these walls could sing

For more than 90 years, Abbey Road Studios has been at the heart of the music industry. Fans travel every year to have their photos taken at the world-famous zebra crossing, and artists strive to follow in the footsteps of their heroes. In this personal film of memory and discovery, Mary McCartney guides us through nine decades to see and experience the creative magic that makes it the most famous and longest-lived studio in the world. From classical to pop, soundtrack to hip-hop, Disney Original Documentary’s “If These Walls Could Sing” explores the breadth, diversity and ingenuity of Abbey Road Studios. Intimate interviews reveal how leading artists, producers, composers and dedicated engineers and staff at Abbey Road all found their musical language and community, while live archival recordings and session tapes provide exclusive access to these famous private studios. With, among others, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Roger Waters, Liam Gallagher, John Williams, Celeste and Sheku Kanneh-Mason.

Le Pupille

From writer and director, Alice Rohrwacher, and Oscar®-winning producer, Alfonso Cuarón, “Le Pupille” is a tale of innocence, greed and imagination. This live action short is about desires, pure and selfish, about freedom and devotion, and about the anarchy that is able to flourish in the minds of girls within the framework of a strict religious boarding school at Christmas.