Watch Onward online right now - here's how to stream Onward around the world

Watch Onward online
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A bit of cheering up wouldn't go amiss right now, so it might interest you to hear that you can watch Onward online via a Disney Plus membership right now if you live in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, and beyond.

Because coronavirus took a sledgehammer to normality, Disney announced that it'd be possible to stream Onward via their streaming service despite the fact that the film was still in theaters at the time. As such, all you need to stream Onward right now is a Disney Plus subscription. Once you've got a membership, you're then free to watch it as often as you'd like. 

Taking place in a fantasy world where magic has been replaced by modern tech like electricity, cars, and TV, Onward follows two brothers who discover that they can resurrect their dearly departed dad with his wizard's staff. Unfortunately for them, the spell goes wrong and only his bottom half materializes. This leads the trio on an epic quest to fix their mistake. It's a heart-warming story that takes plenty of cues from the best tabletop RPGs; Pixar have clearly gotten more than a few games like the D&D Starter Set under their belt.

It's not the only thing worth watching on Disney Plus, of course. You can watch The Simpsons online (31 seasons of it) and dabble in some Star Wars as well. You can even watch The Falcon and the Winter Soldier if you'd like to catch up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it's now possible to watch Raya and the Last Dragon as well if you'd prefer a bit of animated action. In other words? Disney Plus is packed with things to see, and we'd argue it's well worth the money - even if you only get a single month's membership and cancel the subscription once you're done.

So let's get down to it: here's how to stream Onward right away and get the best deal via a Disney Plus sign-up.

Watch Onward - US

Disney Plus | $7.99 per month

Disney Plus | $7.99 per month
Onward has landed on Disney Plus very early thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, and you can watch it right now if you have a membership. Sweet! There's plenty of content to keep you busy once you've finished Onward, too. Frozen 2 can be found on Disney Plus, Marvel films are present and correct, and Star Wars of all kinds is available as well. At $7.99 per month, that's not bad value for money. Speaking of which, don't forget about Disney's alternative offer - you can get a bundle with Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus for $13.99 per month or $19.99p/m without Hulu ads. It's comfortably one of the best Disney Plus bundles we've seen.

Watch Onward - Canada

Disney Plus | $11.99 per month

Disney Plus | $11.99 per month
If you fancy watching Onward in Canada, we've got good news - you can with a Disney Plus membership. Thanks to coronavirus shutting down theatres, Onward arrived in homes a little early; much like the US, Pixar's fantasy film became available on Disney Plus for the standard cost of $11.99 per month (which is the best deal on offer at the moment, considering the fact that the Disney Plus free trial has vanished). Once you're done with Onward, you'll definitely be kept busy; Disney films obviously make up the bulk of Disney Plus, but Marvel and Star Wars movies are also available.

Watch Onward - UK

Disney Plus | £7.99 per month

Disney Plus | £7.99 per month
Good news, UK friends: you can watch Onward online via Disney Plus now. It's been a long time coming, and we're not entirely certain why it took so long to get here, but hey - it's arrived at last, and that's what matters. Want someone else to get in on the action too? A Disney Plus gift card is a good present for friends or loved ones, particularly if you've left present-buying a bit late.

Watch Onward - Australia

Disney Plus | $11.99 per month

Disney Plus | $11.99 per month
You can now watch Onward online via Disney Plus - hooray! The movie is now available to stream as often as you'd like if you're a member for $11.99 per month or $12.99p/m in New Zealand. That's worth getting excited about - Onward is a great movie and an excellent Pixar flick for the collection. It's heart-warming, funny, and all kinds of nerdy. Basically? Pixar at its best.

Watch Onward - India

Disney Plus with Hotstar (Premium) | ₹299 per month / ₹1499 a year

Disney Plus with Hotstar (Premium) | ₹299 per month / ₹1499 a year
For those of you that want to watch Onward in India, Disney Plus Hotstar bundles are your solution. It's actually pretty great value, all things considered. Besides Disney Plus access on the Premium tier, you also get multiplex and new Indian movies to go with Hotstar specials, no ads, and Full HD streaming accompanied by Dolby 5.1 audio. Grab the annual membership and it's even better - you're saving a significant ₹2088 a year compared to paying the ₹299 monthly fees.

Other regions

Watch Disney Plus in your area

Watch Disney Plus in your area
If your country has Disney Plus, you should be able to watch Onward on it - and if not, the film will probably appear soon. Don't have Disney Plus in your region? Don't worry, the House of Mouse has promised that it'll be arriving across the globe over the next year or so.

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Benjamin Abbott
Tabletop & Merch Editor

As the site's Tabletop & Merch Editor, you'll find my grubby paws on everything from board game reviews to the latest Lego news. I've been writing about games in one form or another since 2012, and can normally be found cackling over some evil plan I've cooked up for my group's next Dungeons & Dragons campaign.