Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Disney Plus | October 12-18, 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 October 12–18, 2025—because your time is too valuable for another “meh” movie night.

Elio (2025)

Pixar goes intergalactic—and gets surprisingly emotional about it.

Elio tells the story of a daydreaming kid who suddenly becomes Earth’s accidental ambassador to the galaxy. Yonas Kibreab voices Elio, with Zoe Saldaña and America Ferrera rounding out the stellar cast. It’s funny, weird, and packed with that Pixar “I didn’t expect to cry, but here we are” energy. Sure, it didn’t crush at the box office, but it’s one of those films that hits harder once it finds its home audience—and that’s exactly what’s happening on Disney Plus right now.

Lilo & Stitch (2025)

The live-action remake that actually gets it right.

Dean Fleischer Camp (yep, the Marcel the Shell guy) brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of Hawaiian warmth to this new take on Lilo & Stitch. Maia Kealoha is a total natural as Lilo, and Chris Sanders returns to voice the little blue menace himself. It keeps the chaotic, emotional heartbeat of the original—just with breathtaking island cinematography and a slightly more grounded vibe. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and yes, you’ll probably ugly-cry when “Ohana means family” hits again.

Ratatouille (2007)

Still the best food movie ever made, and it’s not even close.

Brad Bird’s Ratatouille is Pixar perfection: a story about a rat who just wants to cook, and the chaos that ensues when he teams up with a hapless human. The Paris setting, Michael Giacchino’s score, the animation—it all still holds up beautifully. Patton Oswalt gives Remy so much charm it’s ridiculous. It’s a love letter to creativity, courage, and carbs. Don’t watch this hungry.

Thunderbolts* (2025)

The misfits of the MCU finally get their shot.

If the Avengers were the honor students, the Thunderbolts are the detention kids who somehow saved the world. Florence Pugh’s Yelena leads a squad of morally messy antiheroes—including Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, and Ghost—on a mission that’s way above their pay grade. It’s darker, funnier, and a little more self-aware than most Marvel outings. Not everything lands, but when it does, it really does. Think Guardians of the Galaxy with more trauma and worse teamwork.

The Incredibles (2004)

The superhero movie that did it all before everyone else tried to copy it.

Before the MCU, there was The Incredibles—a sharp, stylish, and shockingly adult story about midlife crises in spandex. Brad Bird’s animation still looks amazing two decades later, and that jazzy Michael Giacchino score? Untouchable. Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter are pitch-perfect as Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, while Samuel L. Jackson’s Frozone remains one of Pixar’s coolest characters ever. (“Where’s my super suit?!” will never not hit.) It’s still as fresh as it was in 2004.

Incredibles 2 (2018)

The Parr family is back—and better than ever.

Incredibles 2 flips the script, putting Elastigirl in the spotlight while Mr. Incredible deals with the chaos of parenting. It’s fast, funny, and loaded with clever visuals that make you remember why Pixar owns the animation game. The action sequences are unreal, and the family moments hit deep. Also, baby Jack-Jack steals the entire movie without saying a word. Proof that some sequels really can live up to the original.

Hocus Pocus (1993)

It’s not Halloween without the Sanderson sisters.

Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy basically own spooky season with their iconic witch trio. Hocus Pocus is campy, chaotic, and endlessly quotable, which is why it’s still topping Disney Plus every October, 30 years later. Doug Jones as Billy Butcherson deserves a whole separate shoutout—he’s the best zombie wingman ever. If you somehow haven’t seen it, fix that. If you have, watch it again. It’s tradition.

Cleopatra’s Final Secret (2025)

History buffs, this one’s for you.

This new National Geographic documentary follows archaeologist Kathleen Martinez on her decades-long search for Cleopatra’s lost tomb, now shifting underwater off the coast of Egypt. With deep-sea explorer Robert Ballard (yes, the Titanic guy) and Egyptologist Zahi Hawass onboard, it’s part science, part adventure movie, part obsession. The cinematography is gorgeous, and the finds are jaw-dropping. If you’re into real-life mystery with a side of history, this is your next watch.

Elemental (2023)

Fire girl meets water boy in Pixar’s most underrated gem.

When Elemental dropped, it kind of flew under the radar—then word spread, and suddenly everyone realized how good it is. The world-building is wild, the design is gorgeous, and the central romance between Ember (Leah Lewis) and Wade (Mamoudou Athie) gives it serious heart. It’s Pixar’s spin on a rom-com, wrapped in a gorgeous metaphor about immigration, family, and finding where you belong. Quietly one of their best.

Brave (2012)

A princess movie that doesn’t play by princess rules.

Merida doesn’t wait for a prince—she picks up a bow, changes her fate, and (accidentally) turns her mom into a bear. Oops. Brave is bold, funny, and full of heart, with stunning Scottish landscapes that still look jaw-dropping years later. Kelly Macdonald brings fire to Merida’s voice, and Emma Thompson’s turn as her mother gives the story real emotional weight. It’s the Pixar fairytale with the most attitude—and a killer Celtic soundtrack to match.

And That’s a Wrap

From space adventures and Hawaiian chaos to cooking rats and witchy classics, Disney Plus is stacked this week. Want something cozy? Go Brave or Hocus Pocus. Craving a cry? Elio’s got you. Feeling nostalgic? The Incredibles never misses. Or just lean into the chaos with Lilo & Stitch and Thunderbolts. Whatever you pick, this week’s lineup proves one thing: there’s always a little magic left in the scroll.