Disney+ and Star+ releases in October 2021: Monsters Inc and more, check it out!

With the arrival of the month of Halloween, let's see what are the releases of Disney + e Star + in October and both will bring different thematic content to the platforms, in movie and series formats.

Disney+ movies

The Descendants – All available movies

The trilogy of fantastical musical films tells the adventures of the children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Cruella de Vil and Jafar. The film series stars Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart and Cameron Boyce, who died of complications due to epilepsy.

Monsters Inc – All movies available

Mike and Sully's adventures getting to know each other at university and the duo's misadventures at the energy production plant will enter the Disney+ catalog.

Halloweentown – All movies available

The four films in the series present a parallel universe where witches, wizards, trolls and other fantastical creatures are real, but had to take refuge in Halloweentown because of humans.

Twitches – The Twin Witches – All movies available

Based on a book series of the same name, Twitches introduces us to the adventures of Apolla and Artemis. The sisters receive a powerful protection spell from their father, but he ends up succumbing in the process. So, to protect them, Karsh and Ileana WarBurton take them to be adopted on planet Earth.

Zombies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKw2gJ_tbOM

The film tells the school adventures of Zed, a zombie football player, and Addison, a cheerleader. Together they need to guide the other members of the respective community to respect each other and thus live in peace and harmony.

Abracadabra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_OuJjN7S8o

With a plot that begins at the height of the witch hunt in the 17th century, until the year 1993, Abracadabra shows us 3 little witches who don't want to die at all.

Jack's wierd world

One of Tim Burton's greatest classics. The story introduces us to Jack the Pumpkin King who is tired of doing the same thing every year on Halloween. And with that, he accidentally ends up in “Christmas Town”, and decides to celebrate, in his own style, this magical date.

Alvin and the Chipmunks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb49uBijthM

The film features three little chipmunks, Alvin Simon and Theodere, who venture out until they meet the unlucky songwriter Dave Seville. Together they formed the band Alvin and the Chipmunks, becoming a great success worldwide, but that doesn't stop them from living high adventures.

When it opens: October 1

Alvin and the Chipmunks 2

The squirrels return causing even more confusion. Dave ends up in the hospital due to a serious accident, and with that the squirrels will leave the music business for a while. They end up with Jackie, Dave's aunt, and the three little ones go to get up to speed at West Eastman High School.

When it opens: October 8

Lost on Everest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsHzjUFsKU0

In 1924, George Mallory and Andrew Irvine disappear under mysterious circumstances on Everest. Many believed that the pair had photographed a number of things that could change the understanding of this story forever. As a result, a group of climbers set out to find the film that could change this event forever.

When it opens: October 8

Alvin and the Chipmunks 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5dVi0Md4zo

Dave, the chipmunks and chipmunks are going to take a vacation on a cruise, but always accompanied by a lot of confusion. After getting everything ready on the ship, the group ends up on a deserted island, and obviously followed by a lot of mess.

When it opens: October 15

Alvin and the Chipmunks: On the Road

The chipmunks sense that Dave wants to take his relationship with his girlfriend a step further and ask him to get engaged. The group then feels that they will be abandoned, and they will do everything to prevent that from happening.

When it opens: October 22

The Craft Family and the Code of Twenty

When it opens: October 29

World's Biggest Tiger Shark?

The documentary shows the routine of marine biologist Kori Garza in partnership with cameraman Andy Casagrande on an adventure in the French Polynesias. The duo is in search of Kamakai, a tiger shark.

When it opens: October 29

Friends forever

The film shows the unlikely friendship of Philip, a quadriplegic millionaire, and Dell, an ex-criminal who wants to move on with life. The film is a version of the French classic The Untouchables.

When it opens: October 29

Series on Disney+

Towards the stars

The series features Captain Chris Cassidy, who must return to his spacesuit for one last assignment in space. With six episodes, this documentary series shows another side of NASA.

just beyond

Based on the work of RL Stine, Just Beyond features new protagonists in each of its eight episodes. And together with them we will discover fascinating stories and situations about the supernatural world and even parallel universes.

Wizards of Waverly Place – All seasons available

Centered on the Russo family, its members have a peculiarity: they are all sorcerers. They must try to lead a normal life while hiding their secret.

Monsters at Work – All episodes available

Animated series derived from Monsters Inc. The story shows us the adventures of Tylor Tuskmon and Val Little, who want to become like those who most inspired them in life: Mike and Sully.

A Horror Story - Halloween with Mickey Mouse!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2Na5afDUCI

It's Halloween, and Mickey is with his nephews, who are excited about the date. The little ones then challenge our favorite mouse to tell a truly terrifying story.

Doogie Kamealoha: Early Doctor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYsWR8fQTCk

Lahela “Doogie” Kamealoha is a 16-year-old girl who has just graduated from medicine. The young woman has to reconcile her teenage life with her obligations at the hospital where she works.

Turner and Hooch

When uptight Scott Turner, a delegate to the US Marshals, inherits the dog Hooch, his life is turned upside down. The series shows us the growing relationship of the two as they capture criminals, among other adventures.

What if...?

The Marvel animated series reinvents a series of events seen in the film. The original actors return to bring their characters from the films to life.

Tico and Teco: Life in the Park

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5WJTIPLXO0

Tico and Teco return repackaged and face a series of great adventures in the city park. Together they look for food, and get into fights with bullies of all kinds, always accompanied by other Disney characters.

The Lodge – Music and Secrets – Seasons 1 and 2

After the tragic death of her mother, Skye ends up moving in with her father in a family hotel. The young woman then learns that her father wants to sell the place and move on, but she will do everything to make sure that doesn't happen.

When it opens: October 6

X-Ray of Planet Earth – Season 1

Thanks to the current technological evolution, we can finally know a little more about this planet we call Earth. With this, we can map and learn about the secrets that surround us every day.

When it opens: October 6

Race around the Earth – Season 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVMtzZr3WeU&ab_channel=HelisonMedeiros

Four groups, four continents, and one grand prize. That's the premise of Race Around the Earth. The groups start on different continents and with the same mission: to reach a point in the middle of the ocean and earn a million dollars.

When it opens: October 13

Randy Cunningham: Total Ninja – Seasons 1 and 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX-tXi-DSMs

Young Randy is no ordinary student, as he has a suit that makes him superhuman and with ninja powers. This makes him the only person in the world capable of saving everyone from his beloved school and preventing total chaos.

When it opens: October 13

Absurd Science - Seasons 5 to 8

The series features a collection of videos recorded by scientists carrying out crazy experiments with unexpected consequences.

When it opens: October 13

Engineering connections – Season 1 and 2

This documentary series shows how engineers rely on prehistoric technologies and natural phenomena to create various pieces of equipment that greatly facilitate the day-to-day of construction.

When it opens: October 20

Kingdom of the Mummies – Season 1

The docuseries shows how Dr. Ramadan Hussein made discoveries that could forever change the human perception of how mummifications were performed.

When it opens: October 20

Gathering Storm – Season 1

A documentary series recorded by real people who suffer the worst storms in the world.

When it opens: October 20

Ducktales: Adventure Seekers – Season 3

The third and final season of the Ducktales puts Scrooge, Donald and their nephews on a series of adventures.

When it opens: October 20

Zorro – Seasons 1 and 2

The original 1957 series tells the story of Don Alejandro in his battle against the corruption of local military forces.

When it opens: October 27

Holly Hobbie – Season 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjFXDVybAv0

Holly is a dreamy girl who wants to change the world through her music, so she starts in her backyard in the small town of Collinsville.

When it opens: October 27

TOTS: Puppy Delivery Service – Season 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=difmvftDuVg

The animation revolves around two inseparable friends, Pip the penguin and Freddy the flamingo. Together they will face an arduous training to carry out an important task: delivering newborn children.

When it opens: October 27

In Search of Snakes – Season 2

Biologists Vini and Rato are two great friends fascinated by snakes, and together they cross Brazil in search of the scariest and most exciting snakes in the country.

When it opens: October 27

Mira: The Realm Detective – Season 1

Mira is an ordinary girl who loves to unravel mysteries and discover secrets. Because of this, she ends up being named the detective of the kingdom, and goes on several adventures to help those who may need it.

When it opens: October 27

South America: Extraordinary Animals – Season 1

This documentary series shows the struggle for survival of the most diverse species found in South America.

When it opens: October 27

Star+ Series

American Horror Stories – Original Star Series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9OLfcEgVQw

With the premise of presenting a different story each episode, American Horror Stories is a spin-off series of American Horror Story.

When it opens: October 20

Chucky – The series

After scaring and murdering a lot of people in the movies, Chucky the killer puppet returns for a TV series of his own, where he promises even more atrocities and violence.

When it opens: October 27

The Great North – Original Star Series

The series follows the Tobin family's misadventures in the freezing state of Alaska. Beef, a single father, does everything for his children, and togetherness is his ultimate goal.

When it opens: October 13

Grey's Anatomy (Season 17) – Seasons 1 to 17 available

The seventeenth season of the medical drama Grey's Anatomy focused its story on the pandemic caused by the new coronavirus and its aftermath.

Station 19 (Season 3) – Seasons 1 to 3 available

The series revolves around a group of Seattle firefighters. Together they put their own lives on the line to save those in need.

Mr. Inbetween (Season 3) – Seasons 1-3 available exclusively

Ray Shoesmith spent much of his life incarcerated, which made him unlearn how to live in the world. The series shows how he deals with this new routine and how his actions now have much more repercussion.

Taste The Nation – Season 1 available exclusively

The series follows Padma Lakshmi's adventures across the United States as she discovers new places and the local foods of each region.

Pride – Season 1 available exclusively

This six-episode series shows what the reality of LGBTQ+ was in real situations in several decades in the United States.

Y: The Last Man – Season 1

Based on the work of Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra, Y: The Last Man presents us with a world where all mammals with the Y chromosome are annihilated, except for one last male specimen and his monkey.

Only Murders in the Building – Season 1

With an excellent mix of murder, mystery and comedy, we follow a trio passionate about detective novels, until they find themselves involved in a dense investigation.

American Horror Story – Season 10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGBBqLm9TDY

Mixing everything that is most horrifying, such as abandoned mansions, decrepit asylums, among other supernatural situations, American Horror Story returns for its tenth season.

The Walking Dead – Season 11

Daryl and Maggie return for the final season of The Walking Dead. The survivors must face the Reapers, while Eugene and his group must adapt to finally have help for Alexandria.

The Chi – Season 4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBB6EyWKXKI

Three friends must deal with the injustices suffered by a system that judges people by the color of their skin rather than their character. Together they deal with the aftermath of a recent case of police brutality.

When it opens: October 13

Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior – Season 1

The series is a spin off of Criminal Minds and features Forest Whitaker as the protagonist. In the plot he brings together different types of analysts to hunt and arrest criminals.

When it opens: October 20

Halloween special

Angel

The series tells the adventures of Angel through the streets of Los Angeles. Between a dark humor joke and a battle against supernatural entities, he helps lost souls through the streets of the city of angels.

When it opens: October 6

Salem

Telling the story behind the events that took place in Salem, the series presents a point of view of events in the state of Massachusetts in the 17th century.

When it opens: October 13

What We Do In The Shadows

The story tells the night life of four elder vampires who live together on Staten Island. The series is based on the film of the same name.

When it opens: October 27

Star+ Movies

Veneza

Many years after abandoning the man of her life, Gringa, a brothel owner, really wants to go to the city of Venice to apologize to him. For that to happen, her friends decide to help her in the endeavor.

as if it was the first time

A woman with short-term memory loss and a guy with a reputation for being a womanizer meet. This instills something in Henry, who does everything he can to win Lucy over every day.

When it opens: October 8

MIB men in Black

More secret than the North American Secret Service, the MIB, or the Men in Black, has the simple mission of protecting humanity from possible alien threats. And during an investigation, they come across a plot that could be extremely dangerous for Earth.

When it opens: October 8

Great people 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGyjbrMC-Ok

Lenny and his family decide to return to their hometown and be closer to the friends they love so much. However, this brings with it a series of open wounds.

When it opens: October 8

Money Game

A bandit invades a television program and forces the station to continue on the air, otherwise he threatens to kill everyone present there.

When it opens: October 15

Captain Phillips

The film tells the true story of Captain Philips, who was kidnapped and threatened by pirates on the seas.

When it opens: October 15

Gladiator

Maximus, a Roman general, sees his life fall apart after Emperor Marcus Aurelius' son becomes jealous of their relationship. The son then betrays his father, kills him and orders the execution of Maximus, who ends up running away and starts living as a slave with a thirst for revenge.

When it opens: October 29

Divergent

In a world divided by factions where each group fulfills a role, young Beatrice makes her choice, and ends up meeting Four. With that, she ends up realizing that the world goes far beyond what she is really told.

When it opens: October 29

The good side of life

Pat Solitano Jr. went through one of the heaviest bars of his life, and in the process ends up separating from his wife. Now he wants to do everything to win her back, and young Tiffany promises to help him in the endeavor, but not everything goes as expected.

When it opens: October 29

The Bourne Identity

A forgetful man is saved by a fishing boat. While trying to find out more about who he is and what happened to him, several men try to kill him. So it's up to him to face various enemies and discover the truth behind his past.

When it opens: October 29

Laws of Attraction

Two diametrically opposed divorce lawyers end up in Ireland together, and this causes them to notice a strong attraction to each other.

When it opens: October 29

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Source: Disney