Every Movie and TV Show Coming to Apple TV+ and Disney+ This Week, Including a New MCU Project
The streaming slate for the week of October 12 to October 18, 2026, brings a variety of new entertainment options across Apple TV+ and Disney+. From long-awaited Marvel Cinematic Universe storylines to high-stakes biographical expeditions and animated shorts for younger viewers, subscribers have a distinct mix of content arriving over the coming days. Whether tuning in for historical drama or expanding superhero sagas, both platforms offer notable premieres for audiences looking to update their watchlists.
‘VisionQuest’ (2026)
Marvel Television’s new miniseries ‘VisionQuest’ officially premieres on Disney+ on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Created by showrunner Terry Matalas, the eight-episode superhero drama serves as a direct follow-up to ‘WandaVision’ and ‘Agatha All Along’. The narrative follows a reactivated Vision, portrayed by Paul Bettany, as he explores his identity by communicating with artificial intelligence personas embedded in his code, including James Spader’s Ultron. When a bounty is placed on his head, the synthezoid is forced on the run alongside Thomas Shepard, a mysterious teenager who may be his reincarnated son. The series features supporting performances from Todd Stashwick, T’Nia Miller, and Ruaridh Mollica under the direction of filmmaker Christopher J. Byrne and Matalas.
‘Tenzing’ (2026)
The biographical drama feature ‘Tenzing’ makes its worldwide streaming debut on Apple TV+ on Friday, October 16, 2026, following a limited run in theaters. Directed by Jennifer Peedom from an adapted screenplay by Luke Davies, the film chronicles the historic 1953 British Mount Everest expedition. Genden Phuntsok stars as Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay, who confronts intense environmental hazards and institutional prejudice while pursuing his lifelong dream of reaching the summit of Chomolungma. Tom Hiddleston co-stars as New Zealand climber Sir Edmund Hillary, joined by Willem Dafoe as expedition leader Colonel John Hunt and Caitríona Balfe as Jill Henderson. The production explores the deep bond forged between the two climbers as well as Norgay’s cultural and spiritual reverence for the sacred mountain.
‘Chibi Tiny Tales’ (2020)
The short-form animated comedy series ‘Chibi Tiny Tales’ adds brand-new installments to Disney+ on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Produced by Disney Television Animation, the anthology presents stylized, miniature versions of fan-favorite characters from across the company’s extensive catalog. The episodes showcase humorous, fast-paced scenarios featuring characters from hit programs such as ‘Phineas and Ferb’, ‘Big Hero 6’, and ‘Amphibia’. Each bite-sized adventure relies primarily on visual slapstick and exaggerated character animations rather than traditional dialogue. The lighthearted format provides accessible, standalone comedy designed for audiences of all ages.
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