Disney+ has revolutionized the streaming landscape since its launch in the UK five years ago, offering an extensive library of content that includes beloved franchises such as Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Disney classics. article serves as a guide to the best movies and TV shows available on Disney+ UK as of April 2025, providing recommendations across various genres.

Editor's Note

The content is regularly updated and reviewed weekly to ensure viewers have access to the latest and greatest offerings on the platform.

Featured Content Highlights

Empire's Pick of the Month: Daredevil: Born Again

• Creators/Showrunners: Matt Corman, Chris Ord
• Starring: Charlie Cox, Vincent D'Onofrio, Margarita Levieva, Deborah Ann Woll, Jon Bernthal, Michael Gandolfini
• Overview: After a seven-year hiatus, Charlie Cox returns as Daredevil in a gritty new series that blends courtroom drama with superhero action, exploring themes of grief and justice.

Moana 2

• Directors: David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller
• Starring: Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson
• Overview: This sequel follows Moana as she matures into a leader and embarks on a new adventure with Maui, featuring stunning animation and heartfelt storytelling.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

• Showrunner/Creator: Jeff Trammell
• Overview: A fresh animated series that reimagines Spider-Man's world, blending nostalgia with modern storytelling and unique animation styles.

Nightbitch

• Director: Marielleeller
• **Starring: Amy Adams
• Overview: A darkly comedic take on motherhood and identity, where a woman believes she is transforming into a dog, exploring the complexities of motherhood through a surreal lens.

Alien: Romulus

• Director: Fede Alvarez
• Overview: A thrilling addition to the Alien franchise that combines horror and action, following a crew on a dangerous mission in space.

Skeleton Crew

• Showrunners/Creators: Christopher Ford, Jon Watts
• Overview: A family-friendly Star Wars series that mixes adventure and humor, focusing on a group of misfit kids and their encounters with a space pirate.

Music By John Williams

• Director: Laurent Bouzereau
• Overview: A documentary celebrating the legendary composer, featuring interviews and insights into his iconic film scores.

The First Omen

• Director: Arkasha Stevenson
• Overview: A horror film that serves as a prequel to the classic "The Omen," focusing on dark secrets within a convent.

Dream Productions

• Showrunner/Creator: Mike Jones
• Overview: A spin-off from "Inside Out" that explores the world of dreams in a humorous and imaginative way.

Inside Out 2

• Director: Kelsey Mann
• Overview: A sequel that delves into the teenage years of Riley, introducing new emotions and challenges.

Agatha All Along

• Showrunner/Creator: Jac Schaeffer
• Overview: A spin-off featuring Agatha Harkness from "WandaVision," blending witchcraft with humor and mystery.

Kinds Of Kindness

• Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
• Overview: An anthology film exploring devotion and relationships through three interconnected stories.

Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes

• Director: Wes Ball
• Overview: A sequel set generations after the Caesar saga, focusing on power struggles among apes.

The Acolyte

• Showrunner/Creator: Leslye Headland
• Overview: A Wars series set in the High Republic era, combining crime thriller elements with the mythology of the Jedi.

Jim Henson: Idea Man

• Director: Ron Howard
• Overview: A documentary celebrating the life and legacy of the creator of The Muppets.

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)

• Director: Sam Wrench
• Overview: A concert film capturing Taylor Swift's iconic tour, now featuring exclusive tracks.

X-Men ‘97

• Showrunner/Creator: Beau DeMayo
• Overview: A continuation of the beloved animated series, bringing back classic characters and stories.

Poor Things

• Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
• Overview: A unique retelling of the Frankenstein myth with a feminist twist, starring Emma Stone.

All Of Us Strangers

• Director: Andrew Haigh
• Overview: A poignant exploration of love and loss, blending elements of romance and supernatural themes.

Shōgun

• Showrunners/Creators: Justin Marks, Rachel Kondo
• Overview: An adaptation of James Clavell’s novel, set during's feudal era, filled with political intrigue.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch

• Showrunners/Creators: Dave Filoni, Jennifer Corbett
• Overview: The animated series continues to explore the adventures of clone troopers in the Star Wars universe.

Echo

• Creator/Showrunner: Marion Dayre
• Overview: A standalone Marvel series centered on Maya Lopez, exploring her heritage and challenges.

Theater Camp

• Directors: Molly Gordon, Nick Lieberman
• Overview: A musical mockumentary celebrating the world of theatre camps and the arts.

Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny

• Director: James Mangold
• Overview: Harrison Ford returns for a nostalgic adventure, blending action with a heartfelt narrative.

The Creator

• Director: Gareth Edwards
• Overview: A sci-fi film exploring the relationship between humanity and AI in a visually stunning narrative.

A Murder At The End Of The World

• Showrunners/Creators: Brit Marling, Zal Batmanglij
• Overview: A thriller that combines mystery with social commentary in a unique setting.

The Boogeyman

• Director: Rob Savage
• Overview: A horror adaptation of Stephen King's short story, focusing on themes of grief and childhood fears.

Ahsoka

• Showrunner/Creator: Dave Filoni
• Overview: A continuation of the Star Wars saga, focusing on Ahsoka Tano's journey post-Empire.

American Born Chinese

• Showrunner/Creator: Kelvin Yu
• Overview: A genre-blending series exploring the immigrant experience through the lens of Chinese mythology.

A Small Light

• Showrunners/Creator: Tony Phelan, Joan Rater
• Overview: A limited series focusing on Miep Gies, who helped hide Anne Frank's family during WWII.

Howard

• Director: Don Hahn
• Overview: A documentary about Howard Ashman, the lyricist behind Disney's Renaissance hits.

Star Wars: Visions

• Overview: An anthology series showcasing diverse storytelling through the lens of anime.

Moon Knight

• Showrunner/Creator: Doug Moench
• Overview: A psychological thriller centered around a man with dissociative identity disorder who becomes a superhero.

Ms. Marvel

• Showrunner/Creator: Bisha K. Ali
• Overview: A coming-of-age story featuring Marvel's first Muslim superhero.

Obi-Wan Kenobi

• Showrunner/Creator: Joby Harold
• Overview: A series exploring the character of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the aftermath of the Jedi Order's fall.

Avatar: The Way of Water

• Director: James Cameron
• Overview: The sequel to the groundbreaking original, expanding the world of Pandora.

Peter Pan & Wendy

• Director: David Lowery
• Overview: A live-action retelling of the classic tale, focusing on deeper themes of and nostalgia.

Summer of Soul

• Director: Questlove
• Overview: A documentary about the Harlem Cultural Festival, showcasing performances from iconic artists.

Rye Lane

• Director: Raine Allen-Miller
• Overview: A romantic comedy set in South London, celebrating love and connection.

Fire Of Love

• Director: Sara Dosa
• Overview: A documentary about volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft, exploring their passion for nature.

Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields

• **Director: Lana Wilson
• **Overview: A documentary examining the life and career of Brooke Shields, addressing broader societal issues.

Bluey

• Creator/Showrunner: Joe Brumm
• Overview: An animated children's series that has garnered for its relatable themes and humor.

Fleishman Is In Trouble

• Showrunner/Creator: Taffy Brodesser-Akner
• Overview: A drama exploring the complexities of relationships and the challenges of midlife crises.

Welcome To Wrexham

• Overview: A docuseries following Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as they revitalize a struggling football club.

Only Murders In The Building

• Showrunners/Creators: John Hoffman, Steve Martin
• Overview: A comedic mystery series featuring a trio of amateur sleuths in a New York apartment building.

The Dropout

• Showrunner/Creator: Elizabeth Meriweather
• Overview: A dramatization of the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and her company Theranos.

Prey

• Director: Dan Trachtenberg
• Overview: A prequel to the Predator franchise, set in the early 18th century.

Indiana Jones Collection

• Overview: A collection of the iconic Indiana Jones films, celebrating the adventures of the beloved archaeologist.

See How They Run

• Director: Tom George Overview A meta whodunit set in London's West End, blending humor with mystery.

The Banshees Of Inisherin

• Director: Martin McDonagh
• Overview: A darkly comedic exploration of friendship and existential crisis set in Ireland.

The Menu

• Director: Mark Mylod
• Overview: A satirical thriller centered around a high-stakes dining experience.

Barbarian

• Director: Zach Cregger
• Overview: A horror film that plays with audience expectations and delivers unexpected twists.

WandaVision

• Showrunner/Creator: Jac Schaeffer
• Overview: A genre-bending series that combines sitcom aesthetics with deeper themes of grief and loss.

The Mandalorian

• Showrunner/Creator: Jon Favreau
• Overview: A flagship Star Wars series that follows a bounty hunter's adventures in the galaxy.

Soul

• Directors: Pete Docter, Kemp Powers
• Overview: A Pixar film that explores the meaning of life through the journey of a jazz musician.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Season 7

• Showrunner/Creator: Dave Filoni Overview: The final season of the beloved animated series, concluding major story arcs.

Star Wars Movies in 4K

• Overview: The original Star Wars films are available in stunning 4K quality.

Disney Animated Classics

• Overview: A comprehensive collection of Disney's animated films, showcasing the studio's rich history.

(Most Of) The MCU

• Overview: A vast selection of Marvel Cinematic Universe films, including key entries from the Infinity Saga.

The Simpsons

• Overview: All 30 seasons of iconic animated series, available for binge-watching.

Hamilton

• Overview: The groundbreaking musical capturing the story of America's founding through hip-hop.

Free Solo

• Directors: Elizabeth Chai Vásárhelyi, Jimmy Chin
• **Overview: A gripping documentary about rock climber Alex Honnold's free solo ascent of El Capitan.

Avatar

• Director: James Cameron
• Overview: The original film that launched the Avatar franchise, known for its groundbreaking visuals.

The Imagineering Story

• Showrunner/Creator: Leslie Iwerks
• Overview: A documentary series exploring the history of Disney's theme parks.

X-Men: The Animated Series

• Overview: The classic '90s animated series that introduced many to X-Men universe.

Vintage Disney Shorts- Overview: A collection of rare Disney shorts from the late 1920s to mid-1950s.

Pixar Movies

• Overview: A comprehensive selection of Pixar's beloved animated films.

Lost

• Showrunners/Creators: J. J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof, Carlton Cuse
• Overview: The iconic mystery series about survivors of a plane crash on a mysterious island.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer

• Showrunner/Creator: Joss Whedon
• Overview: The cult classic series about a young woman chosen to battle supernatural forces.

Empire Of Dreams

• Directors: Edith Becker, Kevin Burns
• Overview: A documentary chronicling the creation of the original Star Wars trilogy.

24

• Showrunners/Creators: Joel Surnow, Robert Cochran
• Overview: The action-packed series that unfolds in real-time, following counter-terrorism agent Jack Bauer.

Atlanta

• Creator/Showrunner: Donald Glover
• Overview: A critically acclaimed series that explores life in Atlanta through the lens of the music industry.

The Favourite

• Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
• Overview: A darkly comedic period drama exploring power dynamics in Queen Anne's court.

Bad Times At The El Royale

• Director: Drew Goddard
• Overview: A thriller set in a rundown hotel where guests' secrets unravel.

10 Things I Hate About You

• Director: Gil Junger
• Overview: A modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s "The Taming of the Shrew," celebrated for its charm and performances.

Jennifer’s Body

• Director: Karyn Kusama
• Overview: A horror-comedy that reexamines female friendships and societal.

The X-F: Seasons 1-9

• Showrunner/Creator: Chris Carter
• Overview: The iconic series about FBI agents investigating paranormal phenomena.

Encanto

• Directors: Jared Bush, Byron Howard, Charise Castro Smith
• Overview: A musical animated film that explores family dynamics and magical realism.

The Beatles: Get Back

• Director: Peter Jackson
• Overview: A documentary providing an intimate look at the Beatles during their final days as a band.

Pam & Tommy

• Showrunner/Creator: Robert Siegel
• Overview: A dramatization of the tumultuous relationship between Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee.

The Muppet Show

• Showrunner/Creator: Jim Henson
• Overview: The classic variety show featuring beloved Muppet characters and celebrity guests.

Isle Of Dogs

• Director: Wes Anderson
• Overview: A stop-motion animated film set in a dystopian Japan, focusing on the bond between dogs and their humans.

Loki

• Showrunner/Creator: Michael Waldron
• Overview: A Marvel series that follows the God of Mischief on a time-bending adventure.

The Kid Who Would Be King

• Director: Joe Cornish
• Overview: A modern retelling of the Arthurian legend, aimed at family audiences.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

• Director: Robert Zemeckis
• Overview: A groundbreaking film that combines live-action and animation in a unique narrative.

Cruella

• Director: Craig Gillespie- Overview: An origin story for the iconic Disney villain, exploring her journey into fashion.

Werewolf By Night

• Director: Michael Giacchino
• Overview: A special that pays homage to classic horror films.

Andor

• Showrunner/Creator: Tony Gilroy
• Overview: A mature, character-driven exploration of rebellion within the Star Wars universe.

Turning Red

• Director: Domee Shi
• Overview: A coming-of-age story about a girl navigating adolescence and cultural expectations.

She-Hulk: Attorney At Law

• Showrunner/Creator: Jessica Gao
• Overview: A legal comedy that blends superhero elements with humor and social commentary.

Light & Magic

• Director: Lawrence Kasdan
• Overview: A documentary chronicling the history and impact of Industrial Light & Magic.

Logan

• Director: James Mangold
• Overview: A gritty, emotional farewell to Wolverine, exploring themes of legacy and mortality.

Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers

• Director: Akiva Schaffer
• Overview: A modern take on the beloved animated series, blending nostalgia with new storytelling.

The Old Man

• Showrunners/Creators: Robert Levine, Jonathan E. Steinberg
• Overview: A thriller series featuring Jeff Bridges as a retired CIA operative facing his past.

The Bear

• Creator/Showrunner: Christopher Storer
• Overview: A critically acclaimed series set in a Chicago sandwich shop, exploring family and culinary passion.

Conclusion

Disney+ offers a diverse and expansive library that caters to a wide range of and preferences. beloved classics to innovative new series, there is something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of animation, live-action adventures, or insightful documentaries, this guide serves as a comprehensive resource for navigating the platform's offerings.