What’s New on Disney+ US in August 2021

It’s no surprise given the season of Loki that just wrapped up, but the Marvel Cinematic Universe is really doubling down on the “multiverse” concept in advance of next year’s Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. For evidence, look no further than the premiere of the next MCU series on Disney Plus, an animated show that asks, well, What If…?

The show takes its title from an occasional comic book anthology series published by Marvel since 1977. On the page, What If…? allows writers to explore wacky concepts that wouldn’t fit into Marvel continuity proper but are too fun to ignore — what if Thanos joined the Avengers? If recent history is any indication, the new series is likely to approach things with more of an eye toward the future of the MCU, but the trailer still promises some wacky ideas: Peggy Carter as Britain’s answer to Captain America? T’Challa as Star Lord? What if, indeed.

Other than that, it’s a quiet month on Disney Plus, with the biggest call-out being the regular streaming premiere of Cruella (August 27). Here’s everything on tap for the US in August 2021:

Disney Plus series with new episodes premiering weekly in August

• Chip ‘n Dale: Park Life (July 28)
• Cesar Millan: Better Human Better Dog
• Gordon Ramsey: Uncharted
• Monsters at Work
• The Mysterious Benedict Society
• Star Wars: The Bad Batch
• Turner and Hooch
• What If…? (Series premiere August 11)

Movies and complete series/seasons coming to Disney Plus in August

August 4

• America’s Funniest Home Videos: Animal Edition (S1)
• Disney Junior Fancy Nancy (S2)
• Marvel Studios Legends
• Short Circuit (Season 2 premiere)

August 11

• Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
• Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva La Fiesta!
• Killer Shark Vs. Killer Whale
• Mrs. Doubtfire

August 13

• Aquamarine
• Shark Attack Files (S1) Ep. Sharks Gone Rogue

August 18

• Diary of a Future President (S2)
• Disney The Owl House (S2), 5 episodes
• Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet (S9)
• Growing Up Animal (S1)
• Life Below Zero: Next Generation (S1)
• Life Below Zero: Next Generation (S2)

August 20

• Eragon

August 25

• Disney Gallery: Star Wars — The Mandalorian
• Dr. K’s Exotic Animal ER (S9)
• Gigantosaurus (S2)
• Wicked Tuna (S10), 12 episodes

August 27

• Cruella
• Dan in Real Life
• Disney Princess Remixed: An Ultimate Princess Celebration
• Underdog

Keep an eye on Lifehacker for everything coming to Disney+ in Australia soon.