How much is this going to cost, though? We’ve gone into detail below, so click the relevant section to jump straight to that info (or if you’re feeling impatient, you can always check in with the Disney Plus website (opens in new tab) itself). However, be aware that Disney Plus gift cards always provide a full year of the service no matter where you buy it – there isn’t another option for a small period of time.

To get the full scoop on how Disney Plus gift cards work, keep on scrolling down the page – we have plenty more nuggets of wisdom for you here courtesy of our dedicated bargain-hunting team. Just remember, these cards can only be activated by new subscribers. That means recipients who already have a membership for Disney Plus will not be able to redeem any card you give them. With that in mind, we’d highly recommend checking before committing to a purchase.

Disney Plus gift card – USA

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Disney Plus gift card (1 year) | $79.99 at Disney Plus (opens in new tab)
Want an easy but thoughtful present for a loved one? Disney Plus offers a digital gift card that can be delivered to any email address you like on the day of your choosing. That makes timing it for special occasions very simple, whether it’s a few weeks away or today. Just make sure the recipient doesn’t already have Disney Plus – otherwise they won’t be able to redeem the card.

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Disney Plus gift card – UK

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Disney Plus gift card (1 year) | £79.90 at Disney Plus (opens in new tab)
Got a loved one that adores Disney? So long as they don’t already have a membership to the streaming service, this is the perfect gift. Besides being delivered to an email address of your choosing instantly, it saves you around £16 compared to paying for a normal monthly subscription. Just make sure the recipient doesn’t already have Disney Plus, as they won’t be able to redeem the card.

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Disney Plus gift card – Canada

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Disney Plus gift card (1 year) | $119.99 at Disney Plus (opens in new tab)
It may have taken a while to arrive, but you can finally pick up a Disney Plus gift card in Canada. It’s got the same great value, too – you’re receiving 12 months for the price of 10 with this offer. Be sure they don’t already have Disney Plus, though, as existing members can’t use the card.

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Disney Plus gift card – Australia

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Disney Plus gift card (1 year) | $119.99 at Disney Plus (opens in new tab)
Although it took a while to arrive, Disney fans in Australia can now take advantage of the official gift card that offers a full year of the streaming service. Just remember, the recipient can’t already have Disney Plus – if they do, the card won’t work.

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Disney Plus gift card – everything you need to know

Can you get a physical Disney Plus gift card instead of a digital one?

Hoping to pick up an actual Disney Plus gift card you can hold in your hands? That might be a little tricky. Physical cards are hard to come by, and they’re only available in select USA Disney Stores and the Disney Parks. Consequently, most of us will need to make do with the standard digital code.

Disney Plus gift card – worldwide deals

Unfortunately, Disney Plus gift cards haven’t been released everywhere the streaming service can be found. That means you’ll need to check and see if there’s an equivalent for your region. 

If you don’t have any luck, be warned: you cannot use Disney Plus gift cards from outside of your country, as it won’t work and you’ll have wasted both your money and time.

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If your region doesn’t offer Disney Plus gift cards yet, don’t fret – there are plenty of gift ideas that can tide you over in the short term. We’d recommend starting with the excellent Disney Villainous board game, or The Haunted Mansion board game; they’re ideal for any Disney fan looking for something new.

More Disney Plus offers

Want to see what all the fuss is about yourself? While the Disney Plus free trial is sadly no more, the deals we’ve been left with are still aggressively reasonable. You’ll find the latest offers below.

As for more info on whether the streaming service is worth your time, be sure to check out our Disney Plus review.

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Disney Plus + Hulu + ESPN Plus (USA only) | $13.99 per month (opens in new tab)
If you want the best-value option for Disney Plus, it’s this one. Despite being more expensive per month, it gets you three times the amount of content and fills out some gaps in Disney’s programming. Namely, Hulu offers mature dramas while ESPN throws in more sport than you’ll know what to do with.

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Disney Plus + Hulu (no ads) + ESPN Plus (USA only) | $19.99 per month (opens in new tab)
The ads on Hulu can be a real nuisance, and this offer allows you to avoid them entirely. Mileage for this one will of course vary, but because interruptions seem to be more frequent on newer shows you’ll want to watch, it’s worth the extra few bucks so far as we’re concerned.

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Disney Plus | $7.99p/m (USA) (opens in new tab) / £7.99p/m (UK) (opens in new tab) / $11.99p/m (CA/AU) (opens in new tab)
Looking for the cheapest possible option? It’s this one. The standard monthly membership for Disney Plus won’t cost you much more than a few coffees, and it can be cancelled at any time.

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Looking to upgrade your setup and make the most out of Disney Plus’ 4K capabilities? Don’t forget to drop in on our guides to the best gaming TVs (available here for UK readers) and the best gaming sound system.

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“What an incredible honor!” Boseman’s team wrote on his Twitter account. “Thank you to the [Television Academy] for Chad’s posthumous #Emmys nomination for Outstanding Character Voice-Over for his role as T’Challa in the animated series #WhatIf…? from @DisneyPlus and @MarvelStudios.” The official Disney Plus Twitter account replied with an emoji of two hands making a heart. 

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What If…? star Jeffrey Wright is also nominated in the same category for the eighth episode of season 1, while Moon Knight actor F. Murray Abraham, who voiced Khonshu in the Disney Plus show, is nominated for that series’ third episode.

Marvel has been clear that Boseman will not be recast in the upcoming Black Panther 2, officially titled Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. That film will see the return of Letitia Wright as Shuri, Danai Gurira as Okoye, Lupita Nyong’o as Nakia, Winston Duke as M’Baku, Daniel Kaluuya as W’Kabi, Angela Bassett as Ramonda, and Martin Freeman as Everett Ross. Dominique Thorne joins the cast as Riri Williams, while Tenoch Huerta is reportedly set to play a mystery role – and he’s poked fun at fans who think pictures of him as Namor have leaked. 

You can check out the full list of 2022 Emmy nominations through the link, and get up to speed on Marvel Phase 4 with our ultimate guide. 

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Franchise regulars King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), Korg (Waititi), and Star-Lord (Chris Pratt) are also back for another round, along with plenty of new faces, too. If you’ve already seen the movie, you might be itching for an at-home re-watch. But when will the Marvel movie be available to stream on Disney Plus, the home of the rest of the MCU? 

When is Thor: Love and Thunder releasing on Disney Plus?

While we don’t have an official Thor: Love and Thunder streaming release date just yet, we’ve done our best to estimate when it might arrive on Disney Plus. To use some recent Marvel movies as examples, Eternals arrived on the streamer 70 days after its theatrical release, while Black Widow dropped 90 days after arriving in cinemas (though the movie was simultaneously available on Disney Plus but for a $30/£20 additional fee). However, Disney’s most recent theatrical release, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, arrived on Disney Plus only 48 days after it first arrived on the big screen. 

That leaves us with a pretty big window, but it does narrow things down a bit. As Thor: Love and Thunder was released on July 7, 48 days after that takes us to August 24. At the other end of the window, 90 days from July 7 is October 5. Chances are, the movie will arrive on Disney Plus this September. 

Have you seen Thor: Love and Thunder? Then check out our spoiler-filled guides to:

• Thor: Love and Thunder ending explained
• Thor: Love and Thunder post-credits scenes explained
• Every Thor: Love and Thunder Easter egg you might have missed
• When does Thor: Love and Thunder take place on the Marvel timeline?
• Who dies in Thor: Love and Thunder?
• All the Thor: Love and Thunder cameos you might have missed
• Every cut Thor: Love and Thunder cameo, listed
• Will there be a Thor 5?
• Is Loki in Thor: Love and Thunder?
• How to watch the Marvel movies in order
• The full Marvel timeline, explained
• Everything coming in Marvel Phase 4

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As an example, the cheapest Disney Plus sign-up price right now aside from the monthly subscription (opens in new tab) is a free membership via internet or phone contracts (like Verizon in the USA (opens in new tab) or O2 in the UK (opens in new tab)). Meanwhile, the best value offer is the Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus bundle (opens in new tab). Exclusive to the USA, it saves you roughly $6 compared to buying each service separately. That makes it one of the better Disney Plus deals in terms of value. In fact, it’s yet to be beaten.

Ready for more? Here’s everything you need to know in order to find the cheapest Disney Plus sign-up prices.

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Don’t worry though, you won’t have to commit long-term with this Disney Plus sign-up. Because there’s no cancellation fee and you’re able to jump ship at any time, simply cancel your membership before the subscription renews. That means you can fill your boots with as much Disney content as you like without paying more than the price for a couple of coffees.

Oh, and remember – UK, Canadian, and Australian readers get to enjoy the new Star channel regardless of whether they’re investing in a monthly or yearly subscription, too. It’s included with all memberships in those regions as standard at no extra charge.

Either way, we’d say it’s improved dramatically since launch; the addition of numerous shows set across the Avengers and Star Wars universes make it worthwhile for anyone interested in those franchises. To be precise, The Mandalorian, Moon Knight, Loki, and WandaVision are firmly in must-watch territory. 

Because our team loves Pixar movies, we’re also happy that the studio’s newest films are available on Disney Plus long before they arrive anywhere else. In much the same way, it has exclusive dibs on most of the Marvel Cinematic Universe films (aside from a few outliers like Spider-Man and The Incredible Hulk, anyway). That means it’s impossible to stream the likes of Shang-Chi anywhere else.

Sure, it can’t match the library of Netflix. But every Disney Plus sign-up streams in 4K resolution with HDR whenever possible. That’s something you have to pay for separately with the competition.

Worried about the novelty wearing off, on the other hand? Although there are always going to be content dry-spells, these are few and far between at the moment. Disney Plus sign-up members are being inundated with original series right now, and the company is showing no signs of slowing down. Indeed, it announced that we’re getting 10 new Marvel and Star Wars shows in the next few years alone, so there’s plenty of reason to sign up for Disney Plus deals now or in the future.

Disney Plus price

The thought of investing in yet another streaming service can strike fear into the heart of the bravest soul. But you don’t need to worry – the Disney Plus price is fairly low. In fact, the average cost of a Disney Plus sign-up comes in below a Standard HD month of Netflix. That’s not bad value for money, especially when weighed up against the amount of content in the library. 

OK, so it’s disappointing that the free trial is gone (RIP). But the monthly or yearly subscriptions most of us are left with are pretty reasonable on the whole. Actually, the annual membership is one of the best Disney Plus deals out there – it gets you 12 months for the price of 10.

Here are the best Disney Plus bundles where you are.

Disney Plus price – USA

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Disney Plus (monthly) | $7.99 per month (opens in new tab)
If you want the cheapest possible Disney Plus price, this is what we’d recommend. Despite being the least-expensive offer, it still gives access to everything the service has in its library.

Disney Plus (one year) | $79.99 one-off payment (opens in new tab)
An annual subscription gets you 12 months of Disney Plus for the price of 10, so it’s the clear winner if you want you money to go further. You’re saving roughly $16 per year compared to a rolling monthly membership.

Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN Plus | $13.99 per month (opens in new tab)
This Disney Plus sign-up deal offers three services for the price of a single month of Standard HD Netflix. It aims to provide something for everyone; the mature dramas of Hulu, sports from ESPN Plus, and Disney’s family-friendly fare.

Disney Plus, Hulu (no ads), ESPN Plus | $19.99 per month (opens in new tab)
This bundle is the same as the one listed above, but there’s a key difference – you won’t get any ads on Hulu. Because these can interrupt whatever you’re watching with (irritating) regularity, that’s no bad thing.

1-year Disney Plus gift card | $79.99 at Disney Plus (opens in new tab)
Want to give Disney Plus to someone else? This digital voucher is for you. It gets the recipient a full year of the streaming service, and it can be delivered instantly to any email address you choose. In other words, it’s perfect if you need a last-minute gift (don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone). Just remember, it can only be redeemed by new subscribers.

Disney Plus price – Canada

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Disney Plus (monthly) | $11.99 per month (opens in new tab)
How much is the Disney Plus price in Canada? Not as much as you might think – it’s just shy of $12 per month. There’s an awful lot of content available for that, and it comes in 4K HDR whenever possible.

Disney Plus (one year) | $119.99 one-off payment (opens in new tab)
If you’re going to be watching a lot of Disney Plus over the next few months (what with a new season of The Mandalorian and Marvel shows like She-Hulk on the way), then this is the deal to go for. It gets you a full year of the streaming service at a discount, allowing you to save around $24 on the standard monthly Disney Plus price. That’s 12 months for the price of 10.

Disney Plus deals – UK

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Disney Plus (monthly) | £7.99 per month (opens in new tab)
The cheapest Disney Plus price right now is this monthly subscription. However, don’t think you’re losing out if you choose it. It gives you access to everything the service has on offer in 4K HDR whenever possible. Additionally, you can cancel your membership at any time – there’s no binding contract.

Disney Plus (one year) | £79.90 one-off payment (opens in new tab)
This annual membership is roughly £16 cheaper than paying month-by-month, and you’re essentially getting 12 months for the price of 10. It’s one of the better Disney Plus deals out there right now.

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If you want a new phone or SIM only deal (opens in new tab), this O2 bundle gets you a Disney Plus sign-up worth up to £48. Already an O2 customer? No sweat, you might still be eligible if you upgrade your contract (just weigh up the cost versus the standard Disney Plus price).

Disney Plus gift card (1 year) | £79.90 at Disney Plus (opens in new tab)
Looking for a good present to give the Disney fan in your life? This gift card is a fair shout. It’s delivered to any email address you like at any time you want, and that means it’s perfect if you’ve left your shopping a little late. However, bear in mind that it can only be redeemed by new subscribers.

Disney Plus deals – Australia

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Disney Plus (monthly) | $11.99 per month (opens in new tab)
Disney Plus deals for a standard month  will cost you $12. When you consider the hundreds of hours of content you’re getting for your money (in full 4K HDR whenever possible), this offer is fairly solid. You can cancel at any time, too – there isn’t a binding contract to any Disney Plus sign-up.

Disney Plus (one year) | $119.99 one-off payment (opens in new tab)
A full year of Disney Plus is great value for money, particularly because it saves you cash on the standard monthly Disney Plus price. More specifically, you’re getting 12 months for the cost of 10.

Disney Plus deals – India

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Disney Plus with Hotstar (Premium) | ₹299 per month (opens in new tab) / ₹1499 a year (opens in new tab)
Disney Plus Hotstar bundles are the only Disney Plus deals in India. They are good offers, though. Besides Disney Plus access on the Premium tier, you’re also getting multiplex and new Indian movies, Hotstar specials, no ads, and Full HD streaming with Dolby 5.1 audio. In addition, content is available in English or with several dubbed options.

Disney Plus with Hotstar (Premium) | ₹1499 for one year (opens in new tab)
If your budget can stretch to it, we’d recommend the annual option over the monthly subscription. Compared to paying the ₹299 monthly fees, you’re saving a massive ₹2088 a year.

Disney Plus with Hotstar (VIP) | ₹399 a year (opens in new tab)
The lower VIP tier is only available as an annual subscription, but it’s still very affordable. Just remember that you’ll only get dubbed Disney Plus content and will lose “English shows and Disney Plus originals”. You should also be aware that you can only watch on one screen instead of two. Meanwhile, video quality is limited to standard HD instead of Full HD, audio is Stereo only, and you’ll have to put up with some ads.

How to get a Premier Access Disney Plus sign-up

What is Premier Access? Don’t worry, it isn’t as complicated as it might seem. Although it’s not available right now, Premier Access allowed users to watch brand-new movies from the comfort of their own home… for a small fee. This meant that all Premier Access films had to bought separately – they weren’t included in any Disney Plus sign-up. 

While that may seem harsh, it worked a bit like visiting the theater; Premier Access was your ticket. And in all fairness, it did end up being less expensive than taking a family of four to the pictures. It wasn’t a one off, either. Once you paid for a Premier Access film, you could rewatch it as often as you liked.

Regardless, there’s no need to worry about it now – there aren’t any Premier Access movies on offer right now. That might change in the future, so watch this space!

Disney Plus sign-up – compatible devices

What is a Disney Plus sign-up available on? The answer to this question is easy. Disney Plus is compatible with most devices, ranging from Smart TVs to smartphones. If you have a PlayStation or Xbox console, you’re also in luck.

Here’s a list of compatible devices:

• Samsung or LG Smart TV
• PS4 / PS5
• Xbox One / Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S
• Roku device
• Google Chromecast
• Apple TV
• Fire TV
• iOS/Android mobile phone / tablet
• Web browser

Most of these allow you to download the app and get started right away – so long as you already have an account (available here (opens in new tab)), you just need to sign in. You can also head over to the Disney Plus website and use the streaming service through your internet browser if you’d prefer. 

For more info, take a look at our guide on how to download Disney Plus.

Where is Disney Plus available?

Disney Plus experienced a staggered release across the world, but it’s now available for you to try across the USA, UK, Europe, Australia, and beyond. That probably means you can get a Disney Plus sign-up and start watching right away, all at the click of a button. 

We’ve written down where you can get Disney Plus deals below, and will keep adding to the list as more regions go online.

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If you can’t grab a Disney Plus sign-up in your area yet, don’t worry. The company has said that it has “plans to [launch Disney Plus] in nearly all major regions of the world within the next two years.” That means you should be able to get involved before long.

In the meantime, you can always fill that Disney-shaped void with the excellent Disney Villainous or The Haunted Mansion board game. They’re great gifts for yourself or the Disney fan in your life.

To give your setup an upgrade and make the most out of the Disney Plus 4K capabilities, head over to our guide on the best gaming TVs (available here for UK readers) or the best OLED TVs. Don’t forget about the best gaming sound system, either.

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Now, that date and time may seem familiar – that’s because the final episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi drops at exactly the same time, as does the third episode of Ms. Marvel. Essentially, you’re going to want to stay up late/wake up early to catch all the new Marvel and Star Wars content arriving on Disney Plus. If you haven’t, you can subscribe to Disney Plus right here (opens in new tab).

Indeed, in a previous version of this very piece, we speculated that Doctor Strange 2 would follow in Shang-Chi and Eternals‘ footsteps and reach Disney Plus upwards of 70 days after hitting cinemas, which would have put its streaming release date in July. However, Disney decided Doctor Strange 2 deserved to be available sooner – and, in the UK, have even added the Spider-Man movies to the streaming service, so you can even catch Spidey’s multiversal antics.

The Benedict Cumberbatch-led sequel has made over $900 million at the worldwide box office, and you won’t have to pay anything extra to see the movie on Disney Plus. Interestingly, Spider-Man: No Way Home has still not found a streaming home in the US, though is available to purchase digitally. 

Already seen Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in cinemas? Then check out our guides to:

• Doctor Strange 2 ending explained
• Doctor Strange 2 post-credits scenes explained
• The Illuminati in Doctor Strange 2, listed and explained
• Our guide to Marvel Phase 4
• The rumored Doctor Strange cameos that never came true
• All the Doctor Strange 2 Easter eggs listed
• What does 616 in Doctor Strange 2 mean?
• Where does Doctor Strange 2 fit on the Marvel timeline?
• Who is Hayley Atwell in Doctor Strange 2?
• Who plays Captain Marvel in Doctor Strange 2?
• Who is Charlize Theron in Doctor Strange 2?
• Who is John Krasinski in Doctor Strange 2?
• Who is Black Bolt in Doctor Strange 2?
• The TV history of the Darkhold, explained
• Patrick Stewart is Professor X – but not the one you think
• Our full WandaVision recap
• The Marvel movies and shows to watch before Doctor Strange 2
• When is Doctor Strange 2 on Disney Plus?
• How to watch the Marvel movies in order
• Is Doctor Strange 2 too scary for children?

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The upcoming third season had a trailer released at Star Wars Celebration which teased Din Djarin’s trip to Mandalore, as well as Bo-Katan Kryze as an antagonist – and baby Grogu and Mando reunited once more. 

“Three is even better than the previous one,” Pedro Pascal, who plays the Mandalorian himself, told ET Online (opens in new tab), while Katee Sackhoff, who plays Bo-Katan, described the upcoming episodes as “dark.” 

Meanwhile, Giancarlo Esposito, who is Moff Gideon in the show, said the scale is “larger than ever… and it’s just an expansion, in many ways, of last season.” He added: “It’s a season that has great ideas, great teasings, and great tips for the future.”

Season 4 of The Mandalorian has been confirmed by Jon Favreau, who is currently writing the next batch of episodes. 

As for specifics on the third season, Pascal talked about Din and Baby Yoda’s bond. “What I love is the idea of who’s protecting who because Grogu is discovering more and more of his powers,” he explained. “And it’s very important for Mando to nurture it and to also make sure it’s harnessed in the right way.”

Esposito has hinted at the Child’s fresh powers before, so it seems we’ll be getting to see more of the youngling’s newfound Force abilities in the upcoming episodes.

The Mandalorian season 3 arrives in February 2023, but before that there’s Andor in August, The Bad Batch season 2 in September, and this fall there’s also the animated anthology series Tales of the Jedi. 

For everything else coming soon from the galaxy far, far away, check out our guide to all the upcoming Star Wars movies and TV shows – and catch up on the saga on Disney Plus.

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From a convention centre’s worth of references to a welcome shoutout to the comic book creator who helped reinvent Ms. Marvel, the opening episode is chockfull of callbacks that you might have missed.

In case they passed you by amid the flurry of color and chaos at AvengersCon, here’s our roundup of all the Ms. Marvel episode 1 Easter eggs. They just might embiggen your enjoyment of the premiere.

Captain Marvel’s classic costume

Kamala Khan’s YouTube montage was crammed with artsy shots of Avengers. Sloth Baby Productions also features a look at Captain Marvel’s original costume from 1977, complete with facemask and thigh-high boots. In a full-circle-sort-of-way, Carol Danvers was then called Ms. Marvel. The more you know.

G. Willow Wilson (and other creators)

Over at Kamala’s Coles Academic High School, several names are adorned in bronze on the building. Chief among them is G. Willow Wilson, the writer of the relaunch of the Ms. Marvel comic – which first introduced the world to Kamala Khan back in 2016. There’s also editor Stephen Wacker and artists Adrian Alphona and Jamie McKelvie, who were also instrumental in the character’s debut.

In the second column, the names of colorist Ian Herring, penciler Nico Leon, artist Takeshi Miyazawa and letterer Joe Caramagna are all present.

Ant-Man’s podcast

How does the world know about the Battle of Earth from Avengers: Endgame? Simple: a big-mouthed, pint-sized hero told everyone. During the episode’s opening, Kamala reveals that Scott Lang – AKA Ant-Man – is hosting his own podcast series, titled Big Me Little Me.

Marvel Zombies

When spitballing ideas for her AvengersCon costume to friend Bruno, Kamala brings up the idea of an undead Captain Marvel. That’s likely a pointed reference to Marvel Zombies, the 2005-2006 series by The Walking Dead’s Robert Kirkman.

Unbeknownst to Kamala, there is a universe taken over by undead Marvel heroes – as first glimpsed in Disney Plus’ What…If? series.

A tribute to Black Widow and Iron Man

AvengersCon is overflowing with merch for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes – but also a reminder to those they’ve lost.

One mural at the heart of the convention centre features a drawing of Black Widow and Iron Man with the message ‘Thank you for your sacrifice.’ It also appears to be a place for those who lost loved ones to leave notes, which is a nice touch.

America’s Ass

I’m sure some were peachy keen – emphasis on the peachy – for another glimpse of Captain America’s derriere. AvengersCon answered the call, presenting a piece of merch with a caricature of Cap and his backside sticking out.

That is, of course, a reference to Avengers: Endgame’s Cap-on-Cap showdown, where Steve Rogers finally gets a good look at himself and quips, “That is America’s Ass.”

The convention also includes other references to Cap, including his famous “I can do this all day” catchphrase, which was spoofed in Rogers: The Musical. The poor guy can’t catch a break.

Asgardian Pride

One convention-goer holds up a t-shirt that says Asgardian Pride. The rainbow colors are a nice flourish, and could well be a reference to Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie – who is canonically LGTBQ+ and could very well be looking for a queen to rule alongside as ruler of New Asgard in Thor: Love and Thunder.

Ms. Marvel’s embiggen powers

There’s been some debate – rightly or wrongly – over the decision to remove Ms. Marvel’s stretchy ‘embiggen’ powers. Instead, Kamala now wears a bangle that grants her the ability to manipulate energy blasts. She even uses them in one scene to create a longer, stretchy arm for herself to save Zoe. Unfortunately for diehards, that’s probably as close as we’ll get to seeing Ms. Marvel’s traditional powers.

Damage Control

Damage Control has been seen a few times in the MCU, most notably to clean up Peter Parker’s secret identity mess at the onset of Spider-Man: No Way Home. One of their most prominent agents, Agent Cleary, is seen in the Ms. Marvel post-credits scene. Kamala Khan has been brought to his attention – and it looks like she’s set to come in for questioning. Gulp.

Discover what else is coming to the MCU with our guide to Marvel Phase 4. Waiting around for more Ms. Marvel? Here’s when episode 2 drops, courtesy of our Ms. Marvel release schedule.

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The eagle-eyed among us noticed the code during a scene involving Kamala (Iman Vellani) and her bestie Bruno (Matt Lintz), around 10 minutes and 15 seconds into ‘Generation Why’. The pair are chit-chatting away in a Jersey City store, as Bruno shows off the airbrushing he’s been doing on Kamala’s Captain Marvel costume. After he wheels it over to catch the light, the code can be seen in the background, on an ATM machine.

The comic it links to is ‘Ms. Marvel (2014) #1’, the titular character’s first issue of her solo series. In it, Kamala continues to get to grips with the fact that she’s an Inhuman – and subsequently has powers – after being exposed to Terrigen Mist. It was written by G. Willow Wilson, who also gets a subtle shout-out in the first episode.

Fellow Disney Plus series Moon Knight snuck in several QR codes in its six-episode run, starting with ‘Werewolf By Night’ which directly inspired the Oscar Isaac-led show. It seems safe to assume that there will be more QR codes to look out for in further episodes of Ms. Marvel, too.

Ms. Marvel episode 1 is available to stream on Disney Plus now. Episode 2 is set to release on Wednesday, June 15. In the meantime, why not check out our roundup of best Disney Plus shows if you’re in need of some viewing inspiration.

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Ingram – who previously appeared in The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix – recently took to her Instagram (opens in new tab) account to share the abusive messages she has been receiving. “Long story short, there are hundreds of those. Hundreds,” she said. 

McGregor, who plays Obi-Wan and acts as an executive producer on the show, issued a message on social media that started with a celebration of the new series being the most streamed debut for any Disney Plus series, and went on to address the vitriol being aimed as Ingram.

“It seems like some of the fanbase have decided to attack Moses Ingram online and send her the most horrendous, racist DMs, and I heard some of them this morning and they just broke my heart,” McGregor said. “Moses is a brilliant actor, she’s a brilliant woman, and she’s absolutely amazing in this series… It just sickened me to my stomach to hear that this had been happening… We stand with Moses, we love Moses, and if you’re sending her bullying messages then you’re no Star Wars fan in my mind. There’s no place for racism in this world.”

A personal message from Ewan McGregor. pic.twitter.com/rJSDmj663KJune 1, 2022

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The main Star Wars account issued a similar statement. “We are proud to welcome Moses Ingram to the Star Wars family and excited for Reva’s story to unfold,” reads a statement on the official Star Wars Twitter account. “If anyone intends to make her feel in any way unwelcome, we have only one thing to say: we resist.”

“There are more than 20 million sentient species in the Star Wars galaxy, don’t choose to be a racist,” the account added in a follow-up tweet. 

We are proud to welcome Moses Ingram to the Star Wars family and excited for Reva’s story to unfold. If anyone intends to make her feel in any way unwelcome, we have only one thing to say: we resist. pic.twitter.com/lZW0yvseBkMay 31, 2022

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Kumail Nanjiani, who also appears in the series, sent a message of support for Ingram. “Moses Ingram is a phenomenal person and actor and I am excited about the decades of amazing work she has ahead of her,” his tweet (opens in new tab) reads. 

Ingram has previously revealed that she was warned racism would probably be coming her way. “It was something that Lucasfilm actually got in front of, and said, ‘This is a thing that, unfortunately, likely will happen,” she told The Independent (opens in new tab). “But we are here to help you; you can let us know when it happens.'”

In the same interview, Ingram talked introducing more diversity to the franchise. “Obi-Wan is going to bring the most diversity I think we’ve ever seen in the galaxy before,” she said. “To me, it’s long overdue. If you’ve got talking droids and aliens, but no people of color, it doesn’t make any sense. It’s 2022, you know. So we’re just at the beginning of that change. But I think to start that change is better than never having started it.”

You can check out our Obi-Wan Kenobi release schedule to find out when the next episode drops on Disney Plus. 

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Did you stay for the credits? Yes, Zach Braff has a surprise cameo in Obi-Wan Kenobi episode 3. It might be hard to place the Scrubs actor, however. Read on for more on who he is playing and where you can spot him in the latest episode on Disney Plus.

Who does Zach Braff play in Obi-Wan Kenobi?

Zach Braff plays Freck, the mole-like alien driver who takes Obi-Wan and Leia towards the spaceport on Mapuzo. You can spot him from 13 minutes onwards. Unfortunately for the pair, Freck is in league with the Empire – and makes their journey decidedly difficult as it wears on.

As to be expected, fans were shocked to see Zach Braff’s name in the credits. One wrote on Twitter (opens in new tab), “That Zach Braff cast in the credits caught me off guard.” Another asked (opens in new tab): “Who the heck did Zach Braff play?”

Others weren’t quite so perplexed. An Obi-Wan viewer, who was listening closely, said (opens in new tab), “Oh man, Freck is so obviously @zachbraff. I’d recognize that voice inflection anywhere!”

Braff joins the latest in a long, long line of big-name actors to have bit-parts across Star Wars movies and shows. Daniel Craig showed up in a galaxy far, far away as a Stormtrooper in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Ted Lasso’s Jason Sudeikis was also on the Dark Side as a trooper in The Mandalorian’s first season. Simon Pegg even performed a turn as alien junk dealer Unkar Plutt in the sequel trilogy.

Braff’s cameo wasn’t the only shocker this week. Obi-Wan Kenobi’s most recent episode also confirmed the fate of a deep-cut Star Wars character. For more on Obi-Wan Kenobi, check out our interviews with Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen on their favorite memories filming the show and how their characters’ relationship has changed, as well as Christensen on why he didn’t speak to George Lucas before returning as Darth Vader and Moses Ingram on playing the galaxy’s newest villain, Reva.

For everything else coming soon, see our guide to all the upcoming Star Wars movies and TV shows.

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