Marvel, Star Wars, and shocking reality TV documentaries are all on the August menu for Disney Plus.
Disney Plus has a stacked month of new movies, shows, documentaries and blockbusters for all of their subscribers to enjoy this August. We’ve picked out the best and most interesting new additions, starting with…
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Available from Wednesday 2 August
The third (and final?) outing for the Guardians gang sees them diving deep into the personal backstory of Rocket (Bradley Cooper), and his direct ties to The High Evolutionary (Chukwudi Iwuji), a new threat to the existence as we know it. Check out our interview with Zoe Saldana and Chris Pratt about the blockbuster right here:
The Randall Scandal: Love, Loathing & Vanderpump
Available from Friday 4 August
If you love reality show Vanderpump Rules, then this will be a must-watch. This documentary charts the tale of B-movie mogul Randall Emmett, his rise to fame, his rocky relationship with Lala Kent, their bitter custody, and a swarm of bombshell allegations and lawsuits that rock Hollywood.
Only Murders In The Building Season 3
First two episodes on Tuesday 8 August, followed by new episodes weekly
Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd join the cast of the third season of one of the best Disney Plus original shows. Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez are return to investigate a new murder within their high end New York apartment block.
Jagged Mind
Available from Friday 11 August
Maisie Richardson-Sellers (Legends of Tomorrow) and Shannon Woodward (Westworld) star in this psychological thriller about a young woman who begins to experience black outs and believes she is stuck in a time loop, right around the same time she embarks on a new relationship.
Star Wars: Ahsoka
First two episodes on Wednesday 23 August, followed by new episodes weekly
Rosario Dawson returns as the legendary Ahsoka, with the series picking up following the fall of the Empire at the end of Return Of The Jedi. She will be investigating a new threat that could quietly growing across the galaxy.
Vacation Friends 2
Available from Friday 25 August
Not much is known about this comedy sequel, aside from the original holidaying foursome (Lil Rel Howery, John Cena, Yvonne Orji, Meredith Hagner) all returning to their roles from the first movie.
A Murder at the End of the World
First two episodes on Tuesday 29 August, followed by new episodes weekly
An all-star cast – Clive Owen, Alice Braga, Harris Dickinson, Emma Corrin, Brit Marling – feature in this mystery thriller about an amateur sleuth attempting to solve a murder at a secluded retreat.
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