‘Elio’ Tops Disney+’s Top 10 Most-Watched Movies List This Week

Looking for something to stream tonight? This week’s Disney+ lineup blends fresh premieres with seasonal favorites and modern animated classics, spanning Pixar originals, stop-motion icons, spooky comedies, and LEGO specials. Below, you’ll find quick-hit context for each title—what it’s about, where it fits in its franchise, notable creators or cast, and key production details. Dive in and queue up your next movie night.

10. ‘Coco’ (2017)

Set around Día de los Muertos, ‘Coco’ follows Miguel as he crosses into the Land of the Dead to uncover his family’s musical past. Directed by Lee Unkrich with co-director Adrian Molina, the film stars Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, and Benjamin Bratt. Michael Giacchino composed the score, with original songs including ‘Remember Me’ by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. The production team collaborated with cultural advisors and traveled extensively in Mexico to inform architecture, music, and traditions represented on screen.

9. ‘Ratatouille’ (2007)

‘Ratatouille’ centers on Remy, a rat with a refined palate who partners with a shy kitchen worker to cook in one of Paris’s storied restaurants. Directed by Brad Bird from a story originated by Jan Pinkava, the film features voices by Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, Ian Holm, Peter O’Toole, Janeane Garofalo, and Brad Garrett. The production meticulously choreographs kitchen action, from brigade workflow to plating and service. Michael Giacchino’s score and an emphasis on mentorship and craft help the movie capture haute-cuisine rhythms.

8. ‘The Book of Life’ (2014)

‘The Book of Life’ is an animated fantasy adventure directed by Jorge R. Gutiérrez and produced by Guillermo del Toro. The story follows Manolo, who journeys through fantastical realms inspired by Mexican tradition as he balances love, family expectations, and destiny. Diego Luna, Zoe Saldaña, and Channing Tatum lead the voice cast, with Ron Perlman, Kate del Castillo, Ice Cube, and Christina Applegate in supporting roles. Gustavo Santaolalla composed the score, and the production is noted for its carved-wood character aesthetic and saturated color palette.

7. ‘LEGO Frozen: Operation Puffins’ (2025)

‘LEGO Frozen: Operation Puffins’ is a short special that sends Anna, Elsa, and friends on a brisk rescue mission when puffins wreak havoc near Arendelle. Produced in collaboration between LEGO and Disney, it features voice talent associated with the franchise, including Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, and Alan Tudyk. The special leans on fast-paced gags, brick-built sight jokes, and franchise-familiar locations. Designed as a family-friendly one-sitting watch, it fits neatly alongside the series’ other LEGO adventures.

6. ‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025)

The live-action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ reimagines the 2002 animated favorite, as a lonely Hawaiian girl forms a life-changing bond with a mischievous alien experiment. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp from a screenplay by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright, the film is produced by Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich. Maia Kealoha stars as Lilo, Sydney Agudong as Nani, and Chris Sanders returns to voice Stitch. The production combines on-location Hawaii photography with CG and animatronics to translate surf culture, ʻohana, and slapstick chaos into a hybrid format.

5. ‘Hocus Pocus’ (1993)

‘Hocus Pocus’ is a Halloween comedy directed by Kenny Ortega about three 17th-century witches resurrected in modern-day Salem. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy play the Sanderson sisters, with Omri Katz, Thora Birch, and Vinessa Shaw as the kids racing to stop them before dawn. The film was produced by David Kirschner and Steven Haft, with music by John Debney that underscores its mix of slapstick and spooky charm. Practical effects, a memorable musical number, and Salem locations helped turn it into a seasonal staple.

4. ‘Incredibles 2’ (2018)

Set immediately after the first film, ‘Incredibles 2’ flips the spotlight to Elastigirl as she leads a public push to re-legalize superheroes while Bob handles life at home. Brad Bird returns as writer-director with Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, and Samuel L. Jackson reprising their roles, plus newcomers like Bob Odenkirk and Catherine Keener. Michael Giacchino scores again, and the production scales up action across monorails, high-rise chases, and Jack-Jack’s chaotic power set. The sequel expands the Parrs’ world with new heroes, media-savvy antagonists, and gleaming cityscapes.

3. ‘The Incredibles’ (2004)

‘The Incredibles’ is a Pixar superhero film written and directed by Brad Bird about a family of undercover supers forced back into action by a scheming villain. Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter lead the voice cast as Bob and Helen Parr, joined by Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee, and Sarah Vowell. Michael Giacchino’s jazz-inflected score and a retro-futurist production design shape the film’s 1960s-tinged world. The movie blends domestic drama with set-pieces that showcase family teamwork and Edna Mode’s gadget-driven style.

2. ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ (1993)

‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ is a stop-motion musical directed by Henry Selick from a story created and produced by Tim Burton. The plot follows Jack Skellington, ruler of Halloween Town, who discovers Christmas Town and tries—disastrously—to take over the holiday. Chris Sarandon and Danny Elfman share Jack’s speaking and singing voices, with Catherine O’Hara, Ken Page, and Glenn Shadix among the ensemble. Elfman’s songs and Pete Kozachik’s cinematography anchor a handcrafted production that became a perennial holiday favorite.

1. ‘Elio’ (2025)

Pixar’s ‘Elio’ follows an 11-year-old who’s accidentally identified as Earth’s ambassador after an alien first-contact mishap. Directed by Adrian Molina and produced by Mary Alice Drumm, the film pairs a cosmic adventure with themes of belonging and identity. Yonas Kibreab voices Elio, with supporting roles voiced by Jameela Jamil and Brad Garrett. Composer Rob Simonsen provides the score as the story bounces between a galactic council and the challenges back home.

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