‘Elio’ Is Disney+’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week
Here’s a straight-to-the-point rundown of what’s topping Disney+ viewing right now—ten titles spanning stop-motion classics, Pixar heavyweights, seasonal staples, and brand-new premieres—each with key plot, cast, and crew details you can use.
10. ‘Coco’ (2017)

Directed by Lee Unkrich with co-direction and screenplay by Adrian Molina (co-written with Matthew Aldrich), ‘Coco’ follows Miguel as he crosses into the Land of the Dead to uncover his family’s history and pursue music. The principal voice cast features Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach, Renée Victor, and Ana Ofelia Murguía. Darla K. Anderson produced, with Michael Giacchino composing and production design led by Harley Jessup. The film’s cast and creative team are confirmed across studio-standard listings.
9. ‘Ratatouille’ (2007)

Written and directed by Brad Bird from a story by Jan Pinkava, Jim Capobianco, and Bird, ‘Ratatouille’ centers on Remy, a rat who teams up with garbage boy Alfredo Linguini to cook in Paris at the restaurant founded by his culinary hero. The voice cast includes Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, Ian Holm, Janeane Garofalo, Peter O’Toole, Brad Garrett, and Brian Dennehy. Michael Giacchino composed the score; Brad Lewis produced. Official Pixar and reference pages detail the plot and full credits.
8. ‘The Book of Life’ (2014)

Directed by Jorge R. Gutiérrez and written by Gutiérrez and Doug Langdale, ‘The Book of Life’ follows Manolo on a journey through the Lands of the Remembered and the Forgotten as he navigates love, destiny, and tradition. Guillermo del Toro served as a producer, with music by Gustavo Santaolalla. Voice leads include Diego Luna, Zoe Saldaña, and Channing Tatum, with Ron Perlman, Kate del Castillo, and Christina Applegate in key roles. Reel FX produced; distribution was through 20th Century Fox.
7. ‘LEGO Frozen: Operation Puffins’ (2025)

A Disney+ original special produced with The LEGO Group and Atomic Cartoons, ‘LEGO Frozen: Operation Puffins’ takes place after ‘Frozen’ as Anna and Elsa try to make the castle feel like home while a scheme involving puffins and the Duke of Weselton complicates things. Disney+ lists Alex Nagy as director, with the synopsis matching the Arendelle-set caper format. Broadcast coverage notes returning franchise voices, including Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, and Alan Tudyk. Runtime is listed at 17 minutes on Disney+.
6. ‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025)

This live-action/CG reimagining is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp and produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Rideback, with Dan Romer composing and ILM providing visual effects. Maia Kealoha portrays Lilo, with Chris Sanders returning as the voice of Stitch; Sydney Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, and Jason Scott Lee co-star. The story follows Lilo, Nani, and their chaotic alien “dog” as alien agents close in on Experiment 626. Release and home-platform details confirm the cast and creative leads.
5. ‘Hocus Pocus’ (1993)

Directed by Kenny Ortega from a screenplay by Mick Garris and Neil Cuthbert based on a story by Garris and David Kirschner, ‘Hocus Pocus’ follows the Sanderson sisters’ resurrection in Salem and the race to stop their spell before sunrise. The cast stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy alongside Omri Katz, Thora Birch, and Vinessa Shaw. John Debney provides the score; the film was released by Buena Vista Pictures for Walt Disney Pictures. The official production credits and plot outline are well documented.
4. ‘Incredibles 2’ (2018)

Brad Bird returns as writer-director with producers John Walker and Nicole Paradis Grindle, pivoting the focus to Elastigirl’s public mission while Bob handles the home front. The ensemble features Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner, Samuel L. Jackson, Catherine Keener, Bob Odenkirk, and Jonathan Banks. Stephen Schaffer edits, Mahyar Abousaeedi and Erik Smitt lead camera/lighting, and Michael Giacchino again composes. Pixar and Disney handled production and distribution.
3. ‘The Incredibles’ (2004)

Written and directed by Brad Bird, ‘The Incredibles’ tracks Bob and Helen Parr—Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl—whose supers family returns to action against a new threat. The main voice cast includes Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Spencer Fox, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jason Lee. John Walker produced, with a score by Michael Giacchino under the Pixar banner for Walt Disney Pictures. Disney’s movie page and reference materials cover the core credits and synopsis.
2. ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ (1993)

Directed by Henry Selick from a screenplay by Caroline Thompson based on a story and characters by Tim Burton, this stop-motion musical centers on Jack Skellington of Halloween Town discovering Christmas Town and attempting to take over the holiday. The voice cast features Chris Sarandon and Danny Elfman as Jack’s speaking and singing voices, with Catherine O’Hara, Ken Page, and Glenn Shadix in supporting roles. Production was mounted by Skellington Productions with music by Elfman. Distribution was handled by Buena Vista Pictures.
1. ‘Elio’ (2025)

Directed by Domee Shi, Madeline Sharafian, and Adrian Molina, ‘Elio’ follows 11-year-old Elio Solis, who’s mistakenly appointed Earth’s ambassador after being whisked into the alien Communiverse. Voice cast includes Yonas Kibreab as Elio, Zoe Saldaña as Aunt Olga, Brad Garrett as Lord Grigon, Jameela Jamil as Ambassador Questa, and Shirley Henderson as OOOOO. Mary Alice Drumm produces; the score is by Rob Simonsen. Disney’s official materials and reporting confirm the premise and filmmaker lineup.
Which entries did we miss—tell us in the comments which Disney+ title you think should be on next week’s list.


