Trailer Released for Season 2 of Short Circuit Experimental Films Ahead of August 4th Arrival on Disney+

On August 4, 2021, a brand new season of Short Circuit Experimental Films will arrive on Disney+. This series comes from Walt Disney Animation Studios. With it, anyone at the studio can pitch an idea and have it potentially be selected to then be created. This experimental program is celebrating its fifth year since being conceived. With this milestone, five new shorts are being released. Ahead of their release, Disney has shared a trailer for season two of this series. These shorts come from across different departments of Walt Disney Animation Studios and feature very different styles of animation and storytelling. Check out the trailer and titles below.

Short Circuit Experimental Films Season 2 Titles

“Dinosaur Barbarian”


Directed by Kim Hazel
Battling evil is all in a day’s work for Dinosaur Barbarian, but what about taking out the trash? Sometimes even a superhero needs to clean up his act.

DINOSAUR BARBARIAN – Battling evil is all in a day’s work for Dinosaur Barbarian, but what about taking out the trash? Sometimes even a superhero needs to clean up his act. The short film directed by Kim Hazel debuts with season 2 of Short Circuit Experimental Films from Walt Disney Animation Studios, exclusively on Disney+ August 4, 2021. © 2021 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

“Going Home”


Directed by Jacob Frey
A story about growing up and the meaning of home in which a young adult repeatedly visits his hometown, but with every new arrival he starts to face the inevitable: change.

GOING HOME – A story about growing up and the meaning of home in which a young adult repeatedly visits his hometown, but with every new arrival he starts to face the inevitable: change. The short film directed by Jacob Frey debuts with season 2 of Short Circuit Experimental Films from Walt Disney Animation Studios, exclusively on Disney+ August 4, 2021. © 2021 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

“Crosswalk”


Directed by Ryan Green
A law-abiding citizen must find his inner strength to cross the street at a light that won’t change.

CROSSWALK – A law-abiding citizen must find his inner strength to cross the street at a light that won’t change. The short film directed by Ryan Green debuts with season 2 of Short Circuit Experimental Films from Walt Disney Animation Studios, exclusively on Disney+ August 4, 2021. © 2021 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

“Songs to Sing in the Dark”


Directed by Riannon Delanoy
Two creatures living in the depths of a dark cave engage in a battle of acoustic one-upmanship. As things escalate, they come to realize that they are stronger together.

SONGS TO SING IN THE DARK – Two creatures living in the depths of a dark cave engage in a battle of acoustic one-upmanship. As things escalate, they come to realize that they are stronger together. The short film directed by Riannon Delanoy debuts with season 2 of Short Circuit Experimental Films from Walt Disney Animation Studios, exclusively on Disney+ August 4, 2021. © 2021 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

“No. 2 to Kettering”


Directed by Liza Rhea
On a dreary, ordinary morning, a girl learns how the power of laughter can lift even the most sullen among her fellow bus riders along their journey to Kettering.

NO. 2 TO KETTERING – On a dreary, ordinary morning, a girl learns how the power of laughter can lift even the most sullen among her fellow bus riders along their journey to Kettering. The short film directed by Liza Rhea debuts with season 2 of Short Circuit Experimental Films from Walt Disney Animation Studios, exclusively on Disney+ August 4, 2021. © 2021 Disney. All Rights Reserved.

What do you think of these shorts? Are you excited for season 2 of Short Circuit Experimental Films to arrive on Disney+? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!