The latest release from Disney-Pixar, Soul, is an animated family movie that will now launch on Disney+ on Christmas Day. It’s the latest film to go straight to streaming instead of cinema release – and it looks like a heartwarming treat for Christmas.

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Disney announced that they are delighted to share Pixar’s spectacular and moving Soul with audiences direct to Disney+ in December. Soul was originally slated for release in June, then was postponed to November and now will go direct to streaming on 25th December.

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What to Expect From Disney-Pixar’s Soul

Soul is the latest film that Disney has moved from cinemas direct to Disney+, following Artemis Fowl, Hamilton, and Mulan. But good news, unlike Mulan which was released on Disney+ for a premium fee, the new movie Soul will be available to Disney+ subscribers for no extra cost.

A new original Pixar film is always a special occasion, and they think that “this heartwarming and humorous story about human connection and finding one’s place in the world will be a treat for families to enjoy together this holiday season.”

Disney and Pixar’s Soul will be streaming exclusively on Disney+ on December 25th. ✨ #PixarSoul #DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/n98lZSfAQa

— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) October 8, 2020

What is Soul About?

Soul tells the story of Joe Gardner, a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn’t quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz and he’s good at playing jazz. One small misstep takes him away from New York to The Great Before, a magical realm where new souls get their personalities, interests and quirks before they go to Earth.

Determined to return to his life before, Joe teams up with a soul “22” who has never understood the appeal of human life. Joe desperately tries to show “22” what is great about living. He ends up discovering what it means to have soul.

The new movies features the voices of Tina Fey, Jamie Foxx, Angela Bassett, Phylicia Rashad, amongst others.

Musician Jon Batiste wrote the original jazz music for the film, while Oscar®-winners Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross from Nine Inch Nails, composed the original score.

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