Want to know about the new Disney Plus movies that have debuted on the streaming titan recently? You're in luck. In this guide, we've rounded up the latest new movies to be released on Disney Plus – and, after grossing over $1 billion globally, Deadpool and Wolverine has finally joined the film-based party.
Looking for even more movie recommendations on one of the world's best streaming services? Our best Disney Plus movies guide is packed with plenty of other Marvel and non-comic book-inspired film suggestions. So, no matter what type of flick you enjoy, you'll find something worth watching in this guide or its movie-based sibling. Happy streaming!
New Disney Plus movies: November
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)
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.
Music By Jon Williams
Release date: November 1
Runtime: 105 minutes
Age rating: PG (US) / 12A (UK)
Director: Laurent Bouzereau
Cast: John Williams, Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, J.J. Abrams, George Lucas, Kathleen Kennedy, and James Mangold among others
Rotten Tomatoes (RT) score: 100% (critics); 96% (audiences)
John Williams' music is synonymous with so many film franchises and standalone movies that I've seen throughout my life. Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Superman: The Movie, Jaws, Schindler's List, E.T, Jurassic Park... the list goes on and on. The arrival of this docufilm celebrating the life and works of the legendary composer, then, is one I can't afford to miss – and I implore any film buff, regardless of whether they enjoy Williams' scores or not, to check it out, because it's full of unheard stories and anecdotal information about the famous US musician that'll endear him further to, well, anyone. A long overdue and worthy documentary to one of the best there's ever been – and ever will be.
New Disney Plus movies: October
Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band
Release date: October 25 (available on Hulu in the US)
Runtime: 99 minutes
Age rating: TV-MA (US) / 16-plus (UK)
Director: Thom Zimmy
Cast: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
RT score: 89% (critics); N/A (audiences)
I wouldn't say I'm the biggest Bruce Springsteen fan but, as someone who appreciates his music – thanks to my parents, I grew up listening to his biggest hits – Road Diary appeals to me in some form. For Springsteen diehards, though, it's a must watch documentary, which offers the most in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the creation of The Boss and his E Street Band's legendary live performances. Don't be shocked if you find yourself singing along whenever they perform one of their classic tracks and, perhaps more interestingly, don't be surprised if you learn a thing or two about the iconic US rock star and his group across its 99-minute runtime.
Monsters
Release date: October 10 (available on Peacock in the US)
Runtime: 90 minutes
Age rating: R (US) / 16-plus (UK)
Director: Gareth Edwards
Cast: Scoot McNairy and Whitney Able
RT score: 73% (critics); 53% (audiences)
Monsters is one of the first indie films I remember seeing – and, despite what its critical and commercial scores are on Rotten Tomatoes, it remains a favorite of mine to this day. In it, McNairy plays Andrew, a photojournalist who's forced to escort his employer's daughter (Able's Samantha) from Mexico to the US. The problem? After a NASA probe crash-landed on Earth years earlier, giant, octopus-like monsters now reside in the Central American nation, parts of which have been cornered off as an "Infected Zone". It's not as strong a sci-fi horror or thriller as, say, Arrival or Alien, but the indelible fingerprints of Edwards – the of Godzilla, Rogue One, and The Creator fame – are all over his feature directorial debut. It looks and sounds great, explores some important themes at the center of its suspense-filled and surprisingly poignant plot, and is over and done with in just 90 minutes. A wonderful indie classic that I'd recommend to anyone.
New Disney Plus movies: coming soon
Want the lowdown on all of the new Disney Plus movies arriving in November? Here's a brief list of the other four that'll be released soon:
- An Almost Christmas Story – November 15 (animated short film)
- Out Of My Mind – November 22
- Beatles '64 – November 29 (docufilm)
- Oz the Great and Powerful – November 29
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