Best Movies on Disney+ Right Now

The 100 best movies you can stream on Disney+ in the US this month, ranked by Kernel Score. Each pick includes our verdict and a parents' age guide. Updated 2026-10-12.

Toy Story 96% · 1995 · all ages
The first fully computer-animated feature still charms. Woody and Buzz's rivalry, the jokes and the emotional centre all hold up, and it works for children and for adults who grew up with it.
The Empire Strikes Back 96% · 1980 · ages 8+
The Empire Strikes Back is the darkest and best-regarded Star Wars film, with a daring ice-planet battle, a chase through an asteroid field and a famous final duel. It ends on a cliffhanger, but it's the standard the series is measured by.
Star Wars 94% · 1977 · ages 8+
The film that changed blockbusters, and it's still a charming, fast space adventure with a clear hero and an easy-to-follow story. The effects look dated, but the energy hasn't.
The Lion King 94% · 1994 · ages 5+
The Lion King mixes a Shakespeare-style family betrayal with great songs and bold animation. The father's death is hard for small children, but the story, music and ending have lasted.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 94% · 1989 · ages 11+
A fast, funny, warm adventure in which Indiana Jones searches for the Holy Grail with his father. Harrison Ford and Sean Connery's pairing is the heart, and it's easy to see why it's loved.
Hoppers 94% · 2026 · ages 5+
Toy Story 3 93% · 2010 · all ages
A deeply satisfying end to the toys' story, mixing a prison-break comedy with a genuinely moving goodbye. It's funny, tense and surprisingly emotional for both kids and adults.
Zootopia 2 93% · 2025 · ages 5+
Toy Story 5 93% · 2026 · all ages
Raiders of the Lost Ark 92% · 1981 · ages 8+
The template for the modern adventure film. Fast, funny and endlessly inventive, with a hero who gets beaten up as much as he wins. It still plays brilliantly decades on.
Aladdin 92% · 1992 · all ages
One of Disney's best animated films, with a quick-witted street thief, a spirited princess and a scene-stealing Genie. The songs are great, the pace never slows, and it works for all ages.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 92% · 2023 · ages 7+
A dazzling, ambitious sequel that pushes animation further than almost anything before it. The story is bigger and ends on a cliffhanger, so you need the first film and patience for the next.
Once Upon a Studio 92% · 2023 · all ages
Avengers: Endgame 91% · 2019 · ages 11+
The payoff to more than a decade of Marvel films, and it delivers emotionally for anyone who has followed along. It's long, leans heavily on past films, and is not a place to start.
Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ 91% · 2020 · all ages
Avengers: Infinity War 90% · 2018 · ages 11+
A very large crossover event with a villain who actually matters and real stakes for a big cast. It's thrilling if you know the characters, but it makes little sense as a first Marvel film.
Guardians of the Galaxy 90% · 2014 · ages 11+
A space adventure that's funny, colourful and has real heart, held together by a cast of misfits you end up caring about. It's among the most enjoyable films in Marvel's line-up.
Coco 90% · 2017 · ages 6+
A colourful, funny and deeply moving family film about music, memory and loved ones. It's among Pixar's most heartfelt, and the ending lands for adults too.
WALL·E 90% · 2008 · all ages
WALL-E tells most of its first half without dialogue, and it still pulls you in with a lonely robot, a clean-up job and a love story. It's inventive, funny, and has a message that never feels like a lecture.
Soul 90% · 2020 · ages 6+
Pixar's funny, thoughtful film about a jazz teacher who loses his body and must work out what makes life worth living. It is warm and inventive, and adults may get more from it than kids.
Beauty and the Beast 90% · 1991 · all ages
Disney's animated classic about a bookish girl and a cursed prince is beautifully made, with great songs and real emotional weight. It remains charming for adults and kids.
The Art of Racing in the Rain 90% · 2019 · ages 8+
Prayers for Bobby 90% · 2009 · ages 11+
TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR 90% · 2023 · Rated PG-13
Inside Out 89% · 2015 · all ages
A funny, inventive film that turns a child's feelings into characters, then uses them for a story that is moving for adults too. It's among Pixar's best, and it's good for all ages.
Monsters, Inc. 89% · 2001 · all ages
Monsters, Inc. makes its premise, a world powered by children's screams, both funny and sweet. Sulley and Mike are a great pair, and the finale is lively and clever.
Ratatouille 89% · 2007 · all ages
A rat who wants to cook in a Paris kitchen sounds absurd, and the film makes it charming, funny and gorgeous to look at. It treats food and creativity with respect, and its ending is lovely.
Return of the Jedi 89% · 1983 · ages 8+
Return of the Jedi wraps up the original trilogy with a rescue, a huge space battle and a showdown between Luke and Vader. The Ewok sections are cute and silly, but the ending has real emotional power.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith 89% · 2005 · ages 11+
The best of the prequel trilogy, where Anakin's fall to the dark side finally arrives. The ending is tragic and the duel is thrilling, though the dialogue can be clunky.
Home Alone 89% · 1990 · ages 6+
A hugely enjoyable Christmas comedy about a boy left home alone who defends the house against burglars. The slapstick traps are inventive, and the family heart still works for all ages.
The Little Mermaid 89% · 1989 · all ages
The film that restarted Disney animation: a lively mermaid story with songs that still sound great. Ariel is spirited and the sea-witch is a great villain, though the romance is more hurried than the music.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 89% · 2023 · ages 11+
A warm, funny and surprisingly sad send-off for the team, built around Rocket's painful backstory. It works best if you've seen the earlier films, and a few viewers found the plot thin.
Paperman 89% · 2012 · all ages
The Straight Story 89% · 1999 · all ages
Piper 89% · 2016 · all ages
Free Solo 89% · 2018 · ages 8+
Miraculous World: Shanghai - The Legend of Ladydragon 89% · 2021
Far from the Tree 89% · 2021 · all ages
Spider-Man: No Way Home 88% · 2021 · ages 10+
A crowd-pleaser that pays off years of Spider-Man history, with real emotional stakes under the nostalgia. It's best if you know the earlier Spider-Man films and the recent Marvel films.
Logan 88% · 2017 · ages 15+
Logan strips the superhero film down to a tired old man, a dying mentor and a child who needs protecting. It is brutal and sad, and it cares more about its characters than about spectacle, which sets it apart from most superhero films.
Big Hero 6 88% · 2014 · ages 7+
A boy genius and his inflatable healthcare robot form a team of high-tech heroes in this warm Disney-Marvel mix. The friendship at its centre is moving, the action is bright, and it's good for all ages.
The Nightmare Before Christmas 88% · 1993 · ages 6+
A stop-motion Halloween-meets-Christmas musical with great songs and a look nobody else has matched. It is strange, charming and short enough to rewatch every year.
Cruella 88% · 2021 · ages 10+
A fast, stylish and funny origin story for Disney's villain, set in punk-era London. Emma Stone and Emma Thompson are great fun, and the costumes are superb. It runs a little long, but it is one of Disney's livelier live-action films.
Partly Cloudy 88% · 2009 · all ages
The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex 88% · 2013 · all ages
Feast 88% · 2014 · all ages
Believe Me: The Abduction of Lisa McVey 88% · 2018 · ages 13+
Young Woman and the Sea 88% · 2024 · ages 6+
The Rescue 88% · 2021 · ages 6+
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy 88% · 2004
The Avengers 87% · 2012 · ages 10+
The first big team-up of Marvel's heroes is funny, fast and easy to follow, with a good sense of who each character is. It's a crowd-pleaser, but best if you've seen at least a few earlier Marvel films.
Deadpool 87% · 2016 · ages 15+
A foul-mouthed, self-aware superhero comedy that makes fun of the genre while still delivering the action. It's quick and often funny, as long as the crude humour suits you.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 87% · 2003 · ages 10+
A lively pirate adventure powered by Johnny Depp's strange, funny Captain Jack Sparrow. It runs a little long, but the swordplay, skeletons and humour make it an easy, enjoyable watch.
Thor: Ragnarok 87% · 2017 · ages 11+
The funniest Marvel film, with a loose, jokey tone and a bright, colourful look that gives Thor a fresh start. It's easy to enjoy and doesn't need much homework.
Up 87% · 2009 · all ages
A funny, moving adventure that opens with one of the most affecting short sequences in animation. It's lively, kind and good for all ages, with a gentle ending.
Zootopia 87% · 2016 · ages 5+
Zootopia is a buddy-cop comedy with a rabbit and a fox that also deals, cleverly, with prejudice and stereotypes. The jokes and world are inventive, the mystery works, and it holds up for adults.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 87% · 2016 · ages 11+
A war film dressed as a Star Wars adventure, with a doomed band of misfits stealing the Death Star plans. It's darker and grittier than the rest of the saga, and the final stretch is some of the best action the series has produced.
Toy Story 2 87% · 1999 · all ages
A sequel that's as good as the original, with Woody kidnapped by a toy collector. It's funny and fast, and has a real emotional heart in Jessie's song.
Tangled 87% · 2010 · all ages
A bright, funny fairy-tale adventure about a girl with very long, magical hair who escapes her tower. Charming songs, a lovely look and a winning pair of leads make it good for all ages.
The Fault in Our Stars 87% · 2014 · ages 11+
A sad, sweet teen romance about two young people with cancer. It's warm and well acted, and it works if you're ready to cry. It can feel manipulative if you resist the tone.
Mulan 87% · 1998 · ages 6+
One of Disney's best from the 1990s. Mulan is a brave, funny heroine, the songs are strong and the story of a young woman posing as a soldier still works for every age.
The Emperor's New Groove 87% · 2000 · all ages
One of Disney's sharpest comedies, and it's short. A selfish emperor becomes a llama, and the jokes land constantly thanks to David Spade, John Goodman and a villain who steals every scene.
Lilo & Stitch 87% · 2002 · ages 5+
A funny, sweet story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and a chaotic alien, and it's about family more than gags. It's imperfect and loose in places, but the central friendship feels true.
Fantastic Mr. Fox 87% · 2009 · ages 5+
Mr. Fox, a sly fox, can't resist one last heist against three angry farmers, and his family pays for it. Wes Anderson's stop-motion comedy is funny, handmade and charming for both children and adults.
Anastasia 87% · 1997 · all ages
A lively animated musical about a young woman seeking her lost family, with a sinister villain and catchy songs. It's more adventurous than most princess films, though history is loosely used.
Isle of Dogs 87% · 2018 · ages 11+
Wes Anderson's stop-motion tale of banished dogs and a boy hunting for his pet looks wonderful and has real heart. Viewers mostly love it, though a few find the deadpan style cold.
Presto 87% · 2008 · all ages
La luna 87% · 2012 · Rated G
Flamin' Hot 87% · 2023 · ages 11+
Kitbull 87% · 2019 · all ages
Us Again 87% · 2021 · all ages
Rise 87% · 2022 · ages 6+
Avatar 86% · 2009 · ages 10+
Cameron's alien-moon adventure is the film to watch for the visuals and world-building, which still impress. The story is familiar and the dialogue is plain, but it moves well and the spectacle carries it.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 86% · 2017 · ages 10+
More funny, colourful space adventure with an emotional streak about family. It's busier and looser than the first film, but the cast is lovable and the best scenes are heartfelt.
Finding Nemo 86% · 2003 · all ages
Pixar's underwater search for a lost son is funny, beautiful and moving, and it never talks down to kids. The father's fear of letting go gives it real weight that adults feel as much as children.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier 86% · 2014 · ages 11+
The Winter Soldier is a political thriller wearing a superhero costume, with real fights, a paranoid mood and a hero who has to question who he serves. It's among the best of the Marvel films.
Edward Scissorhands 86% · 1990 · ages 11+
A gentle, sad fairy tale about an artificial boy with scissors for hands. It's sweet and strange, with Johnny Depp wonderfully silent, and it's Burton at his most heartfelt.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings 86% · 2021 · ages 11+
A solid Marvel origin story with excellent martial-arts fights and a strong turn from Tony Leung. It gets cluttered in the final act, but the first two-thirds are some of Marvel's most fun.
Raya and the Last Dragon 86% · 2021 · ages 6+
A handsome Disney fantasy with strong action, a likeable heroine and a good message about trust. The plot is formula, but the world and the fight scenes are well made.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit 86% · 1988 · ages 8+
A tired private detective must clear a cartoon rabbit of murder in a Los Angeles where toons and humans live side by side. The mix of live action and animation is still astonishing, and the film noir plot is smart and funny.
The Call of the Wild 86% · 2020 · ages 8+
A gentle, adventurous version of the classic dog story set in the Yukon gold rush, with Harrison Ford as narrator and co-star. It's warm and well made, though the CGI dog looks artificial.
The Sound of Music 86% · 1965 · all ages
A young nun becomes governess to seven children in pre-war Austria and fills the house with music. It's long, but the songs are among the best-known in film, and it stays warm and sincere.
Spies in Disguise 86% · 2019 · ages 8+
A fast, colourful spy comedy that pairs a smooth agent with an awkward inventor. The jokes land more often than not and the action is lively, though the plot is standard.
The Book of Life 86% · 2014 · ages 6+
A vivid, funny animated film about a young man torn between family duty and his dream. It looks distinct and has lovely music, though it is a little busy and has a familiar love-triangle shape.
Remember the Titans 86% · 2000 · ages 8+
A well-liked football drama about a newly integrated high school team in 1971 Virginia. It is predictable and warm, but the performances and the sense of community make it a very easy film to like.
Ron's Gone Wrong 86% · 2021 · ages 6+
For the Birds 86% · 2000 · all ages
Inner Workings 86% · 2016
The Pixar Story 86% · 2007 · all ages
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) 86% · 2021 · ages 11+
Iron Man 85% · 2008 · ages 11+
The film that launched Marvel's shared universe is still a fun, well-cast origin story, carried by Robert Downey Jr.'s charm. It's less spectacular than later entries but easy to enjoy.
Captain America: Civil War 85% · 2016 · ages 10+
Marvel's best-balanced team movie: heroes split over a real disagreement, and the story gives both sides a fair case. The airport fight is a highlight. Seeing a few earlier films helps.
Doctor Strange 85% · 2016 · ages 11+
A trippy origin story with the best visuals in Marvel's line-up, as city streets fold and twist. The story is familiar and the humour sometimes forced, but it looks great.
Deadpool 2 85% · 2018 · ages 15+
Deadpool 2 is louder, bloodier and just as pleased with its own jokes as the first film, and it adds a surprisingly warm team-up. The humour is hit and miss, but there are plenty of big laughs.
The Incredibles 85% · 2004 · ages 6+
Brad Bird's superhero family comedy has real action, a smart villain and a mid-life crisis at its heart. It works for children and adults, and it is easily the best of Pixar's superhero stories.
X-Men: Days of Future Past 85% · 2014 · ages 11+
A time-travel superhero film that mixes the old and young X-Men casts, and it mostly pulls it off. The 1970s setting and the Quicksilver scene are highlights, though the plot gets crowded.
Moana 85% · 2016 · ages 5+
A Pacific island girl sails out to save her people with a rascal demigod. It's bright and tuneful, with a spirited heroine, funny supporting characters and great songs.
Encanto 85% · 2021 · all ages
A lively, colourful animated musical about a family with magical gifts, where one girl has none. The songs are catchy and the story about family pressure is sweet and relatable.
Luca 85% · 2021 · ages 5+
A gentle, sunny story about two sea-monster boys passing as humans on the Italian Riviera. It's low on stakes, but the friendship and the look of the town are lovely for younger viewers.
10 Things I Hate About You 85% · 1999 · ages 11+
A smart, funny teen update of The Taming of the Shrew, and Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles make it far better than the formula suggests. It's a genuine 1990s favourite that's easy to rewatch.

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