Disney+ and Hulu Celebrate Earth Day with Massive Content Rollout
Happy Earth Day! Get ready for a week of celebrating our planet with Disney and National Geographic! Starting April 19th, all your favorite Disney channels will be showing a wide variety of incredible shows and movies about nature.
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The “ourHOME” campaign aims to inspire viewers to appreciate the beauty and wonder of our planet. This multi-platform initiative will feature programming from across Disney’s vast library, showcasing the best nature documentaries and content that celebrates the environment.
A special Earth Day anthem featuring the voice of Morgan Freeman will be played throughout the week on Disney networks, television stations, and select digital platforms.
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Throughout “ourHOME” week, viewers across Disney+, ABC News, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Freeform, FX, FXX, Hulu, National Geographic, Nat Geo WILD, and Nat Geo Mundo will be treated to a lineup of Earth Day-themed programming. Branded content collections on Disney+ and Hulu will showcase captivating stories produced by renowned storytellers and content creators.
The Earth Day 2024 lineup includes (all times EDT):
Disney Channel
- “Ice Age: The Meltdown” on April 20 at 8:00 p.m.
- “Rio” on April 21 at 6:20 p.m.
- “Rio 2” on April 21 at 8:00 p.m.
- Earth Day marathon from 5:00-10:00 p.m. on April 22, including Earth Month-themed episodes of viewers’ favorite shows and specials
- DisneyNOWourHome Earth Month collection on April 1-30
- Featuring “Disney Animals” and Earth Month-themed library episodes
- “Disney Animals”’s new short “Octopuses” on April 22
Disney Junior
- “The Lion King” (1994) on April 21 at 12:00 p.m.
Freeform
- All-day movie marathon on April 22
- 10:30 a.m.: “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs”
- 12:30 p.m.: “Ice Age: Collision Course”
- 2:30 p.m.: “Ice Age: Continental Drift”
- 4:30 p.m.: “A Bug’s Life”
- 6:30 p.m.: “Finding Nemo”
- 9:00 p.m.: “Finding Dory”
FX
- All-day movie marathon on April 22
- 7:00 a.m.: “Underwater”
- 9:00 a.m.: “Ad Astra”
- 11:30 a.m.: “Pacific Rim Uprising” (TV-MA)
- 2:00 p.m.: “Independence Day Resurgence” (TV-MA)
- 4:30 p.m.: “Transformers The Last Knight” (TV-MA)
- 8:00 p.m.: “Avatar”
- 11:30 p.m.: “Pacific Rim Uprising” (TV-MA)
FXX
- “The Simpsons” stunt on April 22 featuring environmentalism-themed episodes
- 2:00 p.m.: “Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish”
- 2:30 p.m.: “Trash of the Titans”
- 3:00 p.m.: “Homer to the Max”
- 3:30 p.m.: “Lisa the Tree Hugger”
- 4:00 p.m.: “The Burns and the Bees”
- 4:30 p.m.: “The Squirt and the Whale”
National Geographic
- “Secrets of the Elephants” on April 21 from 4:00-8:00 p.m., leading into the premiere of “Secrets of the Octopus” at 8:00 p.m.
- Encore Earth Day presentations of “Secrets of the Elephants” and “Secrets of the Octopus”
- “Secrets of the Elephants” on April 22 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- “Secrets of the Octopus” on April 22 from 7:00-10:00 p.m.
- ourHOME collection on TVE on the NatGeoTV app and ABC app
- A collection page with curated playlists
- Playlist on the homepage of the TVE app
- ourHOME VOD folder will feature the following titles:
- “Secrets of the Octopus”
- “Secrets of the Elephants”
- “Queens”
- “Incredible Animal Journeys”
- “America’s National Parks”
- “One Strange Rock”
- “Jane”
- “The Territory”
Nat Geo Wild
- “Secrets of the Elephants” on April 22 from 6:00-10:00 p.m.
- “Secrets of the Octopus” on April 22 from 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
Nat Geo Mundo
- All-day Earth Month-themed stunt on April 22
- “America’s National Parks”
- “Jane”
Hulu
- ourHOME Collection featuring Nat Geo content
- “Secrets of the Octopus”
- “Secrets of the Elephants”
- “Queens”
- “America’s National Parks”
- “Welcome to Earth”
- “Jane”
- “The Territory”
- “Free Solo”
Disney+
- ourHOME Collection featuring Nat Geo and Disneynature content
- “Secrets of the Octopus”
- “Secrets of the Whales”
- “Secrets of the Elephants”
- “Queens”
- “Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory”
- “Incredible Animal Journeys”
- “A Real Bug’s Life”
- “America’s National Parks”
- “One Strange Rock”
- “Welcome to Earth”
- “Jane”
- “The Territory”
- “Free Solo”
- “Tiger” (Disneynature)
Additionally, beginning on Sunday, April 21, ABC News will launch a special week-long series for ourHOME, “Power of Us: People, The Climate, and Our Future,” featuring innovative solutions for climate change. This series, led by ABC News’ chief meteorologist and climate correspondent, Ginger Zee, along with the ABC News weather and climate unit, will not only cover climate challenges we face but also share stories of empowerment about emerging solutions — from individuals, communities, industry, and government for our changing world. “Power of Us” will air across ABC News programs and platforms, ABC Owned Television Stations and ABC affiliate stations through Friday, April 26.
For over a century, Disney has captivated audiences with tales that ignite a love for our shared world. From Simba’s majestic roar to Nemo’s daring adventures, Disney stories have shown a deep connection to the wonders of nature. National Geographic, for over 135 years, has been a trusted guide, taking us on breathtaking journeys across the globe. Their documentaries showcase the incredible diversity of life, reminding us of the beauty and fragility of our planet. Celebrate Earth day by tuning into these amazing programs!
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