"Monsters at Work," the new animated series from Disney Plus, brings viewers back to the colorful world introduced in "Monsters, Inc." and explores what happens when monsters are tasked with making children laugh instead of scream.
The show features John Goodman and Billy Crystal reprising their roles as Sulley and Mike, respectively. They are joined by a boisterous voice cast that includes Mindy Kaling ("The Office"), Ben Feldman ("Mad Men"), and Aisha Tyler ("CSI"). The series was created by Bobs Gannaway who worked on multiple Disney shows like "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,""101 Dalmatians," and "Lilo & Stitch: The Series."
The release date for "Monsters at Work" was originally slated for 2020, but the series was delayed until this summer. The show has received positive reviews so far, and currently holds a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 10 critic reviews.
"Monsters at Work" joins a growing collection of kid-friendly shows on Disney Plus. The service's large selection of family programs helps make it our pick for the best streaming service for parents and their kids.
How to watch 'Monsters at Work'
The first two episodes of "Monsters at Work" premiered exclusively on Disney Plus on July 7. Season one will feature 10 episodes, and one new espiode will be released every Wednesday.
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The streaming service is available on many smart devices and media players, including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, most smart TVs, mobile devices, and tablets. For more information about supported devices, visit the Disney Plus website.
What other movies and shorts from 'Monsters, Inc.' can I watch on Disney Plus?
Even though "Monsters at Work" is the first series to come from the franchise, Disney Plus subscribers have access to the full library of "Monsters, Inc." movies and shorts.
This includes the original Pixar movie, "Monsters, Inc.," as well as the prequel "Monsters University."
If you're looking for something quick to watch, animated shorts based on Mike and Sulley's relationship, like "Mike's New Car" and "Party Central," are available for streaming on Disney Plus as well.
Disney Plus also gives subscribers access to the entire Pixar library of movies. For a full list of current and upcoming original series, check out our guide to Disney Plus shows.