Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Disney+, Including ‘Thunderbolts*’

Disney+ is stacked with a mix of fresh arrivals and fan favorites that cover superheroes, animated adventures, and family comedies. You can spot brand new premieres alongside proven hits, so there is something here whether you want a team up, a remake, or a comfort watch with the whole family.

This lineup is pulled from this week’s Disney+ arrivals and the current most watched list. We start with the newest titles, then move through Disney originals and modern hits, and round things out with a few essential classics. Each entry notes the story setup along with cast and crew so you can pick fast and press play.

‘Thunderbolts*’ (2025)

A covert group of operatives is assembled under Valentina Allegra de Fontaine for a mission that brings past choices into the open and forces the team to decide where they stand. The story pulls in characters connected to earlier chapters that featured ‘Black Widow’ and ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ and turns their overlapping histories into a single operation.

The cast features Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes with David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Hannah John Kamen, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, and Julia Louis Dreyfus. Jake Schreier directs from a screenplay by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo for Marvel Studios.

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ (2025)

Sam Wilson carries the shield as a global crisis unfolds that draws in leaders at the highest levels and revives old scientific threats. The plot moves through political pressure points and field operations as alliances are tested and new lines are drawn.

Anthony Mackie leads the cast with Harrison Ford as Thaddeus Ross and Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns, joined by Danny Ramirez, Liv Tyler, and Shira Haas. Julius Onah directs with writing by Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, Julius Onah, and Rob Edwards.

‘Eenie Meanie’ (2025)

A former teenage getaway driver tries to live a quiet life until a former boss offers one dangerous job tied to her unreliable ex boyfriend. The heist setup turns into a run of quick decisions, double crosses, and high risk escapes.

Samara Weaving headlines with Karl Glusman, Jermaine Fowler, Marshawn Lynch, Randall Park, Steve Zahn, and Andy García. Writer director Shawn Simmons makes his feature debut with production by 20th Century Studios and cinematography by Tim Ives and music by Bobby Krlic.

‘LEGO Disney Princess: Villains Unite’ (2025)

Princesses from across the Disney timeline join forces when classic villains try to seize power with a magical artifact. The adventure crosses multiple kingdoms and places teamwork at the center while keeping a brisk comic tone.

Voice performances include Jodi Benson, Auliʻi Cravalho, Anika Noni Rose, and Mandy Moore in roles tied to their original films. The special brings the LEGO approach to Disney storytelling with a fast moving crossover built for a family watch.

‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025)

A girl in Hawaiʻi adopts what she thinks is a dog and brings home Stitch, a genetic experiment who turns her life in a new direction as they redefine what family means. The story follows the bond between sisters and the chaos that follows Stitch from the moment he lands.

Maia Kealoha plays Lilo and Sydney Agudong plays Nani with Chris Sanders voicing Stitch and Zach Galifianakis and Billy Magnussen appearing as Jumba and Pleakley. Dean Fleischer Camp directs from a screenplay by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes with Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich producing.

‘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 full scope of Jack Jack’s abilities. The plot adds new heroes and a mystery that pulls the family into action on multiple fronts.

Holly Hunter and Craig T. Nelson return with Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner, and Samuel L. Jackson and are joined by Catherine Keener and Bob Odenkirk. Brad Bird writes and directs for Pixar with music by Michael Giacchino.

‘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 journey moves through street parades, rainforest hideouts, and a rescue that depends on new friends.

Voices include Jesse Eisenberg as Blu and Anne Hathaway as Jewel with Jemaine Clement, George Lopez, Jamie Foxx, will.i.am, Leslie Mann, and Rodrigo Santoro. Carlos Saldanha directs with writing by Don Rhymer and animation by Blue Sky Studios.

‘Up’ (2009)

Carl ties thousands of balloons to his house and heads for South America with a young Wilderness Explorer named Russell along for the ride. Their path brings them to rare bird Kevin, talking dog Dug, and a famed explorer whose goals collide with their promise.

Ed Asner voices Carl with Jordan Nagai, Bob Peterson, and Christopher Plummer rounding out the lead roles. Pete Docter directs with Bob Peterson as co director and a screenplay by Docter and Peterson from a story developed with Tom McCarthy, and Michael Giacchino provides the score.

‘The Incredibles’ (2004)

A family of supers in hiding returns to action when Bob Parr takes a mysterious job that draws him into conflict with Syndrome and a wave of dangerous inventions. The plot balances secret missions, island showdowns, and a final fight that depends on the whole family.

Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter lead the voice cast with Samuel L. Jackson, Sarah Vowell, Spencer Fox, Jason Lee, and Elizabeth Peña. Brad Bird writes and directs with Pixar producing for Walt Disney Pictures.

‘Freaky Friday’ (2003)

A mother and daughter who cannot see eye to eye swap bodies after a mystical twist and have to live each other’s lives to set things right. The story plays out across school halls, band rehearsals, and a wedding deadline that puts every misunderstanding in sharp relief.

Jamie Lee Curtis plays Tess and Lindsay Lohan plays Anna with supporting roles by Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, Harold Gould, and Stephen Tobolowsky. Mark Waters directs from a screenplay by Heather Hach and Leslie Dixon based on the novel by Mary Rodgers.

Tell us which of these you are lining up first and why in the comments.