Home Entertainment & Movies New Shows & Movies Coming to Disney+ in August By Shahrzad WarkentinAugust 1, 2020 Search more like this disneybehind-the-scenesanimal-rescuenational-geographicreal-lifeback-to-schoolfun-filledsleepuntold-storiesepisodegalaxyweirdchefant Read next Entertainment & Movies Honoring Everyday Heroes This Halloween Entertainment & Movies Most Americans Steal Their Kids’ Halloween Candy (& More Spooky Season Facts) Entertainment & Movies Is Halloween Scaring Your Kids? Here’s How to Help Them Conquer Their Fear Entertainment & Movies Want to Make Halloween Safe & Sweet? Think like a Kid Entertainment & Movies The Ultimate Gift Guide for Little Scientists The dog days of summer are setting in, which means you’ll be heading back to school before you know it. Squeeze in as much quality family couch time as you can with these new Disney+ shows and movies. Check out all of the exciting new additions coming to Disney+ in August. Howard This inspiring documentary goes behind the scenes of one of Disney's most legendary lyricists, Howard Ashman. Fans can learn more about the prolific talent behind some of the most memorable Disney songs from Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid. You'll get a glimpse of never-before-seen archival footage, personal films and photographs, as well as interviews with Howard’s friends and family.Ages: 10 & upRelease Date:Aug. 7 Muppets Now Muppets Now follows the famous, colorful crew as they prepare a new unscripted show. This month Fozzie has some big ideas, Miss Piggie works out with Taye Diggs and the Swedish Chef collaborates with Chef Roy Choi.Ages: 7 & upRelease Dates:Episode 102 - “Fever Pitch” - Aug. 7Episode 103 - “Getting Testy” - Aug. 14Episode 104 - “Sleep Mode” - Aug. 21Episode 105 - “The I.T. Factor” - Aug. 28 One Day At Disney The behind-the-scenes show that delves into all the incredible jobs that help create Disney magic continues. This month you'll meet Ryan Meinerding, Marvel Studios Creative Director, Pavan“Billy” Komkai who explains the unique world of live sports broadcasting for ESPN+, Heather Bartleson who oversees the creation of the Holiday-themed environments that add extra magic to a Disney experience and Imagineer Eric Baker who takes you behind the scenes at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.Ages: 5 & upRelease Dates:Episode 136 - “Ryan Meinerding: Marvel Studios Creative Director” - Aug. 7Episode 137 - “Pavan Komkai: Broadcast Engineer” - Aug. 14Episode 138 - “Heather Bartleson: Holiday Services” - Aug. 21Episode 139 - “Eric Baker: Imagineering Creative Director” - Aug. 28 Disney Family Sundays This fun-filled crafting show draws to a close with a series finale all about getting organized with Goofy.Ages: 4 & upRelease Date:Series Finale Episode 140 - “Goofy: Pencil Cup” - Aug. 7 Pixar In Real Life Get ready to shop till you drop when the famous Buy N Large from Wall-E opens a pop-up store in New York City.Ages: 4 & upRelease Date:Episode 110 - “WALL·E: BnL Pop-up Shop” - Aug. 7 The One and Only Ivan This highly anticipated adaptation of the Newberry winning book will melt your hearts. The story follows Ivan, a circus gorilla with extraordinary talent and a wish to be free.Ages: 8 & upRelease Date:Aug. 14 Weird But True! The third season of the hit National Geographic series explores the weird and wonderful world we live in. Kids and parents alike will be intrigued by the strange, but true, facts and the real-life explorations of our natural world.Ages: 4 & upRelease Dates:Episode 301- “Dinosaurs” - Aug. 14Episode 302 - “National Parks” - Aug. 21Episode 303 - “Farming” - Aug. 28 Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe Stepbrothers Phineas and Ferb, their big sister Candace and the whole Danville gang are back for a new feature film. Phineas and Ferb set out across the galaxy to rescue Candace after she is abducted by aliens, but she might not come back willingly when she discovers how great life can be without little brothers around.Ages: 7 & upRelease Date:Aug. 28 photo: YouTube More Shows and Movies Coming In August Here are more Disney, Marvel and National Geographic shows and movies coming to Disney+ this month.Aug. 7Hidden Kingdoms of ChinaPrince of Persia: The Sands of TimeStar Wars Galaxy’s Edge: Adventure AwaitsThe Peanuts MovieUFO Europe: The Untold Stories (S1)X-MenAug. 14Alaska Animal Rescue (S1)Ant-Man and the WaspIndia’s Wild LeopardsJungle Animal Rescue (S1)Nature Boom Time (S1)Sam’s Zookeeper Challenge (S1)Scuba Sam’s World (S1)Spaced Out (S1)T.O.T.S. (S1)T.O.T.S. Calling all T.O.T.S. (S1)The Greatest ShowmanWild Cats of India (S1)Zombies 2Aug. 21Back to the TitanicBeauty and the BeastMars: One Day on the Red PlanetAug. 28Alice Through the Looking GlassFantastic Four —Shahrzad Warkentin All photos: Courtesy of Disney+/ Featured photo: Photo by August de Richelieu from Pexels RELATED STORIES Disney+ Releases Sneak Peek of New Original Docuseries “Marvel’s 616” Disney+ Releases New Trailer for “The One and Only Ivan” Disney+ Just Dropped Beyoncé’s “Black Is King” Trailer