On what date was Encanto released on Disney+?

Encanto was released on Disney+ on December 24, 2021.

The date followed a shortened theatrical strategy shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. Disney released the animated film in U.S. cinemas on November 24, 2021, giving it an exclusive 30-day theatrical window before its streaming debut. That made Encanto a Christmas Eve addition to Disney+, rather than a film that arrived on the service at the same time as its theatrical release.

The date is often confused with November 24, 2021, which was the U.S. theatrical release date, or January 7, 2022, when the film opened in China. February 8, 2022, was another later milestone: the home-media release on DVD, Blu-ray, and Ultra HD Blu-ray.

Encanto’s Disney+ launch proved especially important to its popularity. Its songs spread widely online during the 2021 holiday season, and the film became a major streaming success after its initial cinema run. The release also included the short film Far from the Tree.