WITH the chilly weather upon, it’s time to grab some hot chocolate, a fluffy blanket and put on your fluffiest slippers. Don’t forget to light the fireplace, or put the heater on before you dive into our Top 5 Disney+ favourites that come highly recommended just for you.
Title: Frozen 2
Release Date: 06 December 2019
Genre: Action Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy Musical
Why was Elsa born with magical powers? What truths about the past await Elsa as she ventures into the unknown to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond Arendelle? The answers are calling her but also threatening her kingdom. Together with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, she’ll face a dangerous but remarkable journey. In Frozen, Elsa feared her powers were too much for the world. In Frozen 2, she must hope they are enough.
An absolute favourite in our home, with giggles and songs that will stick with you long after the credits have rolled.
Title: The Lion King
Release Date: 19 July 2019
Genre: Action Adventure, Action, Drama, Family, Musical
Disney’s The Lion King, directed by Jon Favreau, journeys to the African savanna, where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged by betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. The all-star cast includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa and Billy Eichner as Timon. Disney’s The Lion King utilizes pioneering filmmaking techniques to bring treasured characters to life in a whole new way.
A live-action remake of the original Lion King, with some amazing voices you will not forget. If you didn’t bawl your eyes out when Mufasa died way back when you need to watch this movie again. With a magical score that will allow you to relive the nostalgia for days.
Title: Onward
Release date: 06 March 2020
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family
In Disney and Pixar’s ONWARD, two teenage elf brothers Ian and Barley Lightfoot (voices of Tom Holland and Chris Pratt) get an unexpected opportunity to spend one more day with their late dad and embark on an extraordinary quest aboard Barley’s epic van Guinevere. Like any good quest, their journey is filled with magic spells, cryptic maps, impossible obstacles, and unimaginable discoveries. But when the boys’ fearless mom Laurel (voice of Julia Louis-Dreyfus) realizes that her sons are missing, she teams up with a part-lion, part-bat, part-scorpion, former warrior – aka The Manticore (voice of Octavia Spencer) – and heads off to find them. Perilous curses aside, this one magical day could mean more than any of them ever dreamed.
A fun brotherly adventure, you will get lost in the magic and silliness of their adventure, with an amazing voice cast, you cannot help but laugh the entire way through.
Title: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Episode IX)
Release date: 20 December 2019
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams join forces once more to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. Experience the riveting conclusion of the landmark Skywalker saga, in which new legends will be born—and the final battle for freedom is yet to come.
If you love Star Wars, you need to watch the latest addition to the franchise for more lightsabers and more adventure!
Title: Toy Story 4
Release date: 21 June 2019
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family
Pixar Animation Studios proudly presents the adventure of a lifetime! When Woody, Buzz and the gang join Bonnie on a road trip with her new craft-project-turned-toy, Forky, the innocent little spork’s hilarious antics launch Woody on a wild quest filled with unexpected new characters—and one long-lost friend! Toy Story 4 is a soaring masterpiece stuffed with spectacular animation, humour and heart.
A twist in the franchise as the toys enjoy their new home with Bonnie, and her newfound friend Forky, who is a little… different. With all the heart of the previous Toy Story films, it’s a lovely family watch.
What will you be watching this weekend?
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