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An overview of all Disney-related events that occurred in the year 2021. Many events that were originally planned for 2021 were either cancelled or postponed due to the highly-contagious Omicron variant's impact on life throughout the world and The Walt Disney Company during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Theatrical releases[]

Feature films[]

Short films[]

Television[]

October 9 - The third season of Big City Greens premiered on the Disney Channel, though the series would then remain on hiatus for the remainder of the year.

Streaming[]

  • January 1
    • The second part of Earth to Ned's first and only season premiered on Disney+.
    • Horton Hears a Who! premiered on Disney+ in the US.
    • The Wolverine was re-released on Disney+ in the US, after being temporarily removed from the service.
  • January 8
  • January 15
  • January 22 - Pixar Popcorn premiered on Disney+.
  • January 29 - Epic was released on Disney+ in the US.
  • January 31 - Disney My Music Story: Perfume (Japanese: Disney マイ・ミュージック・ストーリー − Perfume) was released on Disney+ in Japan.
  • February 5
    • Upside-Down Magic was released on Disney+.
    • Disney My Music Story: Yoshiki (Japanese: Disney マイ・ミュージック・ストーリー − Yoshiki) was released on Disney+ in the US.
  • February 12
  • February 19
    • Flora & Ulysses premiered on Disney+.
    • The Muppet Show was released on Disney+.
    • The Book of Life, Cheaper by the Dozen, and Cheaper by the Dozen 2 were released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Nomadland premiered on Hulu.[1]
    • BIA: A World Upside Down (Spanish: BIA: Un Mundo al Revés) was released on Disney+ in Latin America.
  • February 23
    • Disney+ was launched in Singapore.
    • Star was launched in Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, to expand on Disney+, and introduced several series as "Star Originals":
      • Solar Opposites, originally released on Hulu in the US.
      • Love, Victor, originally released on Hulu in the US (not available in Singapore).
      • Helstrom, originally released on Hulu in the US.
      • Big Sky, originally released on ABC in the US (not available in Canada).
      • Godfather of Harlem, originally released on Epix in the US (Only available in Italy).
      • High Fidelity, originally released on Hulu in the US (Only available in Portugal).
    • As part of the Star launch, content from 20th Century Studios and its subsidiaries are transferred under the Star brand in countries where Star is available.
  • February 26
  • March 5
    • Raya and the Last Dragon was released on Disney+ with Premier Access.
    • WandaVision aired its last episode.
    • Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties was re-released on Disney+ in the US, after being temporarily removed from the service.
    • Black Narcissus was released on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, and France.
    • Dollface was released on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Italy, United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, and Sweden.
    • The Making of BIA: A World Upside Down (Spanish: BIA: Un Mundo al Revés – Making of) was released on Disney+ in Latin America.
  • March 12
    • Own the Room and ASSEMBLED premiered on Disney+.
    • Disney My Music Story: Perfume (Japanese: Disney マイ・ミュージック・ストーリー − Perfume) and Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children were released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Filthy Rich was released on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Italy.
    • Next was released on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Italy, United Kingdom, and Ireland.
    • Love in the Time of Corona was released on Disney+ (Star Hub).
  • March 15 - GameStopped premiered on Hulu in the US.
  • March 19 - The Falcon and The Winter Soldier premiered on Disney+.
  • March 26
  • April 2
    • Night at the Museum and Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian were released on Disney+.
    • The Island at the Top of the World, Third Man on the Mountain, Treasure Buddies,Higglytown Heroes, and The Big Year were released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Star Wars: Vintage, a Star Wars short specials collection, was released on Disney+ with the following contents:
      • Caravan of Courage
      • Ewoks: The Battle for Endor
      • Star Wars: Clone Wars 2D Micro Series - Vol. 1 and Vol. 2
      • Star Wars: Ewoks
      • The Story of the Faithful Wookiee (a segment from The Star Wars Holiday Special)
    • Bless the Harts premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Portugal.
  • April 9
  • April 16
    • The first season of Big Shot premiered on Disney+.
    • White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf, The Kid Who Would Be King, and Rio were released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Rio 2 was released on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Canada.
    • Dollface was released on Disney+ (Star Hub) in France.
  • April 22 - Secrets of the Whales premiered on Disney+.
  • April 23
    • The Falcon and The Winter Soldier aired its last episode.
    • Disney My Music Story: Sukimaswitch (Japanese: Disney マイ・ミュージック・ストーリー − スキマスイッチ) was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Baby's Day Out, Higglytown Heroes, and Liv and Maddie were released on Disney+ in the US.
    • A Teacher and Grown-ish were released on Disney+ (Star Hub).
  • April 30
    • The third and final season of DuckTales was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • The first season of Mira, Royal Detective was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Adventures in Wonderland and Oklahoma were released on Disney+ in the US.
    • The Lone Ranger was released on Disney+ outside of the US.
    • Nomadland was released on Disney+ (Star Hub) in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, and Iceland.
    • The third season of Genius was premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Australia and New Zealand.
  • May 4
  • May 7
  • May 14
  • May 21
  • May 28
    • Cruella was released on Disney+ with Premier Access.
    • The first season of Launchpad premiered on Disney+.
    • Rebel was released on Disney+ (Star Hub) except in Canada.
  • June 1
    • Disney+ was launched in Malaysia through Hotstar.[14]
    • The Silent Forest (Chinese: 無聲) was released on Disney+ Hotstar in Malaysia.[15]
  • June 4
    • Raya and the Last Dragon premiered for all Disney+ subscribers after the end of its premier access status.
    • Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Us Again, and X-Men Origins: Wolverine were released on Disney+ in the US.
    • The third season of Genius premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub) in the UK, Ireland, and France.
    • The second season of Amphibia was released on Disney+.
  • June 9 - The first season of Loki premiered on Disney+.
  • June 11
    • The second season of Zenimation premiered on Disney+.
    • The Happiest Millionaire was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Disney+ promotion.
    • The second season of Love, Victor premiered on Hulu in the US.
    • The Gloaming premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub).
  • June 18
    • Luca premiered on Disney+.
    • The first season of Dino Ranch was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • The second season of Love, Victor premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub).
  • June 25
  • June 30 - Disney+ was launched in Thailand through Hotstar.
  • July 2
  • July 7
  • July 9
    • Black Widow was released on Disney+ with Premier Access.
    • Miraculous World: Shanghai - The Legend of Ladydragon was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Disney+ promotion.
    • Flicka was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Disney+ promotion.
  • July 14 - Loki concluded its first season.
  • July 21
    • Behind the Attraction premiered on Disney+.
    • Turner & Hooch premiered on Disney+.
    • We Bought a Zoo was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Disney+ promotion.
    • The first five episodes in the second season of The Owl House was released on Disney+.
  • July 28
    • The first season of Chip 'n' Dale: Park Life premiered on Disney+.
    • New episodes of The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse returned on Disney+ as the second part of the first season.
    • Turning the Tables with Robin Roberts premiered on Disney+.
    • Ice Age: The Meltdown was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Disney+ promotion.
  • July 30
    • Jungle Cruise was released on Disney+ with Premier Access.
    • Garfield: The Movie was re-released on Disney+ in the US, in the US, as part of the Summer of Disney+ promotion, after being temporarily removed from the service.
  • August 4 - The second season of Short Circuit premiered on Disney+.
  • August 6
  • August 11
  • August 13
    • Star Wars: The Bad Batch concluded its first season.
    • Aquamarine was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Summer of Disney+ promotion.
  • August 18 - The second and final season of Diary of a Future President premiered on Disney+.
  • August 23 - The 11th and final season of The Walking Dead premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub) in the UK and Ireland.
  • August 25
  • August 27
    • Cruella premiered for all Disney+ subscribers after the end of its premier access status.
    • Underdog was released on Disney+.
    • Vacation Friends premiered on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ (Star Hub) internationally.[16]
  • August 31
  • September 1 - Dug Days premiered on Disney+.
  • September 3
    • Dark Phoenix, Tomorrowland, and Smoky Mountain Pink Rangers were released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Happier than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles premiered on Disney+.
  • September 8
  • September 10
  • September 12 - Reservation Dogs premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Singapore.
  • September 13
    • The fourth season of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir (with the exception of the first three seasons) was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Y: The Last Man premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Singapore.
  • September 15
    • The Orville premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub).
    • Reservation Dogs premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub) in New Zealand.
  • September 17
  • September 22
    • Star Wars: Visions premiered on Disney+.
    • Y: The Last Man premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub) in the UK and Ireland.
  • September 24
    • A Spark Story premiered on Disney+.
    • Spooky Buddies was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • The Fault in Our Stars was re-released on Disney+ in the US, after being temporarily removed from the service.
  • September 29
    • Rolie Polie Olie was released on Disney+.
    • Free Guy was released on Disney+ (Star Hub).
    • The third and final season of Vampirina was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • The 32nd season of The Simpsons was released on Disney+.
  • October 1
  • October 6
    • Turner & Hooch aired its last episode.
    • Among the Stars premiered on Disney+.
    • Black Widow premiered for all Disney+ subscribers after the end of its premier access status.
    • What If...? concluded its first season.
    • Fauci premiered on Disney+.
    • The Ghost and Molly McGee was released on Disney+ in the US.
  • October 8
    • The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World premiered on Disney+ in the US.
    • Muppets Haunted Mansion premiered on Disney+.
    • Mickey's Tale of Two Witches and Under Wraps were released on Disney+ in the US.
  • October 13
    • Just Beyond premiered on Disney+.
    • Chip n' Dale: Park Life concluded its first season.
  • October 22
    • Rookie of the Year was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Thumbelina was re-released on Disney+ in the US, after being temporarily removed from the service.
  • October 27
    • Star launches within Disney+ in Japan.
    • Tokyo MER (Japanese: TOKYO MER~走る緊急救命室~) was released on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Japan, marks the first wave of Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents (Japanese contents) expansion.
    • Several Japanese anime series (both ended and ongoing) start being released on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Japan, as part of Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
  • October 29 - McFarland, USA was released on Disney+ in the US.
  • November 1 - Aquamarine was removed from Disney+ in the US.
  • November 3 - The third and final season of Amphibia was released on Disney+.
  • November 5 - Space Buddies, The Search for Santa Paws, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, Santa Buddies, Snow Buddies, Prep & Landing: Operation: Secret Santa, X-Men First Class, Jingle All The Way, and Jingle All The Way 2 were released on Disney+ in the US.
  • November 10 - Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. concludes its first season.
  • November 12
    • Enchanted was added to Disney+ in the US, Canada, and the UK as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • 13 films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe received IMAX Enhanced versions on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Disney+ launches in South Korea and Taiwan, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Entrelazados premiered on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Jungle Cruise premiered for all Disney+ subscribers after the end of its premier access status, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Home Sweet Home Alone premiered on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion, to mostly mixed reception.
    • Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings premiered on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Olaf Presents premiered on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Frozen Fever was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Ciao Alberto premiered on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Feast was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Paperman was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • The Ballad of Nessie was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Tick Tock Tale was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Get a Horse! was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Tangled Ever After was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • The Little Matchgirl was released on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • The Simpsons in Plusaversary premiered on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • The Making of Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles premiered on Disney+ in the US, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Marvel Studios' Disney+ Day 2021 Special premiered on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • The second season of The World According to Jeff Goldblum premiered on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Under The Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett premiered on Disney+, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World premiered on Disney+ in all international markets, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Dopesick premiered on Hulu in the US and Disney+ (Star Hub) in all international markets. The international release also as part of the Disney+ Day promotion.
    • Outrun by Running Man (Korean: 런닝맨: 뛰는 놈 위에 노는 놈) was released on Disney+ (Star Hub) in South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and on Disney+ Hotstar in Thailand, as part of the Disney+ Day promotion. It also marks as the second wave of Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents (South Korea, Great China Region and Southwest Asia) expansion begins.
  • November 16
    • Disney+ launched in Hong Kong.
    • Selected movies and series from Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea and Singapore was released on Disney+ (Star Hub) on those markets, as part of Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
  • November 17 - Hit-Monkey premiered on Hulu in the US.
  • November 19
  • November 22 - Solar Opposites: Holiday Special premiered on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ (Star Hub) in all international markets.
  • November 24 - Hawkeye premiered on Disney+.
  • November 25 - The Beatles: Get Back premiered on Disney+.
  • November 26 - Duck the Halls: A Mickey Mouse Christmas Special, Ernest Saves Christmas, and Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas were released on Disney+ in the US.
  • November 30 - Hotstar ceased operations in the United States, with its content moving over to the Disney Bundle, with Hotstar Specials, Bollywood films and Indian television series moving over to Hulu and its sports content transferring over to ESPN+.
  • December 3
    • Diary of a Wimpy Kid premiered on Disney+.
    • Mickey & Minnie's Wish Upon a Christmas was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • The Rescue premiered on Disney+ in the US.
    • Million Dollar Arm was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Edward Scissorhands was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Christmas...Again?! was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Ice Age was released on Disney+ in the US, after being temporarily removed from the service.
    • Ice Age: Continental Drift was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Mr. Popper's Penguins was released on Disney+ in the US.
  • December 8 - Welcome to Earth premiered on Disney+.
  • December 10 - Tron: Legacy was released on Disney+ in the US.
  • December 15
    • Foodtastic premiered on Disney+
    • Ron's Gone Wrong was released on Disney+ and HBO Max in the US.[17]
    • BLACKPINK: The Movie (Korean: 블랙핑크: 더 무비) was released on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and through Disney+ Hotstar in Malaysia and Thailand, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
    • The Faraway Paladin (Japanese: 最果てのパラディン) was released on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and through Disney+ Hotstar in Malaysia and Thailand, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
  • December 17
    • Arendelle Castle Yule Log: Cut Paper Edition premiered on Disney+.
    • Home Alone 4: Taking Back the House was released on Disney+ in the US.
    • Home Alone: The Holiday Heist was released on Disney+ in the US.
  • December 18 - Snowdrop (Korean: 설강화) premiered on Disney+ (Star Hub) in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
  • December 19 - Snowdrop (Korean: 설강화) was released on Disney+ (Star Hub) in South Korea, as part of the Disney+ Asia-Pacific contents expansion.
  • December 22
    • Hawkeye aired its last episode.
    • The remaining four episodes of season 3 of Amphibia was released on Disney+.
  • December 24 - Encanto was released on Disney+, 30 days after its release in theaters.
  • December 29

Theme park and resorts happenings[]

Albums[]

Home video releases[]

DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases[]

Disney Movie Club Exclusive releases[]

Digital-only releases[]

Comics[]

  • April 1 (digital)/April 27 (paperback) - Disney Manga: Stitch & the Samurai, Volume 1 (English translation)
  • May 2 (digital)/July 13 (paperback) - Disney Manga: Stitch & the Samurai, Volume 2 (English translation)
  • July 6 - Doorways to Danger
  • October 15 (digital)/December 21 (paperback) - Disney Manga: Stitch & the Samurai, Volume 3 (English translation)

Reprint collections[]

Books[]

Video games[]

Events[]

  • January 8 - Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts was held until February 22, which is celebrating its 5th anniversary.
  • January 11 - Lucasfilm Games was relaunched as a new video game licensor and publishing label for all future Lucasfilm video games title release.[37]
  • January 22 - Radio Disney discontinued on January 22, 2021, online and on their remaining affiliate after 25 years of operation, due to most of the crew moving on to focus on the television channels and Disney+.
  • February 12 - Walt Disney Company executives discussed their fiscal First Quarter 2021 financial results.
  • March 1 - The Walt Disney Company participated in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Conference.
  • March 3 - Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival was held until July 5.
  • March 9 - The Walt Disney Company's Annual Meeting Of Shareholders event is held virtually.
  • March 10 - D23 x Walt Disney Imagineering Magical Milestones – Disney California Adventure Park 20th Anniversary is held virtually until March 26.
  • March 18 - A Touch of Disney begins and lasts until April 19 at Disney California Adventure.
  • March 25 - "Disney Hits" was launched on SirusXM, replacing the now-defunct Radio Disney and featuring tracks from The Walt Disney Company's productions.
  • March 30 - 20th Television Animation was launched as the standalone unit and was spun-off from 20th Television.[38]
  • April 2 - Disney on Ice: Mickey's Search Party resumed performances after being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • April 7 - Blue Sky Studios closed down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • April 14 - Radio Disney's last remaining terrestrial radio station, KRDC 1110 AM in Los Angeles, California, is quietly changed to a simulcast of ESPN Radio. This marks the final closure of Radio Disney in the United States.
  • April 27 - Disney's Ultimate Princess Celebration, a yearlong event celebrating the Disney Princesses and Frozen Queens was officially launched.
  • May 13 - Walt Disney Company executives discussed their fiscal Second Quarter 2021 financial results.
  • May 14 - Fox 2000 Pictures was shut down after the release of The Woman in the Window.
  • May 17 - Onyx Collective was founded for contents under Hulu and Disney+ (Star Hub).
  • May 24 - The Walt Disney Company at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media, And Communications Conference.
  • June 1 - Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic resumed performances, starting in Brazil.
  • June 12 - Indiana Jones celebrates its 40th anniversary.
  • June 14 - The Walt Disney Company at the Credit Suisse 23rd Annual Communications Conference.
  • June 16 - D23 x Walt Disney Imagineering Magical Milestones – Shanghai Disney Resort 5th Anniversary was held virtually until July 9.
  • July 15 - EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival was held until November 20.
  • August 10 - Disney After Hours: BOO Bash was held until October 31.
  • August 13 - Walt Disney Company executives discussed their fiscal Third Quarter 2021 financial results.
  • October 1
    • Walt Disney World Resort's 50th anniversary celebration began and lasted until April 1, 2023.
    • D23 x Walt Disney Imagineering Magical Milestones – Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary was held virtually until October 31.
    • Fox Networks Group was began to rename to Disney Network Group and continue operated under Disney International Operation except Disney Network Group Asia Pacific (formally Fox Network Group Asia Pacific), which transferred to Disney Branded Television.
  • October 14 - During the Disney+ APAC Content Showcase in Tokyo, Japan, Disney announced that the content library for Disney+ Originals and Star Originals will be extended with local languages from Asia Pacific countries, including South Korea, Japan, Indonesia and Taiwan. Also, Disney+ will executive distribute select content from Mainland China under the Star Hub.
  • October 18 - Production for Hocus Pocus 2 begins.
  • November 8 - Disney Very Merriest After Hours was held until December 21.
  • November 10 - Walt Disney Company executives discussed their fiscal Fourth Quarter 2021 financial results.
  • November 12 - Disney+ celebrated its second anniversary as part of Disney+ Day (as Disney+ Hotstar Day for markets which have Disney+ under the Hotstar service).[39]
  • November 18 - The Disney Channel animated series Hailey's On It! is announced.[40]
  • November 19 - Destination D23: A Fan-Tastic Disney Celebration, a livestream replacement for 2021's D23 Expo which was postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was held until November 21.
  • November 21 - EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays was held until December 30.
  • December 31
    • Bob Iger's contract with The Walt Disney Company and role as Executive Chairman and its Board of Directors expired.
    • Susan Arnold assumes the role as chairwoman of the Board of Directors of The Walt Disney Company, succeeding Bob Iger.
    • Alan F. Horn's contract with The Walt Disney Company and role as Chief Creative Officer of Disney Studios Content expired.

Character debuts[]

People[]

Deaths[]

Trivia[]

  • This is the first year in which no theatrical Walt Disney Pictures live-action film received a PG rating from the MPA.

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