The hotly anticipated Hamilton film and eagerly-awaited Frozen 2 have officially been released on Disney Plus today.
The Hamilton movie was initially set to debut on October 15 2021, but now the filmed version of the original Broadway production will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning this July 3 2020.
For those who haven’t been able to experience the Broadway show in person, this is a fantastic opportunity to see Hamilton for the first time.
Disney’s biggest movie of all time, Frozen 2, is also arriving on Disney Plus UK today, a whole two weeks earlier than anticipated, just in time to enjoy over the summer holidays.
The eagerly-awaited Hamilton film has officially arrived on Disney Plus today
Hamilton, which is an 11-time Tony Award, Grammy Award, Olivier Award, and Pulitzer Prize-winning stage musical, tells the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. It was filmed at The Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway in June 2016.
It features Tony Award winners Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton, Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson, Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler and Leslie Odom, Jr. as Aaron Burr.
The man himself, Lin Manuel Miranda, announced the Hamilton film premiere timing on Twitter. He wrote: ‘1. I know this now! It’s midnight July 3 PST, so that’s 3a, for us in NY and east coast, do the math til your time zone. 2. Not just one day. 3. You will just have it. For as many times as you like, right next to A Goofy Movie and Talespin and An Extremely Goofy Movie…’
Lin Manuel Miranda, announced the Hamilton film premiere timing for the Disney Plus release on Twitter
Twitter users have been reacting to the Hamilton film Disney Plus release. One person tweeted: ‘You know what’s amazing about #HamiltonFilm being available to everyone? There are going to be hundreds of thousands of kids who are going to love music and Broadway and theater for the first time and for evermore.’
Another added: ‘Despite having seen it in London and listening to the cast soundtrack all the time, I still cried several times at #HamiltonFilm. Sooooo good. Lin Manuel is a genius, truly.’
Twitter users have also been reacting to the Hamilton film release on Disney Plus
Twitter users started streaming Hamilton Film almost as soon as it was released
Also launching on Disney+ today is Frozen 2. The 2019 film follows Elsa, together with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, on a remarkable and inspiring journey into the unknown to discover the source of her magical powers and save the kingdom of Arendelle.
The Disney movie will also accompany its predecessor movie Frozen, Into The Unknown: Making Frozen 2, Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, Frozen Fever and Lego Disney Frozen – Northern Lights.
Frozen 2 is also arriving on Disney Plus UK today, a whole two weeks earlier than anticipated
How to watch the Hamilton movie and Frozen 2 on Disney Plus UK
Disney Plus UK is unfortunately no longer offering a free seven-day trial. While this probably comes as a disappointment to many, you can still subscribe to the streaming service for as little as £5.99 per month, or £59.99 for a whole year – making it just £4.99 per month and saving you 15 per cent.
If you’d like to subscribe to Disney Plus, simply visit DisneyPlus.com and click the ‘Sign Up Now’ button or ‘Save on 12 Months’.
When asked to create a Disney Plus account, enter your email address, read and agree to the terms and conditions and create a password.
After this step, you will need to enter your payment details and click ‘Agree & Subscribe’.
Disney Plus UK is unfortunately no longer offering a free seven day trial but you can still subscribe to the streaming service for as little as £5.99 per month
What other content is coming to Disney Plus in July 2020?
Black is King is written, directed and executive produced by 24-time Grammy® Award-winner Beyoncé. This visual album reimagines the lessons of The Lion King for today’s young audience and premieres on July 31 2020.
The voyages of Black families, throughout time, are honoured in a tale about a young king’s transcendent journey through betrayal, love and self-identity. His ancestors help guide him toward his destiny, and with his father’s teachings and guidance from his childhood love, he earns the virtues needed to reclaim his home and throne.
Muppets Now also premieres July 31. The six-episode season sees Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and the rest of the Muppet gang cut loose with startling silliness and heartfelt fun, and is packed with surprising guest stars.
If you need even more reason to sign up to Disney Plus , take a look at the content lineup coming soon to the streaming service:
- July 24 – Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
- July 24 – Rogue Trip
- July 31 – Muppets Now
- July 31 – Black Is King
- July 31 – 27 Dresses
- July 31 – Paperman (short)
- July 31 – Feast (short)
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