Disney+ Rolls Out Long-Awaited GroupWatch Feature Today

Disney+ is finally giving U.S. users an official watch party feature, just in time for the Mandalorian’s return next month.

After launching pilots in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand earlier this month, GroupWatch officially launches in the United States today. Details of the feature surfaced earlier in some code found on the Disney+ website ahead of the release of Mulan. As that code indicated, up to seven accounts will be able to join a watch party among Disney+ subscribers.

GroupWatch will support co-watching on desktop, mobile, streaming devices, and smart TVs (though watch links must originate from web or mobile). An in-app reaction function allows users to share reactions with their group with six emoji options that include “like,” “funny,” “sad,” “angry,” “scared,” and “surprised.” There will not be a chat function at launch, though a Disney+ spokesperson told Gizmodo it’s exploring the option for a chat feature down the line.

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