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

There is a fresh batch of Disney+ series to line up this weekend, from brand new premieres to ongoing hits that people keep returning to. You can start with science fiction and true crime, then switch to global dramas and family-friendly shorts, all in one place.

These picks are drawn from this week’s arrivals and recent watch list leaders. The order favors the newest releases first, then original productions, followed by long-running staples that still pull big audiences.

‘Alien: Earth’ (2025–present)

‘Alien: Earth’ opens after a mysterious spacecraft crashes and a recovery team encounters lethal lifeforms that connect to the wider series mythology. The story moves from the first search to a survival mission that puts a planetary threat at the center of the season.

The series is created by Noah Hawley with FX Productions and stars Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Timothy Olyphant, Essie Davis, Samuel Blenkin, and Babou Ceesay. Season one arrived in 2025 on Disney+ in the thriller and science fiction lane, with one season available.

‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox’ (2025)

‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox’ follows Knox’s study abroad in Italy, the murder of Meredith Kercher, the wrongful conviction that followed, and the legal fight to clear her name. The series revisits the investigation and the headlines that surrounded the case while tracking the appeals that led to exoneration.

The limited series is created by K. J. Steinberg and stars Grace Van Patten as Amanda Knox with Sharon Horgan and John Hoogenakker as her parents. The cast also features Giuseppe De Domenico as Raffaele Sollecito along with Francesco Acquaroli and Roberta Mattei, and the show released in 2025 on Disney+ in select regions.

‘Twelve’ (2025–present)

‘Twelve’ introduces a fantasy action premise where twelve angels tied to the Eastern zodiac reunite when an old evil rises again. The story begins with Tae san working to bring the group back together while an antagonist named O gwi sets larger conflicts in motion.

Writing is credited to Kim Bong han and Ma Dong seok with direction by Kang Dae gyu and Han Yun seon. The cast includes Ma Dong seok, Park Hyung sik, Seo In guk, Sung Dong il, and Lee Joo bin, and the series premiered in 2025 on KBS2 before streaming on Disney+ in select regions.

‘Reminder’ (2025)

‘Reminder’ brings former couple Deniz and Güneş back into each other’s lives after a chance encounter and a puzzling phone message. Their search leads through old feelings and unresolved questions as they try to understand what the message means and why it arrived when it did.

The series stars Hande Erçel as Güneş and Barış Arduç as Deniz and begins with eight episodes. It is created and directed by Özgür Önurme from an original story by Ahmet Vatan and is produced by O3 Medya with Saner Ayar as producer, with supporting roles for Sezin Akbaşoğulları, Başak Gümülcinelioğlu, Begüm Akkaya, Feyyaz Şerifoğlu, and Melis Minkari.

‘Stalking Samantha: 13 Years of Terror’ (2025)

‘Stalking Samantha: 13 Years of Terror’ is a three part docuseries that examines Samantha Stites’ case after more than a decade of stalking led to a 2022 abduction. The episodes outline her survival, escape, and pursuit of justice while showing how the investigation unfolded across many years.

The series is produced by Bigger Bang for ABC News Studios with Beth Hoppe and David Sloan among the executive producers. It is available to stream on Disney+ in select regions and presents a journalistic account that documents the case timeline and the people involved.

‘Breakdown’ (2025)

‘Breakdown’ is a Spanish language thriller about Miranda, who discovers she was kidnapped as a baby and inserts herself into a powerful family’s criminal orbit to find the truth. The plot follows her return to Mexico and the chain of events that unfold as she gets closer to her past.

The series stars Tini Stoessel as Miranda with Jorge López and Martín Barba among the leads. Direction is by Bernardo de la Rosa with writing by Andrés Gelós, Natacha Caravia, and Andrés Pascaner, and the six episode season debuted in 2025 on Disney+ in multiple regions.

‘Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel’ (2025)

‘Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel’ brings Minnie and Daisy to a full service pet hotel where spa time, play zones, and Clarabelle Cow’s wellness activities fill a day’s work. The short episodes are designed for preschoolers and follow simple stories with Cuckoo Loca helping keep everything running smoothly.

The series is produced by Disney Television Animation with Tom Rogers and Rachel Ruderman leading the current run. Voice performances include Kaitlyn Robrock as Minnie, Tress MacNeille as Daisy, April Winchell as Clarabelle Cow, and Nika Futterman as Cuckoo Loca, and new shorts are rolling out on Disney+ this week.

‘High Potential’ (2024–present)

‘High Potential’ follows Morgan Gillory, a brilliant single mother who becomes a civilian consultant for the LAPD after cracking a tough case. Each episode pairs a weekly investigation with a continuing mystery from Morgan’s past that threads through the season.

The series is created by Drew Goddard with Todd Harthan as showrunner and stars Kaitlin Olson as Morgan with Daniel Sunjata, Judy Reyes, Javicia Leslie, and Deniz Akdeniz in key roles. Season one premiered in 2024 and the show streams on Disney+ in many regions.

‘Road Trip’ (2020)

‘Road Trip’ is the National Geographic father and son travel series known on the service as ‘Rogue Trip’. Across six episodes, journalist Bob Woodruff and his son Mack visit places often overlooked by tourists such as Colombia, Papua New Guinea, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Lebanon, and Ukraine.

The production blends on the ground reporting with travelogue storytelling and was created for the Disney+ National Geographic lineup. All episodes originally premiered together and the season arrives this week on the service.

‘Ice Road Rescue’ (2015–present)

‘Ice Road Rescue’ follows heavy recovery teams working snow covered mountain passes and highways in Norway as they clear wrecks and pull stranded trucks to safety. Episodes focus on real roadside operations in harsh conditions and on the logistics required to reopen routes.

The docuseries is produced by ITV Studios Norway and films on location across routes known for extreme winter weather. The long running series continues its multi season run with episodes available on Disney+ that capture the recovery process from first call to final tow.

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