FX is adapting Shogun into a miniseries and it's coming to Disney Plus in Australia on February 27 2024.
Where to watch Shogun when it airs
2 min readFX is finally giving Hiroyuki Sanada the leading role he deserves with the upcoming Shogun. The series is billed as a more historical-flavored counterpart to HBO's Game of Thrones, with an all-star cast and a plot that's got plenty of action and intrigue.
If all you're after is an answer to the question of where you'll be able to find and stream the new series in Australia, here's what everything you need to know.
Where to stream Shogun online in Australia
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Expensive entry point In Australia, the new Shogun miniseries will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ via the Star section of the streaming app when it arrives on 27 February 2024.
Disney+ Star is the service's home for more mature TV shows and movies like Prey. It's an add-on to the Disney+ app you already use but is only accessible if you haven't set any age restrictions in the Disney+ app, so be sure to check your parental control settings if you're having trouble finding Shogun on the day of release.
In addition to the upcoming historical drama, you can find a huge range of Fox, Hulu and Disney classics with Star.
Disney Plus doesn't offer a free trial per se, but there are ways to score two free weeks with a service called OnePass.
Otherwise, there is an opportunity to save if you sign up for an entire year upfront. Disney Plus costs $13.99 per month for the standard plan when you play month-to-month or $139.99 if you play for an entire year, which saves you $27.90 over the year.
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When does Shogun release in Australia?
The first episode of Shogun is slated to drop on 27 February 2024.
The limited series is expected to comprise of 10 episodes in total.
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What is Shogun about?
An adaptation of the popular novel by James Clavell, Shogun is an upcoming series produced by FX. The series plots the rise to power of a feudal lord during the 16th century through the eyes of a stranger to Japan.
The official synopsis for the miniseries is as follows:
"The collision of two ambitious men from different worlds and a mysterious female samurai: John Blackthorne, a risk-taking English sailor who ends up shipwrecked in Japan, a land whose unfamiliar culture will ultimately redefine him; Lord Toranaga, a shrewd, powerful daimyo, at odds with his own dangerous, political rivals; and Lady Mariko, a woman with invaluable skills but dishonorable family ties, who must prove her value and allegiance"
Can I watch Shogun overseas?
Once is arrives, Shogun will be available for streaming on Disney Plus in any of the 100+ supported countries.
If you’re not in one of those countries at the time you can use a virtual private network (VPN) service that’s great for handling streaming in countries like Australia, the US and the UK where Disney Plus is available. Like these VPNs:
What is Disney+?
Disney Plus is the premiere streaming service from the media juggernaut. It was released in late 2019 and hit the ground running with popular original series like The Mandalorian and Wandavision, and has continued to pump out originals from its growing portfolio of franchises. After Disney’s acquisition of Fox, Disney Plus Star was added to the service, increasing the amount of more mature outings on the service from Fox’s range of properties (Alien, Predator, Die Hard etc.)
Disney Plus starts at $13.99 per month for the standard plan. This cheaper option lets you stream in up to HD quality in up to two places at once. The more expensive premium plan doubles that and upgrades the resolution to 4K.
Here’s how Disney Plus compares to other Australian streaming services:
How does Disney+ compare?
Service | Details | Monthly price | More info |
 | 4K streaming3 streamsDeal: 30-day free trial | $9.99/mth | Go to site |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Binge Standard plan4K streaming2 streamsDeal: 7-day free trial | $18/mth | Go to site |
 | Apple TV+ plan4K streaming6 streams (Family Sharing)Deal: 7-day free trial | $12.99/mth | Go to site |
| Disney+ Standard planHD streaming2 streamsDeal: $139.99 for 12mths | $13.99/mth | Go to site |
| Disney+ Premium plan4K streaming4 streamsDeal: $179.99 for 12mths | $17.99/mth | Go to site |
 | Netflix Standard + AdsHD streaming2 streams | $6.99/mth | Read more |
 | Stan Basic planSD streaming1 stream | $12/mth | Read more |
 | Kayo One PlanHD streaming 1 streamDeal: 7-day free trial | $25/mth | Go to site |
 | Foxtel Now EssentialsHD streaming2 streamsAccess to over 30 channelsDeal: 10-day free trial | $25/mth | Go to site |
 | Shudder planHD streaming1 streamDeal: 7-day free trial | $6.99/mth | Read more |
 | Hayu PlanHD streaming1 streamDeal: 7-day free trial | $6.99/mth | Read more |
 | Paramount+ planHD streaming2 streamsDeal: 7-day free trial | $9.99/mth | Go to site |
 | Britbox planHD streaming5 streamsDeal: 7-day free trial | $9.99/mth | Go to site |
| Netflix BasicSD streaming1 stream | $10.99/mth | Read more |
| Netflix StandardHD streaming2 streams | $16.99/mth | Read more |
| Netflix Premium4K streaming4 streams | $22.99/mth | Read more |
| Binge Basic + Ads planSD streaming1 streamDeal: 7-day free trial | $10/mth | Go to site |
| Binge Premium plan4K streaming4 streamsDeal: 7-day free trial | $22/mth | Go to site |
| Kayo Basic Plan4K streaming 2 streamsDeal: 7-day free trial | $35/mth | Go to site |
| Stan Standard planHD streaming3 streams | $16/mth | Read more |
| Stan Premium plan4K streaming4 streams | $21/mth | Read more |
 | Stan Sport add-onHD or 4K streaming | $15/mth add-onMin. cost $27/mth (Stan Sport + Basic) | Read more |
| Essentials + Movies planHD streaming2 streamsAccess to over 30 channels + Movies on-demandDeal: 10-day free trial | $45/mth | Go to site |
| Foxtel Now All Packs planHD streaming2 streamsAccess to over 30 channels + Movies on-demand + Live sports + Drama Extra, Kids and DocosDeal: 10-day free trial | $59/mth* *First 12mths. Then $104/mth | Go to site |
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