Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Disney+, Including ‘Cleopatra’s Final Secret’

A solid weekend on Disney+ can swing from brand-new premieres to comfort-watch favorites that still hit every time. Below you’ll find a mix of fresh arrivals, recent headliners, and modern classics—each with the essentials on story, cast, and creative team so you can cue them up fast.

To keep things current, the picks prioritize the latest releases first, followed by original Disney and Pixar productions, then classics and historically notable titles. Everything below appears in the lists you shared and is available on Disney+.

‘Elio’ (2025)

Pixar’s sci-fi adventure follows Elio Solis, a kid accidentally beamed into a galactic assembly and mistaken for Earth’s ambassador, juggling interstellar diplomacy while his mom works a hush-hush government assignment back home. Voice roles include Yonas Kibreab as Elio and Zoe Saldaña in a key part, with the story centering on first contact, identity, and communication.

The project is associated with director Adrian Molina, with music by Rob Simonsen and core development at Pixar as an original feature. It premiered theatrically before moving to Disney+, where it quickly topped the service’s most-watched chart.

‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2025)

This live-action/CGI reimagining of the animated favorite pairs lonely Hawaiʻi kid Lilo with Stitch, a chaos-loving alien experiment pursued by intergalactic authorities, as they forge an ‘ohana against long odds. Maia Kealoha stars as Lilo, with Chris Sanders voicing Stitch; the ensemble features Sydney Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, and Courtney B. Vance.

Dean Fleischer Camp is credited as director in pre-release materials, with screenplay work by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and contributions reported from Mike Van Waes. Disney rolled out teasers ahead of its theatrical bow, with the hybrid effects work bringing Stitch and the Kauaʻi setting to life on Disney+.

‘Thunderbolts*’ (2025)

Marvel Studios assembles antiheroes and former adversaries for a government-sanctioned mission that unravels into a larger conspiracy. The ensemble includes Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Olga Kurylenko, and Lewis Pullman.

Jake Schreier directs from a screenplay by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo (story by Pearson), closing out a chapter of the MCU’s big-screen slate before its streaming debut on Disney+. Production details highlight the team-up dynamics and shifting loyalties at the center of the plot.

‘Cleopatra’s Final Secret’ (2025)

This National Geographic feature-length special follows archaeologist Kathleen Martinez in her search near Taposiris Magna, including dives around a recently documented submerged port that reframes the hunt for Cleopatra VII’s burial site. Field sequences track surveys, underwater exploration, and site analysis with an emphasis on methodology.

Directed by Alex Kiehl, the special features Martinez’s expedition team and collaborators from marine archaeology. It premiered on National Geographic and arrived on Disney+ immediately after, presenting the latest footage and findings in a streamlined format.

‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ (1983)

Adapted by Ray Bradbury from his novel, this dark fantasy centers on two boys in a Midwestern town entangled with a sinister carnival led by Mr. Dark. Jason Robards plays Charles Halloway, with Jonathan Pryce as Mr. Dark; the cast also includes Diane Ladd and Pam Grier.

Jack Clayton directs for Walt Disney Productions, with a James Horner score and Stephen H. Burum’s cinematography shaping the movie’s eerie, literary mood. Newly landing on Disney+, it offers a seasonal small-town tale of temptation and courage.

‘Incredibles 2’ (2018)

The sequel spotlights Helen Parr/Elastigirl’s return to high-profile hero work, while Bob Parr/Mr. Incredible manages home life just as Jack-Jack’s unpredictable powers explode into view. Voice performances feature Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner, and Samuel L. Jackson, alongside Bob Odenkirk and Catherine Keener.

Written and directed by Brad Bird, the film continues the Parr family arc with music by Michael Giacchino. Produced by Pixar and released by Disney, it extends the universe’s blend of family dynamics and superhero spectacle on Disney+.

‘The Incredibles’ (2004)

This Pixar original introduces the Parr family—Bob, Helen, Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack—living undercover after a superhero ban until a new threat forces them back into action. Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Lee, and Sarah Vowell lead the voice cast.

Brad Bird writes and directs, with Michael Giacchino’s retro-spy score and Pixar’s mid-century aesthetic defining the tone. The film remains a foundational title in the service’s Pixar lineup.

‘The Princess and the Frog’ (2009)

Set in New Orleans, this hand-drawn musical follows Tiana, a gifted cook whose dream of opening a restaurant gets tangled with a prince-turned-frog, sending both on a bayou quest to break a curse. Voices include Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, Keith David, Oprah Winfrey, and John Goodman.

Ron Clements and John Musker direct, co-writing the screenplay with Rob Edwards from a story by Clements, Musker, Greg Erb, and Jason Oremland. Randy Newman provides the songs and score, rooting the film’s sound in its jazz-rich setting.

‘Ratatouille’ (2007)

In Paris, Remy—a rat with chef ambitions—teams up with kitchen worker Linguini to craft dishes that win over diners and a fearsome critic. The voice cast features Patton Oswalt, Lou Romano, Ian Holm, Janeane Garofalo, Brad Garrett, and Peter O’Toole.

Brad Bird writes and directs from a story by Jan Pinkava, Jim Capobianco, and Bird, with Michael Giacchino composing the score. Developed at Pixar from Pinkava’s original concept, the production evolved into a culinary standout now streaming on Disney+.

‘Coco’ (2017)

Miguel, a young musician, crosses into the Land of the Dead to unlock family history and return before sunrise, guided by ancestors and new friends along the way. Anthony Gonzalez leads the voice cast with Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, and Alanna Ubach.

Directed by Lee Unkrich with co-direction by Adrian Molina, the film features a screenplay by Molina and Matthew Aldrich and a score by Michael Giacchino. Produced by Pixar and released by Disney, it’s become a fixture of the platform’s animated library.

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