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What to watch on Disney+ this January: New content dropping

January 1, 2023
January 1, 2023
Jessica Zeck
Author

New year, new series and movies on Disney+. It’s the perfect time to recharge and reset with our local and loved picks. Laugh out loud at an Aussie suburban superhero in Koalaman, witness bright young surfing talent in local original docu-series Chasing Waves, follow Broadway icon Idina Menzel on tour, and more.

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Featured content current at time of writing. Availability may vary by territory.

Koala Man

Available to stream on Disney+ from 9 January

Your favourite new adult animation. Meet middle-aged dad Kevin and his titular not-so-secret identity, whose only superpower is a burning passion for following rules and snuffing out petty crime in the town of Dapto. Though it may seem like any other Australian suburb, forces of evil both cosmic and man-made lie in wait to pounce on unsuspecting Daptonians. Listen out for Hugh Jackman who voices Big Greg, the beloved head of the Town Council.


Chasing Waves

Available to stream exclusively on Disney+ from 11 January

A stunning local original docu-series. Explore the unique surf culture in Japan and the lives of both the trendsetters and the traditionalists in the lead up to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The docu-series features extraordinary pro surfers Mahina Maeda, Yuma Takanuki, Sara Kohrogi, 2021 Olympic Silver Medallist Kanoa Igarashi and Australian-Japanese surfer Connor O’Leary.

For even more local and loved series, don’t forget to add donna hay christmas and Shipwreck Hunters Australia to your Disney+ watchlist. 


Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage?

Available to stream exclusively on Disney+ from 20 January

A woman who needs no introduction, Idina Menzel’s many triumphs include iconic Broadway roles as well as the legendary voice of Elsa in Disney’s Frozen. Filmmaker Anne McCabe follows Menzel on a national tour over the course of sixteen shows as she juggles the challenges of being a working mom with a grueling travel schedule, all while preparing finally to realise her dream.


Star Wars: The Bad Batch S2

Available to stream exclusively on Disney+ from 4 January

Omega and the gang are back. Months have passed since the events on Kamino and the Bad Batch continue their journey navigating the Empire after the fall of the Republic. They will cross paths with friends and foes, both new and familiar, as they take on a variety of thrilling mercenary missions that will take them to unexpected and dangerous new places.


Darby and the Dead 

Available to stream on Disney+ from 27 January

After suffering a near-death experience as a young girl, Darby Harper (Riele Downs) gains the ability to see dead people. As a result, she prefers to spend time counseling lonely spirits who have unfinished business on earth. But all that changes when Capri (Auli'i Cravalho), the Queen Bee of the school, unexpectedly dies in a freak accident and needs Darby’s help.

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4 January

Stars Hilary Swank as a disgraced reporter—Alaska Daily

The French crime comedy series returns—The French Mans S2

High stakes drama series from Turkey—Runaway

Inspired by true high-profile cases in Taiwan—Taiwan Crime Stories

For lovers of horror—Barbarian

More roarsome adventures—Dino Ranch S2, New episodes

Settle in with Donald Glover’s surreal comedy—Atlanta S1-3


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The untold story of the Abbey Road Studios—If These Walls Could Sing

The classic rom-com parody—Date Movie

With Gloria Estefan, Diego Luna and more—Soul of a Nation Presents: Mi Gente: Groundbreakers and Changemakers

Shining a light on the talented screenwriter—Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter

Where it all began for Mickey—The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse: Steamboat Silly

Looking back at the beloved animation—Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration 

Peter Parker takes on Europe—Spider-Man: Far From Home (AU Only)

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11 January

Sing along to this Puerto Rican musical series—Gina Yei

Dinner is served—The Menu


13 January

Avatar makes a splash—Avatar: The Deep Dive—A Special Edition of 20/20

A touching look at the largest maker of USA flags—The Flagmakers

The fight to protect the Amazon—The Territory

A window into the end of the USA’s longest war—Retrograde

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Inside the BTS member’s Lollapalooza performance—J-Hope in the BOX


22 February

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Sing along to this Colombian musical series—The Low Tone Club S1

Truckers take on extreme conditions—Ice Road Truckers S11

Working through addiction—Intervention S19, 21-22

Inside Las Vegas’ most famous pawn shop—Pawn Stars S2

Stan Lee tracks down real-life superhumans—Stan Lee's Superhumans S1-3

Online true crime sleuths solve crimes—Web of Death S1


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Touching drama with Trevante Rhodes—Bruiser

Part of the Marvel Anime series—Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher

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25 January

The true story of Argentinian personality Ricardo Fort—Commander Fort

Superhero comedy series from the UK—Extraordinary S1

4 January

Stars Hilary Swank as a disgraced reporter—Alaska Daily

The French crime comedy series returns—The French Mans S2

High stakes drama series from Turkey—Runaway

Inspired by true high-profile cases in Taiwan—Taiwan Crime Stories

For lovers of horror—Barbarian

More roarsome adventures—Dino Ranch S2, New episodes

Settle in with Donald Glover’s surreal comedy—Atlanta S1-3


6 January

The untold story of the Abbey Road Studios—If These Walls Could Sing

The classic rom-com parody—Date Movie

With Gloria Estefan, Diego Luna and more—Soul of a Nation Presents: Mi Gente: Groundbreakers and Changemakers

Shining a light on the talented screenwriter—Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter

Where it all began for Mickey—The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse: Steamboat Silly

Looking back at the beloved animation—Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration 

Peter Parker takes on Europe—Spider-Man: Far From Home (AU Only)

11 January

Sing along to this Puerto Rican musical series—Gina Yei

Dinner is served—The Menu


13 January

Avatar makes a splash—Avatar: The Deep Dive—A Special Edition of 20/20

A touching look at the largest maker of USA flags—The Flagmakers

The fight to protect the Amazon—The Territory

A window into the end of the USA’s longest war—Retrograde

17 February

Inside the BTS member’s Lollapalooza performance—J-Hope in the BOX


22 February

Get obsessed with this new K-drama—Call It Love S1

Sing along to this Colombian musical series—The Low Tone Club S1

Truckers take on extreme conditions—Ice Road Truckers S11

Working through addiction—Intervention S19, 21-22

Inside Las Vegas’ most famous pawn shop—Pawn Stars S2

Stan Lee tracks down real-life superhumans—Stan Lee's Superhumans S1-3

Online true crime sleuths solve crimes—Web of Death S1


24 February

Touching drama with Trevante Rhodes—Bruiser

Part of the Marvel Anime series—Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher

25 January

The true story of Argentinian personality Ricardo Fort—Commander Fort

Superhero comedy series from the UK—Extraordinary S1

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