New to Disney+ Today (US)

Here’s a look at everything coming to Disney+ in the US today.

FRIDAY 9 DECEMBER 2022

DISNEY+ ORIGINALS:

Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again – Premiere

In “Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again,” Nick Daley follows in his father’s footsteps as a night watchman at the American Museum of Natural History, so he knows what happens when the sun goes down. But when the mad ruler Kahmunrah escapes, it is
it’s up to Nick to save the museum once and for all.

Idina Menzel: Which way to the stage? – Premiere

Beloved Tony Award®-winning actress and singer Idina Menzel’s many triumphs include iconic Broadway roles in productions of “Rent” and “Wicked” as well as the legendary voice of Elsa in Disney’s “Frozen.” Still, one dream goal has eluded her grasp: to headline
a concert at the world-famous Madison Square Garden in his hometown of New York City. Filmmaker Anne McCabe follows Menzel on a 16-show national tour as she juggles the challenges of being a working mother with a grueling travel schedule.
everyone is preparing to finally realize her dream.

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CMA Country Christmas

Hosted by country music star Carly Pearce, “CMA Country Christmas” features performances by Steven Curtis Chapman, Dan + Shay, Scotty McCreery, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Pearce, Molly Tuttle and The War And Treaty.

National Geographic’s retrograde

RETROGRADE captures the last nine months of America’s 20-year war in Afghanistan from multiple perspectives: one of the last US special forces units deployed there, a young Afghan general and his corps fighting to defend their homeland against all odds, and the civilians who desperately trying to flee when the country collapses and the Taliban take over. From rarely seen operational control rooms to the front lines of battle to the chaotic Kabul airport during America’s final withdrawal, Oscar-nominated and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Matthew Heineman’s latest film offers a cinematic and historical window into the end of America’s longest war, and the cost of the most involved. Rated R

‘Tis the season for love, laughter and one of the most beloved stories of all time. Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the fun Muppets in this cheerful, magical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. Michael Caine gives a performance that is anything but “bah, humbug!” like greedy, money-grubbing Ebenezer Scrooge. One fateful Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Together with kind, humble Bob Cratchit (Kermit the Frog) and his family, these Spirits open Scrooge’s eyes – and his heart – to the true meaning of Christmas. This new version will include the song “When Love is Gone”.

Area 51: The CIA’s Secret

The US military site Area 51 is the subject of wild speculation and conspiracy theories, and now insiders reveal what really goes on behind closed doors.

Ocean’s Breath

Coral reefs are the largest living organism on this planet. They are the lungs that allowed life on Earth for hundreds of millions of years. But today something has changed. Coral reefs are dying. Three young researchers, Federico Fanti, Grace Young and Vanessa Loveburg, are on the hunt. But how can a geologist and paleontologist, a robotics engineer and a marine biologist find the killer of an organism that does not follow human rhythms? But all is not lost. The way to save the coral reefs is buried in the wonderful view of the Dolomites.

Shark vs Tuna

Oceanic titans collide on the remote crystal blue battlefields of Ascension Island, where yellowfin tuna are often faster, stronger and bigger than the sharks, reaching well over 250 pounds.

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