The firstNational Treasurefilm was released in 2004, an archeological dive into the United States founding myths that played sort of like a louder, dumber Indiana Jones crossed withThe Da Vinci Code.

Of course it was a hit, prompting the creation of a sequel and no doubt funding the purchase ofseveral additional castlesfor its star, Nicholas Cage.

Yet despite the enthusiasm for the franchise, which madeNational Treasure 2: Book of Secretsan even bigger global hit, and years of news and rumors, a thirdNational Treasurewas never made, even as its star completed his transformation into some sort of living meme.

Instead, were gettingNational Treasure: Edge of History(Dec. 14), a Disney+ streaming series in which Cages Ben Gates isnt even featured; instead the series focuses on a young Mexican-American Dreamer, Jess Valenzuela (Lisette Olivera) as she searches for her missing father, uncovers the secrets of her family legacy, and hunts for Pan-American historical treasures.

Its not like theres no budget for this thingthe trailer looks slick and Catherine Zeta-Jones has a supporting roleso maybe Jess and Ben can team up in a future season.

Heres everything else coming to Disney+ in December, including another film-to-streaming transplant minus its marquee name as the Night at the Museum franchise goes animated and loses Ben Still with the premiere ofNight at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again(Dec. 9), another installment of theDiary of a Wimpy Kidanimated reboot (Dec. 2), and a live performance of the songs ofEncantorecorded earlier this year at the Hollywood Bowl (Dec. 28).

Disney Plus series with new episodes premiering weekly in December 2022

The Mysterious Benedict Society,Season 2 (finale Dec. 7)

National Treasure: Edge of History(premieres Dec. 14)

The Santa Clauses

Sumo Do, Sumo Dont

Willow

Movies and complete series/seasons coming to Disney Plus in December 2022

Arriving Dec. 2

Akashinga: The Brave Ones

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules Disney+ Originals film premiere

Heroes of the Mediterranean

Patagonia Wings

Pentatonix: Around the World for the Holidays Disney+ Originals premiere

The Territory

Arriving Dec. 7

Alices Wonderland Bakery(S1, 5 episodes)

Animal Fight Night(S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6)

Beyond Magic with DMC(S1)

Botswana(S1)

Gigantosaurus(S3, 8 episodes)

Ravens Home(S5, 2 episodes)

The Villains of Valley View(S1, 1 episode)

Arriving Dec. 8

Solo Amor Y Mil Canciones Disney+ Originals premiere

Arriving Dec. 9

Area 51: The CIAs Secret

CMA Country Christmas

Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage?

Disney+ Originals premiere

Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again Disney+ Originals premiere

Oceans Breath

Shark vs. Tuna

Retrograde

Arriving Dec. 14

Alaskas Deadliest(S1)

Broken Karaoke(Shorts) (S1, 1 episode)

Drain the Oceans(S5)

The Great Christmas Light Fight(S10)

The Owl House(S3, 1 episode)

Positive Energy(S1)

Arriving Dec. 15

A Very Backstreet Holiday

Arriving Dec. 16

Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration

Heroes of the Long Road Home with Martha Raddatz

If These Walls Could Sing Disney+ Originals premiere

Le Pupille Disney+ Originals premiere

Mafia Confidential

Muppets Most Wanted (Sing-Along Version)

Where Oceans Collide

Arriving Dec. 21

Ancient X Files(S2, 5 episodes)

Born in Africa(S1)

Danger Decoded(S1)

The Flagmakers

Port Protection Alaska(S1, S2, S3, S4, S5)

Arriving Dec. 23

From the Ashes

Jaguar Beach Battle

Little Giant

Arriving Dec. 28

Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl Disney+ Originals premiere

Generation X(S1)

Savage Kingdom(S1, S2, S3, S4)

Street Genius(S1, S2)

Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks Showdown(S1)

Arriving Dec. 30

Black Pharaohs: Sunken Treasures

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