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Disney+ and Hulu Launch Expanded ‘Throwbacks’ Summer to Repack 1990s–2000s Favorites

The push aims to boost subscriber engagement by pairing archival drops with new originals, a hosted podcast, limited perks, a Los Angeles pop-up.

Overview

  • Premium subscribers gained access to the Throwbacks Stream on May 22, a daylong marathon of the top 50 Disney Channel Original Movies.
  • Disney+ will add The Brave Little Toaster and Seasons 1–2 of The Weekenders on May 25 as the first library drops tied to the campaign.
  • Disney+ Perks’ Summer Fridays returns for eligible subscribers on June 5 with special perks, interactive quizzes, and themed digital badges.
  • A two-day Throwbacks Mini Mall pop-up opens at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles on June 6–7 with a retro photo lab, beauty salon, mystery pin machine, and other fan experiences.
  • The slate includes new originals and returns later this summer such as Camp Rock 3 in August and a new Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season, plus a Throwbacks podcast hosted by Sherry Cola and Cierra Ramirez to go behind the scenes of key titles.