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Disney+is well known for its family-friendly content, and the films slated for release next month certainly fit the bill. There might not be a variety of genres heading to the platform in December, but that doesn’t mean audiences should skip anything the streaming service has to offer throughout the coming weeks. With an animated holiday special arriving early in the month and various other documentaries scheduled to hit the platform later, viewers should expect to grab the tissue box.
From cozy holiday feels to emotionally wrought narratives, those who prefer not to cry should steer clear of what the platform has to offer next month. However, those who enjoy learning about the experiences of others, no matter how difficult a journey it may be, will definitely appreciate the handful of films heading to Disney+ in December.
Mickey and the Very Many Christmases
Stream on December 2
Mickey and his pals are back with an all-new Christmas special,Mickey and the Very Many Christmases,perfect for kids and adultsof all ages. As someone who absolutely loves the holiday season, Mickey wishes every day could be Christmas Day. However, when his wish comes true, he begins to have second thoughts about the never-ending holiday festivities.
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When he realizes the mistake he’s made, he enlists Minnie, Pluto, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy to help him figure out a way for the most joyous day to finally end. Full of classic Disney charm,Mickey and the Very Many Christmasesis guaranteed to scratch that holiday itch and evokeall the cozy Christmas feelingsfor viewers.Mickey and the Very Many Christmasesis streaming on Dec. 2.
Stream on December 10
Directed by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie in their debut feature film,Sugarcaneis a documentary that follows an investigation into the Canadian Indian residential school system that existed throughout the country during the 20th century. After the Williams Lake First Nation community discovered evidence of unmarked graves in 2021 near an Indian residential school run by St Joseph’s Mission, a national outcry erupted throughout Canada. Used to separate Indigenous children from their families, assimilate them, and strip them of their culture, the schools left nothing but a legacy ofabuse and historical traumathat would ultimately resonate across generations.
When NoiseCat and Kassie initially embarked on such a heart-wrenching journey, the pair had no idea just how close to home such a topic would be. During the film’s production, NoiseCat’s personal story quickly became an integral part of the documentary’s narrative. With immense empathy, the filmmakers encounter what it took for one community to overcome horrendous atrocities, the pain they were forced to suppress to survive, and the strength it took for them to persevere. With compassion and understanding,Sugarcanesparks a reckoning in the lives of the schools’ survivors and their descendants.Sugarcaneis streaming on Dec. 10.
Elton John: Never Too Late
Stream on December 13
Elton John: Never Too Lateis a documentary that follows Elton John as he prepares for his final performance in North America at Dodger Stadium as part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road concert tour. Along the way, the award-winning musician looks back on his storied career rife with highs and lows. Juxtaposed with iconic performance footage from the past, as well as excerpts from his own private journals and personal footage behind the scenes with his family now, the documentary profiles one of the world’s most prolific performers to date.
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Spanning over 50 years of work,Elton John: Never Too Latehighlights the struggles he faced at the height of his career and the realization he made that, ultimately,family is the most important thingin life. Emotionally charged but uplifting, the documentary chronicles the full-circle journey of a man who overcame adversity, abuse, and addiction in order to become the monumental icon he is today.Elton John: Never Too Lateis streaming on Dec. 13.
Elton John: Never Too Late (2024)
Stream on December 17
Blinkis a documentary that follows a Canadian family’s journey across the world. A happy and adventurous brood of six, Edith and Sebastien Pelletier, along with their four children, Mia, Leo, Colin, and Laurent, embark on a global expedition after discovering three of the four children will soon lose their vision. Because of retinitis pigmentosa, a rare and incurable disorder that inevitably leads to permanent blindness, the family takes a once-in-a-lifetime trip to experience the beauty of the world while they’re all still able to see it.
Equipped with each child’s ultimate bucket list, the Pelletiers surround themselves with joy and optimism as they prepare for their inevitable future. In the face of life-altering news,Blinkchronicles how one family chooses tofill their hearts with happinessand memories rather than sorrow and despair. With myriads of breathtaking destinations now cemented in their minds and hearts, the Pelletier family embrace their love for one another and the unshakable sense of wonder they all share for the world.Blinkis streaming on Dec. 17.
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