Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Disney+, Including ‘Mickey’s Spooky Stories’

If your Disney+ queue needs a quick refresh, here’s a handy roundup drawn from this week’s new arrivals and the platform’s most-watched titles. You’ll find brand-new premieres alongside buzzy originals and family favorites, with brief primers on what each series covers and who’s involved so you can line up your weekend viewing fast. All picks below come directly from Comic Basics’ weekly lists and Disney+ top-watched chart for October.

‘Vampirina: Teenage Vampire’ (2025– )

A live-action spinoff of ‘Vampirina’ follows teen Vee Hauntley at a performing-arts boarding school, where she hides her vampire identity while chasing big musical dreams. The show is developed by Randi Barnes, with Dan Cross and David Hoge as showrunners, and stars Kenzi Richardson as Vee alongside a young ensemble. Music comes from a contemporary kids’ TV team, and storylines mix coming-of-age beats with light supernatural hijinks on campus. It premieres on Disney+ during the week of October 13–19.

‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ (2025)

This true-crime docuseries examines a South Carolina legal dynasty, tracing investigations and trials linked to financial allegations and violent crimes. Episodes weave courtroom footage, interviews, and carefully sequenced timelines to map how the case unfolded across multiple fronts. The production assembles law enforcement, reporters, and community voices into a clear procedural narrative that builds episode by episode. It currently sits at the top of Disney+’s most-watched list.

‘Marvel Zombies’ (2025)

Set in an alternate corner of the superhero universe, this animated series follows survivors navigating an outbreak that upends familiar alliances. Stories emphasize shifting loyalties, scarce resources, and tactical team-ups as characters confront escalating threats. The show draws from the comic storyline while adapting settings and lineups for TV. It’s one of the week’s most-watched Disney+ titles.

‘Chad Powers’ (2025)

A sports-comedy series centered on an under-the-radar quarterback reinventing himself to earn a real shot on the field. Episodes dig into tryouts, playbooks, and locker-room dynamics, balancing training-day set pieces with campus life and team culture. Football mechanics and roster-spot battles drive the on-field stakes across the season. It’s trending among Disney+’s top-watched shows this week.

‘To Cook a Bear’ (2025)

This period mystery follows a pastor and his young assistant investigating disappearances in a remote northern community. Stark landscapes, local customs, and fraught power dynamics frame the pair’s incremental discoveries. Themes of faith, science, and justice inform their methods as suspicion spreads and motives shift. It ranks high on Disney+’s current viewing chart.

‘Would You Marry Me?’ (2025)

An unscripted series shadowing couples as they weigh proposals and next steps, capturing milestone conversations and family introductions. Personal interviews provide context for each pair’s history and the sticking points they’re working through together. Episodes focus on communication, compatibility, and practical planning for long-term commitments. It’s among the platform’s most-watched titles this week.

‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ (2024– )

The sequel to ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ returns to the Russo family, with Justin living in Staten Island with Giada, Roman, and Milo when he’s pulled back into wizardry to mentor prodigy Billie. David Henrie returns as Justin, with Selena Gomez appearing as Alex and both serving as executive producers. Developed by Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas, the multi-camera comedy expands Family Wizard Competition lore and modern wizarding rules. It lands on Disney+ in early October with cast and creative details outlined in the weekly lineup.

‘High Potential’ (2024– )

A gifted civilian with a talent for pattern recognition teams up with a by-the-book detective to solve tricky cases. Episodes pair puzzle-box mysteries with personal subplots around parenting, workplace frictions, and second chances. Case structures spotlight offbeat reasoning, overlooked details, and unconventional fieldwork. It’s one of the most-watched Disney+ entries of the week.

‘Mickey’s Spooky Stories’ (2024)

Short, seasonally themed segments bring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto into light Halloween-flavored adventures for preschoolers. The show keeps the tone playful rather than scary, emphasizing teamwork, patience, and clue-driven problem-solving. Bite-size installments make for quick, festive viewing with young kids. It appears on Disney+’s weekly most-watched list.

‘Bluey’ (2018– )

This Australian animated favorite follows Bluey the Blue Heeler, sister Bingo, and parents Bandit and Chilli as everyday moments become imaginative adventures. Episodes blend gentle humor with developmental themes like problem-solving, social skills, and realistic family dynamics. The library’s short runtimes fit quick bursts or longer sessions with kids. It’s a regular fixture on the platform’s top-watched chart.

Tell us which of these you’ll be streaming first this weekend on Disney+—and why—in the comments!