Luca | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 18, 2021

June 18, 2026

On this day in 2021, Disney and Pixar’s ‘Luca’ was released on Disney+ during the COVID-19 pandemic. The coming-of-age story explores themes of friendship, feeling different, and finding acceptance. Young sea monsters Luca and Alberto experience an unforgettable summer on the Italian Riviera of the 1950s. Director Enrico Casarosa was inspired by his childhood in Genoa, as well as Italian myths, folklore, and even old sea maps. ‘Luca’ was the most-viewed film of 2021, with more than 10.6 billion minutes watched. [5 years ago in 2026]

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