Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Disney+, Including ‘Chibi Tiny Tales’

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Disney+ has a busy slate right now, with new series, returning favorites, and short form collections landing close together. If you are planning a family watch or want something quick between errands, this lineup makes it easy to find a match.

The shows below come from the recent batches you shared and cover animation, music, documentary, and preschool storytelling. The picks keep Disney originals in the mix and balance fresh premieres with dependable staples so you can jump in without hunting around.

‘Iron Man and His Awesome Friends’ (2025)

'Iron Man and His Awesome Friends' (2025)
Marvel Studios

This animated preschool series follows best friends and super geniuses Tony Stark, Riri Williams, and Amadeus Cho as they defend their city in Iron suits they designed and built. Stories revolve around teamwork and creative problem solving as the kids test inventions and respond to science driven challenges.

The voice cast features Mason Blomberg, Kapri Ladd, and Aidyn Ahn. The theme song is titled ‘Totally Awesome’ and is performed by Mark Hoppus. Episodes are produced for Disney Junior and are available to stream on Disney+.

‘Disney Junior Ariel’ (2024)

'Disney Junior Ariel' (2024)
Disney Junior

This musical preschool show centers on an eight year old Ariel exploring a Caribbean inspired Atlantica with friends and family. Episodes match everyday mysteries with original songs and clear story beats that show how curiosity and cooperation help resolve small problems.

The series features Mykal Michelle Harris as Ariel with Taye Diggs as King Triton and Amber Riley as Ursula. It comes from Disney Television Animation and builds out new corners of the undersea setting for young viewers.

‘Alien: Earth’ (2025)

'Alien: Earth' (2025)
FX Productions

This sci fi horror series is set in the world of ‘Alien’ and begins when a mysterious vessel comes down on Earth. A recovery squad and a young woman investigate the site and uncover a lifeform that escalates a routine mission into a containment effort.

The show tracks the team as procedures shift from rescue to survival. Production combines location work with visual effects to stage the discovery, the attempts to quarantine the threat, and the close quarters encounters that follow.

‘Spidey and His Amazing Friends’ (2021– )

'Spidey and His Amazing Friends' (2021– )
Disney Junior

This animated Marvel series brings together Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy, and Miles Morales as they protect their neighborhood. Plots introduce age appropriate versions of classic villains and team ups with heroes such as Hulk and Black Panther.

The show is the first full length Marvel animated series made for young audiences. It streams on Disney+ after premiering on Disney Junior and uses a clear mission structure that makes each adventure easy to follow.

‘Ariel in the Little Mermaid: Songs from the Crystal Cavern’ (2025)

'Disney Junior Ariel' (2024)
Disney Junior

This collection of musical shorts features Ariel and friends discovering a cavern where new songs echo through the undersea world. Each piece is a self contained performance that ties a simple theme to a standout number.

The shorts expand recent undersea stories with original music written for preschool audiences. Episodes are designed as individual videos that can be watched in any order on Disney+.

‘Shipwreck Hunters Australia’ (2022)

'Shipwreck Hunters Australia' (2022)
VAM Media

This documentary series follows a team of divers and filmmakers as they search for historic shipwrecks along the Western Australian coast. Each mission blends sonar surveys, archival research, and expert analysis to verify findings on the seafloor.

The core team includes Captain Ash Sutton, Andre Rerekura, Nush Freedman, Johnny Debnam, and Ryan Chatfield. They work with specialists from the Western Australian Museum and local historians to document sites and protect artifacts.

‘Chibiverse’ (2022)

'Chibiverse' (2022)
Disney Television Animation

This animated anthology builds on ‘Chibi Tiny Tales’ by placing chibi versions of characters from multiple Disney Channel series into shared sketches. Short segments mix characters, settings, and musical cues across shows in quick crossover stories.

Produced by Disney Television Animation, the series features returning voice talent from the original programs whenever possible. It premiered on Disney Channel and streams on Disney+ as a companion to the shorts that inspired it.

‘Limitless with Chris Hemsworth’ (2022– )

'Limitless with Chris Hemsworth' (2022– )
Nutopia

This National Geographic series follows Chris Hemsworth as he takes on challenges that explore how science might help people live better for longer. Each episode focuses on a theme such as stress, memory, strength, or resilience and pairs it with guidance from subject matter experts.

The production lists Darren Aronofsky among the executive producers. Scientists, physicians, and trainers appear throughout to explain the research behind each experiment and to supervise the tasks seen on screen.

‘Me & Winnie the Pooh’ (2023)

'Me & Winnie the Pooh' (2023)
Disney Junior

This short form series returns to the Hundred Acre Wood for gentle slices of life with Winnie the Pooh and friends. Episodes are brief and often run a couple of minutes, with simple stories that follow small moments and everyday discoveries.

Many segments are presented in a vlog style format that suits quick viewing. The collection features familiar characters like Pooh, Piglet, and Tigger and keeps setups clear for the youngest audiences.

‘Chibi Tiny Tales’ (2020– )

'Chibi Tiny Tales' (2020– )
Disney Television Animation

This ongoing set of shorts reimagines Disney characters in chibi form for quick comedy or musical riffs. Most entries are about a minute long and are built around one visual idea or joke that lands fast.

The early run included direction by Sabrina Alberghetti and the format continues to appear across Disney Channel and digital platforms. The shorts also serve as a foundation for crossovers seen in ‘Chibiverse’.

Share your own weekend lineup in the comments and let everyone know which Disney+ show you plan to start first.

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