‘Elio’ Is Disney+’s Most-Watched Movie This Week As Well: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

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If your “continue watching” row on Disney+ looks a little crowded, you’re not alone. This week’s most-watched list is a cozy mix of fresh premieres, live-action reimaginations, Marvel mischief, and animated comfort watches that families keep circling back to. From big new arrivals to modern classics, these picks are fueling couch nights and weekend marathons across the service.

Below, we’re counting down the titles exactly as they appear on the current watchlist—from 10 down to 1—so you can jump right to what everyone’s streaming. For each entry, you’ll find a quick rundown of what it’s about plus who made it happen, including key cast, directors, and writers. And yes, that’s the 2025 live-action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ in the mix.

10. ‘Ice Age’ (2002)

10. ‘Ice Age’ (2002)
20th Century Fox

‘Ice Age’ pairs a mammoth named Manny, a chatty sloth named Sid, and a saber-toothed tiger named Diego on a trek to return a human baby to its tribe during a prehistoric deep freeze. The voice cast includes Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, and Denis Leary, with supporting roles that introduce herd-building dynamics and comic detours.

Directed by Chris Wedge with co-direction by Carlos Saldanha, the film was produced by Blue Sky Studios and released by 20th Century Fox before later streaming under the Disney umbrella. The screenplay is credited to Michael J. Wilson, Michael Berg, and Peter Ackerman, launching a CG franchise that continued across multiple sequels and shorts.

9. ‘The Princess and the Frog’ (2009)

9. ‘The Princess and the Frog’ (2009)
Walt Disney Pictures

Set in New Orleans, ‘The Princess and the Frog’ follows Tiana, a hardworking waitress who dreams of opening her own restaurant and gets swept into a bayou quest after a prince is turned into a frog. Anika Noni Rose stars as Tiana, with Bruno Campos as Prince Naveen, Keith David as Dr. Facilier, and supporting performances from Oprah Winfrey, Jim Cummings, and Jennifer Cody.

The film was directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, with a screenplay by Clements, Musker, and Rob Edwards. Produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, it marked a return to hand-drawn animation and features songs by Randy Newman, blending jazz, blues, and gospel influences with a production design steeped in the city’s music and folklore.

8. ‘Elemental’ (2023)

8. ‘Elemental’ (2023)
Pixar

‘Elemental’ is set in Element City, where Ember, a fire element, and Wade, a water element, form an unlikely connection that challenges their families’ expectations. The voice cast includes Leah Lewis as Ember, Mamoudou Athie as Wade, and Ronnie del Carmen, with supporting roles that expand both communities.

Directed by Peter Sohn and produced by Pixar for Walt Disney Pictures, the film’s screenplay involved John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, and Brenda Hsueh. The production developed specialized simulation and rendering tools to portray expressive fire and water characters, pairing those advances with a score and design that emphasize culture and community.

7. ‘The Parent Trap’ (1998)

7. ‘The Parent Trap’ (1998)
Walt Disney Pictures

‘The Parent Trap’ follows identical twins who meet at summer camp and, realizing they were separated at birth, scheme to reunite their divorced parents. Lindsay Lohan delivers a dual lead performance as both twins, joined by Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson, with memorable turns from Lisa Ann Walter and Elaine Hendrix.

Directed by Nancy Meyers in her feature debut, the screenplay was written by David Swift, Nancy Meyers, and Charles Shyer, adapting Erich Kästner’s novel and Disney’s earlier adaptation. The production used split-screen techniques, doubles, and motion-control camera work to create seamless interactions between the twins.

6. ‘Ratatouille’ (2007)

6. ‘Ratatouille’ (2007)
Pixar

Set in Paris, ‘Ratatouille’ centers on Remy, a rat with a gift for taste and smell who teams up with a shy kitchen worker, Linguini, to secretly cook in a renowned restaurant. Patton Oswalt voices Remy, with Lou Romano, Ian Holm, Janeane Garofalo, Peter O’Toole, and Brad Garrett rounding out the ensemble.

The film was directed by Brad Bird from a story developed with Jan Pinkava and Jim Capobianco, produced by Pixar for Walt Disney Pictures. The team engineered detailed food animation and camera work to make the cuisine look appetizing while shaping a character-driven script about craft, mentorship, and identity.

5. ‘The Incredibles’ (2004)

5. ‘The Incredibles’ (2004)
Pixar

‘The Incredibles’ follows Bob and Helen Parr—once famous as Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl—who are drawn out of suburban retirement when a mysterious assignment places their family in danger. The voices include Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Spencer Fox, Jason Lee as Syndrome, and Samuel L. Jackson as Frozone.

Written and directed by Brad Bird, the film was produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. Michael Giacchino composed the jazz-inflected score, and the production pioneered character-effects work in hair, cloth, and stylized action to deliver its blend of superhero spectacle and family dynamics.

4. ‘Incredibles 2’ (2018)

4. ‘Incredibles 2’ (2018)
Pixar

‘Incredibles 2’ picks up as Helen Parr steps into the spotlight to restore public trust in supers, while Bob Parr stays home with the kids—navigating school, teenage crushes, and Jack-Jack’s unpredictable powers. The voice cast features Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner, and Samuel L. Jackson, with supporting turns from Bob Odenkirk and Catherine Keener.

Written and directed by Brad Bird and produced by Pixar for Walt Disney Pictures, the movie features a score by Michael Giacchino. The production expanded the original’s mid-century aesthetic with updated character rigs, lighting, and large-scale action sequences, continuing the Parr family’s story with new villains and media-savvy conflicts.

3. ‘Thunderbolts*’ (2025)

3. ‘Thunderbolts*’ (2025)
Marvel Studios

Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ‘Thunderbolts*’ brings together a government-assembled squad of uneasy allies pulled from earlier MCU chapters. The cast includes Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr, Olga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, Lewis Pullman, and Geraldine Viswanathan.

The film was directed by Jake Schreier. The screenplay is by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo, with a story by Eric Pearson, tying threads from multiple franchises into a covert mission while standing on its own as a new team-up entry produced by Marvel Studios.

2. ‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025)

2. ‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025)
Walt Disney Pictures

The live-action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ retells the story of a lonely Hawaiian girl who adopts an alien fugitive and learns that ohana means nobody gets left behind. Maia Kealoha stars as Lilo and Sydney Agudong as Nani, while Chris Sanders returns as the voice of Stitch. The ensemble includes Zach Galifianakis and Billy Magnussen in key roles that propel the chase to recapture Experiment 626 through Hawaii.

Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp for Walt Disney Pictures, the screenplay builds on the original animated film with contemporary character beats. The production was led by producers including Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, with practical island locations and VFX integration designed to blend Stitch seamlessly into live-action settings ahead of its Disney+ rollout.

1. ‘Elio’ (2025)

1. ‘Elio’ (2025)
Pixar

Pixar’s ‘Elio’ follows a day-dreaming kid who is accidentally transported to a galactic council and mistaken for Earth’s ambassador. The voice cast features Yonas Kibreab as Elio, Zoe Saldaña as his mom Olga, with additional roles voiced by Brad Garrett and Jameela Jamil. The film was produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures, with music by Rob Simonsen and editing supervised to support the film’s interstellar adventure tone.

The movie was directed by Adrian Molina from a screenplay developed within Pixar’s story department. Producer Mary Alice Drumm led production, with the creative team building a universe of alien cultures and council politics that places a shy protagonist at the center of first contact.

Tell us which of these you watched this week—and what you think should make the list next—in the comments!

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