New on Disney+ May 7: A Complete Unknown – TV Central

Get ready for a trip back in time with the upcoming release of “A Complete Unknown” on Disney+ on May 7th. This captivating film, directed by Academy Award® nominee James Mangold, takes you back to the early 1960s to explore the transformative years of music icon Bob Dylan.

In this intimate portrayal, Academy Award® nominee Timothée Chalamet shines as he depicts Dylan’s evolution from a budding folk artist to a cultural legend. Watch as the film delves into Dylan’s relationships with influential contemporaries like Woody Guthrie, Joan Baez, and Pete Seeger, whose impact shaped his early sound and reactions to his legendary electric performance at Newport.

Critics have raved about Chalamet’s portrayal in “A Complete Unknown,” calling it electrifying and transformative. The film has been certified fresh and hot on Rotten Tomatoes™, so you know you’re in for a treat when it lands on Disney+.

Transport yourself to New York in 1961, amidst a vibrant music scene and cultural upheaval, as a 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent that would change the course of American music forever. Follow along as he forges intimate relationships with music icons in Greenwich Village on his meteoric rise, leading to a groundbreaking and controversial performance that echoes worldwide.

Starring Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, alongside a stellar cast including Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook, and Scoot McNairy, “A Complete Unknown” promises to be an electrifying and true story behind one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history. Written by Mangold and Jay Cocks, produced by a talented team of filmmakers, this film is not to be missed when it hits Disney+ on May 7th, 2025.