Disney+ has become one of the go-to places to stream the best movies. And though it looks to be a rather slow month when it comes to movies, some recent blockbuster additions coupled with established hits give audiences plenty to sift through. That’s on top of the even wider catalog spanning major IPs like Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. Likewise, the streamer is arguably one of the most accessible and user-friendly platforms on the market. That’s an important asset to have to separate itself from a crowded market, but this curated and regularly updated guide will nonetheless help you sort through the best of Disney+’s movie selection to stream right now.
If you’re willing to get even more invested in this streaming ecosystem, the Disney Bundle is also worth your money. With this package, audiences gain collective access to Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu’s ad-supported plan for just $13 a month. That’s a pretty competitive value considering the depth of entertainment covered between these platforms.
If you want to expand your search, we’ve also rounded up the best shows on Disney+, as well as the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Amazon Prime, and the best movies on Hulu.
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Haunted Mansion (2023) new
Continuing the trend of Disney looking at anything and everything it has IP-wise to turn into a live-action film, director Justin Simien brings the Haunted Mansion theme park ride to the big screen. Haunted Mansion follows the the supernatural exploits of Gabbie (Rosario Dawson) and Travis (Chase W. Dillon), as the pair form a team comprised of characters played by LaKeith Stanfield, Danny DeVito, Owen Wilson, and Tiffany Haddish to exorcise the titular mansion.
Though the movie doesn’t do anything spectacular in terms of scares or humor, this impressive ensemble cast puts together a charming and entertaining show. It’ll be an especially fun movie night for families during this Halloween season.
Werewolf by Night (2022)
Technically qualifying as a TV special and short film all at once, director Michael Giacchino’s Werewolf by Night is arguably the most inventive production from Marvel Studios in recent years. The composer for Matt Reeves’ The Batman made a strong impression with this feature, telling the story of a group of treasure hunters competing to find an ancient relic — all the while the titular Werewolf stands against them.
Gael García Bernal puts on a standout performance as the conflicted Jack Russell, backed up by Giacchino’s direction and a compelling story by Heather Quinn and Peter Cameron. Complete with smart use of practical effects and stunning black-and-white cinematography to capitalize on the vintage “creature feature” atmosphere, the standalone Werewolf by Night is a refreshing and much-needed change of pace for the MCU.
Logan (2017)
Perhaps one of the best superhero movies in general, director James Mangold brought to screen Wolverine’s best theatrical outing in Logan. Set in an alternate canon separate from the mainline X-Men movies, this gritty tale sees a punished and battered Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) and Professor Xavier (Patrick Stewart) in a post-apocalyptic countryside where mutants are vehemently persecuted, killed, and experimented on for nefarious purposes.
Along the way, the aged pair ends up defending a young mutant girl named Laura from the mutant-hunting Reavers. A masterful blend of the superhero, neo-noir, and Western film genres and bolstered by Oscar-worthy performances from Jackman and Stewart, Logan is one of the most impactful comic book movies since The Dark Knight.
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
As the most lucrative singular superhero in pop culture, it was only a matter of time before Spider-Man was rebooted into Marvel Studios’ MCU. Tom Holland’s iteration of the Wall-Crawler came in Captain America: Civil War, but Spider-Man: Homecoming is the hero’s first solo outing.
Directed by Jon Watts, Peter finds himself grappling with the burden of being a responsible hero who still has to balance his day-to-day life as a high schooler, and he’s faced with Michael Keaton’s imposing Vulture as the villain leads crime sprees powered by alien technology. Spider-Man: Homecoming was a solid debut for the MCU’s rendition of this young hero, with Keaton’s villainous performance being a highlight.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) new
After an extended delay, James Gunn finally came back to put his finishing touch on the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy with Vol. 3. Set after the events of Avengers: Infinite War and Endgame, Quill and the rest of the misfit superhero crew are still dealing with the death of their timeline’s Gamora.
Now joined by an alternate version of Gamora introduced in Endgame, the Guardians take off on a mission to rescue Rocket Raccoon from the High Evolutionary (played by Chukwudi Iwuji), an alien cyborg scientist who seeks to create his twisted idea of a perfect society. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has been praised for its relentlessly emotional approach and sendoff for this beloved team of underdog superheroes.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) new
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
The Slumber Party (2023) new
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) new
Stan Lee (2023) new
Finding Dory (2016)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) new
In preparation for Harrison Ford’s last hurrah as Indiana Jones, Disney+ is adding the series’ beloved classics. Directed by the legendary Steven Spielberg, Raiders of the Lost Ark marks the debut of the fan-favorite adventurer trying to stop Nazi forces from securing a dangerous treasure.
The movie was revolutionary for its time, pushing the boundaries for action set pieces and the evolution of the pulpy adventure genre. Indiana Jones is still an iconic character, with the swashbuckling archeologist’s first theatrical outing holding up well even today.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) new
Director Steven Spielberg followed up on the blockbuster hit that was Raiders with the solid Temple of Doom. The plot follows Harrison Ford’s treasure-hunting adventurer arriving in India to retrieve a mystical stone and stop a bloodthirsty cult. The local villagers are desperate for Indy’s help, as the Thugee cult indulges in ritual sacrifices, sacrifices, and blood magic.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was well-received for its intense new story and darker approach, though, it was more controversial in the ’80s for its comparatively bleak atmosphere to Raiders.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) new
Once again helmed by Spielberg, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was a strong finish to the original three movies. While Temple of Doom was technically a prequel to Raiders, Last Crusade moves the timeline forward as Indy travels around the world to rescue his missing father Henry Jones (played by Sean Connery).
Jones Sr. went missing on a hunt for the Holy Grail and was held hostage by Nazis. Temple of Doom retroactively received the positive reception it deserved, but Last Crusade does well to reintegrate the lighter, swashbuckling atmosphere of the first movie.
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Spider-Man (2002)
Spider-Man distribution rights are something of a tussle between Sony and Disney, but Disney+ now hosts some excellent legacy movies. Sam Raimi made his mark on the beloved character’s history with the Tobey Maguire-led Spider-Man.
Co-starring Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane, James Franco as Harry Osborne, and Willem Dafoe as the Green Goblin, 2002’s Spider-Man is a soulful origin story with exhilarating action. It still holds up well over 20 years later and is a love letter to the iconic superhero’s comic book lore.
Onward (2020)
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
The Marvel Cinematic Universe built itself into a wildly lucrative property since 2008’s Iron Man. 11 years later, Avengers: Endgame was released to become a pop-culture phenomenon and the crossover event of the decade.
Reeling from the catastrophic events of Infinity War, the Avengers gather who remains to lead a final assault on the galactic conqueror Thanos. The Russo brothers managed to make Endgame a satisfying payoff to 11 years’ worth of mythos and cap off the Infinity Saga.
Free Guy (2021)
One of the theatrical surprise hits of 2021, Free Guy takes on a quirky video game premise filled with familiar Hollywood faces. A bank teller named Guy — played by Ryan Reynolds — realizes that he’s a nonplayable character in a video game called Free City — which is set to be permanently taken offline.
From there, he embarks on a wild journey alongside a player as they attempt to prove that a gaming company’s CEO stole the player’s source code to develop Free City. Audiences will get all the endearing charm and comedy they expect from Reynolds, and Free Guy is also filled with clever meta humor about video games and pop culture.
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
One of the biggest comic book movie events in recent years, Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War is a jam-packed crossover event. The first in a two-part story with the sequel Endgame, Infinity War finally sees the cosmic threat Thanos — played menacingly by Josh Brolin — take his universe-wide fight to Earth and its mightiest heroes.
It delivers a long-awaited series of clashes and interactions between various heroes and villains, and is a major bright spot in the MCU’s catalog. Infinity War is constantly tense with action and revelations, setting the stage for this universe’s biggest narrative payoff.
Bears (2014)
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
Since the tragic passing of actor Chadwick Boseman, the sequel to Black Panther was always going to have a somber atmosphere about it. However, Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever succeeds in being a tasteful and touching tribute that advanced the story from this corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In the wake of King T’Challa’s death, the leaders of the nation need to rally together as Namor — the king of an ancient underwater civilization — leads an assault on Wakanda. Angela Bassett, in particular, leads the film with a commanding performance.
Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
Finding Nemo (2003)
Disney’s Pixar Animation Studios can always be trusted to put together a memorable animated family movie. 2003’s Finding Nemo has since been regarded as a modern classic, transcending the decade it debuted in theaters.
Starring the likes of Ellen DeGeneres, Geoffrey Rush, and Willem Dafoe, Finding Nemo tells the story of an overprotective clownfish named Marlin who goes on an ocean-wide quest with his forgetful friend Dory to find his lost son Nemo. The movie was released to critical acclaim for its charming brand of humor and heartfelt story that appeals to all audiences.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
Return of the Jedi (1983)
Avatar (2009)
Black Panther (2018)
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
Soul (2020)
Toy Story (1995)
The Princess Bride (1987)
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
Frozen (2013)
How many times can you watch Frozen? Only your children know for sure. With the 10th anniversary of its release coming up soon, it has to be said that Frozen has earned its place in Disney history as perhaps the studio’s most popular film since the ‘90s. Idina Menzel stars as Elsa, the estranged Princess of Arendelle who is ostracized from the kingdom because of her incredible ability to bend ice and cold to her will. Kristen Bell also stars as Elsa’s sister, Anna. The sisters haven’t seen each other in years, but they will have to emotionally reconnect if they want to save the kingdom and each other.
Star Wars (1977)
Forty -five years ago this week, the original Star Wars hit theaters and changed the movies forever. It was subsequently given the “Episode 4: A New Hope” name, but to the first generation of fans, it all starts here. In a desperate bid to keep Darth Vader (David Prowse with James Earl Jones as Vader’s voice) from retrieving the plans for a super weapon called the Death Star, Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) hides them with two droids. From there, destiny awaits a restless young man named Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), an exiled Jedi called Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness), the Wookie Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew), and the scoundrel known as Han Solo (Harrison Ford). Even after all of these years, it’s still a rousing space adventure.
Inside Out (2015)
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Turning Red (2022)
Iron Man (2008)
Encanto (2021)
The Avengers (2012)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)
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