What’s New on Disney+ for October 2022

ryanniesSeptember 16, 2022

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After about 30 movies and 16 TV series (depending on how you count), I’m becoming numb to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I’m not a snob, but I still find the movies fun and the lore interesting. Careful enough to actually keep pace.

I think Disney knows this. So they keep trying to push the franchise into new, weirder territory.a-meta Wanda Vision And the rom-com energy She-HulkIt was only a matter of time before they tried full-blown horror (crazy multiverse and unlucky new mutant however). And is there a better time to do so than during the height of spooky season?

On October 7th, Disney+ will drop werewolf of the nightdraws from stories featuring obscure minor characters in the comic canon. Wikipedia And some comic sites assure me. Gael García Bernal plays Jack Russell, who struggles to control his animal instincts. Laura Donnelly and Harriet Samson Harris are among the cast of character actors who play the monsters.Hunters pursue him over control of some kind of magical relic. Sure, that’s fine, but I’m here for the retro black and white vintage horror vibe:

Marvel Studios Special Presentation: Werewolves of the Night | Official Trailer | Disney+

Also, franchise fans: jedi story (October 26), an overview of short animations in the Star Wars tradition inspired by last year’s animations Star Wars: Visionwith an art style reminiscent of clone war In the TV series, six mini-films promise to delve into hitherto unexplored corners of the canon, including the rise of everyone’s favorite 80s Sith Lord, Count Dooku.

Here’s Everything Else Arriving For Streamers In October, Including The Return Of The Quirky Kids Series Mysterious Benedict Society (October 26), based on the popular novel.