Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Disney+, Including ‘Ratatouille’

Some weekends call for a simple plan: open Disney+, pick a great movie, and press play. To make that easy, here’s a handy watchlist pulled from what’s new and what’s trending on the service right now, with a mix of fresh premieres, live-action reimaginings, Marvel action, and animated favorites families return to again and again. You’ll find quick, useful rundowns of what each title is about, who’s in it, and who made it, so you can line up a double-feature or a full marathon without any extra digging.

We’ve prioritized the most recent releases first, then Disney originals, followed by modern classics and cornerstone hits. Each entry includes key plot points and the major cast and crew so you get the essentials at a glance. Queue these up, grab the snacks, and settle in.

‘Elio’ (2025)

Pixar’s ‘Elio’ follows a day-dreaming kid who is accidentally beamed into a galactic council chamber and mistaken for Earth’s official ambassador, setting off a first-contact adventure that flips the script on who gets to speak for the planet. The voice cast features Yonas Kibreab as Elio and Zoe Saldaña as his mother, with additional roles voiced by Brad Garrett and Jameela Jamil.

The film was directed by Adrian Molina, produced at Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures, and scored by Rob Simonsen. Producer Mary Alice Drumm led production as Pixar’s story team developed the screenplay and worldbuilding around the council’s alien cultures and protocols.

‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025)

The live-action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ retells the story of a Hawaiian girl who adopts an alien fugitive—Experiment 626—and learns what family means while evading Galactic Federation pursuers on Kauaʻi. Maia Kealoha stars as Lilo and Sydney Agudong plays Nani, with Chris Sanders returning as the voice of Stitch; the ensemble also includes Zach Galifianakis and Billy Magnussen.

Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp for Walt Disney Pictures, the screenplay draws on the original animated film’s beats while updating character details and setting. Producers include Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, with on-location island photography and VFX integration used to place Stitch seamlessly into live-action scenes.

‘Thunderbolts*’ (2025)

Set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ‘Thunderbolts*’ assembles a government-backed team from familiar MCU figures to tackle a covert mission that brings uneasy allies under one banner. The cast includes Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr, Olga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, Lewis Pullman, and Geraldine Viswanathan.

The film was directed by Jake Schreier, with a screenplay by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo from a story by Pearson. Produced by Marvel Studios, it threads together arcs from prior MCU chapters while introducing a new team dynamic and mission structure.

‘Incredibles 2’ (2018)

In ‘Incredibles 2,’ Helen Parr steps into the spotlight to help restore public trust in supers, while Bob Parr stays home managing the kids’ day-to-day—including Jack-Jack’s unpredictable abilities. The voice cast features Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner, and Samuel L. Jackson, with supporting roles by Bob Odenkirk and Catherine Keener.

Written and directed by Brad Bird and produced by Pixar for Walt Disney Pictures, the film continues the series’ mid-century design language with expanded character rigs and large-scale set pieces. Michael Giacchino composed the score, building on the franchise’s jazz-inflected musical identity.

‘The Incredibles’ (2004)

‘The Incredibles’ follows Bob and Helen Parr—once known as Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl—who are drawn out of quiet suburban life when a clandestine assignment threatens their family. The ensemble voice cast includes Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Spencer Fox, Jason Lee as Syndrome, and Samuel L. Jackson as Frozone.

Written and directed by Brad Bird, the movie was produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. The production advanced character-effects work in hair, cloth, and stylized action, paired with Michael Giacchino’s score and a visual aesthetic inspired by retro-futurist design.

‘Ratatouille’ (2007)

Set in Paris, ‘Ratatouille’ centers on Remy, a rat with an exceptional sense of taste and smell who partners with an inexperienced kitchen worker, Linguini, to secretly cook in a renowned restaurant. Patton Oswalt leads the voice cast as Remy, joined by Lou Romano, Ian Holm, Janeane Garofalo, Peter O’Toole, and Brad Garrett.

Directed by Brad Bird from a story developed with Jan Pinkava and Jim Capobianco, the Pixar production focused on detailed food animation, camera work tailored to kitchen choreography, and character-driven storytelling. The film was released by Walt Disney Pictures.

‘The Parent Trap’ (1998)

‘The Parent Trap’ follows identical twins who meet at summer camp, discover they were separated at birth, and conspire to reunite their divorced parents. Lindsay Lohan stars in a dual role as both twins, with Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson as the parents and supporting turns by Lisa Ann Walter and Elaine Hendrix.

Directed by Nancy Meyers in her feature debut, the screenplay was written by David Swift, Nancy Meyers, and Charles Shyer, adapting Erich Kästner’s novel and Disney’s earlier film. The production used split-screen techniques, doubles, and motion-control camera work to stage interactions between the twins.

‘Elemental’ (2023)

‘Elemental’ takes place in Element City, where Ember, a fire element, and Wade, a water element, form an unexpected connection that challenges family assumptions and community traditions. The voice cast includes Leah Lewis as Ember and Mamoudou Athie as Wade, with Ronnie del Carmen and others rounding out the ensemble.

Directed by Peter Sohn and produced by Pixar for Walt Disney Pictures, the film’s screenplay involved John Hoberg, Kat Likkel, and Brenda Hsueh. The production developed specialized simulation and rendering tools to portray expressive fire and water characters, paired with a score and design centered on culture and community.

‘The Princess and the Frog’ (2009)

Set in New Orleans, ‘The Princess and the Frog’ follows Tiana, a hardworking waitress who dreams of opening her own restaurant and is drawn into a bayou journey when a visiting prince is turned into a frog. Anika Noni Rose voices Tiana, with Bruno Campos as Prince Naveen and Keith David as Dr. Facilier, plus supporting performances by Oprah Winfrey, Jim Cummings, and Jennifer Cody.

Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, the film was produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios with a screenplay by Clements, Musker, and Rob Edwards. The soundtrack features songs by Randy Newman, blending jazz, blues, and gospel influences within a production design steeped in the city’s musical culture and folklore.

‘Ice Age’ (2002)

Set during a prehistoric deep freeze, ‘Ice Age’ pairs Manny the mammoth, Sid the sloth, and Diego the saber-toothed tiger on a trek to return a human infant to its tribe. The core voice cast features Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, and Denis Leary, with supporting roles that introduce herd dynamics and comic detours.

Directed by Chris Wedge with co-direction by Carlos Saldanha, the movie was produced by Blue Sky Studios and originally released by 20th Century Fox before coming under the Disney streaming umbrella. The screenplay is credited to Michael J. Wilson, Michael Berg, and Peter Ackerman, launching a CG franchise that continued through multiple sequels and shorts.

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