‘Thunderbolts*’ Is Disney+’s Most-Watched Movie This Week: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10
Disney+ is buzzing right now, with animated favorites, family comedies, and fresh superhero entries all drawing big attention. The lineup mixes comfort rewatches with brand new arrivals, so there is something here whether you want a quick nostalgia hit or the latest chapter in a larger cinematic universe. From Pixar wonders to Marvel team-ups, it is a very busy week on the service.
Below you will find the ten titles people are pressing play on the most. We are counting down from ten to one and keeping the order exactly as reported. For each pick, you will see straightforward details about the story, the key cast and who made it, so you can decide what to watch next without any guesswork.
10. ‘Up’ (2009)
An elderly widower named Carl ties thousands of balloons to his house and sets off for South America, only to discover a young Wilderness Explorer named Russell stuck on his porch. Their trip pulls in talking dog Dug, rare bird Kevin, and a famed explorer who is not what he seems, with a journey that balances adventure and grief and the importance of promises kept. Voice performances include Ed Asner as Carl, Jordan Nagai as Russell, Bob Peterson as Dug, and Christopher Plummer as Charles Muntz, with music by Michael Giacchino.
The film was directed by Pete Docter with Bob Peterson as co director, and the screenplay was written by Docter and Peterson from a story developed with Tom McCarthy. Pixar Animation Studios produced the feature and Walt Disney Pictures released it, and the production is known for its inventive use of color and a South American setting that features Paradise Falls.
9. ‘Rio’ (2011)
A domesticated Spix’s macaw named Blu travels from Minnesota to Brazil to meet the last known female of his species and learns to fly while escaping smugglers during Carnival. The voice cast features Jesse Eisenberg as Blu, Anne Hathaway as Jewel, Jemaine Clement as Nigel, George Lopez as Rafael, Jamie Foxx as Nico, and will.i.am as Pedro, with support from Leslie Mann and Rodrigo Santoro.
The movie was directed by Carlos Saldanha and written by Don Rhymer, with Blue Sky Studios handling animation and 20th Century Fox distributing. The production blends music and dance with a focus on endangered wildlife and includes a soundtrack that leans into samba and pop influences.
8. ‘Eenie Meanie’ (2025)
A former teenage getaway driver tries to go straight until an old employer forces her back behind the wheel to save the life of her unreliable ex boyfriend. The cast is led by Samara Weaving with Karl Glusman, Steve Zahn, Jermaine Fowler, Marshawn Lynch, and Andy Garcia, and the story follows a fresh job that spirals into double crosses and dangerous reunions.
The film was written and directed by Shawn Simmons in his feature debut, with production by 20th Century Studios and collaborators known for high concept action comedies. The setup leans into heist mechanics and muscle car chases while centering a lead who uses quick thinking as much as speed.
7. ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ (2025)
Sam Wilson carries the shield while navigating a global crisis that pulls in military leaders and old scientific threats, with loyalties tested as a plot unfolds at the highest levels of power. Anthony Mackie plays Sam Wilson, Harrison Ford appears as Thaddeus Ross, Tim Blake Nelson returns as Samuel Sterns, and the ensemble includes Danny Ramirez, Liv Tyler, and Shira Haas.
The movie was directed by Julius Onah, with writing contributions from Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, Julius Onah, and Rob Edwards. It continues the storyline from the series that crowned Sam as Captain America and brings back characters tied to earlier chapters to connect political intrigue with super powered conflict.
6. ‘Freaky Friday’ (2003)
A mother and daughter who cannot see eye to eye swap bodies after a mystic twist at a Chinese restaurant and have to live each other’s lives for a day to set things right. Jamie Lee Curtis plays therapist mom Tess and Lindsay Lohan plays high school rocker Anna, with Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, Harold Gould, and Stephen Tobolowsky in supporting roles.
The film was directed by Mark Waters from a screenplay by Heather Hach and Leslie Dixon, adapted from Mary Rodgers’ novel. It updates the premise for a modern setting with music rehearsals, wedding deadlines, and school pressures while keeping the heart of a story about empathy and family.
5. ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps | A Special Look’ (2025)
This short special presents early footage and behind the scenes glimpses of Marvel’s new take on Marvel’s First Family, setting up the team dynamics and tone of the upcoming feature. It highlights the core quartet of Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm and offers quick teases of the threat they will face.
The preview supports the film directed by Matt Shakman with a cast that includes Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm, with additional roles for Julia Garner and Ralph Ineson. It functions as a primer that introduces names, faces, and visual style in a compact five minute package.
4. ‘The Incredibles’ (2004)
A family of supers in hiding returns to action when Bob Parr is lured into a mysterious job that pits him against a new foe named Syndrome and a wave of dangerous inventions. The voice cast includes Craig T. Nelson as Bob Parr, Holly Hunter as Helen Parr, Samuel L. Jackson as Lucius Best, Sarah Vowell as Violet, and Spencer Fox as Dash, with Jason Lee as Syndrome and Elizabeth Peña as Mirage.
The movie was written and directed by Brad Bird, produced by Pixar Animation Studios, and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Its production emphasizes mid century design, family teamwork, and set pieces that range from a tropical island to a suburban neighborhood as the Parrs learn to fight together.
3. ‘LEGO Disney Princess: Villains Unite’ (2025)
Princesses from across Disney history team up in brick form when classic villains try to seize power using a magical artifact, sending the group on a quest that crosses several kingdoms. Familiar characters include Ariel, Moana, Tiana, Rapunzel, and Snow White, with voice work from performers such as Jodi Benson, Auli’i Cravalho, Anika Noni Rose, and Mandy Moore.
The special brings the LEGO style to Disney Princess storytelling with a script that nods to the original films while keeping the humor and quick pacing of other LEGO adventures. It follows an earlier crossover and continues the approach of blending music cues, side gags, and teamwork across lines that usually stay within separate movies.
2. ‘Incredibles 2’ (2018)
Helen Parr steps into the spotlight to lead a public push for the return of supers while Bob Parr stays home with the kids and discovers the surprising scope of Jack Jack’s abilities. The cast features Holly Hunter and Craig T. Nelson with Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner as the new voice of Dash, and Samuel L. Jackson as Frozone, along with Catherine Keener as Evelyn Deavor and Bob Odenkirk as Winston Deavor.
The sequel was written and directed by Brad Bird with music by Michael Giacchino and production by Pixar Animation Studios. It expands the world with new heroes like Voyd voiced by Sophia Bush and balances domestic comedy with action sequences that showcase Elastigirl’s skills.
1. ‘Thunderbolts*’ (2025)
A team of operatives with checkered pasts comes together under the guidance of a powerful handler and must confront a threat that forces them to decide where they stand. The ensemble includes Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Hannah John Kamen as Ava Starr, Olga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov, Lewis Pullman as Robert Reynolds, and Julia Louis Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine.
The film was directed by Jake Schreier from a screenplay by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo, with production led by Marvel Studios. It connects threads from earlier chapters featuring Black Widow, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Ant Man and the Wasp, and other entries, and frames the mission around characters learning to function as a unit.
Tell us which of these you watched this week and what you are putting on next in the comments.
