Here Are All the Movies & TV Shows Coming to Disney+ This Week, Including a New Franchise Installment
Disney+ continues to expand its digital library this week with a diverse selection of new releases ranging from animated preschool content to high-stakes reality competitions. Subscribers can look forward to new episodes of established hits along with fresh entries into major franchises like ‘Star Wars’ and ‘ZOMBIES’. The upcoming slate includes content from National Geographic and Disney Junior, ensuring a wide variety of viewing options for all ages. All of these titles are scheduled to arrive on the platform between Monday, March 2, and Sunday, March 8.
‘Beddybyes’ (2025)
This animated preschool series is designed to assist parents in establishing soothing bedtime routines for young children through gentle storytelling. Each episode features calm narratives and visual styles specifically intended to help viewers wind down at the end of the day. The show is scheduled to make its debut on the streaming service on Tuesday, March 3. By emphasizing mindfulness and relaxation, the program aims to become a helpful tool for families during the evening transition.
‘American Idol’ (2002– )
The long-running singing competition returns to the platform with its latest search for the next great musical superstar. Viewers can stream the newest episodes starting Tuesday, March 3, as the judges evaluate talent from across the country during the audition phase. The show continues its legacy of providing a massive stage for aspiring artists to showcase their vocal abilities and personality. This season maintains the traditional format of performances and eliminations that has made ‘American Idol’ a staple of reality television for decades.
‘Battle of Fates’ (2026)
The South Korean reality survival show ‘Battle of Fates’ tests the abilities of forty-nine of the nation’s top fortune tellers, astrologers, and shamans. Contestants specializing in practices like tarot, face reading, and traditional saju divination compete in a series of rigorous challenges to prove the accuracy of their skills. The program is co-created by Mo Eun-seol and aims to determine whether human destiny is truly predetermined and readable. Through intense face-offs and shocking revelations, the competition offers a unique cultural twist on the reality television genre.
‘Locker Diaries: ZOMBIES’ (2026)
Based on the popular musical film franchise, this series offers a deeper look into the daily lives and personal reflections of the students at Seabrook High. The short-form episodes utilize a vlog-style format to explore the unique challenges of a school where humans, zombies, and werewolves coexist. This title is set to premiere on the service on Saturday, March 7. It expands the ‘ZOMBIES’ universe by providing more background on fan-favorite characters and their high school experiences.
‘Ghost Elephants’ (2025)
This nature documentary special investigates the elusive behaviors and survival strategies of desert-dwelling elephant populations. Produced by National Geographic, the film uses specialized camera technology to track these massive mammals through some of the harshest environments on Earth. The program is scheduled to arrive on Sunday, March 8. It offers a scientific perspective on how these “ghost” herds navigate their migration paths and maintain social structures in isolation.
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