More than forty years after legendary actor and filmmaker Mel Brooks directed and starred in the parody film History of the World: Part I, an anthology series serving as its sequel is set to premiere on Disney Plus in March.
What’s more, the show features some of the biggest names in entertainment today, including Taika Waititi, Zazie Beetz, Wanda Sykes and Jake Johnson, just to name a few. With a star-studded cast and Mel Brooks himself starring in the series, History of the World: Part II is one of the most anticipated comedies of 2023.
What’s in this Guide?
History of the World: Part II preview
In the 1981 seminal Mel Brooks film, the funniest and wildest of stories were set during the Stone Age, the Roman Empire, the Spanish Inquisition, and the French Revolution. Brooks himself played various characters in these different periods, further establishing him as a comedy legend.
Over four decades later and he’s back in this much-awaited follow-up, only this time it’s a sequel series that will certainly roast more historical figures and events, including the American civil war, the Russian revolution, and the construction of the pyramids in Egypt. Then there’s Seth Rogen’s Noah bringing pugs on board his ark.
Like the original film, each episode will showcase hilarious sketches, taking audiences through different periods of human history. This only means we’ll be seeing historical and biblical figures satirised in the upcoming series, including Mary Magdalene (Zazie Beetz), Sigmund Freud (Taika Waititi), Marco Polo (Jake Johnson), Harriet Tubman (Wanda Sykes), Amelia Earhart (Hannah Einbinder), and many more.
Brooks’ roster of all-time classics with the likes of The Producers, Spaceballs, Young Frankenstein, and of course, History of the World Part I, have been a barrel of laughs since gracing the screen decades ago. The follow-up to the 1981 anthology film, History of the World: Part II, shouldn’t be any different.
Mel Brooks wrote the series alongside co-writer, co-creator, and co-executive producer David Stassen (Central Intelligence). Wanda Sykes, Ike Barinholtz, and Nick Kroll also serve as producers. Despite including “Part I” in the original film’s title, there wasn’t actually any plan to make a sequel, that is until now.
History of the World: Part II trailer
The trailer is introduced by none other than Mel Brooks himself. You can watch it below:
History of the World: Part II release date
The eight-episode series will premiere on streaming TV with two episodes on 6th March 2023. After its international debut, two new episodes will stream daily so that it’s described as a four-night event with episodes airing Monday until Thursday.
| History of the World Part 2 | Available | Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | 6th March 2023 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 2 | 6th March 2023 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 3 | 7th March 2023 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 4 | 7th March 2023 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 5 | 8th March 2023 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 6 | 8th March 2023 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 7 | 9th March 2023 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 8 | 9th March 2023 | Disney Plus |
What other streaming services are History of the World: Part II on?
The parody series is a Disney+ exclusive so it won’t be available elsewhere in Australia. Fortunately, the streaming service offers an extensive catalogue of movies and TV shows, so it’s definitely worth signing up for.
From Star Wars and Marvel to Disney and Pixar, as well as National Geographic and Star, subscribers are treated to heaps of binge-worthy content!
| Streaming Services | History of the World Part 2 |
|---|---|
| Disney Plus | Yes |
| BINGE | No |
| Foxtel | No |
| Foxtel Now | No |
| Amazon Prime Video | No |
| Paramount+ | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Free to air | No |
How to watch History of the World: Part II on Disney Plus
All eight episodes will stream in Australia via Disney Plus. New customers can choose between the monthly and the yearly plan, priced at $13.99 and $139.99. It’s worth noting that their free trial is no longer offered, although there are occasional Disney Plus offers that new customers can take advantage of.
With just a single tier, there’s no need to pick more expensive plans in order to stream simultaneously. Disney Plus allows users to stream on up to four screens at the same time for the monthly price of $13.99. If you want to save a little bit, you can opt for the $139.99 annual plan, which works out to be only around $12 per month.
With so much content to choose from, it’s only about time to join Disney Plus. You can also check out our Disney Plus review to know more about the service and its features.
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History of the World: Part II cast
The sequel series to the classic 1981 anthology film features an ensemble cast that includes Mel Brooks himself, Wanda Sykes, Nick Kroll, and Ike Barinholtz. Danny DeVito (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Seth Rogen (Pam & Tommy), J.B. Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm), Sarah Silverman (Wreck-It Ralph), and Rob Corddry (Hot Tub Time Machine) will also appear as guests.
More are set to make appearances with the show’s extensive list of stars to revisit the world’s phony baloney stories we now call history. Here are just some of them.
Other shows on Disney Plus you might like
The Disney Plus library offers a wide range of the best shows on television and the latest blockbusters, which you can explore by checking out what’s on Disney Plus.
With a combination of newly added titles and all-time favourites, choice is never an issue. These include hits like Star Wars’ Andor, The Bear, Welcome to Wrexham, The Simpsons, and many more. We have made a few more suggestions if you’re wondering what to watch now. Check them out below.
Streaming devices for watching on Disney Plus
Here’s a list of compatible devices for which you can stream movies and TV shows on Disney Plus.
Devices supported on Disney+
- Amazon Fire TV: Yes – All Fire TV devices & Fire TV Edition Smart TVs
- Amazon Fire Tablet: Yes – Fire OS 5.0 or later
- Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11.0 and later; 4th-generation Apple TV
- Foxtel: Yes – Foxtel iQ5, iQ4 or iQ3
- Hubbl: Yes – Hubbl Glass & Hubbl Puck
- Chromecast: Yes – Version 1 and newer; Google Nest Hub and Google Nest Hub Max; Vizio Smart TVs (with built-in Chromecast); Android TV devices
- Chromebook: Yes – via Disney+ Android app
- Roku: Yes – Roku boxes and sticks and TVs
- Android TV: Yes – OS 7.0 or later on Google certified TVs
- LG Smart TV: Yes – LG models running webOS 3.0 and above
- Samsung Smart TV: Yes – 2017 models and newer (Tizen OS)
- Hisense Smart TVs and Toshiba Smart TVs: Yes – with VIDAA OS U6 1.2 and other selected models
- PC: Yes – Web browser only; Chrome (version 75+ on Windows 7 or later); Microsoft Edge (version 79+ on Windows 10 or later); Firefox (version 75+ on Windows 7 or later
- Mac: Yes – Safari 11+ is supported on macOS 10.12 (Sierra) and later; Chrome 75+ is supported on macOS 10.10 (Yosemite) and later; Firefox 75+ is supported on macOS 10.9 (Mavericks) and later
- Android phones/tablets: Yes – Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
- iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad: Yes – iOS 15.3 and later
- PlayStation: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- Xbox: Yes – Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox One S, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Xfinity Flex and X1 TV Box: Yes; select Xfinity X1 models
- Fetch TV: Yes
