In an interesting move largely driven by the massive success of Loki, which now holds the record for the highest rated premier on Disney Plus, new original TV shows on the streamer will debut on Wednesdays instead of Fridays.
The changes will begin in July and affect all global original series. As such, the premiere dates will shift for original series including the animated Monsters, Inc. show Monsters at Work (July 2 to July 7) and live-action comedy Turner & Hooch (July 16 to July 21), among others. (An updated release schedule is below.)
Sources say the shift is designed to accommodate the increased volume of original content on Disney+. The Wednesday schedule is strictly for original series, including The Mandalorian and other Star Wars and Marvel TV series. Original movies will continue to bow on Fridays on the streamer.
Disney+ has nearly a dozen TV shows in the works from both Marvel and Lucasfilm, on top of a slate that includes other reboots from its feature film franchises like The Mighty Ducks, National Treasure, The Sandlot, Swiss Family Robinson, Willow, Doogie Howser, National Treasure and Beauty and the Beast. The streamer is also building a Disney-themed franchise that draws from its theme parks and vast character library on top of other original series like Big Shot and Hulu transfer The Mysterious Benedict Society.
Monsters at Work from July 2 to July 7
Turner & Hooch from July 16 to July 21
Behind the Attraction from July 16 to July 21
Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life from July 23 to July 28
Turning the Tables With Robin Roberts from July 30 to July 28
The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse batch two from July 30 to July 28
Growing Up Animal from Aug. 20 to Aug. 18
Short Circuit season two from July 30 to Aug. 4
