Curated List

Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now

Disney+ is more than Marvel and Star Wars. Here are the best films on the platform right now — for every kind of viewer.

Disney+ has grown well beyond its family-friendly origins. Between its Pixar library, 20th Century Studios acquisitions, and an expanding slate of originals, there's genuinely something for everyone — if you know where to look.

We dig through the Disney+ catalog every month and surface the films that deserve your attention, whether you're watching solo, with a partner, or with the whole family. No filler, no obvious picks you already know about.

#1 The Wild Robot (2024)

The Wild Robot (2024)

★ 8.3 Animation, Adventure, Family
Disney+

A robot shipwrecked on an island becomes mother to a gosling. DreamWorks most acclaimed film in years.

#2 Klaus (2019)

Klaus (2019)

★ 8.2 Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Disney+

A lazy postman befriends a reclusive toymaker. Santa Claus origin story with gorgeous 2D animation.

#3 Free Solo (2018)

Free Solo (2018)

★ 8.2 Documentary, Adventure
Disney+

Alex Honnold climbs El Capitan without ropes. Your palms will sweat watching this Oscar-winning documentary — it's a meditation on obsession, risk, and what it means to attempt the impossible.

#4 Justice League Dark: Apokolips War (2020)

Justice League Dark: Apokolips War (2020)

★ 8.2 Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Disney+

The DC animated universe apocalyptic finale. The darkest and most ambitious DC animated film.

#5 Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

★ 8.2 Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Disney+

Puss on his last life quests for the Wishing Star. Spider-Verse animation style. Better than it should be.

#6 Summer of Soul (2021)

Summer of Soul (2021)

★ 8.1 Documentary, Music
Disney+

Questlove's stunning directorial debut unearths footage of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly Stone — performances that were buried for 50 years. Essential music history rescued from obscurity.

#7 Wolfwalkers (2020)

Wolfwalkers (2020)

★ 8.2 Animation, Adventure, Family
Disney+

A young hunter befriends a girl who transforms into a wolf. Cartoon Saloon breathtaking hand-drawn animation.

How We Picked These

We review the full Disney+ catalog monthly, including new additions and deep catalog titles. We evaluate films across age groups and remove titles that leave the platform. No Disney sponsorship or affiliate relationship influences our picks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you only include Disney-branded films?

No. Disney+ now includes films from 20th Century Studios, Searchlight, National Geographic, and more. We consider everything available on the platform.

Are these suitable for kids?

Not all of them — some are aimed squarely at adults. We note when a film is family-friendly in the genre tags and recommendations.

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