Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Disney Plus | August 17-23, 2025
So you’re stuck in scrolling purgatory again, huh? Endlessly thumbing through Disney Plus, hoping something jumps out. We’ve been there. That’s why we pulled together the Top 10 Movies you would actually want to watch this week—no fluff, no filler. Whether you’re into thrillers, rom-coms, or indie gems, there’s something worth hitting play on. Here’s your movie cheat sheet for August 17-23, 2025—because your time is too valuable for another “meh” movie night.
1. Freaky Friday (2003)
One fortune cookie, two body swaps.
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are comedy gold in this early-2000s Disney remake that somehow still hits just as hard today. When a mother and daughter magically switch bodies, they’re forced to live each other’s lives for a day—and, surprise, it’s not all that easy. Guitar auditions, therapy sessions, and one very chaotic rehearsal dinner later, both walk away with a whole new perspective.
2. The Incredibles (2004)
Super suit? Still missing.
Bob Parr used to be Mr. Incredible. Now he’s stuck in suburbia, hiding his powers and working a soul-sucking desk job—until a mysterious island summons him back to action. Pixar’s stylish superhero family film is part James Bond, part family sitcom, and all heart. Elastic moms, invisible teens, and a baby with powers? Iconic from start to finish.
3. Incredibles 2 (2018)
Elastigirl takes the wheel.
While Bob stays home to handle math homework and a dangerously unpredictable Jack-Jack, Helen Parr steps into the spotlight to restore the world’s faith in superheroes. The villain? Screenslaver, a creepy masked hacker with big anti-tech energy. With kinetic action, rich animation, and maybe the best sequel pacing Pixar’s ever pulled off, this one’s a flex—literally.
4. The Amateur (2025)
If Bond had a desk job.
Rami Malek plays a code-breaking CIA analyst whose life implodes when his wife is killed in a London terror attack. When the agency refuses to act, he does—hacking, tracking, and fighting his way through an international conspiracy that runs deeper than he thought. Spy thrillers don’t always go this cerebral, but The Amateur mixes tension with raw emotion—and Malek holds the screen like a pro.
5. The Parent Trap (1998)
Two Lindsays. One perfect plan.
Before Freaky Friday, Lindsay Lohan made her Disney debut as long-lost twins Hallie and Annie in this sun-drenched remake. They meet at summer camp, realize they were separated at birth, and cook up a plan to switch places and reunite their estranged parents. It’s peak Nancy Meyers: breezy, romantic, and packed with soft-focus kitchens and emotional payoffs.
6. Snow White (2025)
Mirror, mirror… that’s not the same movie.
This live-action reimagining swaps the classic dwarfs for “magical beings,” introduces a dashing outlaw named Jonathan, and gives Gal Gadot’s Evil Queen more to chew on than poisoned apples. Rachel Zegler sings her heart out, and the updated story leans into reclaim-your-throne energy. It’s not without controversy, but visually? A full-on fairytale spectacle.
7. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
The blip, the snap, the sob.
If it’s been a minute, now’s the time to revisit the MCU’s ultimate crossover event. The stakes? Cosmic. The run time? Nearly three hours. The payoff? Worth every second. From time-travel heists to final goodbyes, this is blockbuster storytelling on an entirely different scale. And that portal scene? Goosebumps. Every. Time.
8. Rio (2011)
Flightless bird, full-on vibe.
Blu’s a rare blue macaw who’s never flown a day in his life. But when he’s shipped to Rio to meet the last known female of his species, he’s suddenly wing-deep in smugglers, samba, and one very reluctant love story. Jesse Eisenberg and Anne Hathaway voice the leads, but the real star here is the color—this movie moves like a carnival float.
9. Ratatouille (2007)
Anyone can cook—even if they’re a rat.
In the heart of Paris, Remy dreams of becoming a chef, despite being, well, vermin. When he partners with a clumsy kitchen worker, the results are both chaotic and (somehow) delicious. Pixar delivers another home run—equal parts art film, comedy, and love letter to French cuisine. Plus, Peter O’Toole’s food critic monologue? Top-tier monologue material.
10. Ice Age (2002)
Three misfits and a baby.
A mammoth, a saber-toothed tiger, and a sloth walk into the Ice Age… and find a human infant. What follows is a journey full of natural disasters, unlikely friendships, and prehistoric slapstick. Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, and Denis Leary voice the crew, and while the animation is a little dated, the charm holds up. Also: Scrat. Eternal chaos icon.
And That’s a Wrap
From talking rats and flightless birds to superhero families and nostalgic Disney gems, this week’s Disney+ lineup is stacked. Whether you’re catching up on newer releases (Snow White, The Amateur) or rewatching old favorites (Parent Trap, Ratatouille), there’s something here for every mood. Action? Covered. Comedy? All over it. Want to cry while watching a raccoon steal a sausage in the background of a movie about found family? Got you there too.
