This might be the best film from 1962 to be released in 1978. Find out why your cat acts the way it does as we discuss The Cat From Outer Space. At very least, this movie will make you appreciate the flying effects in Superman: The Movie that much more. And you'll never believe these movies came out during the same year! It's been a long time coming, but the Disney + Randomizer finally pulls a selection from Pixar. HINT: under the bed. Let us know what you thought about The Cat From Outer Space on Twitter @disneyplustwo, Instagram @disneyplus2podcast and online at disneyplus2.com.  ACTFor over 30 years, Best Friends Animal Society has been running the nation’s largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals and building effective programs that reduce the number of animals entering shelters. To learn more and support their initiatives, visit bestfriends.org.Learn more about how you can support Black Lives Matter at blacklivesmatter.com.

Is Thor Ragnarok the most fun movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Yes. Yes, it is. This week, we try to figure out why. Get ready for the best joke and character entrance in all of the MCU. This movie is also a surprisingly deep and meaningful exploration of personal identity and finding your purpose in life. Plus, it has Hulk butt. Join us to discuss one of our favorite superhero movies. Then, the Disney+ Randomizer takes us in a very different direction for next week. HINT: space feline. Let us know how much you love Thor Ragnarok on Twitter @disneyplustwo, Instagram @disneyplus2podcast and online at disneyplus2.com. ACTThe Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc) is a nonprofit dedicated to assisting booksellers in need. The Binc Foundation grew out of a wish of bookstore employees to establish a fund to help their colleagues experiencing unexpected financial crises. Binc is dedicated to assisting bookstore employees across the United States in their greatest time of need. For more information and to make a donation, visit bincfoundation.org.Donate and learn more about how you can support Black Lives Matter at blacklivesmatter.com.

Can you actually steal lightning? We find out this week as we discuss the 2010 Fox film Percy Jackson and the Olympians - The Lightning Thief.Why is it so hard for other studios to nail the Harry Potter formula? Does this movie have the most disturbing credit scene ever? And just how boring can you make a fight between two demigods? Spoiler: we did not enjoy this film. But the Disney+ Randomizer must have enjoyed our conversation because it's keeping us on theme for next week. HINT: Hammer.Let us know what you think about Percy Jackson on Twitter @disneyplustwo, Instagram @disneyplus2podcast and online at disneyplus2.com. ACTThe Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth. To get involved and support The Trevor Project check out the information in our show notes and visit thetrevorproject.org. And if you need help, you can call 1-866-488-7386 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.Donate and learn more about how you can support Black Lives Matter at blacklivesmatter.com.LEARNGreek Mythology from Encyclopedia BritannicaDifferences from the book from Fandom

Hamilton. Need we say more?We were excited to see it live, and we were just as excited to watch it on TV. Hamilton is one of our favorite shows. We know the words to every song. But does the experience hold up on the small screen? And how will this streaming event influence the uncertain future of musical theater?We also activate our brand new Disney+ Randomizer for the first time to find out what we're watching next. HINT: Lightning.Welcome to season 2 of the Disney Plus 2 Podcast!Join the conversation on Twitter @disneyplustwo, Instagram @disneyplus2podcast and online at disneyplus2.com. ACTThe one-night-only livestreamed Project Sing Out! event happens on July 20, 2020 at 7pm EDT. To learn more and donate to support their efforts, visit projectsingout.org.Donate and learn more about how you can support Black Lives Matter at blacklivesmatter.com.LEARNAlexander Hamilton by Ron ChernowAlexander Hamilton: Slavery and Race in a Revolutionary Generation from The New York Journal of American HistoryHamilton despised slavery but didn't confront George Washington or other slaveholders from The Washington Post'Hamilton' Roles Are This Rapper's Delight from The Wall Street JournalHistorians on Hamilton: How a Blockbuster Musical is Restaging America's Past by Renee C. RomanoPolitifact: Fact-checking 'Hamilton' the musical from The Tampa Bay Times

The Disney Plus 2 is back, just in time for the streaming release of Hamilton. Join us for Season 2 starting on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and follow us on Twitter @disneyplustwo, Instagram @disneyplus2podcast and online at disneyplus2.com.

Post-Speed Sandra Bullock + pre-Independence Day Bill Pullman = Disney's first and only romantic coma-dy: While You Were Sleeping. We're joined by a special guest, Stephanie's sister Lisa, to discuss 1990s relationship movies and try to figure out why Bill Pullman is "Bill Pullman." We also uncover a ton of great relationship advice hidden in this movie, including some of the best pickup lines ever. Lisa has the honor of activating the Disney+ Randomizer, sending us into the world of Marvel animation next week. HINT: best theme song ever! What's your favorite 90s romantic comedy? Is it creepy to pretend to date someone who's in a coma, even if you're as charming as Sandra Bullock? Let us know on Twitter @disneyplustwo, Instagram @disneyplus2podcast and online at disneyplus2.com. And check out Lisa's artwork on Instagram at @lisaveeee and Etsy via etsy.com/shop/lisaveeee/.

Off with their heads! It's a Tim Burton trifecta this week as Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter star in the 2010 live action almost-remake of Alice in Wonderland. Oh ... and Alice is in this, too! The film is certainly nice to look at, but what does it contribute to the Alice story? Should they have gone the Maleficent angle and just made a movie about the Mad Hatter? And did The Matrix inspire this Alice movie after the original Alice inspired The Matrix? Join us for a trip down the rabbit hole to discuss the highest grossing Tim Burton movie ever! We also update The Randomizer just in time for next week's Valentine's Day episode. HINT: zzzzzzzzzzz. What do you think of Disney's live action Alice series? Let us know on Twitter @disneyplustwo, Instagram @disneyplus2podcast and online at disneyplus2.com.

We make our first visit to the National Geographic section of Disney+ with the 2017 television special Earth Live. Nature has a reputation for being unpredictable. Walt came to this conclusion after he tried to use real animals in the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland. So can Nat Geo execute a live, worldwide television safari and keep it engaging for two hours? And why should they hire Stephanie to host their next live production? The Randomizer sends us back into the Disney remake/reboot collection ... kinda. HINT: why is a raven like a writing desk? What's your favorite Nat Geo program on Disney+? Let us know on Twitter @disneyplustwo, Instagram @disneyplus2podcast and online at disneyplus2.com. If you'd like to learn more about conservation efforts for imperiled species in North America, please visit defenders.org.

Batter up! We tackle our first sports entry in the Disney+ catalogue this week with the 1993 Fox baseball fantasy Rookie of the Year. Could a 12 year-old really pitch in the major leagues? Is this movie as good as we remember it being from when we were younger? Is this possibly the best kids baseball movie ever? Join the team as we discuss the magical tale of Henry Rosinbagger ... Gardenhoser ...  Runnamucker ... Rowengartner. Yeah, that's it! Then, The Randomizer sends us in a completely different direction for next week's episode. HINT: nature unrecorded. What's your favorite sports movie in the Disney+ collection? Let us know on Twitter @disneyplustwo, Instagram @disneyplus2podcast and online at disneyplus2.com

Another dog movie! This time, we're checking out the sequel of the first true Disney live-action remake, 102 Dalmatians. Did this franchise need a remake yet alone a sequel? Why does she want that coat so much after already going to prison? And is Glenn Close to Cruella De Vil what Johnny Depp is to Jack Sparrow? Let's just call this our pre-game for next year's highly-anticipated prequel Cruella with Emma Stone. We also debut The Official Disney+2 Dog Movie Rating System. And The Randomizer delivers our selection for next week. HINT: Cracker Jacks. Share your thoughts on 102 Dalmatians via Twitter @disneyplustwo, Instagram @disneyplus2podcast and online at disneyplus2.com