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A filmed version of the Broadway musical sensation Hamilton takes center stage on Disney+ just in time for the July 4 holiday weekend. Director Thomas Kail lovingly captured a performance by the original cast of the Broadway musical, which won 11 Tony Awards. The film version was quickly Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and currently holds a perfect 100% score.
Plus, Solo: A Star Wars Story, telling the tale of a young Han Solo and the origins of his friendship with Chewbacca and ownership of the Millennium Falcon, lands on the streamer. The film stars Alden Ehrenreich as the titular space cowboy, with Joonas Suotamo, as Chewbacca, Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian, Emilia Clarke as Qi’ra, and Woody Harrelson as Beckett.
The Muppets also return in new “unscripted” series Muppets Now. Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the rest of the gang return for the latest adventure set in the Muppet universe.
Find out what else the family-friendly streaming service offers in the month, starting with our top picks.
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Critics Consensus: Look around, look around at how beautifully Hamilton shines beyond Broadway — and at how marvelously Thomas Kail captures the stage show’s infectious energy.
Premiere Date: July 3
Critics Consensus: A flawed yet fun and fast-paced space adventure, Solo: A Star Wars Story should satisfy newcomers to the saga as well as longtime fans who check their expectations at the theater door.
Premiere Date: July 10
Premiere Date: July 31
Hamilton (2020) 98%
Pixar in Real Life: Season 1 (2019) -- – “UP: Balloon Cart Away”
Disney Family Sundays: Season 1 (2019) -- – “Peter Pan: Shadow Box Theater”
One Day at Disney: Shorts: Season 1 (2019) -- – “Zama Magudulela: The Lion King Madrid, Spain”
It's a Dog's Life With Bill Farmer: Season 1 (2020) -- – “Movie Star Dogs & Hounds and Horses”
Animal ER: Season 1 – 2
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011) 48%
Ice Age: Collision Course (2016) 18%
Ice Road Rescue (S1-4)
Race to Witch Mountain (2009) 42%
The Big Green (1995) 0%
The Mighty Ducks (1992) 27%
Disney Family Sundays: Season 1 (2019) -- – “Lilo and Stitch: Family Tree”
One Day at Disney: Shorts: Season 1 (2019) -- – “Marc Smith: Story Artist”
It's a Dog's Life With Bill Farmer: Season 1 (2020) -- – “Movie Star Dogs & Hounds and Horses”
Critter Fixers: Country Vets: Season 1
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Secrets of the Zoo: Season 3 (2020) --
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) 69%
Disney Family Sundays: Season 1 (2019) -- – “Moana: Tomato Photo Holder”
One Day at Disney: Shorts: Season 1 (2019) -- – “Mike Davie: Imagineering Project Manager”
It's a Dog's Life With Bill Farmer: Season 1 (2020) -- – “Snake Search Dogs & Hawaiian Conservation Dogs”
A Pre-Opening Report from Disneyland
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (2017) 19%
Disney Junior Music Lullabies
Lost City of Machu Picchu
Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go! --: Season 1 – 2
The Mousketeers at Walt Disney World
Wild Chile: Season 1
Rogue Trip: Season 1
Disney Family Sundays: Season 1 (2019) -- – “The Jungle Book: Finger Puppet”
One Day at Disney: Shorts: Season 1 (2019) -- – “Chris Cristi: Helicopter Reporter”
Wild Congo: Season 1
Wild Sri Lanka: Season 1
Muppets Now: Season 1 (2020) 70% – “Due Date”
Disney Family Sundays: Season 1 (2019) -- – “Mickey and Minnie: Pillows”
One Day at Disney: Shorts: Season 1 (2019) -- – “Lauren Cabo: Imagineering Portfolio Creative Executive”
Alaska Animal Rescue: Season 1
Animal Showdown: Season 1
Best Job Ever: Season 1
Big Cat Games
Cradle of the Gods
Destination World: Season 1
Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet: Season 8
Fearless Adventures with Jack Randall: Season 1
Hidden Kingdoms of China
Hunt for the Abominable Snowman
India’s Wild Leopards
Jungle Animal Rescue: Season 1
King Fishers: Season 1
Lost Temple of the Inca
Marvel Funko: Season 1
Surviving the Mount St. Helens Disaster
Weirdest, Bestest, Truest: Season 1
What Sam Sees: Season 1
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