Streaming on Disney+ this week – quick links
Disney+: new this week
Scrubs Season 10 – 26 February
Series. Zach Braff and Donald Faison are reunited in this new reboot of the much loved early-2000s medical sitcom.
JD (Braff) and Turk (Faison) scrub in together for the first time in a long time – medicine has changed, interns have changed, but their bromance has stood the test of time. Characters new and old navigate the waters of Sacred Heart with laughter, heart and some surprises along the way.
In The Blink of an Eye – 26 February
Film (2026). This brand new science-fiction film from director Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo, WALL-E, Finding Dory) follows three interconnected stories spanning thousands of years, exploring the history of the world and reflecting on hope, connection and the circle of life.
In the past, a Neanderthal family displaced from their home struggles to survive, protect the children, and use primitive tools. In the present day, Claire, a driven, post-grad anthropologist studying ancient proto-human remains, begins a relationship with a fellow student Greg. And two centuries later, on a spaceship bound for a distant planet, Coakley and a sentient onboard computer confront a disease afflicting the ship’s oxygen-producing plants.
Starring Kate McKinnon, Rashida Jones, Daveed Diggs, Tanaya Beatty, Jorge Vargas and Skywalker Hughes.
Disney+: recently added
The Eighth Family – 18 February
Series. A Turkish production, The Eighth Family is a tense, slow-burn series about power, secrecy and the cost of belonging.
With their invention of bulletproof thermal underwear, the Basmacıgil Family earns the title of the Eighth Family, one of the ruling forces of the world. But as this shadowy elite group operates just beyond public view, cracks begin to form – forcing outsiders and insiders alike to question who’s really in control. Part psychological thriller, part social drama, the series explores loyalty, inheritance and the dangerous myths families tell to survive.
Girl on the Run: The Hunt For America’s Most Wanted Woman – 19 February
Series. This new Hulu docuseries details the real-life 2008 prison escape of Sarah Pender, a convicted murderer who became a national fugitive – highlighting her manipulation and escape with help from a prison officer, and the subsequent manhunt as she relied on a new boyfriend and ex-cons to evade US Marshals. The series captures the intense, cross-state pursuit, making Pender a subject of fascination and fear.
In Your Radiant Season – 20 February
Series. This brand new romantic drama series from South Korea tells the story of Seonu Chan, a cheerful animator who loses his hearing and memory after a mysterious accident, and his journey with Song Ha-ran, a talented designer who becomes his savior, as they navigate their complicated pasts and relationships.
The Artful Dodger Season 2 – 10 February
Series. Disney’s hit Australian original show returns for a second season off the back of the rave-reviewed first season. Thomas Brodie-Sangster returns as one of Charles Dickens’ most memorable characters – Jack Dawkins, aka the Artful Dodger – and he’s in deep trouble. He’s got an appointment with the noose, he’s being hunted by new lawman Inspector Boxer, and if he sees the woman he loves, Lady Belle, he’ll be hanged.
Meanwhile, Belle (Maia Mitchell) is determined to forge her future in medicine, driven by ambition and a love already hanging in the balance. With Boxer competing with Jack for Belle’s affection, the crafty Fagin drags him into their most dangerous heist yet, and a killer is on the loose. Watch the trailer.
ScreenHub: The Artful Dodger review – turning Dickens into an Aussie caper proves a treat
Stay – 13 February
Film (2025). In this supernatural horror starring Megalyn Echikunwoke (CSI: Miami, Vixen) and Mo McRae (Sons of Anarchy), a couple on the brink of divorce become trapped in their home by mysterious forces, forcing them to confront their failing relationship and past traumas to survive.
The Muppet Show – 4 February
Special (2026). Our world needs Kermit, Miss Piggy and the whole gang more than ever before. So thank goodness, The Muppet Show is returning in 2026 with a special event on Disney+ marking the 50th anniversary of the original variety series.
Produced by Seth Rogen and featuring guest star Sabrina Carpenter (who is also executive producer), the hope is that this special will serve as a ‘backdoor pilot’ for a potential new season of the iconic series.
Bombing Pompeii – 4 February
Special (2023). During August and September 1943, Allied forces dropped over 165 bombs on Pompeii to dislodge German soldiers, causing significant damage and leaving up to 10 unexploded bombs in unexcavated areas. This 43-minute documentary special from National Geographic follows a scientific team using advanced technology to locate these ticking time bombs.
Marvel’s Wonder Man – 28 January
Series. This brand-new eight-part series – the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe – introduces us to aspiring Hollywood actor Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) who is struggling to get his career off the ground.
During a chance meeting with Trevor Slattery (Sir Ben Kingsley), an actor whose biggest roles may be well behind him, Simon learns legendary director Von Kovak (Zlatko Burić) is remaking the superhero film ‘Wonder Man‘. These two actors at opposite ends of their careers doggedly pursue life-changing roles in this film as audiences get a peek behind the curtain of the entertainment industry.
Tracker Season 3 – 28 January
Series. This action drama series stars Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, a skilled survivalist and tracker who, driven by the troubles of his past, earns his living by assisting law enforcement and private citizens in exchange for reward money.
