Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Disney+, Including ‘Star Wars: Visions’

If you’re looking for fresh picks and easy crowd-pleasers on Disney+, this weekend lines up a mix of brand-new drops and buzzy series that viewers have been flocking to lately. Below you’ll find quick, clear rundowns of what each title covers—plots, formats, and where they sit in their franchises—so you can decide what to queue up without digging around. The first batch highlights this week’s latest arrivals, followed by current chart-toppers and recent originals people are watching right now. Dive in, pick your vibe, and start streaming.

‘Star Wars: Visions’ (2021)

This animated anthology returns to Disney+ with a new wave of standalone shorts styled by different studios, each writing and directing its own original tale set in the galaxy far, far away. Previous volumes featured artists from Trigger, Science SARU, Production I.G., Aardman and Cartoon Saloon, with fresh entries continuing that mix-and-match approach. Expect new Jedi and Sith legends, droid-centric adventures, and creative twists on familiar saga motifs. The series emphasizes bold direction, distinct scripts, and experimental visual design.

‘Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation’ (2025)

Based on the fantasy game by Aniplex and Walt Disney Japan, this series follows a student whisked to Night Raven College, where dorms take cues from classic Disney villains. Character designs come from ‘Black Butler’ creator Yana Toboso, with a cast that includes Malleus Draconia, Leona Kingscholar and Azul Ashengrotto. The show blends school-life intrigue, magic lessons, and an overarching mystery around the protagonist’s arrival. It adapts the game’s chapter structure while expanding backstories and inter-dorm rivalries for television.

‘Mickey’s Spooky Stories’ (2024)

This short-form collection features Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto in light, Halloween-themed tales suited for preschoolers. Each segment uses simple setups, gentle “spooks,” and tidy resolutions to keep the tone playful rather than scary. The series leans on teamwork, patience, and clue-finding as the gang solves small seasonal mysteries. Short episodes make it easy to fit in quick, festive viewing with young kids.

‘Vampirina: Teenage Vampire’ (2025– )

A live-action spinoff of the animated ‘Vampirina,’ this series follows teen Vee Hauntley at a performing-arts boarding school while she hides her vampire identity. Developed by Randi Barnes and showrun by Dan Cross and David Hoge, it stars Kenzi Richardson as Vee with an ensemble of classmates and allies. Music drives the tone, pairing school-of-arts set pieces with supernatural hijinks. New friends, rivalries, and a stealth protector ghost complicate Vee’s effort to fit in.

‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ (2025)

This true-crime docuseries examines a South Carolina legal dynasty and the events that led to multiple investigations and trials. Episodes use courtroom footage, interviews, and timelines to map financial allegations alongside violent crimes. The production organizes voices from law enforcement, reporters, and community members into a clear narrative. Each installment follows evidence trails and procedural steps to show how the case evolved.

‘To Cook a Bear’ (2025)

Set in the far north, this period mystery pairs a pastor and his young assistant as they probe disappearances in a remote community. The series foregrounds stark landscapes, local customs, and shifting power dynamics as clues accumulate. Themes of faith, science, and justice guide their methodical investigation. Atmosphere and incremental discoveries reshape the suspect list and motives from episode to episode.

‘Chad Powers’ (2025)

This sports-comedy follows an under-the-radar quarterback reinventing himself to earn a shot on the field. Episodes dig into tryouts, playbooks, and the grind of winning respect in the locker room. Training sequences and game-day set pieces are balanced with campus life and team culture. Football mechanics sit alongside the challenges of earning roster spots and meaningful playing time.

‘Marvel Zombies’ (2025)

The animated series explores an alternate superhero timeline where a mysterious outbreak upends alliances and survival is a team sport. Episodes track shifting loyalties, scarce resources, and escalating threats as survivors adapt. The show draws from the ‘Marvel Zombies’ comic storyline while tailoring settings and character lineups for television. Action sequences revolve around strategy, resource scarcity, and high-stakes choices.

‘High Potential’ (2024)

This crime dramedy teams a gifted civilian with a talent for pattern recognition and a by-the-book detective to crack hard cases. Episodes pair puzzle-box mysteries with personal subplots involving parenting, workplace frictions, and second chances. Case structures highlight offbeat reasoning, overlooked details, and unconventional fieldwork. Each outing builds and tests evidence-based theories to zero in on answers.

‘Would You Marry Me?’ (2025)

This unscripted series follows couples weighing whether to take the next step in their relationships. Cameras capture real-time milestones like proposal planning, family introductions, and long-term goals. Personal interviews add context for each pair’s history and sticking points. The format centers on communication, compatibility, and practical planning for commitment.

Tell us which of these you’re queuing up on Disney+ this weekend—and why—in the comments!