Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Disney Plus | September 21-27, 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 September 21–27, 2025—because your time is too valuable for another “meh” movie night.
Elio (2025)
Earth’s ambassador is a kid with an imagination.
Pixar’s newest cosmic adventure follows Elio, a lonely boy who gets mistaken for the official representative of Earth and whisked away to a council of aliens. Voiced by Yonas Kibreab with Zoe Saldaña, America Ferrera, and Brad Garrett, it’s a colorful, heartfelt trip into the unknown. Directors Adrian Molina, Madeline Sharafian, and Domee Shi weave influences from Close Encounters and Contact into Pixar’s trademark mix of laughs and emotional punches.
Lilo & Stitch (2025)
ʻOhana goes live-action.
Dean Fleischer Camp brings the beloved animated film into a new era with a cast led by Maia Kealoha as Lilo and Sydney Agudong as Nani, plus Zach Galifianakis as the eccentric scientist who brings Stitch to life. Set in Hawaii with plenty of heart and chaos, it balances comedy and tenderness while paying homage to the 2002 original. Disney kept Chris Sanders in the voice booth as Stitch, keeping the spirit intact.
Thunderbolts* (2025)
Marvel’s misfits assemble.
Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova leads a team of uneasy allies including Sebastian Stan’s Bucky, David Harbour’s Red Guardian, and Wyatt Russell’s U.S. Agent in Marvel’s darker team-up story. Julia Louis-Dreyfus pulls the strings as Valentina, while Steven Yeun makes his MCU debut. Directed by Jake Schreier, it landed on Disney+ in August after a big theatrical run, closing Phase Five with a vibe closer to The Suicide Squad than Avengers.
The Incredibles (2004)
Superheroes, suburban edition.
Brad Bird’s Oscar-winning classic about a family of supers hiding out in suburbia still packs a punch. Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, and Samuel L. Jackson voice the Parrs, who are forced back into action to battle a disgruntled fan turned villain. With 1960s spy flair, sharp humor, and heart, it’s one of Pixar’s defining films and a reminder of why the studio dominated the 2000s.
Incredibles 2 (2018)
Elastigirl saves the world, Dad saves dinner.
Fourteen years later, Pixar brought the Parr family back with a sequel that grossed over $1.2 billion. Holly Hunter’s Helen gets the spotlight as the public face of superheroes, while Craig T. Nelson’s Bob grapples with being a stay-at-home dad to Jack-Jack, who’s just discovering his wild powers. Written and directed again by Brad Bird, it’s action-packed and witty, with Michael Giacchino’s jazzy score tying it all together.
Lost in the Jungle (2025)
Survival against all odds.
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, the duo behind Free Solo and The Rescue, turn their cameras to Colombia for the story of four siblings who survived 40 days after a plane crash in the Amazon. With first-person accounts from the children and Indigenous rescuers, the documentary blends raw testimony with cinematic storytelling. It’s harrowing, inspiring, and one of the year’s standout nonfiction releases.
The Princess and the Frog (2009)
A kiss, a curse, and a dream.
Set in New Orleans, this hand-drawn gem follows waitress Tiana (Anika Noni Rose), whose dream of opening a restaurant collides with voodoo magic when she’s turned into a frog. With music by Randy Newman and voices from Oprah Winfrey, Keith David, and John Goodman, it was Disney’s return to fairy-tale musicals and earned three Oscar nominations. It’s lush, jazzy, and heartfelt, reminding viewers why it became an instant favorite.
Ratatouille (2007)
Anyone can cook—even a rat.
Brad Bird directs this whimsical Pixar tale about Remy (Patton Oswalt), a rat who longs to be a chef in Paris. Teaming up with awkward human Linguini, he flips the culinary world upside down while earning the respect of critic Anton Ego in one of Pixar’s best third-act turns. Winner of the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, it’s as rich and layered as the dishes Remy dreams up.
Ice Age (2002)
A baby, a mammoth, and a sloth walk into the Ice Age.
Blue Sky Studios kicked off its biggest franchise with this prehistoric buddy road trip. Ray Romano’s Manny, John Leguizamo’s Sid, and Denis Leary’s Diego team up to return a lost human baby to its family before glaciers close in. The film earned an Oscar nomination for animation, grossed nearly $400 million, and spawned multiple sequels now bundled on Disney+.
Zootopia (2016)
Bunnies, foxes, and a city full of secrets.
Disney’s Oscar-winning smash brings together rookie cop Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) and sly hustler Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) as they unravel a conspiracy in the mammal metropolis. With Idris Elba, J.K. Simmons, and Shakira rounding out the cast, it’s equal parts buddy-cop mystery and social satire. Grossing over a billion worldwide, it became a cultural touchstone and continues to live on with the Zootopia+ shorts.
And Thats A Wrap
From Pixar’s brand-new Elio to Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch, this week on Disney Plus has something for every mood. The Incredibles and its sequel are perfect for a family superhero double feature, while The Princess and the Frog and Ratatouille bring the magic of Disney animation to the table. For adventure and awe, Lost in the Jungle delivers true survival drama, and Zootopia remains one of Disney’s smartest modern hits. Whether you want laughs, tears, or pure nostalgia, the lineup is stacked—you just have to press play.
