What’s coming soon to Disney+ in November 2021?

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Disney’s Netflix rival is here, serving up Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar originals, along with a post-modern revamp of High School Musical and every episode of The Simpsons.

This month sees Disney+ continue its MCU expansion with Hawkeye’s solo debut, while also celebrating the anniversary of its launch in the USA with a day that sees the release of a number of high-profile titles, including Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and a new reboot of festive franchise Home Sweet Home Alone. For music fans, Peter Jackson unveils his long-awaited The Beatles documentary series, while Disney+ also rummages through the Fox archives to bring a host of favourites, including Face/Off, Legion and Black Swan.

Here’s what’s coming soon to Disney+ UK in November 2021:

Mayans MC: Season 1 to 2 (Star) – 3rd November

Testosterone and gasoline fuel this biker drama, spun off from Sons of Anarchy. And, once again, we’re immersed in the group politics, personal conflicts and violent retributions that bubble under the surface of a petrolhead gang – this time, a Latino gang in Santo Padre, on the US/Mexico border. Created by Kurt Sutter and Elgin James, the series picks up four years after Sons, as young Ezekiel (J.D. Pardo) finds himself drawn into the world of the Mayans Motorcyle Club, driven by the need for revenge against the Galindo cartel.

The Premise: Season 1 (Star) – 3rd November

Hosted by BJ Novak, this anthology series about timeless moral questions in unprecedented times, takes provocative concepts and brings them into the open, delivering three-dimensional, character-driven stories with humour and heart. Episodes and 1 and 2 arrive together, with the remaining episodes weekly.

Face/Off (Star) – 5th November

Nic Cage and John Travolta swap faces in John Woo’s ludicrous, entertaining thriller.

Dopesick: Season 1 (Star) – 12th November

From executive producer Danny Strong, and starring and executive produced by Michael Keaton, Dopesick examines how one company triggered the worst drug epidemic in American history. The series takes viewers to the epicentre of America’s struggle with opioid addiction, from the boardrooms of Big Pharma to a distressed Virginia mining community to the hallways of the DEA. Defying all the odds, heroes will emerge in an intense and thrilling ride to take down the craven corporate forces behind this national crisis and their allies. The eightepisode limited series is inspired by the New York Times bestselling book by Beth Macy.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings – 12th November

Marvel Studios’ latest blockbuster stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, who must face the past he thought he left behind and confront his father, leader of the dangerous Ten Rings organization. The film also stars Awkwafina as Shang-Chi’s friend Katy, Meng’er Zhang, Fala Chen, and Florian Munteanu, with Michelle Yeoh as Ying Nan and Tony Leung as Xu Wenwu.

Jungle Cruise – 12th November

Join Dwayne Johnson as wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff, and Emily Blunt as intrepid researcher Dr. Lily Houghton, in a rollicking thrill-ride down the Amazon in this family blockbuster.

The World According to Jeff Goldblum: Season 2 – 12th November

Jeff Goldblum is back — and he’s as curious as ever. In this new season of the National Geographic series, Jeff uncovers surprising secrets behind a whole new host of topics. While meeting a new cast of fantastic characters, from passionate fans to experts unveiling life-changing new technology, Jeff discovers just how these topics have shaped the world we live in. Episodes 1 to 5 arrive together, with Part 2 of Season 2 launching next year.

Home Sweet Home Alone – 12th November

Max Mercer is a mischievous and resourceful young boy who has been left behind while his family is in Japan for the holidays. So when a married couple attempting to retrieve a priceless heirloom set their sights on the Mercer family’s home, it’s up to Max to protect it from the trespassers – and he’ll do whatever it takes to keep them out. This remake/reboot/sequel stars Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Archie Yates, Aisling Bea and more.

Olaf Presents – 12th November

Olaf steps into the spotlight and goes from snowman to showman as he takes on the roles of producer, actor, costumer and set builder for his unique “retelling” of five favorite Disney animated tales in this series of new animated shorts from Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Ciao Alberto – 12th November

Directed by McKenna Harris, who was a story artist on Luca and Raya and the Last Dragon, this short animated spin-off from Luca follows fun-loving sea monster Alberto, who whole-heartedly wants to prove himself to his stoic mentor, Massimo.

Legion: Season 1 to 3 (Star) – 17th November

This Fox series stars Dan Stevens, who leads an impressive ensemble cast that includes Rachel Keller and Aubrey Plaza. He plays David Haller, aka. the eponymous Legion, a haunted man with power beyond comprehension, thanks to his infamous mutant father. His power does not come free, but at the steep cost of David’s mind. Plagued by numerous split personalities – each commanding a different aspect of his power – David is trying to find his way back to sanity. But he’s getting tired and about to give up, until he meets the girl of his dreams….

Becoming Cousteau – 24th November

Get your woolly red beanie ready. This riveting doc brings a fresh take on the life of the inspiring inventor, explorer, environmentalist and filmmaker Captain Jacques-Yves Cousteau.

Hawkeye: Season 1 – 24th November

Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye is an original new series set in post-blip New York City where former Avenger Clint Barton, aka Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), has a seemingly simple mission: get back to his family for Christmas. But when a threat from his past shows up, Hawkeye reluctantly teams up with Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld), a 22-year-old skilled archer and his biggest fan, to unravel a criminal conspiracy. Episodes arrive weekly.

The Chloe Show: Season 1 (Star) – 24th November

In The Choe Show, world-renowned artist David Choe turns his eccentric, compassionate and disruptive worldview into a lens for an audience to experience a radical empathy for others. From the walls of his childhood home, Choe takes his guests on a journey where he is a motivational interviewer and compassionate listener. He uses the acts of art and play as Choe and his guests depart on a journey of shared emotional experience. It is through their bonded and authentic connection that Choe is able to bring forth an of-the-moment honesty.

The Beatles: Get Back: Season 1 – 25th November

Directed by Peter Jackson, The Beatles: Get Back takes audiences back in time to the band’s intimate recording sessions during a pivotal moment in music history. The documentary showcases the warmth, camaraderie and creative genius that defined the legacy of the iconic foursome, compiled from over 60 hours of unseen footage shot in January 1969 (by Michael Lindsay-Hogg) and more than 150 hours of unheard audio, all of which has been brilliantly restored. Jackson is the only person in 50 years to have been given access to these private film archives. Three episodes arrive over three days – 25th, 26th and 27th November.

Garden State (Star) – 26th November

Zach Braff’s directorial debut about a young man returns home for his mother’s funeral after being estranged from his family for a decade is a cult classic for a generation.

Black Swan (Star) – 26th November

Natalie Portman is flawless in Darren Aronofsky’s psychological thriller about a ballet dancer who finds herself slipping into madness when she gets the chance to play the lead role in a production of Swan Lake.

Other releases coming to Disney+ UK in November 2021:

3rd November The Simpsons: Season 32 Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. E9 Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir S4 E6 Vampirina S3 E21-26 Big City Greens S2 E45-60 Ready For Preschool S1 Underworld, inc S1 Lion Ranger S1 Africa’s Deadliest S4 Riding Britain’s Railway S1 Y: The Last Man E9 (Star) Reservation Dogs E5 (Star) American Horror Story: S10 E3 (Star) The Great North S1 E7 (Star) Bless the Harts S2 E13 (Star) Last Man Standing S9 E15 (Star) American Dad S17 E18 (Star) Mixed-ish S1 E12 (Star) Family Guy: Season 20 E1 (Star)

5th November Illuminations Firework Show Disneyland Paris Million Dollar Moon Rock Heist Special: Hysterical (Star) Corky Romano (2001) (Star) Deja Vu (2006) (Star) The Insider (1999) (Star) Home Alone 4 (2002) (Star) Home Alone: The Holiday Heist (2012) Robots (2005) (Star)

10th November Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. E10 (Finale) Chicken Squad S1 E1-13 Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir S4 E7 Doc McStuffins Shorts S1 Drugged S2 South American Weirdest Animals S1 Dead End Express S1 The Premise E3 (Star) The Great North S1 E8 (Star) Y: The Last Man E10 (Finale) (Star) Reservation Dogs E6 (Star) American Horror Story: S10 E4 (Star) Family Guy S20 E2 (Star) Bless the Harts S2 E14 (Star) Last Man Standing S9 E16 (Star) American Dad S17 E19 (Star) Mixed-ish S1 E13 (Star) The Resident S4 (Star) The Glades S1, S2, S3, S4 (Star)

12th November Entrelazados S1 Streams Come True: The Disney+ Day Special Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett Marvel Studios’ 2021 Disney+ Day Special Disney+ Day Simpsons Short

17th November Mickey Mouse Funhouse S1 E1-7 Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir S4 E8 Gabby Duran S2 E1-12 Gigantosaurus E47-52 Disney Magic Bake-off S1 E9-11 Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Party Palace Pals S1 E9-12 Night Stalkers S1 City of Dogs S1 Vinnie Jones: Russia’s Toughest S1 The State Stranger Than Nature S2 No Man Left Behind S1 Dopesick S1 E3 (Star) The Premise E4 (Star) Reservation Dogs E7 (Star) The Great North S1 E9 (Star) American Horror Story: S10 E5 (Star) Family Guy S20 E3 (Star) Bless the Harts S2 E15 (Star) Last Man Standing S9 E17 (Star) American Dad S17 E20 (Star) Mixed-ish S1 E14 (Star) Anna (Star)

19th November Shook Special Adventure Thru The Walt Disney Archives Jaguar Beach Battle Little Giant Water and Power: A California Heist Ocean’s Breath Patagonia Wings The Next Mega Tsunami Port Security Hamburg 1917: One Year, Two Revolutions World’s Biggest Tiger Shark Hippo vs Croc Hawaii: Sharks of the Fire Goddess Clan of the Meerkats Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) (Star) The Family Stone (2005) (Star) Flightplan (2005) (Star) Kingdom of Heaven (2005) (Star) Love in the Forecast (2020) (Star)

24th November Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir S4 E9 PJ Masks S5 E1-9 Positive Energy S1 Predator Bloodlines S1 Dopesick S1 E4 (Star) Reservation Dogs E8 – Finale (Star) American Horror Story: S10 E6 (Star) The Great North S1 E10 (Star) Family Guy S20 E4 (Star) Bless the Harts S2 E16 (Star) Last Man Standing S9 E18 (Star) American Dad S7 E21 (Star) Mixed-ish S1 E15 (Star) My Wife and Kids S1-S5 (Star)

26th November A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa Puppy for Hanukkah Buried Secrets of Cordoba 2000’s Greatest Tragedies Worst Weather Ever? Blood Rivals: Lion vs. Buffalo Heroes of the Mediterranean The Kangaroo King Black Swan (2010) (Star) Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday (2019) (Star) The Rock (1996) (Star) The Day After Tomorrow (2004) (Star) Big Trouble in Little China (1986) Volcano (1997)