Monsters at Work: cast, release date and trailer of Monsters Inc spin-off series on Disney Plus

Pixar’s Sulley and Mike Wazowski are back!

Set in the immediate aftermath of the 2001 film, Monsters at Work follows the city of Monstropolis making its transition from being fuelled by screams to being fuelled by laughter.

Billy Crystal and John Goodman return to voice Mike and Sulley, while new cast members include Ben Feldman, Mindy Kaling and Henry Winkler.

Here’s all you need to know about Monsters at Work

When is Monsters at Work release date?

Monsters are Work was released on Disney Plus on Wednesday 7 July.

The series has begun with a doubleheader - with the first two episodes, Welcome to Monsters, Incorporated and Meet Mift respectively, both being released.

The remaining eight episodes will be released every subsequent Wednesday.

The finale of Monsters at Work will be released on 1 September.

How many episodes are in Monsters at Work?

There will be ten episodes of Monsters at Work in its first series.

It has yet to be revealed whether there will be a season two of the programme.

The release date schedule for episodes is:

Monsters at Work episode 1: Welcome to Monsters, Incorporated – Wednesday 7 July

Monsters at Work episode 2: Meet Mift – Wednesday 7 July

Monsters at Work episode 3: The Damaged Room – Wednesday 14 July

Monsters at Work episode 4: The Big Wazowskis – Wednesday 21 July

Monsters at Work episode 5: Wednesday 28 July

Monsters at Work episode 6: Wednesday 4 August

Monsters at Work episode 7: – Wednesday 11 August

Monsters at Work episode 8: – Wednesday 18 August

Monsters at Work episode 9: Wednesday 25 August

Monsters at Work episode 10: Wednesday 1 September

What is Monsters at Work about?

Monsters at Work sees the return of Pixar’s loveable Monster duo, Sulley and Mike Wazowski.

The series essentially picks up where the original “Monsters, Inc.” film left off, with the company rebranding itself as one that powers the monster city of Monstropolis via the laughter of children, rather than the screams of terrified kids.

The official synopsis of the show says: “Following the arrest of Waternoose, Monsters, Inc., the power plant at its center now harvests the laughter of children to fuel the city of Monstropolis. Tylor Tuskmon, an eager and talented mechanic on the Monsters, Inc. Facilities Team, dreams of working on the Laugh Floor alongside Mike and Sulley.”

Who’s in the cast of Monsters at Work?

John Goodman returns to play Sulley. Sulley used to be one of the company’s best scarers, and has recently been appointed as the new CEO of Monsters Inc as it transitions from being fuelled by screams to being fuelled by laughter.

Comedy legend Billy Crystal returns to play Mike Wazowski. Wazowski is the business partner and best friend of Sulley. He helps Sulley run the company and also runs a comedy class for other employees.

Also in the cast is Ben Feldman playing Tylor Tuskmon. Feldman will be best known for his role in Mad Men, and NBC sitcom Superstore. Mindy Kaling plays Val Little. Little is Tuskmon’s best friend. Kaling is best known for her show The Mindy Project, and her role in the US Office.

Henry Winkler plays the role of Fritz. Fritz is a scatterbrained Tapir-like monster who is a key part of the facilities team at Monsters University. Jennifer Tilly plays Celia Mae, and Bob Peterson returns as the leader of the CDA, Roz.