Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Disney+, Including ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’

Looking for something fresh to stream on Disney+ this weekend? Here’s a mix anchored by the newest arrivals and recent hits from the service’s current Top 10, plus a couple of modern classics that never leave the rotation. The picks are drawn from this week’s trending list and October’s new-to-Disney+ drops, so you’ve got a ready-made queue with current releases first.

Each entry includes quick, useful details—what it’s about, who stars, and who made it—so you can press play without extra searching. From Pixar’s latest original to Marvel’s team-up and a timely National Geographic documentary, there’s something here for every kind of movie night.

‘Elio’ (2025)

‘Elio’ follows 11-year-old Elio Solís, who is accidentally whisked into the Communiverse and mistaken for Earth’s official ambassador, forcing him to navigate an intergalactic council on the fly. Yonas Kibreab voices Elio, with Zoe Saldaña as Olga Solís; the ensemble includes Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil, Shirley Henderson, and others.

Developed and produced by Pixar Animation Studios, the film’s directing credits include Madeline Sharafian and Domee Shi, with story contributions tracing back to Adrian Molina. The original score is composed by Rob Simonsen, and the production blends character-first comedy with expansive sci-fi worldbuilding across the Communiverse.

‘Thunderbolts*’ (2025)

Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ‘Thunderbolts*’ assembles a team of antiheroes for a covert mission that escalates into a larger threat, pulling in operatives with conflicting agendas. The cast features Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Hannah John-Kamen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and more in a crossover built around reluctant alliances.

The film is directed by Jake Schreier from a screenplay by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo (story by Pearson) and produced by Marvel Studios. Positioned late in Phase Five, it draws threads from prior MCU titles while staging ensemble action built around the group’s clashing skill sets.

‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025)

In this live-action reimagining of the 2002 animated favorite, lonely Hawaiian kid Lilo meets chaotic extraterrestrial Experiment 626—nicknamed Stitch—and their bond upends her family’s life on Kaua‘i. Maia Kealoha stars as Lilo, Chris Sanders reprises the voice of Stitch, and Sydney Agudong appears as Nani, with Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, and Courtney B. Vance among the supporting cast.

Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp for Walt Disney Pictures, the feature pairs location photography with CG character work to bring the title character to life. The screenplay credits include Chris Kekaniokalani Bright, and the score is composed by Dan Romer, with nods to the franchise’s musical DNA.

‘Cleopatra’s Final Secret’ (2025)

This National Geographic documentary follows archaeologist Kathleen Martínez as she investigates evidence around Taposiris Magna and nearby coastal sites, including a recently documented submerged port, in the search for Cleopatra VII’s burial place. The feature chronicles dives, surveys, and new hypotheses framed by on-site discoveries and expert commentary.

Directed by Alex Kiehl, the special originally premiered on National Geographic before arriving on Disney+. It presents Martínez’s team at work across Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, organizing the expedition’s fieldwork into a concise, feature-length timeline with a focus on methods and findings.

‘Incredibles 2’ (2018)

‘Incredibles 2’ shifts the spotlight to Helen/Elastigirl as she returns to hero work while Bob/Mr. Incredible manages the household, just as baby Jack-Jack’s unpredictable powers begin to surface. Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner, and Samuel L. Jackson lead the voice cast, with Bob Odenkirk and Catherine Keener as Winston and Evelyn Deavor.

Written and directed by Brad Bird for Pixar, the sequel continues the original’s balance of family dynamics and superhero spectacle. Michael Giacchino returns as composer, and the production design extends the series’ mid-century aesthetic across new locations and set-pieces.

‘Coco’ (2017)

Set during Día de los Muertos, ‘Coco’ follows music-loving Miguel, who journeys to the Land of the Dead to uncover his family history and return before sunrise. The voice cast includes Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach, and others in a multigenerational story centered on memory and legacy.

Directed by Lee Unkrich with co-direction by Adrian Molina, the film features a screenplay by Molina and Matthew Aldrich and original score by Michael Giacchino. Produced by Pixar for Walt Disney Pictures, it pairs stylized character animation with research-driven production design inspired by Mexican art and tradition.

‘The Princess and the Frog’ (2009)

Set in 1920s New Orleans, ‘The Princess and the Frog’ follows Tiana, a hard-working waitress whose encounter with a cursed prince launches a bayou adventure that tests her determination and dreams. Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, Keith David, Oprah Winfrey, and John Goodman headline the voice cast.

Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker for Walt Disney Animation Studios, the screenplay is by Clements, Musker, and Rob Edwards, with songs and score by Randy Newman. The animation team returned to hand-drawn techniques for this feature, aligning the visuals and music with the city’s jazz heritage.

‘Ratatouille’ (2007)

‘Ratatouille’ centers on Remy, a rat with chef ambitions who secretly teams up with kitchen worker Linguini to create dishes that impress Paris’s most feared food critic, Anton Ego. The voice cast includes Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, Ian Holm, Janeane Garofalo, Brad Garrett, and Peter O’Toole.

Written and directed by Brad Bird from a story by Jan Pinkava, Jim Capobianco, and Bird, the Pixar production features a score by Michael Giacchino. Development spanned multiple iterations before Bird took over directing duties, resulting in the final film’s blend of slapstick comedy and culinary craft.

‘The Incredibles’ (2004)

‘The Incredibles’ introduces the Parr family—Bob, Helen, Violet, Dash, and baby Jack-Jack—who are trying to live quietly under a superhero ban until a new threat forces them back into action. Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee, and Sarah Vowell lead the main ensemble.

Written and directed by Brad Bird, the film marked Pixar’s first superhero project and established the franchise’s retro-futurist style. Michael Giacchino composed the jazz-inflected score, and the production combined character-driven storytelling with large-scale set-pieces.

‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ (1983)

Adapted by Ray Bradbury from his 1962 novel, ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ follows two boys in a Midwestern town who cross paths with a sinister traveling carnival led by the enigmatic Mr. Dark. Jason Robards stars as librarian Charles Halloway, with Jonathan Pryce as Mr. Dark, alongside Diane Ladd and Pam Grier.

Directed by Jack Clayton for Walt Disney Productions, the film features a score by James Horner and cinematography by Stephen H. Burum. Its arrival on Disney+ this month brings a dark-fantasy classic to the service’s catalog, pairing literary roots with moody, small-town Gothic atmosphere.

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