Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Disney+, Including ‘Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember’

If your Disney+ queue needs a quick refresh, here are ten picks drawn from this week’s and recent Comic Basics roundups—starting with the newest arrivals and platform originals, then leaning into beloved catalog standouts for an easy weekend watchlist.

‘Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember’ (2025)

This National Geographic documentary follows Chris Hemsworth and his father, Craig, on a memory-centered journey designed with a psychologist to help navigate Craig’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. The film retraces formative places from Hemsworth’s childhood—including a recreated version of the family’s 1990s home—and uses reminiscence therapy as its framework. Tom Barbor-Might directs, with Chris, Craig, and Leonie Hemsworth appearing throughout. It’s listed as a Disney+ drop for this week, with production details and release timing outlined in the roundup.

‘Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol’ (2025)

Disney Television Animation returns to the ‘Prep & Landing’ world with a new holiday special featuring elves Wayne and Lanny after a mission goes sideways. The voice cast includes Dave Foley, Derek Richardson, Sarah Chalke, Manny Jacinto, Dulcé Sloan, and Danny Pudi, with Shane Zalvin directing from a script by Hilary Helding. It’s the third holiday special—and fifth short overall—in the franchise. The piece is scheduled as a Disney+ premiere this week.

‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’ (2025)

Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas play themselves in a holiday comedy about a snow-snarled dash from London to New York that spirals into travel chaos and family hijinks. Jessica Yu directs from a script by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger. The ensemble includes Chloe Bennet, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Danielle Jonas, Randall Park, Billie Lourd, Laverne Cox, KJ Apa, Andrew Barth Feldman, Andrea Martin, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson, with original music contributions from Justin Tranter. The Disney+ weekly list flags it among notable new movie offerings.

‘LEGO Marvel Avengers: Strange Tails’ (2025)

This two-part animated caper assembles the Avengers in brick-built form for a tongue-in-cheek mission with fresh villains and fast team-ups. Developed with the LEGO Group and Marvel, it leans on visual gags and quick pacing suited for all-ages viewing. The roundup frames it as a current highlight in the Disney+ carousel. Expect playful nods to classic Avengers dynamics and setpieces tailored to the special’s format.

‘Love+War’ (2025)

A National Geographic Documentary Films feature, ‘Love+War’ follows Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario through conflict zones while balancing high-risk work with family life. Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin direct and produce, with cinematography by Thorsten Thielow and music by Claudia Sarne. The film focuses on Addario’s process, including kidnappings she has endured and the ethics of frontline reporting. It’s listed as arriving on Disney+ during the covered week.

‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ (1993)

Henry Selick directs this stop-motion musical about Jack Skellington discovering Christmas Town and trying to remake the holiday in his own macabre image. The film was produced by Tim Burton, with songs and score by Danny Elfman, who also provides Jack’s singing voice. Its handcrafted animation and gothic-fairy-tale aesthetic anchor its perennial holiday appeal. It tops the most-watched Disney+ list for the week covered.

‘Coco’ (2017)

An aspiring musician named Miguel journeys into the Land of the Dead to uncover a long-buried family story. Directed by Lee Unkrich with co-director Adrian Molina, the film blends humor and cultural detail with music built around the song ‘Remember Me.’ Voice performances by Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, and Benjamin Bratt carry the story’s emotional beats. It’s highlighted among current top Disney+ performers.

‘The Incredibles’ (2004)

Brad Bird’s superhero family adventure follows the Parrs as they juggle secret identities, domestic life, and a return to action. The principal voice cast includes Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, and Samuel L. Jackson. The film’s retro-futurist design, character dynamics, and set-pieces are noted in the current watch-list rundown. It remains a catalog staple prominently featured in the recent top-viewed rankings.

‘Incredibles 2’ (2018)

Elastigirl leads a public-relations push to legalize superheroes while Bob stays home to manage family chaos, including Jack-Jack’s unpredictable abilities. Writer-director Brad Bird returns, with Michael Giacchino scoring action sequences built around the Screenslaver threat. The title appears in the week’s most-watched list alongside its predecessor. It’s flagged as a natural follow-up if you’re browsing the same carousel.

‘Ratatouille’ (2007)

A culinary-minded rat named Remy teams with Linguini to cook at a famed Paris restaurant under the mantra “Anyone can cook.” Brad Bird directs, with a Michael Giacchino score and meticulous food animation that emphasizes process and texture. Supporting characters like Anton Ego and Chef Skinner structure the kitchen’s stakes and payoffs. It’s one of the catalog titles currently spotlighted in the Disney+ most-watched roundup.

Tell us what you’re queueing up first on Disney+ this weekend in the comments!