Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Disney+, Including ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’
Disney+ has a fresh mix this weekend—from brand-new originals and franchise spin-offs to returning favorites and National Geographic adventures—so you can jump between magic, baking battles, animated apocalypse, Korean period drama, and a reliable Sunday in Springfield without leaving the couch.
‘Vampirina: Teenage Vampire’ (2025– )
A live-action spin-off of ‘Vampirina,’ this series follows teen Vee Hauntley as she leaves Transylvania for a performing-arts boarding school, keeping her vampire identity under wraps while pursuing her musical dreams. Developed by Randi Barnes, with Dan Cross and David Hoge as showrunners, it stars Kenzi Richardson alongside Jiwon Lee, Shaun Dixon, Milo Maharlika, and Faith Hedley. The music team includes Rebecca Kneubuhl, building on contemporary kids-TV sound. Premieres Wednesday, October 15, 2025 on Disney+.
‘Halloween Baking Championship’ (2015– )
The seasonal competition returns with professional bakers tackling Halloween-themed pre-heats and main heats that lead to elaborate showpiece finales. Recent seasons have featured host John Henson with judges Carla Hall, Zac Young, and Stephanie Boswell, and earlier editions included figures like Ron Ben-Israel and Lorraine Pascale. Episodes run to a standard hourlong broadcast slot with escalating twists tied to horror motifs and sculpted centerpiece work. New episodes arrive Saturday, October 11 on Disney+.
‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ (2024– )
This Disney Branded Television sequel continues the Russo family’s story, with David Henrie returning as Justin and Selena Gomez appearing as Alex while both executive produce. The show finds Justin in Staten Island, mentoring a prodigy named Billie and expanding Family Wizard Competition lore and modern wizard rules. It’s developed by Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas from Todd J. Greenwald’s characters and produced by It’s a Laugh Productions. Lands Wednesday, October 8 on Disney+.
‘The Simpsons’ (1989– )
Matt Groening’s long-running animated sitcom returns with new episodes as Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie navigate Springfield’s ever-elastic reality. Principal voice cast includes Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, and Harry Shearer, with theme music by Danny Elfman. The series has cycled through multiple showrunners while retaining a deep bench of writers and recurring performers. New installments land Sunday, 9/28.
‘The Murky Stream’ (2025)
Set in the Joseon era, this Korean historical drama (romanized as ‘Takryu’) follows Si-yool, a former gang enforcer, principled merchant Choi Eun, and government-minded Jeong-cheon as factions collide along trade routes and river hubs. The series stars Rowoon, Shin Ye-eun, and Park Seo-ham, directed by Choo Chang-min and written by Chun Sung-il. Produced by NPIO Entertainment and Anew for Disney’s Korean slate, it runs nine episodes. Premieres Friday, 9/26.
‘Cleopatra’s Final Secret’ (2025)
This National Geographic feature-length documentary chronicles archaeologist Kathleen Martínez’s two-decade search for Cleopatra VII’s resting place around the Taposiris Magna complex. Directed by Alex Kiehl and produced by Robin Daly for Lion Television, it also follows maritime explorer Robert Ballard’s investigation of a newly identified sunken port. The film weaves fresh dives, survey footage, and expert commentary into an evidence-led narrative. Debuts Thursday, 9/25.
‘Marvel Zombies’ (2025)
A four-episode animated miniseries from Marvel Studios Animation set in the alternate timeline introduced in ‘What If…?,’ this entry follows survivors navigating a hero-turned-undead world. Bryan Andrews serves as director and showrunner with Zeb Wells as writer, and executive producers include Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, and Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt. The voice cast features Awkwafina, David Harbour, Simu Liu, Elizabeth Olsen, Florence Pugh, Paul Rudd, and more. Arrives Wednesday, 9/24.
‘Lost Treasures of Egypt’ (2019– )
This National Geographic docu-series embeds with archaeologists across Egypt as they excavate tombs, temples, and settlements, revealing artifacts and stories from the Pharaonic past. English-language narration features Indira Varma, with on-camera specialists such as Colleen Darnell and Salima Ikram. Directed across seasons by Mat Stimpson and Gwyn Williams with executive producers including Neil Laird and Dan Kendall, the show blends on-site cinematography and expert analysis. New episodes are listed for Wednesday, 9/24.
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