Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Disney+, Including ‘Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation’

Here’s a handy, up-to-date mix of fresh premieres and recent hits on Disney+, pulled straight from this week’s platform roundups and viewing charts—so you can jump in knowing what’s new, buzzy, or broadly loved across genres.

‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ (2025)

The true-crime docuseries examines a South Carolina legal dynasty and the events that led to multiple investigations and trials. Episodes use courtroom footage, interviews, and carefully built timelines to map financial allegations alongside violent crimes. The production organizes a large roster of voices—law enforcement, reporters, and community members—into a clear narrative. Each installment focuses on evidence trails and procedural steps to show how the case evolved.

‘Marvel Zombies’ (2025)

This animated series explores an alternate corner of the superhero universe where a mysterious outbreak reshapes familiar alliances. Episodes follow survivors navigating shifting loyalties, scarce resources, and escalating threats. The show draws from the ‘Marvel Zombies’ comic storyline while adapting it to new settings and character lineups. Action sequences are built around team strategy, resource scarcity, and high-stakes choices.

‘Chad Powers’ (2025)

A sports-comedy series, it centers on an under-the-radar quarterback who reinvents himself to earn a shot on the field. Episodes dig into tryouts, playbooks, and the grind of winning respect in the locker room. Training montages and game-day set pieces are balanced with campus life and team culture. The show covers football mechanics alongside the challenge of earning roster spots and playing time.

‘To Cook a Bear’ (2025)

Set in the far north, this period mystery follows a pastor and his young assistant as they investigate disappearances in a remote community. Stark landscapes, local customs, and shifting power dynamics frame each clue they uncover. Themes of faith, science, and justice shape their methods as suspicion spreads. The adaptation emphasizes atmosphere and incremental discoveries that reshape suspect lists and motives.

‘Would You Marry Me?’ (2025)

This unscripted series follows couples weighing the next step in their relationships and captures pivotal conversations and decisions. Episodes track real-time milestones like proposal planning, family introductions, and future goals. Personal interviews provide context for each pair’s history and sticking points. The format focuses on communication, compatibility, and practical planning for long-term commitments.

‘Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation’ (2025)

Based on the fantasy game from Aniplex and Walt Disney Japan, the series follows a student mysteriously summoned to Night Raven College, where dorms are inspired by classic Disney villains. Character designs come from ‘Black Butler’ creator Yana Toboso, with characters like Malleus Draconia, Leona Kingscholar, and Azul Ashengrotto tied to different dorms’ lore. The narrative blends school-life intrigue, magic lessons, and a central mystery about the protagonist’s arrival. The TV adaptation draws on the game’s chapter structure while expanding character backstories and inter-dorm rivalries.

‘Vampirina: Teenage Vampire’ (2025– )

A live-action spinoff of the animated ‘Vampirina,’ this series follows teen Vee Hauntley at a performing-arts boarding school as she hides her vampire identity while chasing musical dreams. Developed by Randi Barnes with showrunners Dan Cross and David Hoge, it stars Kenzi Richardson with Jiwon Lee, Shaun Dixon, Milo Maharlika, and Faith Hedley. The music team includes composers Rebecca Kneubuhl and collaborators known for contemporary kids’ TV soundtracks. It mixes coming-of-age storylines with supernatural hijinks and school-of-arts production numbers.

‘High Potential’ (2024)

This crime dramedy teams a gifted civilian with a knack for pattern recognition and a by-the-book detective to crack tough cases. Episodes pair puzzle-box mysteries with personal subplots involving parenting, workplace frictions, and second chances. Case structures highlight offbeat reasoning, overlooked details, and unconventional fieldwork. Each hour builds and tests evidence-based theories to close the case.

‘Mickey’s Spooky Stories’ (2024)

A short-form collection with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto, it tells light, Halloween-flavored tales suitable for preschoolers. Segments use simple setups, friendly “spooks,” and tidy resolutions to keep the tone playful rather than scary. Episodes emphasize teamwork, patience, and clue-based problem-solving. The brief runtime fits quick, seasonal viewing with young kids.

‘Star Wars: Visions’ (2021– )

This anthology presents stand-alone animated shorts set in the ‘Star Wars’ universe from a range of international studios. Each installment features its own cast, setting, and visual approach, offering self-contained stories that can be watched in any order. The collection highlights varied animation techniques and cultural influences while exploring new characters and corners of the galaxy. It’s designed for drop-in viewing, with episodes structured as concise, complete narratives.

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