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

Disney+ has a deep bench right now, with brand-new 2025 premieres sitting alongside blockbuster franchises and modern animation favorites. If you’re planning a movie night, you can jump straight to the latest arrivals or line up a couple of animated crowd-pleasers and superhero epics—there’s plenty to fill a whole weekend.

Pulling from this week’s most-watched lists, here are ten titles you can hit play on immediately. You’ll find quick, useful details for each pick—what it’s about, who’s in it, and who made it—so you don’t have to pause and look anything up once the snacks are ready.

‘Elio’ (2025)

An imaginative kid is accidentally beamed to an interstellar council and mistaken for Earth’s official ambassador, which throws him into a crash course in alien diplomacy while his mom back home tries to figure out how to bring him back. The story tracks first-contact misunderstandings, interplanetary politics, and the way a shy kid learns to speak up when the whole world is listening.

The film is written and directed by Adrian Molina for Pixar, with Yonas Kibreab voicing Elio and America Ferrera as his mother, plus additional roles voiced by Jameela Jamil and Brad Garrett. Produced by Mary Alice Drumm, the feature blends character-driven comedy with expansive sci-fi world-building.

‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025)

This live-action reimagining follows Hawaiian sisters Lilo and Nani as they take in alien experiment 626—nicknamed Stitch—whose chaotic energy collides with their efforts to keep their family together. Social services and galactic authorities enter the picture, sending the story racing between island life and sci-fi mayhem.

Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp for Walt Disney Pictures, the film stars Maia Kealoha as Lilo and Sydney Agudong as Nani, with roles for Zach Galifianakis and Billy Magnussen; Stitch is realized through performance-driven CG. Producers include Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, adapting the original’s heart and ʻohana theme for a contemporary audience.

‘Thunderbolts*’ (2025)

A covert mission pulls together a team of familiar operatives with unfinished business—among them figures tied to Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, John Walker, Red Guardian, Taskmaster, Ghost, and Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. The plot threads espionage and super-powered conflicts as the group confronts a threat that forces uneasy alliances.

The Marvel Studios production is directed by Jake Schreier from a screenplay credited to Eric Pearson with additional work by Lee Sung Jin. The ensemble features Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Olga Kurylenko, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, connecting arcs seeded in earlier franchise entries.

‘Snow White’ (2025)

A contemporary live-action take on the classic fairy tale follows Snow White’s clash with the Evil Queen and her path to reclaiming her future with help from unexpected allies. The story revisits the magic mirror, the poisoned apple, and the forest refuge while giving the heroine a modernized journey.

Directed by Marc Webb and produced by Marc Platt for Walt Disney Pictures, the film stars Rachel Zegler as Snow White and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen. The screenplay is by Erin Cressida Wilson, with new music by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul alongside hallmark elements from the animated landmark.

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ (2025)

Set after the events that saw Sam Wilson take up the shield, the film places him in the middle of shifting global politics and a threat tied to past experiments and fragile alliances. The story brings together grounded action and power-driven stakes as the new Captain America navigates who to trust.

Julius Onah directs for Marvel Studios. Anthony Mackie leads the cast as Sam Wilson, joined by Harrison Ford as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, Tim Blake Nelson, Liv Tyler, Danny Ramirez, Carl Lumbly, and Shira Haas, with writing contributions from Malcolm Spellman and Dalan Musson.

‘The Amateur’ (2025)

After a personal tragedy linked to a terror attack, a CIA cryptographer pressures the agency to train him for field operations so he can pursue those responsible. The thriller follows his shift from desk to field as he leverages intelligence and goes off-book to force action.

Directed by James Hawes for 20th Century Studios, the adaptation is based on Robert Littell’s novel with a screenplay by Gary Spinelli. Rami Malek stars alongside Rachel Brosnahan and Laurence Fishburne, anchoring a story that moves through international locales under the studio’s modern espionage banner.

‘Lost in the Jungle’ (2025)

A National Geographic feature documentary follows conservation biologists and local guides on a rainforest expedition to document species, map habitats, and evaluate environmental pressures. The narrative blends on-site research, interviews, and observational footage to show methods like camera-trapping, bioacoustic monitoring, and GPS surveying.

Produced in a feature-length format for Disney+, the film presents its science team and community partners alongside credited filmmakers and cinematography. The project emphasizes long-term conservation aims and the logistics of operating in remote, biodiverse regions.

‘Incredibles 2’ (2018)

Picking up right where the original left off, Helen leads the public push to bring superheroes back into the light while Bob manages home life—including Violet’s teenage hurdles and Jack-Jack’s unpredictable powers. A new adversary threatens to turn public opinion, pressing the family to work together.

Written and directed by Brad Bird and produced by Pixar for Walt Disney Pictures, the sequel features Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner, and Samuel L. Jackson, with Bob Odenkirk and Catherine Keener joining the ensemble. Michael Giacchino returns for the score, and the film expands the series’ mid-century-modern look and world.

‘Zootopia’ (2016)

In a sprawling mammal metropolis, rookie officer Judy Hopps teams with sly hustler Nick Wilde to crack a case behind a wave of missing mammals. The buddy-cop mystery tracks a conspiracy across city districts, blending comedy with a smart procedural.

Byron Howard and Rich Moore direct, with Jared Bush as co-director; the screenplay is by Jared Bush and Phil Johnston from a Walt Disney Animation story team. The voice cast includes Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Jenny Slate, J.K. Simmons, Shakira, and more.

‘The Incredibles’ (2004)

Former superheroes Bob and Helen Parr—Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl—try to live a quiet suburban life with their kids after heroes are forced into retirement, until a secret mission pulls Bob back into action. The family’s powers and bonds are tested when a vengeful inventor reveals a larger plan.

Written and directed by Brad Bird for Pixar and released by Walt Disney Pictures, the film stars Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Spencer Fox, Jason Lee, and Samuel L. Jackson. Michael Giacchino’s jazz-inflected score, a retro-futurist aesthetic, and large-scale set pieces helped define the franchise.

Tell us which of these you’re pressing play on first—share your weekend Disney+ picks in the comments!