Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Disney+, Including ‘Cleopatra’s Final Secret’

If you’re lining up a Disney+ movie night, this week’s mix has fresh premieres, big-studio originals, and a few beloved staples that keep climbing the service’s most-watched charts. Below you’ll find quick, useful details—what each title is about and who made it—so you can jump straight to something that fits your mood without extra searching. Picks lean toward the newest arrivals first, followed by Disney and Pixar originals, then evergreen favorites fans return to every season.

‘Elio’ (2025)

Pixar’s sci-fi adventure follows 11-year-old Elio Solís, who accidentally connects with aliens and gets mistaken for Earth’s official ambassador to a vast interstellar council. The voice cast features Yonas Kibreab as Elio and Zoe Saldaña as his aunt Olga, with additional roles voiced by Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil, and Shirley Henderson. Directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, and Adrian Molina from a screenplay by Julia Cho, Mark Hammer, and Mike Jones, it comes from producer Mary Alice Drumm. It premiered theatrically and is now streaming on Disney+.

‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025)

This live-action remake reimagines the story of a Hawai‘i girl who adopts a runaway alien experiment, exploring found-family bonds and sisterhood. Maia Kealoha stars as Lilo and Sydney Agudong as Nani, with Chris Sanders reprising the voice of Stitch and supporting turns from Zach Galifianakis and Hannah Waddingham. Dean Fleischer Camp directs from a screenplay by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright, with producing duties handled by Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich. Visual effects are provided by Industrial Light & Magic.

‘Thunderbolts*’ (2025)

Marvel Studios assembles Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and John Walker after a scheme from Valentina Allegra de Fontaine puts them in a bind. The ensemble includes Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Olga Kurylenko, Wyatt Russell, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Jake Schreier directs from a screenplay by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo, drawing on the long-running comics team. Studio materials highlight character backgrounds and team dynamics for this new MCU lineup.

‘Cleopatra’s Final Secret’ (2025)

This National Geographic special follows lawyer-turned-archaeologist Kathleen Martínez as her two-decade search for Cleopatra’s tomb shifts offshore to a submerged harbor site. The program documents work with oceanographer Bob Ballard, the Egyptian Navy, and divers investigating finds near Taposiris Magna. It runs a little over an hour and streams on Disney+ and Hulu after its Nat Geo premiere. The special details new artifacts and the ongoing scholarly debate surrounding Cleopatra VII’s burial place.

‘Elemental’ (2023)

Set in Element City, the story follows Ember Lumen and Wade Ripple as they navigate community rules and family expectations in a place where fire, water, air, and earth residents live side by side. The voice cast includes Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Catherine O’Hara. Peter Sohn directs, with a screenplay by John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, and Brenda Hsueh. The film was produced by Denise Ream for Pixar with a score by Thomas Newman.

‘Incredibles 2’ (2018)

The Parr family works to restore public trust in superheroes, with Helen leading high-profile missions while Bob manages life at home amid a rising new threat. Voices include Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner, Samuel L. Jackson, Bob Odenkirk, and Catherine Keener. Written and directed by Brad Bird, it was produced by John Walker and Nicole Paradis Grindle for Pixar. Michael Giacchino returns to compose the score.

‘The Incredibles’ (2004)

Former supers Bob and Helen Parr are pulled out of retirement to confront a mysterious villain while balancing family life and secret identities. The voice ensemble features Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Spencer Fox, Jason Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, and Elizabeth Peña. Brad Bird writes and directs, with production by John Walker at Pixar. The movie earned multiple Academy Awards and cemented its place as a cornerstone of modern superhero animation.

‘Ratatouille’ (2007)

In Paris, a rat named Remy pursues haute cuisine with the help of garbage boy Linguini, risking discovery to cook at a famed restaurant. Voice performers include Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, Ian Holm, Brad Garrett, Janeane Garofalo, Peter O’Toole, and Brian Dennehy. Brad Bird directs from a story developed with Jan Pinkava and Jim Capobianco. The production pairs Pixar’s character animation with a celebrated score by Michael Giacchino.

‘Hocus Pocus’ (1993)

The Sanderson sisters—Winifred, Sarah, and Mary—return to Salem centuries after their execution when a teenager lights a black flame candle on Halloween night. The cast features Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz, Thora Birch, and Vinessa Shaw. Kenny Ortega directs from a screenplay by Mick Garris and Neil Cuthbert, based on a story by David Kirschner and Garris. The film’s seasonal setting keeps it in heavy rotation each autumn.

‘Tron: Ares | A Special Look’ (2025)

This preview centers on the next chapter in the ‘Tron’ franchise, focusing on a highly advanced Program crossing into the real world. It showcases the film’s premise and key cast, including Jared Leto as Ares, alongside Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro, Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges. Directed by Joachim Rønning from a screenplay by Jesse Wigutow, it tees up the theatrical rollout with a featurette-style glimpse. Earlier franchise entries remain available on the service for context.

Tell us what you’re queuing up first on Disney+ this weekend, and share your picks in the comments!