Disney’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ ride inspired a new film with The Rock—here’s how to watch it
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Since movie theaters reopened earlier this year, many summer blockbusters that were headed to streaming services have also been scheduled for release on the big screen. The lineup for 2021 has been stacked with incredible films such as A Quiet Place II and Black Widow, as well as upcoming releases like Dune and The Matrix 4. Another film that's slated for both a theatrical and streaming release? Disney's upcoming live-action adventure movie, Jungle Cruise.
Jungle Cruise, which stars Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson as explorers traveling along the Amazon River, will premiere on July 30th in theaters and in IMAX. You can also catch it on the same day on Disney+ with Disney+ Premier Access.
Where can you stream Jungle Cruise when it comes out?
You can stream Jungle Cruise when it is released on Disney+ through Premier Access. Premier Access allows subscribers of the streaming platform to access new or recently released films at an extra, one-time cost of $29.99. Disney+ is available via internet connection if you live in Australia, Austria, Canada, the Channel Islands, France, Germany, India, Ireland, the Isle of Man, Italy, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, or the U.S. Disney’s direct-to-consumer streaming platform can be accessed from desktop browsers, mobile devices, game consoles, and more.
Disney+ is home to Walt Disney Studios films, Marvel films and series, Disney Channel original series, Pixar films and shorts, Star Wars films and series, and National Geographic titles. The platform is also constantly releasing content, such asLuca, Raya and the Last Dragon, upcoming series like Obi-Wan Kenobi, and more.
What is Jungle Cruise about?
Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, Jungle Cruise will follow the story of Dr. Lily Houghton (Emily Blunt) and Frank Wolff (Dwayne Johnson), explorers who set off on a trip down the Amazon River and through the surrounding jungle in an attempt to gain access to a reportedly magical tree. The film is based on the Disneyland theme park ride of the same name, and also stars Jack Whitehall, Jesse Plemmons, Edgar Ramírez, Paul Giamatti, and more.
Disney released dual trailers that asked viewers to side with either Dr. Lily Houghton or Skipper Frank, with Blunt and Johnson narrating the intro reel for each. If the banter from the introductions to the trailers and the film footage in the trailers is anything to go on, Jungle Cruise will allow Blunt and Johnson to flex their comedic skills and play off of one another throughout the adventure. Both Blunt and Johnson are Disney alums, Blunt having played Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins Returns, and Johnson having voiced Maui in Moana.
How can you watch Jungle Cruise?
To start watching Jungle Cruise upon its release on July 30th, you can subscribe to Disney+ today starting at $7.99 or $79.99 for a year’s subscription. Consider investing in a bundle with Hulu or ESPN+ to get the most out of your subscription, or even subscribing for a year to save a little extra money. To watch Jungle Cruise, keep in mind you’ll need to spend an extra $29.99 on Disney+ Premier Access, which will allow you to watch the newly released film as many times as you'd like as long as you’re a Disney+ subscriber.
Disney+ is available on devices like Apple products, Roku streaming devices, Google Chromecast, Android phones and TV devices, XBOX One, PlayStation 4, LG TVs, Samsung products, Chrome OS, Mac OS, or Windows PC. If you’re worried about connecting to the service, check out their supported devices list.
In addition to all of its new content, Disney+ is also home to classic films like Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, Robin Hood, A Bug’s Life, and The Princess and The Frog that you can watch on-demand, as well as Disney Channel Original shows and TV series like Sky High, Elena of Avalor, Kim Possible, and The Owl House. They also have a lot of properties you might not expect, like Pixar Shorts, The Princess Bride, The Simpsons, Home Alone, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Hamilton, and more.
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