Wondering what to watch on Disney+? You may be surprised to know that Disney Plus has many good shows and movies, going beyond the magical world of Walt Disney and classic Disney animated movies like Frozen and The Little Mermaid.
The streaming platform houses a variety of movies, TV shows, documentaries, shorts and exclusive content. Disney+’s extensive collection even brings the magic of Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic to your home screen.
As the platform offers so many shows to watch, knowing what’s on Disney+ can be overwhelming. So, we’ve rounded up the best movies and tv shows you can stream on Disney+ this month.
What to watch on Disney+
Avatar: The Way of Water
The long-awaited sequel to the 2009 original, Avatar: The Way of Water dropped on Disney+ in 2023. As a bonus, the first Avatar film is also on the platform, so you can make a movie marathon out of them and watch them back-to-back.
The Kardashians
Keep up with your favourite TV family with The Kardashians on Disney+. The new Season 3 is currently airing on the platform, and Seasons 1 and 2 are also available to binge.
Only Murders in the Building
The murder mystery-comedy smash hit show starring Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short is on Disney+ for those wanting to watch in New Zealand. With a 99% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, you need to watch this show.
A Small Light
A Small Light is a biographical miniseries based on Miep Gies, the secretary who helped her employer Otto Frank, his family, and other Jewish families go into hiding during World War II after the German invasion of the Netherlands.
The Clearing
The new Australian TV show and psychological thriller starring Miranda Otto as an elusive cult leader is available exclusively on Disney+.
Not Dead Yet
This TV sitcom centres on Nell, a newspaper journalist who returns to the US after living overseas. After being assigned to the obituaries, she starts seeing and communicating with the ghosts of the people she writes the obituaries for.
Tiny Beautiful Things
Based on Cheryl Strayed’s book of the same name, Tiny Beautiful Things centres on Clare, a writer who reluctantly becomes a popular advice columnist in a period of turmoil in her life.
The Bear
This limited series follows Carmen ‘Carmzy’ Berzatto, a young fine dining chef who is forced to return home to run his family sandwich shop after the death of his brother. The first season aired on Disney+ last year and the next season is coming later this month.
Peter Pan & Wendy
In this live action adaption of the 1953 Disney Classic, Peter Pan & Wendy embark on an adventure in the magical world of Neverland that will change their lives. This is the perfect family film for your next movie night.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
The sequel to the award-winning superhero movie, Black Panther, and the whole suite of Marvel films and TV shows are available to watch on Disney+ in NZ.
Iconic shows
There’s plenty of good content to stream on Disney Plus. It’s home to many iconic movies and TV series, including Grey’s Anatomy, Avengers, The Simpsons, Modern Family, This Is Us, Arrested Development and Criminal Minds: Evolution. If you’re nostalgic for the old Disney Channel, Disney+ is the best streaming service to be on.
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