Disney. The myth, the legend. It has been around for nearly one hundred years and has become a staple in every home, regardless of one's age, for its fantastical movies and lovely fairy tales. Disney+ has stepped onto the scene with their own original movies, with many different options to choose from. While there are so manyupcoming Disney moviesto look out for, sometimes, all we want is to relax at home on our couch and watch a Disney+ film.
If you want a recorded stage musical, they haveHamilton.If you want an amazing animated film, they haveSoul.Truly, Disney+ has so many new films to watch, some of which are exclusive to just their platform, that they deserve to be talked about. Here are the best Disney+ movies you can stream right now.
Turning Red (2022)
A Disney+ exclusive,Turning Redfeatures the story of a young girl growing up in Toronto, Canada, but one day, she finds herself turning into a Red Panda whenever she gets overly emotional. Strangely, this has been something that’s gone on in her family for years, and now it’s up to her to decide how she will live with her own Red Panda.
I have to say,Turning Redis certainly one of Pixar’s best in the last couple of years, because there’s so much to love about it. From the talentedTurning Redcasttothe adorable momentsto everything else in-between,Turning Redoffers a great story on what it’s like growing up as a teenage girl, and learning to accept yourself for who you truly are.
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Rise (2022)
If you were looking for an inspirational story of brotherhood, thenRiseis the one for you. This Disney+ original movie tells the real-life story of the Antetokounmpo brothers, three Nigerian-Greek brothers who had one goal – to become stars in the NBA. Through their tireless efforts and their refusal to give up, this is the story of how they emigrated to the United States and became a huge success.
This movie is so important for so many reasons. Not only does it show the power of true resilience, but it’s just a great story all-together that I feel a lot of people would enjoy, regardless if you like sports or not. It’s such an inspiring tale and one that I feel a lot of viewers would connect with personally. The cast is also amazing, including thelead stars and their abilityto play these iconic NBA stars.
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Better Nate Than Ever (2022)
If you’re looking for a fun coming-of-age musical, check outBetter Nate Than Never.This Disney+ original follows the titular Nate, a young boy that has a passion for Broadway, and when he gets the chance of a lifetime to possibly be on the big stage, he takes a road trip with his best friend to the place where he dreams of living - New York City.
Ilovedthis movie. Seriously.Better Nate Than Nevershould be Disney+’s feel-good film of the year. And that’s mainly because its protagonist - Nate - is seriously the most down to earth boy I have ever witnessed in cinema and he makes me want to believe in myself. He doesn't let anyone stop him from being who he wants to be and honestly, I think we could all use that kind of confidence on some days. The music is great, the story is the perfect coming-of-age tale, and the dance scenes are even more fun. Check out this film if you haven’t already.
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卢卡(2021)
Released in 2021,Lucais about two little sea monsters who are curious about the surface and decide to leave their lives in the water behind to explore the world, by trying to get a Vespa to travel on.
Lucahas actually become one of my favorite Pixar films. It’s not going to be a tearjerker likeSoulorUp,但它是非常感人的。它教导perseverance despite your obstacles, and acceptance of others in a way that I don’t think has been done so well in a children’s film. The animation is stunning and the story is sweet – anyone of any age would enjoy this Disney+ film.
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Black Is King (2020)
Black is Kingis a visual album/musical film, and while at first, that might sound confusing, it’s actually extremely interesting. In this film, we follow the story of a young African prince, who is exiled from his kingdom after his father passes away. As he grows up, he starts to understand who he is, and then goes to reclaim his throne.
Let me say that this film is visually dazzling. It’s one of the prettiest films I’ve seen on Disney+ so far. But, themusicis really what drives this film. Alongside the interesting story, the songs that are performed, by the talented, iconic Beyonce, take the cake, and truly speak bold messages that everyone needs to hear.
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Togo (2019)
Another one of the first Disney+ originals,Togotells the true story of Leonhard Seppala and his sled dog, for which the movie takes its name, specifically during a dangerous run where he braved harsh weather conditions in order to deliver medication to Nome, Alaska during an epidemic.
First off, dog lovers will enjoy this film regardless of the other aspects. Togo is this sweet, loving, caring dog with so much personality that you’ll want him in your own home by the end of it. But, even if you’re not the biggest fan of canines, star Willem Dafoe embraces his role and brings this true story to light.
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The One And Only Ivan (2020)
Next up, we have the fantasy drama film,The One and Only Ivan,based on the children’s book of the same name. Based on a true story, it follows the tale of Ivan, a gorilla that has been in captivity for several years and is now trying to trace back where he comes from with the help of his animal buddies.
Let’s start this out by saying that this film isstackedwith stars. And, I mean it. We have the incomparable Bryan Cranston,The Wire’sRamon Rodriguez,The EternalsAngelina Jolie,It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’sDanny DeVito – the list just keeps on going. They all do great in their roles, whether it be live-action or voice-overs, and the visual effects are fantastic. It’s heartwarming and full of great messages.
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BTS: Permission To Dance On Stage – LA
Are you ready for an unbelievably amazing concert film?BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage – LAfollows one of the biggest boy bands in the world, the South Korean group, BTS, and their world tour, specifically the four performances that they did in the city of dreams, Los Angeles, California.
While this pick is alittle偏见和我一样享受集团和他们的音乐,我m also recommending this movie to anyone who likes to get a behind the scenes look into the lives of music stars. So many people sometimes don’t understand the hard work that goes into producing and performing these intense concerts and for a group like BTS, they go hard and make sure their concerts are experiences you willneverforget. You’ll be impressed for sure.
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Hamilton (2020)
“I am not throwing away my shot!”
I’m sure that during summer 2020 you heard that phrase all over whenHamiltonreleased on Disney+. This filmed stage musical shows the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s founding fathers, through his life’s story, and the key details that we might not know about.
The musical became iconic for a reason. The music is great,which so many fans love, written brilliantly by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and acted to perfection. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve sung Daveed Diggs’ version of “What'd I Miss?” The songs are so catchy, and even if you’re not a big fan of history, you’ll be dancing out of your seat in no time with this film.
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Wolfgang (2021)
Okay, I might be alittlebiased towards this film, but that’s only because I love cooking so much, and everyone deserves to know this man's story.Wolfgangis all about the legendary chef and personality, Wolfgang Puck, from his start in the culinary industry to his rough past back home in Austria, to how he built his food empire.
Wolfgangis one of those documentaries where I actually feel like I learned something valuable at the end. Wolfgang Puck basically started out with nothing and worked his way up in the industry, hoping that his skills shined above the rest, and now he’s changed the food industry in America and across the world forever. The documentary shows every part of his life and really lets you into his head about how he succeeded. It’s honestly one of the best documentaries that Disney+ has done so far.
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Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U (2022)
In this documentary about the making of the famous album, “Sour” by Olivia Rodrigo,Olivia Rodrigo: driving home 2 ufollows the young singer on a road trip where she heads back to Salt Lake City, where she started writing the famous album in the first place.
Let’s be honest,all of uswere belting out “Drivers License” when it released, alongside the entire album. As someone who is a fan of Rodrigo’s music, I really enjoyed this movie, from seeing how long it took her to write these songs to the production aspect to everything else, and all in all, it’s really such an inspiring story about a young woman who took her heartache and made it into something so much better. It’llmake you feel many feelingsif you’re a fan of her songs, so be sure to check this one out.
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Chip N’ Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)
They might be tiny, but boy are they mighty!Chip N’ Dale: Rescue Rangersfollows the titular iconic Disney characters, Chip and Dale, on a new adventure starting a detective agency together, going into missions that truly test not only their ability as a team, but their ability to solve crimes.
Chip N’ Dale: Rescue Rangersis – and I can’t believe I’m saying this – one of the best animated films of 2022. I didn’t expect much going into it, but it’s so funny and so well done and I love all of the ridiculous moments of absurdity and the references to pop culture that are done so well. Also, theChip N’ Dale: Rescue Rangerscastis something of dreams, with both Andy Samberg and John Mulaney voicing the chipmunks. You really can’t get better than this. Andthere’s so much more to watch after.
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Clouds (2020)
With a list of the best films to watch on Disney+, I have to include at least one tearjerker – and I mean aserioustearjerker.Clouds,based on the novel called “Fly a Little Higher: How God Answered a Mom's Small Prayer in a Big Way,” is the story of Zach Sobiech, a high-schooler with a great personality, but after a few weeks into his senior year, he finds out serious information that is going to change his life forever.
I’m going to be honest –Cloudsis one of those films where if you’re looking to cry, it’s right there. The emotional impact, alongside the great acting of Fin Argus, Sabrina Carpenter and so many others really paints a beautiful yet heartbreaking picture. Sometimes, we just need to be in our feels. And, that’s whatCloudsprovides.
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Hollywood Stargirl (2022)
Starring Grace VanderWaal,Hollywood Stargirlis the sequel to the 2020 film,Stargirl,and follows the same character as she moves across the country when her mother is offered a job there, as she navigates this new world of friends as well as learning to embrace her creative side among the stars of the world.
If you haven’t seenthe originalStargirl(opens in new tab),I highly recommend you watch it, especially for a family film night, as both the sequel and the original movie have plenty of fun music sequences, and are great teen movies that explore great coming-of-age topics that I think everyone would enjoy. It’s a fun film, and Grace VanderWaal is always enjoyable to watch.
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Soul (2020)
There’s just something aboutSoulthat makes it one of my all-time favorite Pixar films.Soultells the story of Joe Gardner, a jazz pianist who finally gets the shot of his lifetime to play in his dream jazz club, when tragedy strikes. Now, it’s up to him, with the help of some new friends, to get through it.
I’m not going to spoil a single thing for this film. If you haven’t seenSoulyet, watch it. It’s one of Pixar’s best, in my opinion. The story itself isso inspirational and emotional,teaching you about the simple joys of life, how maybe we don’t need to have a crazy purpose and we can just live, looking forward to the next day. The animation is stunning, the tale amazing, and the voice cast, starring Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey, takes the cake. It’s one of thebest films of 2020, and definitely one of the best Disney+ has right now to watch.
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While these are just some of the best original films Disney+ has to offer, there are plenty of options out there still, like Taylor Swift'sFolklore,or evenFlora & Ulysses.希望,这给了你一个gr的一些想法eat ones to watch. Now, if you don’t mind me, I’m going to go watchLucaagain. I’m going to besaying “Silenzio Bruno!”for years now.
