The Best New Movies to Stream on Disney+

If you want to know all the latest new movies on Disney Plus, look no further. We’ll do a quick overview of ratings, genres, actors, and what the movie is actually about. While there is no denying Disney has some well-loved TV series that fans keep coming back for, today, it’s all about stand-alone films. Sometimes, it’s nice to only have to commit to a couple hours of something and then go back to your day, right? Let’s dive into what new Disney movies are coming out. 

New in Action Movies

Deadpool and Wolverine

IMDb: 7.7/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 79% on the Tomatometer, 94% Popcornmeter

Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin

Director: Shawn Levy

Release Date: July 26, 2024 (recently added to Disney+)

In this latest title in the raunchy action comedy franchise, Deadpool and Wolverine must team up to save Deadpool’s timeline from being vaporized by a Time Variance Authority named Paradox. Hilarity, action, violence, and many famous Marvel cameos ensue. While this is a highly regarded film, do note that it is the opposite of family friendly, which is a bit unusual for Disney. If you’re looking for new kids movies to stream, maybe steer them clear of this one…

New in Kids Movies

An Almost Christmas Story

IMDb: 7.1/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 100% on the Tomatometer, not yet rated on Popcornmeter

Stars: Mamoudou Athie, Cary Christopher, Jim Gaffigan

Director: David Lowery

Release Date: October 14, 2024

This stop-motion-esque holiday film is about a young owl named Moon, who gets stuck in what turns out to be a Christmas tree bound for Rockefeller Plaza. While trying to get out of the busy city, Moon finds a lost child named Luna and the pair work together to find their paths home. This simple, short, yet lovely movie is a great way for kids to get into the holiday spirit. 

New in Family Movies

Out of My Mind

IMDb: 7.2/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 100% on Tomatometer, 93% Popcornmeter

Stars: Phoebe-Rae-Taylor, Luke Kirby, Emily Mitchell

Director: Amber Sealey

Release Date: January 19th, 2024 (released on Disney November 22)

This important story depicts Melody, a twelve-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, and how she gets through the challenges of sixth grade. Non-verbal, she has assistive technology that lets her communicate, which allows her to get close to her friends and show the world that she has her own important things to say. Based on a best-selling book, this film is even more poignant because the actress who plays Melody also has cerebral palsy, giving a valuable and authentic representation of a condition not talked about enough. 

Oz the Great and Powerful

IMDb: 6.3/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 56% on Tomatometer, 56% on the Popcornmeter

Stars: James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz

Director: Sam Raimi

Release Date: March 8, 2013

While this movie has been out for over ten years, it is new to stream on Disney+, and with good reason. The film adaptation of the smash hit, Wicked, has fans clamoring for more tales from the world of Oz. Perfect timing to re-watch this adventurous charmer. Taking place in 1905, the movie is about a conman circus illusionist named Oscar Diggs, who unexpectedly finds himself in the land of Oz. Oscar is quickly mistaken for a wizard, prophesized to free the land from the Wicked Witch and take his place as their ruler. Thrust into a mess he didn’t bargain for, Oscar must use every trick up his sleeve to survive, becoming a better person in the process as he finds friends and a cause worth fighting for.

New in Documentaries

Beatles 64

IMDb: Not yet rated

Rotten Tomatoes: 92% on Tomatometer

Stars: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, George Harrison

Director: David Tadeschi

Release Date: November 29, 2024

With rare footage of the band in their most explosively popular era (1964), this documentary touches on their famous Ed Sullivan appearance, live performances, and the Beatlemania of the time. Produced by Martin Scorsese, this film dives into this still beloved band and what made them and their music so timelessly influential. 

Elton John: Never Too Late

IMDb: 7.1/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 74% on Tomatometer

Stars: Elton John

Director: R.J. Cutler, David Furnish

Release Date: December 13, 2024

This documentary is a rare look into Elton John’s 50 year music career, as well as his life. It shows him as he readies for his last concert in the U.S., gives rare footage of previous concerts, and provides an intimate view of his addictions, struggles, and triumphs through the years. Full of archival footage, interviews, music, and honest conversation, it’s a must-see for any Elton John fan. 

Music by John Williams

IMDb: 8.3/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 100% on Tomatometer, 98% Popcornmeter

Stars: John Williams, Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, J.J. Abrams

Director: Laurent Bouzereau

Release Date: November 1, 2024

John Williams is the composer behind dozens of iconic films, such as Star Wars, Jurassic Park, and Indiana Jones. This documentary explores and celebrates his long and illustrious career, including how he has single handedly contributed musically to popular culture and blockbuster movies in ways few (if any) have ever matched. A great watch for music and movie lovers, alike. 

Sugarcane

IMDb: 7.6/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 100% on Tomatometer, 87% on the Popcornmeter

Stars: Julian Brave NoiseCat, Ed Archie Noisecat, Charlene Belleau

Director: Emily Kassie, Julian Brave Noisecat

Release Date: December 9, 2024

This National Geographic film is coming to Disney+ and it is part documentary, part cinematic tribute to the Native North Americans whose bodies were discovered in 2021 in Canada. These bodies were found in unmarked graves on the grounds of an old Native residential, segregated boarding school that was run by the Catholic Church in Canada. Abuse, injustice, forced conformity, and an erasure of culture were all inflicted on the Indigenous people of the time. As more of these abuses are brought to light, the destructive practices of the past are finally being exposed, giving voices both to the dead and the present day communities still affected by these traumas. It is an important film that reminds us that the atrocities of the past were not so long ago.

Blink

IMDb: 7.5/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 87% on Tomatometer

Stars: Édith Lemay, Sébastien Pelletier, Mia Pelletier

Director: Daniel Roher, Edmund Stenson

Release Date: December 17, 2024

Another National Geographic documentary, this film follows the Pelletier’s, a family of six. Sadly, three out of the four children have been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, which is a rare condition that will eventually cause them to be permanently blind and currently has no treatment or prevention. Knowing this, the family embarks on an important world-traveling trip so the children can see as much beauty and wonder around them as possible while they are still able. It’s a beautiful film about family, life, the stunning sights and experiences of the world, and living in the present as much as possible.  

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is worth watching on Disney+? 

There’s more to watch than just new movies on Disney Plus. It has a lot of content that families, children, and adults will enjoy. That said, it excels in certain areas above others. Some genres it is particularly good at include: 

• Original TV series
• Star Wars content
• Marvel content
• Documentaries
• Pixar and Disney content
• Family friendly/kid content
• Music concerts

When compared to streaming services like Netflix, their library may seem a little small. However, much of what you’ll find on Disney+ is exclusive to their platform. You just won’t find it anywhere else. 

• How do I find new titles on Disney+? 

Finding new Disney Plus movies is easy. You just navigate to their site and look for the New and Upcoming section. The Trending section is another likely place to find newer content, or you can look for articles (like this one) that list the more recently added titles to peruse. 

• Which is better, Disney+ or Hulu?

Hulu has a much broader library of movies (in several more genres) and TV series, including many current TV shows. If you aren’t much of a Marvel, Star Wars, or Disney fan, you may prefer Hulu. That said, you can actually have the best of both worlds with the bundling plans that combine both Hulu and Disney for a surprisingly low price. Between the two platforms, you’ll have more than enough content to keep you entertained for a very long time. You can even bundle with Max, too, which would really keep you busy. 

• Where do I watch Disney+? 

There are numerous supported devices you can watch from and find new movies on Disney Plus, including: 

• Smart TVs
• Gaming consoles
• TV streaming devices (like Roku or Amazon Fire TV Stick)
• Mobile devices (like smartphones and tablets)
• Computers (laptops and PCs)
• Apple Vision Pro