The Pinocchio release date is upon us.
This year’s Disney+ Day will be a special occasion as it will see the live-action remake of one of the most beloved Disney classics, Pinocchio. Here is when to watch it together will all the family.
When to Watch Pinocchio on Disney+
Disney set the Pinocchio release date on Disney+ starting at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT on Thursday, September 8. Robert Zemeckis directed the movie from a screenplay he co-wrote with Chris Weitz, based on the classic children’s tale by Italian author Carlo Collodi. Pinocchio is just one of the many exclusive contents that will debut on Disney+ Day, a list that includes the Thor: Love and Thunder streaming release, Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return, and more. The story follows a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a “real boy” before discovering how the world really is. It also centers on a father-son relationship, the ramifications of lying, and living in a fantasy world.
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The film stars Tom Hanks as Geppetto, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as the titular character, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jiminy Cricket, Cynthia Erivo as the Blue Fairy, as well as Luke Evans as the villainous Coachman, and Keegan-Michael Key as Honest John. Additionally, Lorraine Bracco is Sofia the Seagull, a new character made just for the live-action film. The project is produced by Weitz and Andrew Miano via their Depth of Field production banner.
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The original Pinocchio first debuted in theaters in 1940 and won two Academy Awards. While it wasn’t a box-office success, fans always loved the wooden boy story. In the Disney-animated film Pinocchio, Dickie Jones voiced the titular puppet. Additionally, Cliff Edwards was Jiminy Cricket and Christian Rubb was Master Geppetto.
