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

Disney+ has a packed lineup right now, with brand-new premieres sitting next to buzzy originals and family favorites that are still pulling big audiences. If you’re planning your weekend watchlist, you’ll find fresh episodes, new-series debuts, and recent hits that span crime, sci-fi, animation, reality, and documentary.

The picks below draw from the latest week’s arrivals and what viewers are pressing play on most. To make things easy, we’ve prioritized the newest releases first, then standout Disney+ originals, and then a handful of modern classics that continue to be widely streamed.

‘Tempest’ (2025)

This Korean-language espionage thriller follows a former diplomat whose path collides with an elite covert operative after a deadly incident threatens to spiral into an international crisis. As ministries jockey for position and private security contractors enter the fray, the investigation unfolds across diplomatic backchannels and on-the-ground operations, with surveillance, tradecraft, and political maneuvering driving the story. It bows midweek and is available to stream in time for the weekend.

Across the season, the case expands to include government agencies, foreign missions, and corporate interests that may have engineered the attack. The series blends tense negotiation sequences with field ops and action set pieces, tracking how decisions made in briefing rooms ripple outward into high-risk missions.

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

Minnie and Daisy open a full-service pet hotel—complete with spa time and play zones—while Cuckoo-Loca helps keep everything running, and Clarabelle Cow brings wellness flair to the operation. New shorts arrive this week on Disney+, continuing the ‘Minnie’s Bow-Toons’ banner with bite-size episodes made for preschoolers.

Voice performances feature Kaitlyn Robrock as Minnie, Tress MacNeille as Daisy, April Winchell as Clarabelle Cow, and Nika Futterman as Cuckoo-Loca. Produced by Disney Television Animation, the newest batch of shorts extends the series’ quick-watch format that’s easy to drop into throughout the weekend.

‘Alien: Earth’ (2025–present)

Set within the universe of the ‘Alien’ films, this series shifts the action to our planet after a crash-landed vessel draws a recovery team into contact with lethal lifeforms. A powerful corporation and experimental hybrids complicate the mission, tying the story back to the franchise’s long-running corporate intrigue. The show is created by Noah Hawley and streams on Disney+ internationally.

The main cast includes Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Timothy Olyphant, Essie Davis, Samuel Blenkin, and Babou Ceesay. Character roles are central to the premise: Chandler plays Wendy, a hybrid housed in a synthetic body; Lawther plays her brother Hermit; and Olyphant portrays Kirsh, a synthetic who trains the hybrids, linking the series’ character dynamics to the larger mythology.

‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox’ (2025)

This limited series dramatizes the story of American student Amanda Knox, who travels to Italy for study abroad and is soon imprisoned for the murder of her roommate. The narrative focuses on her effort to clear her name and the global scrutiny surrounding the case, unfolding across investigations, courtroom battles, and media attention.

Created by K. J. Steinberg, the series stars Grace Van Patten and Sharon Horgan, with additional roles for Francesco Acquaroli, Giuseppe De Domenico, John Hoogenakker, and Roberta Mattei. Structured as a single-season drama, it’s designed for a compact weekend binge.

‘Twelve’ (2025–present)

This fantasy-action series from Korea introduces twelve angels empowered by the God of Light who sealed away evil in ancient times and now live as humans. When darkness resurfaces, the angels—along with a chosen human ally—must awaken their powers and confront a returning threat. It streams on Disney+ in select regions.

The ensemble includes Don Lee, Park Hyung-sik, Seo In-guk, Sung Dong-il, Lee Joo-been, and Ko Kyu-pil. With a mythology that jumps between the present day and an older legend, the show mixes ensemble character arcs with large-scale action across its early episodes.

‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+’ (2025–present)

Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto return with new Clubhouse adventures featuring songs, handy-helpers, and locations like Minnie’s own Clubhouse and the Laughing Loft. Episodes are built for younger viewers and arrive directly on Disney+.

The voice cast features Bret Iwan as Mickey, Kaitlyn Robrock as Minnie, Bill Farmer as Goofy and Pluto, Tony Anselmo as Donald, and Tress MacNeille as Daisy. Rated TV-Y, the series brings updated settings and interactive beats fans of the original Clubhouse format will recognize.

‘High Potential’ (2024–present)

Adapted from the French-Belgian hit ‘HPI’, this crime drama follows Morgan Gillory, a single mother with an IQ of 160 who becomes an LAPD consultant after cracking a complex case while working as a cleaner. The show balances case-of-the-week mysteries with Morgan’s home life and an evolving partnership with the detectives she assists.

Developed for American television by Drew Goddard with Todd Harthan serving as showrunner, the series stars Kaitlin Olson as Morgan, with Daniel Sunjata as Detective Adam Karadec and Judy Reyes as Selena Soto. Additional series regulars and recurring players include Javicia Leslie and Deniz Akdeniz.

‘How NOT to Draw’ (2022–present)

This short-form comedy series parodies art tutorials as a hapless “host” tries to teach drawing while iconic Disney characters leap off the page and derail each lesson. New installments drop ahead of the weekend, making it easy to sample a handful of episodes in one sitting.

Episodes play like quick sketches that mix live drawing bits with character banter, sight gags, and fourth-wall jokes. Different corners of the Disney Television Animation stable pop in for cameos, so one short might feature classic characters while another taps recent series leads.

‘To Catch a Smuggler’ (2020–present)

This documentary series follows U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations at airports, seaports, and land crossings as officers use tools like X-ray scanners, K-9 units, and field tests to intercept narcotics, currency, and prohibited goods. New episodes arrive midweek and are available to stream over the weekend.

Each installment typically tracks multiple cases from initial screenings through secondary inspections and, when warranted, controlled deliveries and arrests. The show also highlights agricultural inspections and immigration enforcement, offering a look at how local finds can link to wider trafficking networks.

‘Bluey’ (2018–present)

The Australian animated favorite follows Bluey the Blue Heeler puppy and her family through short, imaginative stories rooted in everyday life. Created by Joe Brumm and produced by Ludo Studio, episodes emphasize play, family dynamics, and humor that works for both kids and adults.

Voice performances include David McCormack and Melanie Zanetti as Bandit and Chilli, while the children’s roles are voiced by kids connected to the production team. Distributed internationally by BBC Studios, the series streams globally on Disney+, with episodes that are perfect for quick, feel-good viewing throughout the weekend.

Tell us what you’re queuing up first on Disney+ this weekend—and why—in the comments!