The Best Female-Led Movies To Stream on Disney+

Movies have the power to transport us to different worlds and show us new perspectives. For a long time, many of the biggest stories on screen were centered around men. However, that has been changing. Now, more and more films feature strong, complex, and inspiring female characters who drive the story forward. These movies show that women can be heroes, leaders, and the center of their own powerful narratives.

From animated fairy tales to space adventures and real-life stories of courage, there is a wide variety of female-led films available to watch. Disney+ has a growing collection of these movies that celebrate female protagonists from all walks of life. Whether they are princesses carving their own path, superheroes saving the universe, or ordinary women doing extraordinary things, these stories offer something for everyone to enjoy and be inspired by.

Mulan (1998)

This animated film is set in China during the Han dynasty. The story follows a young woman named Mulan who learns that the imperial army is recruiting one man from every family to fight against a Hun invasion. Her father is the only man in their family, but he is old and has a previous leg injury.

Worried for her father’s life, Mulan decides to take his place. She secretly cuts her hair, puts on her father’s armor, and joins the army, pretending to be a man. The film follows her journey as she trains to become a skilled warrior and fights to protect her country and bring honor to her family.

Brave (2012)

Set in the Scottish Highlands, this Pixar film tells the story of a headstrong princess named Merida. She is the daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor, who want her to follow tradition and marry one of the sons of their allied lords. Merida, however, is a skilled archer and has no interest in marriage.

Determined to control her own destiny, Merida defies an age-old custom, causing chaos in the kingdom. After a heated argument with her mother, she seeks help from a mysterious witch, which leads to a dangerous curse. Merida must then rely on her bravery and archery skills to undo the curse and mend her relationship with her family.

Moana (2016)

This animated adventure is about a spirited teenager named Moana, who is the daughter of a chief on the Polynesian island of Motunui. Her people are forbidden from venturing beyond the reef, but Moana has always felt a deep connection to the ocean. When a blight threatens her island, her grandmother reveals that the demigod Maui caused it by stealing the heart of the goddess Te Fiti.

To save her people, Moana sets sail on a daring mission to find Maui and restore the heart of Te Fiti. The journey is filled with enormous monsters and impossible odds as she navigates the open ocean. Along the way, she discovers her own identity and her ancestors’ legacy as master wayfinders.

Frozen (2013)

Frozen tells the story of two royal sisters in the kingdom of Arendelle. The older sister, Elsa, is born with the magical ability to create ice and snow. After accidentally harming her younger sister, Anna, with her powers, Elsa isolates herself to protect others. Her fear causes her to hide her abilities from everyone, including Anna.

Years later, during Elsa’s coronation, her powers are revealed to the public, and she flees, inadvertently trapping Arendelle in an eternal winter. Anna then embarks on an epic journey to find her sister and save their kingdom. She teams up with a rugged iceman, his loyal reindeer, and a friendly snowman to bring back summer and mend her bond with Elsa.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

This film introduces Rey, a young scavenger living on the desert planet of Jakku. She survives by salvaging parts from old starships, waiting for the return of the family that left her behind. Her life changes when she encounters a droid named BB-8, which is carrying a map to the missing Jedi Master, Luke Skywalker.

Rey soon joins forces with a former stormtrooper named Finn, and they are pulled into the conflict between the Resistance and the sinister First Order. As she is pursued by the dark warrior Kylo Ren, Rey discovers that she possesses a powerful connection to the Force. This marks the beginning of her journey to find her place in the galaxy.

Captain Marvel (2019)

Set in the 1990s, this film follows Carol Danvers, a powerful warrior from the alien Kree race. She has no memory of her past life and fights in an intergalactic war between the Kree and the shape-shifting Skrulls. After a mission goes wrong, she finds herself stranded on Earth.

While on Earth, she teams up with S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Nick Fury to uncover the truth about her past and her family. As she pieces together her identity, Carol begins to unlock her full potential, becoming one of the universe’s most powerful heroes. She must use her incredible abilities to stop the Skrulls and end the war.

Beauty and the Beast (1991)

This animated classic centers on Belle, a bright and independent young woman living in a small French village. She loves reading and dreams of a life of adventure beyond her provincial town. The other villagers, however, find her interests strange, and she is pursued by the arrogant local hero, Gaston, whom she has no interest in marrying.

When her father, an inventor, gets lost in the woods and is imprisoned in an enchanted castle by a monstrous Beast, Belle offers to take his place. Inside the castle, she discovers that the Beast and his servants are under a spell. Belle must learn to see past the Beast’s frightening exterior to break the curse before the last petal falls from an enchanted rose.

The Princess and the Frog (2009)

Set in 1920s New Orleans, this film tells the story of Tiana, a hardworking and ambitious young woman. She dreams of opening her own restaurant, a goal she shared with her late father. Tiana works two jobs to save enough money to buy and renovate a property for her business.

Her plans are turned upside down when she meets Prince Naveen, who has been turned into a frog by a villainous voodoo doctor. Mistaking her for a princess, Naveen convinces Tiana to kiss him to break the spell. However, the kiss doesn’t work as planned, and Tiana is transformed into a frog as well. Together, they must journey through the bayou to find a way to become human again.

Hidden Figures (2016)

This film tells the true story of three brilliant African-American women who were essential to the early days of the U.S. space program. Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson worked at NASA during the 1960s as “human computers,” performing complex mathematical calculations by hand.

Despite facing racial and gender discrimination, these women played a vital role in some of NASA’s greatest achievements. The film highlights their contributions to launching astronaut John Glenn into orbit and their fight for recognition and respect in a segregated workplace. Their intelligence and perseverance helped change the course of the Space Race.

Encanto (2021)

This animated film tells the story of the Madrigal family, who live in a magical house in a vibrant town in the mountains of Colombia. Every child in the family has been blessed with a unique magical gift, from super-strength to the power to heal. However, one child, Mirabel, did not receive a gift.

Despite feeling like an outsider, Mirabel loves her family and her magical home. When she discovers that the magic surrounding their house is in danger, she realizes that she might be the only one who can save it. Mirabel’s journey to understand the cracks forming in their home leads her to uncover hidden family secrets.

Turning Red (2022)

This Pixar film is set in Toronto in the early 2000s and introduces Meilin “Mei” Lee, a confident and dorky 13-year-old girl. She is a dedicated student and a dutiful daughter, but she is also dealing with the chaos of adolescence. Mei is torn between staying her mother’s perfect daughter and embracing her own individuality.

As if the changes in her interests, relationships, and body were not enough, Mei has a unique problem. Whenever she gets too excited or stressed, she “poofs” into a giant red panda. This mystical family trait complicates her life as she navigates school, friendships, and her relationship with her overprotective mother.

Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)

Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. When sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. 500 years later, those same monsters have returned, and it is up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon.

Raya embarks on a quest to find Sisu, the last dragon, in hopes of restoring peace and uniting the divided lands of Kumandra. Her journey is a long and challenging one, and she learns that it will take more than dragon magic to save the world. She must also learn to trust others and work together to defeat the Druun.

Zootopia (2016)

In a world populated by anthropomorphic mammals, a determined rabbit named Judy Hopps dreams of becoming a police officer. She eventually achieves her goal and becomes the first rabbit on the police force in the bustling metropolis of Zootopia. Eager to prove herself, she jumps at the chance to crack her first case.

However, being a rabbit in a police force of large, tough animals proves to be difficult. She is assigned to parking duty by her boss, Police Chief Bogo. Determined to solve a mysterious missing mammal case, she forms an unlikely partnership with a cunning fox named Nick Wilde. Together, they uncover a conspiracy that threatens the peace of Zootopia.

Black Widow (2021)

This film explores the backstory of Natasha Romanoff, also known as the Black Widow. Set after the events of Captain America: Civil War, Natasha is forced to confront the darker parts of her past. A dangerous conspiracy with ties to her former life as a spy arises, forcing her to deal with her history.

Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must revisit her past as a spy and the broken relationships she left behind long before she became an Avenger. The film introduces her former family, including her sister Yelena, and delves into the Red Room program that trained her to be an assassin.

Tangled (2010)

This film retells the classic fairy tale of Rapunzel, a princess with long, magical golden hair. As a baby, she was stolen from her parents’ castle by Mother Gothel, who uses the healing power of Rapunzel’s hair to stay young. Rapunzel is raised in a secluded tower, believing Gothel is her mother and that the outside world is dangerous.

As her 18th birthday approaches, Rapunzel’s desire to see the floating lanterns that appear every year on her birthday grows stronger. When a charming thief named Flynn Rider stumbles upon her tower, she strikes a deal with him to be her guide to the outside world. Their journey becomes a tale of adventure, self-discovery, and romance.

Pocahontas (1995)

This animated musical is inspired by the life of the Native American woman Pocahontas. In the film, she is the free-spirited and adventurous daughter of Chief Powhatan. She is wary of the path her father has chosen for her, which is to marry the stoic warrior Kocoum.

Her life takes a dramatic turn with the arrival of English settlers, led by the greedy Governor Ratcliffe, who have come to Virginia in search of gold. Pocahontas meets the English explorer Captain John Smith, and they form a strong connection. Their relationship is tested by the growing conflict between their two cultures as tensions rise between the settlers and the Native Americans.

The Parent Trap (1998)

This remake of the 1961 classic follows identical twin sisters, Hallie Parker and Annie James, who were separated at birth. Their parents divorced shortly after they were born, with each parent taking one of the girls. Hallie was raised in California by her father, a vineyard owner, while Annie was raised in London by her mother, a wedding gown designer.

The two girls are unaware of each other’s existence until they meet by chance at a summer camp. After an initial rivalry, they discover they are sisters and devise a plan to switch places. Their ultimate goal is to bring their parents back together and become a real family.

Cruella (2021)

Set in 1970s London during the punk rock movement, this film explores the origin story of the infamous villain Cruella de Vil. Before she was known as Cruella, she was a young, aspiring fashion designer named Estella. She is a clever and creative grifter who is determined to make a name for herself with her designs.

Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. Their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable, and revenge-bent Cruella.

Mary Poppins (1964)

This classic musical is set in Edwardian London and centers on the Banks family. Mr. and Mrs. Banks are looking for a new nanny for their two mischievous children, Jane and Michael. The children have driven away several previous nannies with their unruly behavior.

Just when the family is at its wits’ end, a mysterious and magical nanny named Mary Poppins arrives at their doorstep. With her unique blend of kindness, sternness, and magic, she takes the children on a series of fantastical adventures. Along the way, she helps to bring the family closer together and teaches them the importance of joy and imagination.

Maleficent (2014)

This film tells the untold story of the iconic villain from Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. Maleficent is a powerful and kind-hearted fairy who lives in a peaceful forest kingdom. Her life is idyllic until a human army invades, threatening the harmony of her land.

Maleficent rises to be the fiercest protector of her realm but suffers a ruthless betrayal that turns her pure heart to stone. Bent on revenge, she places an irrevocable curse on the human king’s newborn daughter, Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent begins to realize that Aurora may hold the key to peace in the kingdom and to her own true happiness.

Cinderella (2015)

This live-action retelling of the classic fairy tale follows the story of young Ella. After her mother’s tragic death, her father remarries. Eager to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new stepmother and her daughters, Anastasia and Drisella, into the family home.

When Ella’s father unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a cruel and jealous new family. She is relegated to being a servant girl and is spitefully renamed Cinderella. Despite the cruelty she faces, Ella remains optimistic and is determined to honor her mother’s dying words to “have courage and be kind.”

Bend It Like Beckham (2002)

This film follows Jesminder “Jess” Bhamra, a teenage girl from a traditional Indian family in London. Her parents want her to focus on her studies and learn how to be a proper wife, but Jess’s passion is soccer. She secretly plays in the park, where her skills are noticed by a girl named Jules.

Jules invites Jess to try out for a local women’s soccer team. Jess joins the team and proves to be a talented player. However, she must keep her soccer life a secret from her family, who would not approve. The film explores themes of cultural identity, friendship, and following your dreams, even when they conflict with family expectations.

Queen of Katwe (2016)

Based on a true story, this film is set in Katwe, a slum in Kampala, Uganda. It follows the life of Phiona Mutesi, a young girl who sells corn on the streets to help support her family. Her world changes when she meets Robert Katende, a missionary who teaches local children how to play chess.

Phiona quickly shows a remarkable talent for the game. With the support of her family and community, she begins to pursue her passion for chess. The film follows her journey as she becomes a top player, traveling to competitions and facing new challenges. It is an inspiring story of hope, determination, and the power of believing in yourself.

Saving Mr. Banks (2013)

This film tells the story behind the making of the classic Disney movie Mary Poppins. It follows the real-life interactions between author P.L. Travers and Walt Disney. For twenty years, Walt Disney tried to get the movie rights to her popular Mary Poppins books, but she repeatedly refused.

When she is facing financial difficulties, Travers reluctantly agrees to travel to Los Angeles to discuss the film. The movie depicts the two weeks she spent in 1961 collaborating with the Disney creative team. Through flashbacks, the film also explores Travers’s childhood in Australia and the real-life inspirations for her beloved characters.

Aliens (1986)

This sequel picks up 57 years after the events of the first film, Alien. Ellen Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo, is rescued from her escape shuttle, where she has been in hypersleep. She is debriefed by her employers at the Weyland-Yutani Corporation, but her account of the alien creature is met with skepticism.

When contact is lost with a colony on LV-426, the same planet where her crew first encountered the alien, Ripley reluctantly agrees to return. She accompanies a team of colonial marines as an advisor. They soon discover that the planet is infested with the deadly xenomorphs, and they must fight for their survival against a whole hive of the creatures.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

Set just before the events of the original Star Wars film, this movie follows a group of unlikely heroes. Jyn Erso, the daughter of the scientist who designed the Death Star, has been on her own since she was a child. She is recruited by the Rebel Alliance for a desperate mission.

Jyn joins a team on a quest to steal the plans for the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This group of ordinary people must come together to achieve something extraordinary. Their mission is filled with danger and sacrifice as they face the full might of the Galactic Empire.

The Sound of Music (1965)

This classic musical is based on the true story of the von Trapp family. It follows Maria, a young, free-spirited postulant at an abbey in Austria in the late 1930s. Her cheerful and sometimes rebellious nature makes her superiors question her suitability for a religious life.

She is sent to be the governess for the seven children of a widowed naval officer, Captain von Trapp. Maria brings music and joy back into the family’s life, teaching the children to sing and winning their hearts. She and the Captain also fall in love, but their happiness is threatened by the rise of the Nazi party and their opposition to the new regime.

Young Woman and the Sea (2024)

This film tells the inspiring true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim across the English Channel. Born to German immigrants in New York City, Trudy was a competitive swimmer who won a gold medal at the 1924 Olympic Games.

Despite the societal norms of the time, which often limited women’s athletic ambitions, Trudy was determined to achieve the seemingly impossible feat of swimming the 21 miles across the treacherous channel. The film follows her journey of intense training, overcoming obstacles, and her historic swim in 1926, which made her a global icon.

While You Were Sleeping (1995)

This romantic comedy stars Sandra Bullock as Lucy, a lonely transit worker in Chicago. She has a secret crush on a handsome commuter named Peter, whom she sees every day. On Christmas Day, she rescues him from an oncoming train after he is mugged and falls onto the tracks.

At the hospital, a misunderstanding leads Peter’s family to believe that Lucy is his fiancée. She is welcomed into their warm and quirky family, and she doesn’t correct them. While Peter is in a coma, Lucy finds herself falling for his down-to-earth brother, Jack. The situation becomes complicated when Peter wakes up with no memory of her.

Anastasia (1997)

This animated musical tells a romanticized version of the legend of the Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia. The story begins with the Russian Revolution, where the young princess Anastasia is separated from her family. She escapes the palace but suffers from amnesia, growing up in an orphanage with no memory of her past.

Years later, as a young woman named Anya, she hopes to find her real family. She teams up with two con men, Dimitri and Vladimir, who are looking for an Anastasia look-alike to present to the Dowager Empress in Paris. Their journey is a mix of adventure, romance, and danger as they are pursued by the evil sorcerer Rasputin.

Enchanted (2007)

This film follows Giselle, a young woman living in the animated fairy-tale land of Andalasia. She is poised to marry the handsome Prince Edward, but their union is thwarted by the evil Queen Narissa. The queen, fearing she will lose her throne, banishes Giselle to a place where there are no “happily ever afters”: modern-day New York City.

Now a real-life woman in a bustling and cynical world, Giselle is lost and confused. She is taken in by a cynical divorce lawyer named Robert and his young daughter, Morgan. As Giselle navigates the complexities of the real world, she begins to fall for Robert, while Prince Edward and the queen’s henchman follow her to New York, causing chaos.

Alice in Wonderland (2010)

This live-action film serves as a sequel to the animated classic. It follows a 19-year-old Alice who is feeling trapped by the expectations of Victorian society. During her own engagement party, she follows a familiar white rabbit down a hole and finds herself back in the whimsical and strange world of Underland, a place she first visited as a child but has no memory of.

Alice learns that Underland has been terrorized by the tyrannical Red Queen, who has usurped the throne from her gentle sister, the White Queen. According to a prophecy, Alice is destined to slay the Jabberwocky, the Red Queen’s fearsome creature, and restore the White Queen to power. Alice must embrace her destiny and find the courage to become the champion Underland needs.

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)

This sequel continues the story of Maleficent and her goddaughter, Aurora. Five years have passed, and Aurora is now Queen of the Moors. Her life takes a happy turn when Prince Phillip proposes marriage, and she accepts. This union has the potential to unite the human kingdom of Ulstead and the magical Moors.

However, Maleficent is wary of the marriage and distrusts humans, especially Phillip’s mother, Queen Ingrith. At a dinner to celebrate the engagement, tensions escalate, and Maleficent is framed for a crime she did not commit. She flees and discovers others of her own kind, a powerful race of horned fairies, leading to a massive conflict that puts Aurora and the fate of both kingdoms in jeopardy.

Frozen II (2019)

This sequel takes place three years after the events of the first film. Elsa is the queen of Arendelle, and life is peaceful for her, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven. However, Elsa begins to hear a mysterious voice calling to her from the north, a voice that no one else can hear.

The voice awakens an ancient magic, forcing the inhabitants of Arendelle to evacuate. Elsa believes the voice holds the key to understanding the origin of her powers and saving her kingdom. The group embarks on a dangerous journey to an enchanted forest, where they uncover a hidden truth about their family’s past and the source of the conflict between their people and the neighboring Northuldra tribe.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)

The story picks up immediately after The Force Awakens. Rey has traveled to the remote planet of Ahch-To to find the legendary Luke Skywalker. She hopes to persuade him to teach her the ways of the Force and join the Resistance in their fight against the First Order. However, Luke is disillusioned and has closed himself off from the Force.

Meanwhile, the Resistance is on the run, led by General Leia Organa, as their fleet is relentlessly pursued by the First Order. Rey discovers she has a mysterious telepathic connection with Kylo Ren, and she struggles to understand their bond. She believes there is still good in him and that she can turn him away from the dark side, a decision that has major consequences for the galaxy.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

In the final chapter of the Skywalker saga, the First Order is stronger than ever. A mysterious broadcast reveals that the supposedly dead Emperor Palpatine has returned and is planning a final assault to create a new Sith Empire. Rey continues her Jedi training under General Leia Organa, but she is haunted by her connection to Kylo Ren and visions of a dark future.

The Resistance, led by Poe, Finn, and Rey, embarks on a desperate mission across the galaxy to find a Sith wayfinder that will lead them to Palpatine’s hidden world. Rey must confront her own hidden past and face her greatest test. The film builds to a final confrontation between the light and dark sides of the Force, where the fate of the galaxy will be decided.

The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

Andy Sachs is a bright, aspiring journalist who has just graduated from college. Despite having no interest in fashion, she lands a job as the junior personal assistant to Miranda Priestly, the powerful and demanding editor-in-chief of the high-fashion magazine, Runway. Andy sees it as a stepping stone, believing she can survive the job for a year.

Andy struggles to fit into the cutthroat world of high fashion and meet Miranda’s impossibly high standards and seemingly endless demands. Her new job begins to take over her life, affecting her relationships with her boyfriend and friends. Andy is forced to decide how much of her own identity she is willing to sacrifice for her career.

Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

This comedy-drama focuses on the Hoover family, a collection of dysfunctional but loving relatives. The family’s youngest member, seven-year-old Olive, is invited to compete in the “Little Miss Sunshine” beauty pageant in California. The family decides to make the 800-mile trip together.

They all pile into their old yellow Volkswagen bus for a chaotic and often hilarious cross-country journey. Along the way, the family faces numerous setbacks, and their clashing personalities lead to constant arguments. The trip forces them to confront their personal failures and support each other, culminating in Olive’s unforgettable performance at the pageant.

The Little Mermaid (1989)

Ariel is a fun-loving and rebellious teenage mermaid princess who is fascinated by the human world. She collects human artifacts and frequently swims to the ocean’s surface, against the commands of her father, King Triton. One night, she rescues a handsome human named Prince Eric from a shipwreck and falls deeply in love with him.

Determined to be with Eric, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch, Ursula. In exchange for her voice, Ursula transforms Ariel into a human for three days. To remain human permanently, Ariel must receive a true love’s kiss from Eric. If she fails, she will belong to Ursula forever, a bargain that puts both her and her father’s kingdom in grave danger.

Into the Woods (2014)

This musical fantasy intertwines the plots of several classic fairy tales. A baker and his wife are childless due to a curse placed on their family by a vengeful Witch. To break the spell, the Witch tasks them with finding four ingredients for a potion: a cow as white as milk, a cape as red as blood, hair as yellow as corn, and a slipper as pure as gold.

Their quest sends them on a journey into the woods where they encounter Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack from Jack and the Beanstalk. Each character is on their own quest to fulfill a wish. The film explores the consequences of their actions and what happens after “happily ever after.”

Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998)

This film offers a historical fiction take on the classic Cinderella story, set in Renaissance-era France. After her beloved father dies, Danielle is left in the care of her cruel stepmother, Baroness Rodmilla de Ghent, and her two stepsisters. She is forced to work as a servant in her own home.

Despite her circumstances, Danielle grows into a strong-willed and kind young woman. One day, she has a chance encounter with Prince Henry, the heir to the French throne, while disguised as a courtier. The two form a connection, and Danielle must navigate her double life while trying to save a fellow servant from being sold and contending with her stepmother’s schemes.

Freaky Friday (2003)

Tess Coleman is an overworked single mother and therapist who is preparing for her upcoming wedding. Her rebellious teenage daughter, Anna, is an aspiring rock musician who feels her mother doesn’t understand her. Their constant bickering reaches a boiling point during a dinner at a Chinese restaurant.

After receiving a mysterious fortune cookie from the restaurant’s owner, Tess and Anna wake up the next morning to discover they have switched bodies. With Tess’s wedding just two days away, they are forced to live each other’s lives. They must learn to appreciate each other’s perspectives and find a way to switch back before it’s too late.

The Princess Diaries (2001)

Mia Thermopolis is a shy, unpopular, and awkward high school student living in San Francisco. Her main goal in life is to get through each day without being noticed. Her world is completely turned upside down when her estranged grandmother, Clarisse Renaldi, arrives for a visit.

Clarisse reveals that she is the Queen of a small European country called Genovia, and since Mia’s late father was the crown prince, Mia is a princess and the heir to the throne. Mia is thrown into a world of “princess lessons,” media scrutiny, and royal responsibilities. She must decide whether to embrace her new role or return to her normal life.

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)

Five years after the first film, Princess Mia has graduated from college and is ready to move to Genovia to assume her royal duties. She is excited to begin her life as the future queen. However, upon her arrival, she is met with a major obstacle.

Mia learns of an ancient Genovian law that requires a princess to be married before she can be crowned queen. To make matters worse, she has only 30 days to find a husband. This sets off a frantic search for a suitable royal suitor, while a member of parliament schemes to steal the throne for his own nephew.

A Wrinkle in Time (2018)

Meg Murry is a bright but troubled middle school student who is struggling with feelings of self-doubt. It has been four years since her father, a renowned physicist, mysteriously disappeared while studying a new form of space travel. Meg, her gifted younger brother Charles Wallace, and her friend Calvin are determined to find him.

Their quest begins with the arrival of three mysterious celestial beings: Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which. These powerful guides lead the children on an incredible journey through time and space. They must travel to distant planets and confront a powerful evil force to rescue Mr. Murry and bring him home.

Hocus Pocus (1993)

On Halloween night in 1993, a cynical teenager named Max Dennison accidentally brings three legendary witches back from the dead. The Sanderson sisters, Winifred, Sarah, and Mary, were executed in 17th-century Salem for practicing witchcraft. Now, they are resurrected in the 20th century.

The witches have only one night to secure their existence. To do this, they must suck the life force out of children to make themselves young and immortal. Max, his younger sister Dani, and his new friend Allison must work together to steal the witches’ spellbook and stop them before sunrise.

Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)

This sequel takes place 29 years after the original film. It introduces two high school students, Becca and Izzy, who are aspiring witches. On Halloween night, they unwittingly resurrect the Sanderson sisters after being tricked into lighting the Black Flame Candle.

Winifred, Sarah, and Mary are back and hungry for revenge. This time, they are seeking a powerful spell that will make them all-powerful. Becca, Izzy, and their friend Cassie must figure out how to outsmart the centuries-old witches and stop them from wreaking havoc on modern-day Salem.

Sister Act (1992)

Deloris Van Cartier is a sassy and talented lounge singer in Reno, Nevada. Her life takes a dangerous turn when she witnesses her mobster boyfriend, Vince LaRocca, commit a murder. To protect her, the police place her in the witness protection program.

She is sent to the last place anyone would think to look for her: a convent in San Francisco. Posing as Sister Mary Clarence, Deloris struggles to adapt to the quiet and disciplined life of a nun. She is eventually assigned to lead the convent’s choir, which she transforms from a tone-deaf group into a soulful, gospel-singing sensation, attracting widespread attention that threatens her cover.

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993)

Deloris Van Cartier has returned to her successful career as a Las Vegas performer. Her old friends from the convent find her and ask for her help. They are now teachers at a troubled inner-city school in San Francisco that is in danger of being closed down.

Deloris agrees to reprise her role as Sister Mary Clarence and becomes the new music teacher. She is faced with a class of rebellious and disrespectful students who have no interest in music. Deloris works to gain their trust and transform them into a respectable choir, hoping to win a major competition that could save the school.

Disenchanted (2022)

This sequel picks up fifteen years after the first film. Giselle, her husband Robert, and his daughter Morgan have moved from New York City to the suburb of Monroeville. Giselle finds herself growing disillusioned with the challenges of her new life in the suburbs.

Feeling nostalgic for her old fairy-tale life, Giselle uses a magical wand to wish that their lives were a perfect fairy tale. The spell backfires, transforming Monroeville into a fantasy kingdom and turning Giselle into a wicked stepmother. She must now race against time to reverse the spell before it becomes permanent at midnight.

The Cheetah Girls (2003)

This musical film centers on four teenage friends from Manhattan: Galleria, Chanel, Aqua, and Dorinda. They are a talented singing group called The Cheetah Girls, and they dream of becoming the first freshmen to win the school’s talent show.

Their big break seems to arrive when they are discovered by a famous record producer. However, the pressures of the music industry begin to test their friendship. They are given a new image and asked to change their sound, leading to disagreements that threaten to tear the group apart just as their dreams are about to come true.

Cadet Kelly (2002)

Kelly Collins is a fashionable and free-spirited teenager living in New York City. Her life is turned upside down when her mother marries a military general who becomes the Commandant of a military school. Kelly is forced to leave her comfortable life and enroll as a cadet at the school.

Kelly struggles to adapt to the strict rules, demanding physical training, and rigid discipline of military life. She clashes with her tough-as-nails cadet captain, Jennifer Stone, and tries to bring her own colorful personality to the drab campus. Kelly eventually finds her place by joining the drill team, working to prove that she can be both an individual and a good soldier.

10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

This teen romantic comedy is a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. It centers on the Stratford sisters. The younger sister, Bianca, is popular and wants to start dating. However, their strict father has a rule: Bianca can only date if her older, rebellious sister, Kat, does.

Kat is an intelligent, non-conforming, and intimidating girl who has no interest in dating. To get around the rule, a new student who likes Bianca pays the school’s charming bad boy, Patrick Verona, to win Kat over. The film follows Patrick’s attempts to court the seemingly un-tamable Kat, leading to unexpected romance and complications.

Flora & Ulysses (2021)

The film follows Flora, a 10-year-old girl who is an avid comic book fan but has become a cynic since her parents separated. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she rescues a squirrel from a vacuum cleaner accident. She names the squirrel Ulysses and soon discovers that he has been gifted with incredible superhero powers.

Flora and Ulysses embark on a series of adventures, and his amazing abilities bring new hope and excitement into her life. However, they must also deal with an overzealous animal control officer who considers Ulysses a danger and is determined to capture him. The film is a heartwarming story about friendship, family, and finding magic in the world.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)

This film follows the four Pevensie siblings: Lucy, Edmund, Susan, and Peter. They are sent to live in a country house during World War II. While playing a game of hide-and-seek, the youngest sibling, Lucy, discovers a wardrobe that serves as a portal to the magical world of Narnia.

Narnia is a land of talking animals and mythical creatures, but it is trapped in an eternal winter under the rule of the evil White Witch. The Pevensie children learn that they are part of a prophecy, destined to help the great lion Aslan defeat the witch and restore peace to Narnia. Their journey tests their courage and their family bond.

Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)

This film serves as a prequel to the classic story The Wizard of Oz. It tells the origin story of the wizard himself, Oscar “Oz” Diggs, a small-time circus magician with questionable ethics. When his hot air balloon is swept away in a tornado, he finds himself in the vibrant and magical Land of Oz.

In Oz, he meets three powerful witches: Theodora, Evanora, and Glinda. The people of Oz believe he is the great wizard foretold in a prophecy who is destined to save them from a wicked witch. Oz must figure out who is good and who is evil before it is too late, using his skills of illusion and ingenuity to become the wizard the people need.

Lady and the Tramp (1955)

This animated classic tells a love story from the perspective of two very different dogs. Lady is a pampered and beloved American Cocker Spaniel who lives a comfortable life with her human owners, Jim Dear and Darling. Her perfect world is turned upside down when her owners have a baby.

Feeling neglected and confused, Lady finds herself on the streets after a series of misunderstandings. There, she meets Tramp, a clever and street-smart stray mutt who lives a life of freedom. He shows her a different side of the world, and despite their different backgrounds, the two begin to fall in love.

Sleeping Beauty (1959)

This animated fairy tale tells the story of Princess Aurora. At her christening, she is blessed with gifts of beauty and song by two good fairies, Flora and Fauna. Before the third fairy, Merryweather, can give her gift, the evil fairy Maleficent appears and places a curse on the princess.

Maleficent declares that on her sixteenth birthday, Aurora will prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and die. Merryweather uses her gift to soften the curse, so that instead of dying, Aurora will fall into a deep sleep, only to be awakened by true love’s kiss. To protect her, the fairies raise Aurora in a secluded cottage, but the curse remains a powerful threat.

The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)

This film serves as the finale to the popular Disney Channel series. After graduating from junior high, Lizzie McGuire and her friends embark on a class trip to Rome, Italy. Lizzie is excited for the adventure and hopes to put her embarrassing graduation behind her.

Shortly after arriving in Rome, Lizzie is mistaken for Isabella, a famous Italian pop star to whom she bears an uncanny resemblance. She meets Isabella’s handsome singing partner, Paolo, who convinces her to pose as Isabella for an upcoming awards show. Lizzie finds herself living a double life, sneaking away from her class trip to experience the glamorous world of a pop star.

Ice Princess (2005)

Casey Carlyle is a brilliant but socially awkward high school student with a passion for physics. Her mother, a single-minded feminist, wants her to get a scholarship to Harvard. For her physics project, Casey decides to study the principles of aerodynamics in figure skating, a sport she has always secretly loved.

To gather data, Casey begins to skate herself and discovers she has a natural talent. She finds a coach in a disgraced former champion and becomes consumed by her dream of becoming a competitive skater. Casey finds herself torn between her mother’s academic ambitions for her and her own newfound passion for the sport.