A CGI version of Pinocchio kneels centerstage with arms extended. Behind him is a tapestry with a castle surrounded by lush green landscapes. He wears red shorts, white gloves, a soft yellow shirt, black vest, a blue bowtie, and a yellow hat. An animated teal car with giant wheels and eyes on the windshield drives down a rural road with the sun setting behind. Actor Chris Hemsworth, portraying Thor, sits on a rock and looks on with wind blowing hanging colorful flags. He wears a long, tan tunic.

5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

By Andie Hagemann

It’s nearly the best day of the year: Disney+ Day! On Thursday, September 8, the streamer will debut exciting films and series, and to commemorate the occasion, we’re joining in the celebration with a marathon. We present five titles to binge, including the streaming debut of Marvel Studios’ Thor: Love and Thunder.

An enormous, animated dinosaur-like car chases Lightning McQueen and Mater through a rural desert landscape. Mater is a brown, vintage tow truck with buck teeth. Lightning McQueen is a red sports car.

Cars on the Road—Disney+
Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) and Mater (voiced by Larry the Cable Guy) are back with all-new adventures! The series follows the dynamic duo as they head east from Radiator Springs on an epic cross-country road trip to visit Mater’s sister. Along the way, they encounter outrageous roadside attractions and meet new friends! All episodes are available upon launch.

Actor Natalie Portman portraying Mighty Thor wears metal armor and red cape. Behind her stands actor Chris Hemsworth portraying Thor wearing a similar metal chestplate and red cape. They stand inside a hall with brown beams seen behind them.

Thor: Love and Thunder—Disney+
Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced—one of self-discovery. But his efforts are interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), who seeks the exterminate all gods. Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi), and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who now wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to stop the God Butcher before it’s too late.

National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory sits in a large open-top vehicle with an attached camera dolly. He wears gray slacks and a dark blue top. He is filming a large lion in Zambia.

Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory—Disney+
Embark on a journey of epic proportions with 29-year-old National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory through the most spectacular and secretive corners of the world! For weeks at a time, the award-winning cinematographer immerses himself into the animals’ lives to capture the untold stories of iconic creatures living in some of the harshest environments on our planet. From the icy worlds of Antarctica to coming face-to-face with lions in Zambia, this season is jam-packed with spectacular adventures!

Dancing with the Stars judge and professional dancer Derek Hough smiles at the judges’ table. He wears a black dress shirt and light pink suit jacket. The table reads “Dancing with the Stars.” Bright lights and embellishments surround him on the set.

Dancing with the Stars: The Pros’ Most Memorable Dances—Disney+
Ahead of the premiere of Dancing with the Stars Season 31, streaming live, exclusively on Disney+, the professional dancers are counting down the series’ 20 most memorable performances. Hosted by Derek Hough, Kym Johnson, Cheryl Burke, and Brandon Armstrong, the special highlights Mirrorball-winning performances, showstopping opening numbers, and celebrity mishaps.

Actor Tom Hanks portraying Geppetto bends down with arms resting on his thighs to speak to Pinocchio. They stand in front of the home’s porch. A CGI depiction of Pinocchio wears a yellow hat with a single black band and a white shirt, black vest, and red shorts. Hanks wears a khaki, long-sleeve shirt and brown slacks with gray socks.

Pinocchio—Disney+
The live-action and CGI retelling of the beloved story makes its long-awaited debut! Tom Hanks stars as Geppetto, the woodcarver who builds and treats Pinocchio (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) as if he were his real son. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film also stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jiminy Cricket, who serves as Pinocchio’s guide and “conscience”; Cynthia Erivo as the Blue Fairy; Keegan-Michael Key as “Honest” John; Lorraine Bracco as Sofia the Seagull, a new character; and Luke Evans as The Coachman.