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Best Animated Movies on Disney Plus Right Now (June 2024)

Remus Noronha — Sat, 15 Jun 2024 14:00:13 GMT

The library of movies available on Disney+ includes not only classics from Walt Disney Animation Studio’s history but also recent hits from its resurgence, as well as Pixar movies, given that Disney purchased Pixar in the 2000s. There’s no lack of iconic films here. What they all have in common is a great sense of humanity, even in stories about talking animals. Indeed, the Disney library is full of profoundly emotional stories that speak specifically to the human experience. Stories about love, loss, growing up, and of course family. So, find your next viewing option below in our list of the best animated movies on Disney+.

The 16 Best Marvel Shows on Disney+ (April 2024)

Jake Hodges — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 23:45:13 GMT

Marvel has been enjoying quite a boom in popularity over the last decade. From their humble beginnings as Timely Comics in 1939, the colorful superheroes of Marvel Comics have transformed a simple establishment into a multimedia empire. From comic books and graphic novels to movies and television shows, our beloved Marvel heroes have become synonymous with excitement, adventure, and larger-than-life heroism. Whether you’re a fan of classic characters like Captain America or the Hulk, or newer heroes like Ms. Marvel and Spider-Gwen (sorry, Ghost-Spider), there’s always a superhero for every audience. Of course, the current popularity of these characters has a lot to do with their crossing into live-action, and Marvel has been at the forefront of superhero cinema and television for quite some time now. So here are the best Marvel shows you can check out on the brand's streaming home, Disney+!

Best Action Movies on Disney Plus Right Now (January 2024)

Collider Staff — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 01:00:14 GMT

When it comes to kids' movies, animated classics, and nostalgic TV content, Disney+ is already well on its way to becoming the tippy-top of the go-to streaming giants. But is it the right place to go if you need an action fix? Well, with Marvel, Star Wars and Avatar under the banner, you better believe it! With that in mind, we've put together a list of our picks for the best action movies you can watch on Disney+ right now, from the big-time blockbusters of the 21st century to the hidden gems from Disney and Fox's vast catalog, and the animated favorites that kick just as much butt as their live-action counterparts. But now, without further ado, here is the high-octane entertainment you came for and our picks for the best action movies on Disney Plus.

The Best Documentaries on Disney Plus Right Now (January 2024)

Tom Reimann — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:46:13 GMT

There’s a whole lot of hot content to pick through on Disney Plus, including hours of Spider-Man cartoons of wildly variable quality and two different versions of Adventures in Babysitting. But if you’re in the mood for more educational fare, don’t worry – Disney+ has got you covered. (Although I would argue there is plenty to learn from Vincent D’Onofrio’s scene in Babysitting in which he plays an auto mechanic who may or may not be the Mighty Thor.) It’s a little clunkily organized, but there’s plenty of documentary fare available on the streaming platform to sate your appetite for knowledge. We've assembled a list of some of the best titles, covering a wide range of topics including nature films, undersea exploration, the history of Disney, and the making of the Star Wars trilogy (the good one). Below, check out our list of the best documentaries on Disney Plus right now.

Best Comedies on Disney Plus Streaming Right Now (January 2024)

Gregory Lawrence — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 00:30:13 GMT

Disney+ is chock-full of content that can scratch all kinds of itches. You want a Star Wars? You got a Star Wars. Craving Marvel superheroes? Knock yourself out. Need some princesses in your life? Disney Plus is positively saturated with princesses. But what if your particular viewing needs on the Mouse House app aren’t so easily sorted? What if you’re in the mood to laugh, but don’t exactly know how? We’ve got you covered, friend. Below, we’ve sorted some of the best comedies on Disney+. Many of them fall satisfyingly into the Disney wheelhouse, some of them are quite surprising, but all of them will split your sides and tickle your funnybones.

The Best Romantic Movies on Disney+ Right Now (October 2023)

Collider Staff — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:23 GMT

For as long as Disney has been making movies, they've been telling love stories. From the fairy tale romances, to the tender animated tales of furry friends, and now, the live-action remakes of those very same films, Disney's movie catalogue is full of classic storybook romances. So it's no surprise that Disney+, in turn, has plenty of sweet and heartfelt romantic movies you can stream right now.

Best Marvel Movies on Disney Plus (October 2023)

Tauri Miller — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:00:24 GMT

When the Walt Disney Corporation acquired Marvel and 20th Century Studios, it created a huge shift in the entertainment landscape and allowed them access to the full roster of heroes that Marvel has created since the 1930s. This paved the way for them to house all the best movies that live under the Marvel umbrella in a central location: Disney+. For anyone craving some superhero action, here is a list of some of the best Marvel movies on Disney+.

Best Drama Movies on Disney Plus Right Now (October 2023)

Brendan Michael — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:01:22 GMT

The vast array of Star Wars and Marvel content may be Disney+’s biggest selling point, but that’s not all the conglomerate is bringing into your homes. All the animated classics are available, as well as the Pixar films and series for younger audiences, not to mention National Geographic documentaries and thirty seasons worth of The Simpsons, in case you happened to miss a few hundred episodes.

The Best Sci-Fi Movies on Disney+ Right Now (September 2023)

Aidan Kelley — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:00:24 GMT

Be it animated adventures or live-action extravaganzas, The Walt Disney Company has a healthy catalog of all brands of entertainment you could possibly ask for. Be it oceanic expeditions like The Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, mythological epics like Hercules (1997), or musical marvels like Mary Poppins (1964), there's something for everyone in every genre. That being said, if you're a lover of science fiction, then the prolific company's streaming service Disney+ has everything you could possibly ask for.

Best Hidden Gems on Disney Plus (September 2023)

Drew Taylor — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:01:29 GMT

With so much original content coming from Disney, it’s easy to forget that there is a lot of stuff on Disney+. Like, a lot a lot. Once you make it past the mountain of Marvel movies, Star Warstrilogies, and Disney live-action remakes, you'll find a treasure trove of original shows, classics from days gone by, documentaries, animated films, shorts, and much more. Disney+ is seriously packed to the rafters with gems that Disney fans around the world will want to dig into ASAP.