Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Disney+, Including ‘Marvel Zombies’

Disney+ has lined up a busy late-September slate: a fresh Korean period epic, an animated Marvel event, new National Geographic investigations, and a mix of returning favorites and short-form comedy. If you’re building a weekend queue, there’s plenty to cover every mood—from brick-built galaxy hopping to high-G turns over the open ocean.

Below are ten titles pulled from the latest weekly rundowns and viewing charts, prioritized by the most recent drops first, then Disney+ Originals, followed by classic mainstays. For each pick you’ll find the essentials—premise, cast, and key creative leads—so you can hit play with confidence.

‘The Murky Stream’ (2025– )

This Korean historical drama (romanized as ‘Takryu’) follows three intertwined lives in the late-Joseon era: Si-yool, a man reinventing himself around the Mapo Port underworld; principled merchant Choi Eun; and civil-service hopeful Jeong-cheon. The series stars Rowoon, Shin Ye-eun, and Park Seo-ham, with direction by Choo Chang-min and scripts by Chun Sung-il.

Set amid corruption and shifting power along vital river trade routes, the show blends political intrigue and action as rival factions collide near the capital. Produced for Disney’s Korean slate by NPIO Entertainment and Anew, it rolls out as a new, serialised epic anchoring the platform’s current international lineup.

‘Cleopatra’s Final Secret’ (2025)

This National Geographic feature documentary follows archaeologist Kathleen Martínez’s two-decade search for the resting place of Cleopatra VII, tracing excavations in and around the Taposiris Magna temple complex. Directed by Alex Kiehl and produced by Robin Daly for Lion Television, the film charts both land digs and new underwater surveys of a sunken port.

The investigation includes fresh dives and survey footage as Martínez’s team explores tunnels, harbor remains, and artifacts linked to her theory. Maritime explorer Robert Ballard joins segments of the search, adding deep-water expertise to a project that collates evidence and scholarly skepticism in equal measure.

‘Marvel Zombies’ (2025)

Set in the alternate timeline introduced in ‘What If…?’, this four-episode animated miniseries drops heroes and anti-heroes into a world devastated by an infection that has turned many into the undead. Bryan Andrews serves as director and showrunner with writing by Zeb Wells; executive producers include Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt, Zeb Wells, and Bryan Andrews.

The voice ensemble features Awkwafina, David Harbour, Simu Liu, Elizabeth Olsen, Randall Park, Florence Pugh, Paul Rudd, Wyatt Russell, Hailee Steinfeld, Tessa Thompson, Dominique Thorne, Iman Vellani, and Todd Williams. Animated by Stellar Creative Lab in continuity with ‘What If…?’, the series expands that timeline while introducing new character spins and survival-team dynamics.

‘Lost Treasures of Egypt’ (2019– )

National Geographic’s dig-along docuseries embeds with archaeologists as they excavate tombs, temples, and settlements across Egypt, revealing finds and connecting them to life along the Nile. English-language releases feature narration by Indira Varma with regular on-screen experts including Colleen Darnell and Salima Ikram.

Across seasons directed by Mat Stimpson and Gwyn Williams, with executive producers Neil Laird, Dan Kendall, Carlo Massarella, and Jane McGoldrick, the show pairs active fieldwork with expert context. Episodes track discoveries from first brush-off to lab analysis, showing how inscriptions, funerary goods, and architectural clues reshape the historical record.

‘The Simpsons’ (1989– )

Matt Groening’s long-running animated sitcom follows Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie in Springfield, a town built for satire and endlessly flexible storytelling. Developed with James L. Brooks and Sam Simon, the core voice cast includes Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, and Harry Shearer.

Over its decades, the series has cycled through showrunners such as Al Jean and Matt Selman, welcoming a deep roster of writers, directors, and guest stars. New episodes keep the library growing while the back-catalog anchors Disney+ as an easy, evergreen pick.

‘LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past’ (2025)

This four-part follow-up continues the reality-bending adventures of Sig Greebling and Darth Dev, folding “Force Building” and “Sith Breaking” into a mash-up of eras and deep-cut references. Returning voices include Gaten Matarazzo (Sig), Tony Revolori (Dev/Darth Dev), Bobby Moynihan (Jedi Bob), Marsai Martin (Yesi Scala), Michael Cusack (Servo), and Ahmed Best (Darth Jar Jar), with special appearances by Mark Hamill and newcomers Dan Stevens, Ashley Eckstein, and Ben Schwartz.

Developed by showrunners and writers Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit, the special embraces canon-adjacent fun while criss-crossing iconic characters and oddball favorites from across the saga. It’s designed as a fast, family-friendly binge that still rewards longtime fans with playful lore nods.

‘Top Guns: The Next Generation’ (2025)

National Geographic’s docuseries tracks U.S. Navy and Marine Corps student pilots through the pressure-cooker advanced phase of strike-fighter training, from bombing runs and dogfighting drills to carrier qualifications. Produced by Rex (a Zinc Media Group label), the series is led by showrunners Karen Edwards and Chris Parkin, with Lana Salah as series director and executive producers Tanya Shaw and Simon Raikes.

The production balances in-cockpit footage with the personal stakes of the trainees’ lives off base, mapping the milestones that lead to “wings of gold.” Each episode follows the training pipeline’s rigor—emphasizing performance checkrides, debrief culture, and the discipline required to pass or wash out.

‘Electric Bloom’ (2025– )

A music-driven coming-of-age comedy, ‘Electric Bloom’ rewinds the origin story of a globally famous pop trio as Posey Parker, Jade, and Tulip Aoki look back on the day they met and how their high-school friendship turned into a band. The cast features Lumi Pollack, Carmen Sanchez, Ruby Marino, and Nathaniel Buescher.

Created by Eric Friedman, Alex Fox, and Rachel Lewis—with Friedman as showrunner—the series is powered by original songs from executive producer Diane Warren. Jody Margolin Hahn directed the pilot and also executive produces, with guest appearances this season including Maia Kealoha and Dara Reneé.

‘Dancing with the Stars’ (2005–present)

The long-running ballroom competition pairs celebrities with professional dancers for weekly routines judged by a panel. Produced by BBC Studios Los Angeles and steered in recent seasons by executive producer and showrunner Conrad Green, the series’ regular judges are Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli, with hosting from Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough.

Each week follows rehearsal-to-performance arcs across styles like cha-cha, tango, foxtrot, and contemporary. Scores combine with viewer votes to determine who advances toward the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, keeping the format’s blend of technique, showmanship, and live-show suspense intact.

‘Tempest’ (2025– )

This Korean-language espionage thriller tracks a former diplomat and an elite covert operative whose paths collide after a deadly incident threatens to trigger an international crisis. The season weaves political maneuvering, surveillance, and field operations as the pair probe who orchestrated the attack and to what end.

Recent rundowns highlight a high-profile cast that includes Jun Ji-hyun and Gang Dong-won, with John Cho among the international ensemble. The Disney+ rollout positions the series alongside the service’s broader Korean slate, pairing large-scale action choreography with a conspiracy-driven narrative.

Share your own Disney+ picks for the weekend in the comments—what are you starting, and what should everyone else add to their queue?