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How to watch 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' plus more of what's new on Disney Plus this month

By Danica Creahan

Updated on: February 1, 2023 / 11:36 AM EST / Essentials

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Marvel fans can finally return to Wakanda whenever they want because "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is now streaming on Disney+. Keep reading to find out how you can stream the newest "Black Panther" movie, plus more of what's new on Disney+ this month.

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Disney+ subscription, $8 and up monthly

How much does Disney+ cost?

A Disney+ subscription starts at $8 per month, but you can also bundle the Disney streaming service with Hulu and ESPN+ starting at $13 per month.

How to watch "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"

Following King T'Challa's death, Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M'Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje band together with the help of War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross to fight for Wakanda's future. Angela Bassett,Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Danai Gurira, Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Freeman and more return in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."

This long-awaited "Black Panther" sequel is now on Disney+. "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is also still playing in some theaters.

"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," now streaming on Disney+

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What else is coming to Disney+?

Need something new to watch while you wait for the new "Black Panther" streaming premiere? We've got you covered. Check out our top picks for what's new on Disney+ in January 2023.

'Willow' (new episodes now streaming)

In this follow-up series to George Lucas's 1988 fantasy adventure "Willow," a legendary sorcerer returns to lead an unlikely team of heroes on a high stakes rescue mission. Warwick Davis returns in his titular role in this sequel series, now streaming on Disney+.

"Willow," new episodes now streaming on Disney+

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'Star Wars: The Bad Batch' (Season 2)

Months after the events on Kamino, the Bad Batch are back and continuing their journey navigating the Empire after the fall of the Republic. Season 2 sees the group cross paths with familiar foes and some new friends as they complete exciting and potentially dangerous new missions. Season 2 of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" is now streaming on Disney+

"Star Wars: The Bad Batch," now streaming on Disney+

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'Chasing Waves'

Following surfing's 2020 Olympic debut in Tokyo, Disney's new docuseries showcases some of the athletes defining surf culture across the over 18,000 miles of Japan's coastline. Using state-of-the-art 4K cameras and 16mm archival film, "Chasing Waves" tells a multicultural tale of what it takes to succeed in the global surf industry. All eight episodes of "Chasing Waves" are out now on Disney+.

"Chasing Waves" now streaming on Disney+

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Here's everything coming to Disney+ in January:

Jan. 4
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The Boonies (S1)
Locked Up Abroad (S12)
Lost Treasures of Egypt (S4)
Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom (S2)
Primal Survivor: Over the Andes (S1)
Underworld, Inc. (S1, S2)

Disney+ Originals
Star Wars: The Bad Batch - 2-Episode Season 2 Premiere - Episode 201 "Spoils of War" and Episode 202 "Ruins of War"
National Treasure: Edge of History - Episode 5 "Bad Romance"
Willow - Episode 7

Jan. 6
Library Titles
Strangest Bird Alive

Jan. 11
Library Titles
Airport Security (S4, S5, S6, S7, S8)
Best in Bridal (S1)
Bride & Prejudice (S1)
Celebrity Ghost Stories (S5, S6)
Evil Genius (S1)
My Ghost Story (S1)
SuperKitties (S1, 11 episodes)

Disney+ Originals
Chasing Waves - All Episodes Streaming
Gina Yei - All Episodes Streaming
National Treasure: Edge of History - Episode 6 "Frenemies"
Star Wars: The Bad Batch - Episode 203 "The Solitary Clone"
Willow - Episode 8

Jan. 18
Library Titles
Chibi Tiny Tales (Shorts) (S3, 14 episodes)
Disney Junior Mickey Mouse Funhouse (S2, 5 episodes)
Me & Mickey (Shorts) (S1, 20 episodes)
Night Stalkers (S1)
Secret Life of Predators (S1)

Disney+ Originals
King Shakir Recycle - Premiere
National Treasure: Edge of History - Episode 7 "Point of No Return"
Star Wars: The Bad Batch - Episode 204 "Faster"

Jan. 20
Library Titles
Ocean's Breath
Sharkatraz

Jan. 25
Library Titles
Bloody Tales of Europe (S1)
Dino Ranch (S2, 6 episodes)
Hacking the System (S1)
Riding Britain's Railways (S1)

Disney+ Originals
Mila in the Multiverse - Premiere
National Treasure: Edge of History - Episode 8 "Family Tree"
Star Wars: The Bad Batch - Episode 205 "Entombed"

Jan. 27
Library Titles
American Blackout
Challenger Disaster: Lost Tapes
T. Rex Autopsy

The best TVs and TV deals right now

If you find yourself forgoing the movie theater in favor of streaming the best new movies and TV shows at home, it might be time to upgrade your TV setup. Keep reading to check out the best deals on TVs.

Get the Samsung 'The Frame' TV on sale now

When you're not streaming shows or movies on Samsung "The Frame," the 4K set displays preprogrammed artwork, from Picasso to Basquiat, on its matte screen. It can also display family vacation photos that you've uploaded to "The Frame" from your phone or USB flash drive. So, yes, this TV puts on a show whether it's on -- or off.

The 2022 model has the same gorgeous quantum-dot picture as the 2021 model. And like the 2021 model, the latest version upscales TV and movies to 4K. The 2022 "The Frame" boasts a new matte display with anti-glare, anti-reflection and anti-fingerprint properties.

55" Samsung "The Frame" QLED 4K TV 2022, $1,198 (reduced from $1,500)

$1,198 at Walmart

$1,500 at Samsung

65" Samsung "The Frame" QLED 4K TV 2022, $1,449 (reduced from $2,000)

$1,449 at Walmart

$2,000 at Samsung

75" Samsung "The Frame" QLED 4K TV 2022, $1,949 (reduced from $3,000)

$1,949 at Walmart

$3,000 at Samsung

Best budget Roku TV deals at Walmart

Looking for the perfect budget TV for the the new year? Head over to Walmart -- the retailer has restocked a number of its bestselling budget Roku smart TVs. No matter what size or resolution you need, there's a deal for you.

Here's a list of the best Roku TV deals at Walmart. As of publication, all these deals are still available.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: $50

Amazon's in-house streaming platform is Fire TV. This 4K device comes with an Alexa voice remote, and supports Dolby Atmos Audio.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, $50

$50 at Amazon

2022 Chromecast with Google TV

For Google loyalists, the new 2022 Chromecast with Google TV can, ahem, streamline your streaming experience. Get personal recommendations based on your subscriptions, viewing history and purchase history.

2022 Chromecast with Google TV, $50

$50 at Amazon

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Danica Creahan

Danica Creahan is an expert on streaming for CBS Essentials. When she's not evaluating the best new shows and movies to stream or comparing every way to watch NCAA March Madness this year, she's probably out playing with -- or shopping for -- her dog.