Here's What Disney+ Is Adding In December 2020

December 2020 marks the end of the first full year of Disney+, and while the streaming service has been without question, a big hit and a major boon to Disney, it's unlikely anybody expected the first year of Disney+ would be quite so wild. A global pandemic resulted in Disney relying on the streaming service even more than was probably planned, but that's been a good thing for viewers because it's meant big movies hit the service even sooner than expected. However, that early benefit led to a summer and fall that were a bit lackluster when it came to new content.

However, Disney+ in December 2020 is without question a month worth having access to Disney+. Between some big additions from the Disney library, new original movies, and a major movie planned for theatrical release that is hitting Disney+ at the perfect time (and, of course, even more of The Mandalorian) there's some great stuff arriving on Disney+ this month.

Technically Mulan has been on Disney+ since early September. However, if you were one of the people who did not decide to drop an additional $30 on top of your subscription fee, the first Friday in December will see Mulan made available to all subscribers, so it's the perfect chance to see if you truly missed anything. The first part of December will also see the Disney+ debut of Ralph Breaks the Internet, as well as a pair of original movies hitting in succeeding weeks Godmothered and Safety.

Friday, December 4

Anastasia

Big

Big Sharks Rule

Man vs. Shark

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Sky High

Mulan - Removed from Premier Access

Godmothered

The Mandalorian - "Chapter 14"

Extras - Beyond the Clouds: Where It All Began

The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse - “Keep On Rollin’”/“The Big Good Wolf”

Friday, December 11

Disney Channel’s Epic Holiday Showdown

Disney Holiday Magic Quest

Gender Revolution: A Journey with Katie Couric

Ralph Breaks the Internet

High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special

Safety

The Mandalorian - “Chapter 15”

Extras - Beyond the Clouds: Meet the Sobiechs

The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse - “The Brave Little Squire”/“An Ordinary Date”

The second half of December sees the return of the Arendelle Castle Yule Log, which should be as peaceful as anything you could put on your television screen, although, there will be a couple of contenders for that title. The same day the yule log returns we'll see the debut of Dory's Reef Cam, which sounds like it will be the undersea equivalent of the yule log. We'll also be getting the Disney+ debut of a YouTube series Disney Parks Sunrise Series which is exactly what it sounds like, a series of sunrises filmed from various locations in and around Disney Parks. Just the way to start the day for those who can't do the real thing.

And then, on Christmas Day, we'll see the premiere of Pixar's newest feature film, Soul. The movie was supposed to open in theaters this year but the theater closure killed that idea. Rather than continue to delay the film, Disney has decided to release it on Disney+, without any additional Premiere Access price tag. Also debuting that day with be Burrow, a Pixar short which was supposed to screen prior to Soul in theaters.