From our Friends at D23
Pass the mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce! (Those are the top-tier side dishes, in our humble opinion…) Readers in the United States may have more time than usual to take in all manner of quality content from around the worlds of Disney this weekend—so herewith, a rundown of just some of what you can expect. Go behind the scenes with the God of Mischief and his pals; embark on an all-new holiday adventure on Disney+ (having first premiered earlier this week on Disney Channel); revel in musical mirth and merriment on ABC; and so much more.
Assembled: The Making of Loki Season 2—now streaming on Disney+
Through candid interviews with the creative minds behind the series, and exclusive on-set footage, discover how the talented team that powered Loki’s Season 2 raised the stakes for this latest MCU adventure. See imaginative costumes, elaborate environments, and far-out variants come to life; meet new allies and foes; and time-slip across the Multiverse! It features series starts including Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Ke Huy Quan, Wunmi Mosaku, and more.
The Naughty Nine—now streaming on Disney+
This fun new holiday heist movie (think Ocean’s 11 at the North Pole) follows fifth grader Andy (Winslow Fegley)—who, admittedly, has been a bit of a troublemaker this year. When Christmas morning rolls around and Andy gets stiffed by Santa, he realizes he’s on the naughty list. Feeling unfairly maligned, he pulls together a crack team of fellow “naughty listers” to execute an elaborate heist to get the presents he and the others feel they deserve. However, in the process of finding their gifts, the gang discovers that the best way off said naughty list is to redirect their unique talents for good instead of mischief.
FX’s Fargo: Year 5—now streaming on Hulu
The latest installment of Fargo is set in Minnesota and North Dakota in the year 2019. After an unexpected series of events lands Dorothy “Dot” Lyon (Juno Temple) in hot water with the authorities, this seemingly typical Midwestern housewife is suddenly plunged back into a life she thought she’d left behind. North Dakota Sheriff Roy Tillman (Jon Hamm) has been searching for Dot for a long time; at his side is his loyal but feckless son, Gator (Joe Keery), who is desperate to prove himself to his larger-than-life dad. With her deepest secrets beginning to unravel, Dot attempts to shield her family from her past, but she has an uncanny knack for survival—and with her back against the wall, she’s about to show why one should never provoke a mother Lyon. Recommended for mature audiences.
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration—Sunday, November 26, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC (check local listings)
This ABC holiday season staple returns for its eighth year with a sparkling spectacle of all-new musical performances from Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa in Hawaii. This year’s special features an appearance by DJ Khaled along with the musical performances from Dancing with the Stars favorites Derek Hough and Julianne Hough; Michael Bolton and Mickey Guyton; Robin Thicke; Tori Kelly; and more! Nothing says “holiday” like festive Disney fun, so you don’t want to miss it.
The Great Christmas Light Fight—season premiere Sunday, November 26, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC (check local listings)
The most wonderful time of the year is here, as ABC’s hit holiday decorating competition series The Great Christmas Light Fight returns. The “All-Stars” premiere episode takes a look back at some of the most iconic light displays from previous seasons. We’ve seen some prior eps of this show—and seriously, y’all? These displays are ridiculously amazing!
