What’s Coming to Disney Plus in January 2021

Janet W. Lee
·2-min read

Rejoice, Marvel fans! Disney Plus is kicking off the new year with the long-awaited series “WandaVision.” The show will mark the return of Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany as Wanda Maximoff and Vision, respectively, from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The superhero series will premiere on Jan. 15, followed by weekly episodes.

All four volumes of Star Wars micro-series “Forces of Destiny” will join the streamer on Jan. 8. The animated show, narrated by Maz Kanata, will feature two-to-three-minute shorts centering on the franchise’s female characters.

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For parents looking for family-friendly movies, 2018’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” starring Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Kyla Pratt’s “Doctor Dolittle 3” will both be available to stream on Jan. 15.

Read below for a list of films and shows coming to Disney Plus in January.

Jan. 1

700 Sharks

Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!

Great Shark Chow Down

Mega Hammerhead

Mr. Popper’s Penguins

The Wolverine (2013)

Earth to Ned: Episodes 11-20

Beyond the Clouds: A Firm Handshake

Jan. 8

Disney Fam Jam

Ferdinand

Star Wars Forces of Destiny: Volume 1

Star Wars Forces of Destiny: Volume 2

Star Wars Forces of Destiny: Volume 3

Star Wars Forces of Destiny: Volume 4

Toy Story That Time Forgot

Beyond the Clouds: The Anatomy of Emotion

Marvel Studios: Legends: Episodes 1-2

Jan. 15

Elena of Avalor: Season 3

Doctor Doolittle 3

Isle of Dogs

WandaVision: Premiere

Mary Poppins Returns

Beyond the Clouds: The Concert of a Lifetime

Jan. 22

Wild Uganda

Pixar Popcorn: Premiere

WandaVision: Episode 2

Beyond the Clouds: The Finishing Touches

Jan. 29

Dinosaurs: Seasons 1-4

Epic

The Incredible Dr. Pol

Ramona and Beezus

Texas Storm Squad

WandaVision: Episode 3

Beyond the Clouds: A Promise Kept: Finale

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