New on Disney+ in August: What to stream on Disney+ right now
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Stream Blockbuster movies, brand new originals and exclusive hit shows this August on Disney+ with Virgin TV 360 and our Stream box. Here's what you can watch this month
By Virgin Media Edit
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- 27 August 2025
Whether you want to jump into the 2120 with FX’s Alien: Earth, follow a secret organisation on a global artefact hunt in Marvel Animation’s Eyes of Wakanda or travel with Chris Hemsworth to see how we can live better in National Geographic’s Limitless: Live Better Now, you’ll find something for everyone on Disney+.
Plus, catch up on the Emmy-winning Original series, seasons 1-4 of Only Murders In The Building starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez, ahead of season 5 streaming from Tuesday 9 September.
All Virgin TV customers with Virgin TV 360 or our Stream box can watch Disney+ with an active Disney+ subscription. Just sign up via the Disney+ website and log in on the box.
Disney+ is fully integrated into 360 and our Stream box, so you can search without going into the app. Press Home on the remote, click on the Search (magnifying glass) icon and then type in the name of the series you’re looking for.
You can also use your remote’s powerful voice search to find your favourites from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Star and so much more, including an ever-growing range of titles in Ultra HD. Say the name of the series or movie you want to find or say “Disney” or “Disney+ app” to launch the app via Voice Control.
Please note, if you watch TV on our TiVo® box or our V6 box (powered by TiVo), you won’t be able to access the Disney+ app. But it’s easy to upgrade to our latest Virgin TV box by contacting us on 0345 454 1111 (or call 150 from a Virgin Media phone).
Here’s all the best TV shows, film releases and sport on Disney+ in August 2025…
FX’s Alien: Earth
Stream season 1 now in Apps > Disney+ or just say “Disney+”
When the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, Wendy and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat in FX’s Alien: Earth. In the year 2120, the Earth is governed by five corporations: Prodigy, Weyland-Yutani, Lynch, Dynamic and Threshold. In this Corporate Era, cyborgs (humans with both biological and artificial parts) and synthetics (humanoid robots with artificial intelligence) exist alongside humans. But the game is changed when the wunderkind Founder and CEO of Prodigy Corporation unlocks a new technological advancement: hybrids (humanoid robots infused with human consciousness). The first hybrid prototype named Wendy marks a new dawn in the race for immortality. After Weyland-Yutani’s spaceship collides into Prodigy City, Wendy and the other hybrids encounter mysterious life forms more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined.
Only Murders In The Building
Stream season 5 from Tuesday 9 September in Apps > Disney+ or just say “Disney+”. Seasons 1-4 available now
After their beloved doorman, Lester, dies under suspicious circumstances, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel refuse to believe it was an accident. Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond, where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia. The trio discovers a deeper divide between their storied city they thought they knew, and the new New York evolving around them – one where the old mob fights to hold on as newer, even more dangerous players emerge.
Marvel Animation’s Eyes of Wakanda
Stream season 1 now in Apps > Disney+ or just say “Disney+”
Marvel Animation’s new action-adventure series Eyes Of Wakanda follows the adventures of brave Wakandan War Dogs of the secret organisation, the Hatut Zeraze, throughout history. In this globe-trotting adventure, they must carry out dangerous missions to retrieve Vibranium artefacts lost to the world.
National Geographic’s Limitless: Live Better Now
Stream season 1 now in Apps > Disney+ or just say “Disney+”
Chris Hemsworth takes on three epic challenges to explore science-backed ways to improve our health. He learns to drum for a brain-boosting, surprise stadium gig; climbs a frozen 600-foot wall to explore the benefits of breaking out of our comfort zones; and embraces brutal Special Forces pain training in South Korea – all to discover how we can live longer, better lives.
The Twisted Tale Of Amanda Knox
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Stream the limited series from Wednesday 20 August in Apps > Disney+ or just say “Disney+”
A limited series inspired by the story of how Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted for the tragic murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, and her journey to set herself free.
FX’s Necaxa
Stream season 1 now in Apps > Disney+ or just say “Disney+”
Eva Longoria enlists Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds to help reignite the soul of one of Mexico’s most storied football clubs, Club Necaxa. Players, fans and even sceptics join the emotional journey as “Los Rayos” hope to one day rise again.
Marvel’s Iron Man And His Awesome Friends
Stream season 1 now in Apps > Disney+ or just say “Disney+”
Marvel’s Iron Man And His Awesome Friends follows the adventures (and misadventures) of best friends and super geniuses – Tony Stark, Riri Williams and Amadeus Cho – as they work together to solve problems, both big and small, and protect their city. To help them save the day, the Iron Friends each have their own Iron Suits that allow them to fly and give them enhanced super-strength.
Shipwreck Hunters Australia
Stream season 2 from Wednesday 27 August in Apps > Disney+ or just say “Disney+”. Season 1 available now
The fearless Shipwreck Hunters Australia team – Ryan Chatfield, Johnny Debnam, Nush Freedman, Andre Rerekura and Ash Sutton – are back, with six epic new missions to uncover rich history hidden within the seabed of Australia’s wildly beautiful treasure coast. With support from maritime archaeologists at the Western Australian Museum, this highly skilled crew of ocean adventurers travel to some of the most breathtaking and heart-stopping locations on the planet. They explore maritime stories of our past and make some unbelievable, breakthrough discoveries.
How to access Disney+ on Virgin TV
All Virgin TV customers with our 360 or Stream boxes can find Disney+ in the Apps menu. Just scroll to Disney+ and press Select. You will need to login to use Disney+ the first time you use it. Please use the QR code or website information presented when opening the app for the first time.
If you do not currently have a Disney+ subscription, simply sign up via the Disney+ website, and then you can login on the box.
Can’t access Disney+ on Virgin TV?
Please note, if you watch TV on our TiVo® box or our V6 box (powered by TiVo), you will not be able to access the Disney+ app. But it’s super-simple to upgrade to our latest Virgin TV box by contacting us on 0345 454 1111 (or call 150 from a Virgin Media phone).
TV channels: Channels, content and features available depend on your chosen package. Channel line-ups and content are subject to change at any time and to regional variations.
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