Pixar’s Latest Sequel Is the Most-Watched Movie on Disney+ This Week

Disney+ subscribers are revisiting beloved animated classics and seasonal favorites this week according to recent platform viewership metrics. The streaming charts feature a mix of iconic franchise installments, spooky holiday staples, and highly anticipated upcoming releases drawing audience attention.

Family-friendly adventures dominate the platform, showcasing the enduring appeal of signature animated and fantasy properties. Viewers have engaged with both timeless nostalgic hits and newly expanding cinematic universes across the service.

‘Halloweentown’ (1998)

Marnie Piper discovers on her thirteenth birthday that she comes from a family of witches and possesses supernatural abilities. She and her siblings secretly follow their eccentric grandmother Aggie to a magical realm where monsters, ghosts, and goblins live peacefully together. Upon arrival, the children learn that an evil force threatens to enslave the town’s supernatural citizens. Marnie must embrace her magical heritage and join forces with her family to save the mystical community from destruction.

‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ (2026)

Directed by Jon Favreau, the upcoming feature film continues the journey of the bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu. The cinematic installment transitions the storyline from the streaming television series into a large-scale ‘Star Wars’ theatrical adventure. Pedro Pascal reprises his lead role as the armored warrior navigating new galactic challenges across the outer rim. The project expands the narrative scope of the New Republic era within the established franchise lore.

‘Hotel Transylvania’ (2012)

Count Dracula operates an upscale resort where the world’s monsters can vacation safely away from human civilization. Complications arise when an ordinary human traveler named Jonathan inadvertently discovers the secluded establishment during Mavis’s 118th birthday celebration. Dracula must disguise Jonathan as a fellow monster to prevent panic among his supernatural guests while keeping his daughter from falling in love. The animated comedy features an ensemble voice cast that includes Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, and Andy Samberg.

‘Toy Story 4’ (2019)

Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new handcrafted toy named Forky. When Forky escapes during the journey, Woody sets out to retrieve him and unexpectedly encounters his long-lost friend Bo Peep at an antique shop. The reunion introduces Woody to a different perspective on what it means to be a toy without an assigned child. Directed by Josh Cooley, the film explores themes of independence, loyalty, and personal purpose through vibrant animation.

‘Toy Story 3’ (2010)

With Andy preparing to leave for college, Woody and his fellow toys are mistakenly donated to the Sunnyside Daycare center. While initially appearing welcoming, the facility is secretly controlled by a bitter strawberry-scented teddy bear named Lotso. Woody must orchestrate an elaborate escape plan to rescue his friends and return to Andy before he departs. The critically acclaimed animated feature earned the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.

‘Toy Story 2’ (1999)

Woody is stolen by a greedy toy collector named Al McWhiggin, who plans to sell him to a museum in Japan as part of a complete vintage collection. At Al’s apartment, Woody meets the members of the ‘Woody’s Roundup’ crew, including Jessie, Bullseye, and the Prospector Stinky Pete. Buzz Lightyear leads a rescue mission across town with Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, Rex, and Hamm to retrieve their friend. Woody is forced to choose between eternal preservation behind glass and the heartfelt bond of being loved by his child.

‘Toy Story’ (1995)

A traditional pull-string cowboy doll named Woody feels threatened when a modern space ranger action figure named Buzz Lightyear becomes Andy’s new favorite toy. Their intense rivalry leads to both toys becoming separated from their owner and trapped in the house of their destructive neighbor Sid Phillips. The two opposing toys must overcome their differences and work together to return home before Andy’s family moves away. As the first entirely computer-animated feature film, the release marked a groundbreaking technological milestone in cinema history.

‘Spidey and the Avengers: Halloween Team-Up!’ (2026)

Spidey and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes join forces to protect their community when festive holiday celebrations are unexpectedly disrupted. The villain Hallows’ Eve unleashes magical tricks on unsuspecting trick-or-treaters with a plan to ruin Halloween forever. The heroes must combine their specialized abilities and coordinate a tactical defense to stop the magical chaos. The animated special features a voice cast that includes Alkaio Thiele, Mason Blomberg, Armen Taylor, Hero Hunter, Patrick Stump, and Este Haim.

‘Hocus Pocus’ (1993)

Three centuries after being executed, the Sanderson sisters are inadvertently resurrected in Salem, Massachusetts, on Halloween night by a teenager named Max Dennison. Max, his sister Dani, and his classmate Allison must prevent the trio of witches from consuming the life force of the town’s children to achieve immortality. With the guidance of an immortal talking cat named Thackery Binx, the youths attempt to outwit the resurrected witches before sunrise. Directed by Kenny Ortega, the supernatural comedy stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy.

‘Toy Story 5’ (2026)

Directed by Andrew Stanton, the fifth installment in the flagship Pixar franchise brings Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and their friends back for a new adventure. The plot centers on the traditional toys facing unprecedented competition as children increasingly turn their attention toward electronic screens and digital devices. The toys must navigate the changing dynamics of playtime to rediscover their relevance in a tech-centric world. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen return to voice their iconic roles as Woody and Buzz Lightyear.

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