If your Netflix queue is running short, look no further than Disney+.
While the streaming service is still the new kid on the block, it’s also home to some
of the best movies and shows ever made.
We’ve gathered the best here, and while some of these might be obvious, we wanted
to be sure our list encompassed the monster hits, modern classics, and hidden gems you
might have forgotten.
These are the best movies you can stream right now on Disney+.
Moana is so good it belongs in the canon of all-time Disney greats.
This film about a Pacific islander on a quest to save her homeland brilliantly reinvents
the Disney princess formula while, also honoring the Disney classics you grew up loving.
While you can stream almost the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe on Disney+, the first Avengers
movie is the best example of what makes Marvel magic.
Collecting Earth’s Mightiest Heroes together for the first time on screen, The Avengers
set the template for the next decade comic book movies.
Free Solo is an Oscar-winning documentary that follows professional rock climber Alex
Honnold to dizzying heights.
His attempt to perform the first free solo climb of the 900-meter El Capitan vertical
rock face at Yosemite National Park is packed with drama and jaw dropping cinematography.
Big Hero 6 is about a 14-year-old robotics genius who longs for adventure, but is held
back by his age.
His brother helps him join a world-class research lab.
But when tragedy strikes, he must use his skills and build a team to stop an unimaginable
evil.
You won’t be surprised to see Frozen on this list, but it’s worth a reminder that
this mega-hit adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale is both beloved by
all children, and really really good.
If you’ve never seen it (or its sequel Frozen II), you’re in for a treat, even if Disney
Princess stories aren’t your usual fare.
Written by its star, Jason Segel, The Muppets film from 2011 is an uproarious reboot of
the beloved classic characters, with brilliant musical numbers and hilarious jokes.
Fozzie, Kermit, Piggie and the gang might just be what’s missing from your modern
media diet.
Invincible is based on the true story of Vince Papale (pa palee), a 30-year-old South Philadelphia
bartender who won a spot playing for the Eagles during an open tryout.
Mark Wahlberg delivers a heartfelt performance amid explosive action, making Invincible a
classic, feel-good sports film hidden in the Disney+ catalogue.
The Incredibles is truly a wonder.
It’s not only one of the best Pixar films, but it’s also unofficially the best Fantastic
Four movie ever made.
When the forced retirement of all superheroes leaves Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl in a
career slump, the duo tackles its biggest challenge of all: raising three super kids.
The Incredibles lives up to its name and much more.
The Cold War was fought on many fronts: sometimes even on the ice.
Miracle adapts the true story of the 1980 U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team, as they
battled with Russia for the gold medal.
The action is intense and the story is inspiring, even if you’re not usually into tales of
nationalistic sports supremacy.
In the distant past of 2003, Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow was a revelation, and
yet to become a grating parody of itself.
Orlando Bloom was a movie star, Keira Knightley was an up-and-comer, and no one knew whether
a film based on a theme park ride would actually work.
But it does!
And the voyage is tons of fun.
Finding Nemo, the story of a father clownfish desperately trying to find his lost son, is
packed to the gills with laughs, heart, and stunning animation.
Though you’ve probably seen it before, now’s a perfect time to gather the family around
and revisit this modern classic.
Lilo, a young Hawaiian girl, and Stitch, an alien whose core directive is wreaking havoc
and destruction, make a lovely pair.
As the two unlikely friends grow closer and question what really constitutes family, Lilo
and Stitch cements its place as another modern Disney classic.
And the hand-drawn animation, which is hard to come by these days, is certainly part of
its timeless charm.
You can enjoy every chapter of the Toy Story saga on Disney+, but the second entry deserves
special mention.
Originally planned as a direct-to-video movie, then rebooted from scratch for a theatrical
release, Toy Story 2 probably shouldn’t exist.
Instead, it became a jewel of the Pixar library, telling a grown-up story about fear of abandonment
in a hilarious, family-friendly package.
The crown jewel of the Disney library is 1994’s The Lion King.
From the still-stunning animation to the Oscar-winning musical numbers, The Lion King has been a
part of children’s lives for almost three decades.
Relive it from your couch any time you want.
Newsies is a movie musical based on the real-life newsboy strike of 1899.
It’s a cult hit, which spawned a smash Broadway musical, and has all the heart, magic, and
unforgettable music you’ve come to expect from a Disney classic.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? isn’t just a landmark achievement in animation.
It’s also one of the finest noir films ever made.
Its groundbreaking blend of live actors with animated characters is still jaw-dropping
to see.
It also marked the first and last time audiences would ever see Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny
on-screen together.
In 1977, cinema was changed for all time with the release of Star Wars: A New Hope.
It ushered in decades of big-budget summer blockbusters and redefined sci-fi for an entire
generation.
Now fans can stream these classic films in one place.
It’s hard to pick a single movie from the trilogy to highlight here, so when you have
a free afternoon, we recommend binging them all together.
Even after all these years, Mary Poppins is basically a perfect movie in every way.
When the Banks family needs a nanny, they are quickly surprised by the sudden arrival
of the magical Mary Poppins.
Through a series of adventures, musical numbers, and one stunning animated sequence, Poppins
teaches the family about the importance of positivity.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea remains a thrilling science-fiction classic, and won 2 Oscars
for its innovative art direction and special effects.
Captain Nemo and his experimental submarine face a giant squid attack, which is still
one of the best action sequences in sci-fi -- especially considering it was made in the
1950s.
Those are our favorite films in the Disney+ catalog, but there are of course so many more
to choose from.
If we missed a classic on your list, be sure to shout it out in the comments section below.
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Thanks so much for watching, and we’ll see you in the next one.