Hand Picked Must Watch - Coming to Disney+ Australia in January 2025.
Alien: Romulus
1 January
Prepare for a truly terrifying journey into sci-fi horror as “Alien: Romulus” takes the iconic Alien franchise back to its chilling roots. When a group of young colonizers stumbles upon a derelict space station, they unknowingly awaken the universe’s most relentless and deadly predator.
Starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, and Aileen Wu, this gripping thriller is directed by horror maestro Fede Alvarez, with a screenplay by Alvarez and collaborator Rodo Sayagues, based on characters created by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett.
Produced by the legendary Ridley Scott—director of the original Alien, Prometheus, and Alien: Covenant—alongside Michael Pruss and Walter Hill, Alien: Romulus delivers spine-chilling suspense and relentless terror.
Goosebumps: The Vanishing
10 January
Goosebumps: The Vanishing follows fraternal twins Devin and Cece as they adjust to living with their recently divorced father, Anthony. However, their new life takes a sinister turn when they uncover a lurking threat and dark secrets begin to surface. This discovery sets off a chain of events that unravels a deep and haunting mystery.
As Devin, Cece, and their friends — Alex, CJ, and Frankie — investigate, they find themselves drawn into the chilling story of four teenagers who inexplicably disappeared in 1994, uncovering connections that blur the lines between past and present.
Abbott Elementary: Season 4
22 January
A workplace comedy that shines a light on a group of passionate and dedicated teachers—and their slightly oblivious principal—as they navigate the challenges of the Philadelphia public school system. Against all odds, these educators are committed to helping their students succeed, even when resources are scarce and support from the school district falls short. Despite the hurdles, they remain driven by their love for teaching and the belief in making a difference, even if the system doesn’t always make it easy.
High Potential
23 January
Written by Drew Goddard (The Good Place, The Martian), "High Potential" is a captivating drama that follows a single mum with an extraordinary mind and an unconventional talent for solving crimes. Her unique approach forms an unlikely but unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book, seasoned detective, played by Daniel Sunjata. Based on the hit French series Haut Potentiel Intellectuel (HPI), the show stars Kaitlin Olson as Morgan and Daniel Sunjata as Karadec, alongside Javicia Leslie as Daphne, Deniz Akdeniz as Lev “Oz” Ozdil, Amirah J as Ava, Matthew Lamb as Elliot, and Judy Reyes as Selena.