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

If you’re looking to jump into what everyone’s streaming right now, here’s a handy rundown of the week’s most-watched picks on Disney+. You’ll find brand-new arrivals alongside evergreen favorites, covering animated adventures, superhero teams, ‘90s Halloween nostalgia, and a fresh National Geographic deep-dive.

Below, each entry includes quick, useful details—what it’s about and who made it—so you can decide what to press play on next without extra searching.

10. ‘Elemental’ (2023)

Pixar’s original story is set in Element City, where fire, water, air, and earth residents live together, following Ember Lumen and Wade Ripple as they navigate family expectations and community rules. The voice cast includes Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and Catherine O’Hara.

Directed by Peter Sohn, with a screenplay by John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, and Brenda Hsueh from a story by Sohn, Hoberg, Likkel, and Hsueh, the film was produced by Denise Ream for Pixar, scored by Thomas Newman, and released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

9. ‘Cleopatra’s Final Secret’ (2025)

This National Geographic special follows lawyer-turned-archaeologist Kathleen Martínez as her 20-year search for Cleopatra’s tomb pivots offshore to investigate a submerged port site with help from oceanographer Bob Ballard, the Egyptian Navy, and a team of divers. The program runs about 66–67 minutes and streams on Disney+ and Hulu after its September 25 premiere on Nat Geo.

The documentary details recent finds near Taposiris Magna—including large caches of coins bearing Cleopatra VII and evidence of an ancient port—while noting ongoing scholarly debate over the queen’s burial location.

8. ‘Hocus Pocus’ (1993)

Set in Salem, Massachusetts, the story follows the Sanderson sisters—Winifred, Sarah, and Mary—resurrected centuries after their execution and pursued by local kids on Halloween night. The ensemble features Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz, Thora Birch, and Vinessa Shaw.

Directed by Kenny Ortega from a screenplay by Mick Garris and Neil Cuthbert, with a story by David Kirschner and Garris, the Disney production features music by John Debney and was originally distributed by Buena Vista Pictures.

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

This special look spotlights ‘Tron: Ares’, the third ‘Tron’ feature centered on a highly advanced Program crossing into the real world. The 2025 film is directed by Joachim Rønning from a screenplay by Jesse Wigutow and stars Jared Leto as Ares, alongside Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro, Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges.

The featurette previews the film’s premise and cast ahead of its theatrical debut on October 10, 2025, with streaming on Disney+ expected after the theatrical window; earlier entries in the franchise remain available on the service for context.

6. ‘The Incredibles’ (2004)

This original installment follows Bob and Helen Parr—former superheroes Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl—who are forced out of retirement to confront a new threat while protecting their family. The voice cast includes Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Spencer Fox, Jason Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, and Elizabeth Peña.

Written and directed by Brad Bird, produced by John Walker at Pixar with music by Michael Giacchino, the film was distributed by Buena Vista Pictures and became a critical and commercial success, earning Academy Awards including Best Animated Feature.

5. ‘Incredibles 2’ (2018)

The sequel continues the Parr family’s efforts to reinstate superheroes, with Helen leading public-facing missions while Bob manages the home front and a new villain emerges. Voices include Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner, Samuel L. Jackson, Bob Odenkirk, Catherine Keener, and Jonathan Banks.

Written and directed by Brad Bird, produced by John Walker and Nicole Paradis Grindle for Pixar, the film features music by Michael Giacchino and was released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The official synopsis emphasizes Elastigirl’s campaign to bring Supers back.

4. ‘Thunderbolts*’ (2025)

Marvel Studios’ team-up assembles antiheroes Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and John Walker after they’re trapped by a scheme from Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. The cast includes Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Olga Kurylenko, Wyatt Russell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, and Wendell Pierce.

Directed by Jake Schreier, with a screenplay by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo, the film draws from Marvel Comics’ ‘Thunderbolts’ and is produced by Kevin Feige. Studio materials highlight behind-the-scenes insights and character details for the new MCU lineup.

3. ‘Ratatouille’ (2007)

This Paris-set tale centers on Remy, a rat with a passion for cooking, who teams up with garbage boy Linguini to pursue haute cuisine. Voice performers include Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, Ian Holm, Brad Garrett, Janeane Garofalo, Peter O’Toole, and Brian Dennehy.

Written and directed by Brad Bird from a story by Jan Pinkava, Jim Capobianco, and Bird, the film was produced by Brad Lewis at Pixar, scored by Michael Giacchino, and distributed by Buena Vista Pictures.

2. ‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025)

Set in Hawai‘i, this live-action remake follows a young girl who adopts an alien experiment known as Stitch, with the story exploring found-family themes and the bond between sisters. The cast includes Maia Kealoha as Lilo and Sydney Agudong as Nani, with Chris Sanders reprising the voice of Stitch; supporting players include Zach Galifianakis, Courtney B. Vance, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, Amy Hill, Tia Carrere, and Jason Scott Lee.

Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp from a screenplay by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and produced by Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, the film was released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The production features music by Dan Romer and visual effects by Industrial Light & Magic, with principal photography completed in 2023 and additional work in early 2024.

1. ‘Elio’ (2025)

Pixar’s sci-fi adventure follows 11-year-old Elio Solís, who accidentally makes contact with aliens and is mistaken for Earth’s ambassador to the Communiverse. The voice cast features Yonas Kibreab as Elio, with Zoe Saldaña voicing his aunt Olga; additional roles include Remy Edgerly, Brad Garrett, Jameela Jamil, and Shirley Henderson.

The film is directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, and Adrian Molina from a screenplay by Julia Cho, Mark Hammer, and Mike Jones, produced by Mary Alice Drumm for Pixar and released by Walt Disney Studios. It premiered theatrically in June 2025 and is now streaming on Disney+.

Tell us which of these you watched this week—and what you’re queuing up next—in the comments!