‘Elio’ Is a Proper Hit on Disney+’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week List: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

From buzzy previews to comfort-watch classics, Disney+ is loaded with titles spanning animation, live action, superheroes, and seasonal favorites. This week’s picks mix upcoming releases people are checking out with evergreen hits families keep rewatching. You’ll find featurettes teasing new installments, stop-motion standouts, and crowd-pleasing adventures. Scroll through to see what’s drawing the most playtime right now.

10. ‘Tron: Ares | A Special Look’ (2025)

This special look previews the next chapter in the ‘Tron’ franchise, focusing on suit, vehicle, and environment designs within the digital world. It features concept art and production footage presented by director Joachim Rønning, with Jared Leto among the cast. The featurette calls out how legacy elements connect to the new narrative direction. It also outlines visual and technical approaches the production is using to build the updated Grid.

9. ‘Hocus Pocus’ (1993)

The story follows the Sanderson sisters after they are resurrected in modern-day Salem on Halloween night. Kenny Ortega directs, with performances by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy anchoring the trio’s antics. The film blends light scares, comedy, and small-town lore across an overnight chase plot. Practical effects, in-film musical numbers, and recurring catchphrases help explain its long-running seasonal presence on the service.

8. ‘Ice Age’ (2002)

A mammoth, a sloth, and a saber-toothed tiger embark on a trek to return a lost baby to its family. Blue Sky Studios combines character-driven comedy with set pieces across glacial landscapes. Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, and Denis Leary lead the voice cast, establishing dynamics that continued in later installments. Interludes featuring Scrat punctuate the main journey with slapstick beats across the ice-age setting.

7. ‘The Book of Life’ (2014)

Jorge R. Gutiérrez directs this stylized animated adventure produced by Guillermo del Toro. The film weaves folklore, romance, and family traditions associated with Día de los Muertos. Voice performances from Diego Luna, Zoë Saldaña, and Channing Tatum shape the central triangle. Carved-wood character stylization and layered, diorama-like sets define its visual identity from opening to finale.

6. ‘Thunderbolts*’ (2025)

This installment gathers a team of anti-heroes and operatives linked to prior franchise storylines. Jake Schreier directs, with Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus among the ensemble. Early footage highlights espionage elements alongside enhanced combat and team-of-rivals dynamics. The setup positions competing agendas within a single high-stakes mission.

5. ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ (1993)

Henry Selick directs this stop-motion musical from a story conceived by Tim Burton, with songs and score by Danny Elfman. The plot follows Jack Skellington as he attempts to take over Christmas using Halloween Town’s resources. Meticulous puppet animation and detailed miniature sets drive the film’s look. Its soundtrack’s recurring motifs and character numbers continue to anchor annual rewatches.

4. ‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025)

This live-action reimagining relocates ‘Lilo & Stitch’ into a contemporary production while preserving the Hawaii setting and core relationship. Dean Fleischer-Camp directs, with Stitch realized through visual effects for expressive reactions and physical comedy. The story centers on ʻohana, resilience, and found-family themes that connect scenes at home, in town, and along the shoreline. New casting brings fresh faces to familiar roles while keeping the girl-and-alien dynamic at the forefront.

3. ‘The Incredibles’ (2004)

The film introduces the Parr family, supers living undercover until a new threat forces them back into action. Brad Bird writes and directs, with a retro-futurist design language setting the world’s tone. Michael Giacchino’s score uses brassy motifs that support stealth sequences and large-scale battles. The narrative emphasizes teamwork and identity, establishing core dynamics that continue in later entries.

2. ‘Incredibles 2’ (2018)

This sequel resumes immediately after the events of the original, assigning Elastigirl a public mission while Mr. Incredible handles home life. Brad Bird returns as writer-director, and the voice cast includes Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, and Samuel L. Jackson. The story expands the roster of supers and introduces new technology-driven threats. Action sequences are tightly choreographed, balancing large-scale set pieces with character beats.

1. ‘Elio’ (2025)

Pixar’s story follows a kid who is unexpectedly transported to an interstellar summit and mistaken for Earth’s ambassador. Adrian Molina directs, with voice roles led by Yonas Kibreab and America Ferrera. Marketing materials show playful alien designs and a fish-out-of-water premise built around interstellar diplomacy. The setup combines first-contact stakes with a family-centered perspective on bravery and communication.

Tell us which ones you watched this week and what you’re adding to your queue next in the comments!