In a rather surprising move, Disney Plus has wiped off a dozen movies from its streaming platform, indicating an unexpected shuffle in its vast cinematic library.
Ironically, among the removed movies is ‘Cheaper by the Dozen,’ which along with eleven other films, will no longer be available for streaming on Disney Plus. Here is the full list of the recently removed movies, as reported by Screen Rant:
- Artemis Fowl
- Better Nate Than Never
- Black Beauty
- Cheaper by the Dozen
- Darby and the Dead
- Flora & Ulysses
- Hollywood Stargirl
- Magic Camp
- The One and Only Ivan
- Stargirl
- Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made
- Wolfgang
Noteworthy Departures and an Alarming Trend
Arguably, the most significant departure among these is ‘Cheaper by the Dozen.’ This 2022 adaptation, starring Zach Braff and Gabrielle Union, has barely celebrated its first anniversary.
Its removal confirms a disconcerting trend that even new and high-profile content isn’t immune to being dropped from Disney Plus, signaling a potential shift in Disney’s content strategy.
The removal of these movies is part of a broader initiative resulting in the departure of numerous shows and movies from Disney Plus as May draws to a close. The much-adored Marvel show ‘The Runaways’ under the Hulu/Star umbrella has also vanished from the streaming platform.
Actors Respond to the News
Actor Bryan Cranston, from ‘The One and Only Ivan,’ shared his thoughts on this development in a social media post. He stated, “I heard the news that my film, ‘The One And Only Ivan,’ is being pulled from @disneyplus as early as next week.” Expressing his pride in the movie released post-COVID lockdown, he urged viewers to watch this heartfelt family story based on real events while they still could.
This overhaul leaves us wondering about the future of Disney Plus’ library, the choices for its revolving door of content, and how it will impact both creators and subscribers alike.
