Thanks to its deep library of timeless classics from the
Disney channel and burgeoning TV series featuring selections from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the
Star Wars Universe, High School Musical, Disney Originals, National Geographic, and more, has one of the more robust offerings on streaming services. With so many TV shows streaming on Disney+ to choose from, it can be a little daunting to figure out what to watch, so we broke down the 25 best shows on Disney Plus for the month. 1. 2019 Pedro Pascal, Carl Weathers, Giancarlo Esposito Science Fiction, Action-Adventure TV-14 2 seasons Jon Favreau When Disney+ launched on November 12, 2019, it made a strong start with its flagship series, . Not only did the show achieve George Lucas’ dream of a live-action series, it was a certified hit from the jump thanks to its badass space western vibes, and of course, Baby Yoda. (That’s not his real name, but we won’t spoil it for you.) Through seasons, viewers follow Din Djarin, a member of a hidden sect of Mandalorians and a competent bounty hunter, who’s thrust into a much larger world when he’s tasked with handing the show’s adorable green star over to the tarnished remains of the Empire. His decision sets him on a collision course with his people’s past and the mysterious ways of the Jedi. 2. 1989 Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Hank Azaria, Julie Kavner, Yeardley Smith, Harry Shearer Comedy, Animation TV-14 33 seasons Matt Groening Hailed as one of the greatest
comedy series of all time, could’ve easily topped the list thanks to its deep bench of classic episodes that are still the source of memes and GIFs to this day. Thanks to its massive cast of iconic characters that expands beyond just the eponymous family, is practically a time capsule of the past 30 years as the citizens of Springfield spent season after season routinely lambasting everything from pop culture to political scandals. Even if you stick to the first ten seasons, which are widely regarded as the best, that’s over 200 episodes of some of the best comedy on TV. 3. 2022 Diego Luna, Stellan Skarsgård, Denise Gough, Genevieve O’Reilly Science Fiction, Spy/Espionage, Action-Adventure TV-14 12 episodes Tony Gilroy After delivered an all-ages hit, Lucasfilm pulled off an impressive feat with , a more mature political thriller that wowed critics with its complex characters, rich storytelling, and dramatic tension. Think by way of . Set five years before the events of (which you don’t need to watch to enjoy the show), follows its title character, Cassian Andor, as he evolves from an opportunistic thief to a key member of the burgeoning Rebel Alliance that’s being meticulously brought to life by the ruthless and cunning Luthen Rael played by Stellan Skarsgård in one of his most powerful performances. 4. 2021 Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson, Sophia Di Martino, Jonathan Majors Science Fiction, Fantasy, Super Hero, Action-Adventure TV-14 6 episodes Michael Waldron After the time-traveling shenanigans of , catches up with its title character in the moments after he uses the Cosmic Cube to escape being captured by The Avengers following the Battle of
New York in 2012. However, the God of Mischief’s freedom is shortly lived as he snatched up by the Time Variance Authority, an all-powerful bureaucracy tasked with protecting the “Sacred Timeline,” which Loki threatened with his little time jump. Under the watch of Mobius (Owen Wilson), Loki is given a chance to avoid disintegration if he helps hunt down a culprit who’s murdering their way through time, but what Loki finds will challenge everything he knows about reality and himself. 5. 2017 David Tennant, Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz, Bobby Moynihan, Kate Micucci Comedy, Animation, Action-Adventure TV-Y7 3 seasons Matt Youngberg, Francisco Angones In a modern update on the ’80s cartoon that kicked off the Disney Afternoon animation block, a staple of countless childhoods, (2017) is a surprisingly fun jaunt that alternates between hilarious stand-alone episodes and building season-wide arcs. Anchored by the brilliant voice cast that includes David Tennant as Scrooge McDuck, the series brings back the whole gang including the nephews, Webby, and Launchpad McQuack and some memorable faces from the original series. As the show progresses, look forward to seeing some old favorites from the Disney Afternoon pop up, particularly a certain caped crime fighter who flaps in the night. 6. 2021 Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Kathryn Hahn, Teyonnah
Paris Romance, Drama, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Super Hero TV-14 9 episodes Jac Schaeffer is the first official Marvel show to hit Disney+, and it continues to be one of its strongest entry to date. Set after the events of , the series immediately gets to work unfolding its mysterious story through a set of genre-breaking episodes set during various sitcom eras. But underneath the idyllic facade of domestic bliss lies a dark secret that will forever change the lives of its title characters. Featuring outstanding performances by Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, and Kathryn Hahn, delivers a gripping and heartbreaking tale that showcases Marvel’s ability to bring its A-game to long-form storytelling. 7. 2012 Kristen Schaal, Jason Ritter Comedy, Fantasy, Animation, Action-Adventure TV-Y7 2 seasons Alex Hirsch In an absolutely solid example of Disney animation firing on all cylinders, is a hilariously creative series focused on Dipper (Jason Ritter) and Mabel (Kristen Schaal), two siblings sent to live with their great uncle in a mysterious Oregon town populated with some extremely odd characters. After finding a cryptic journal filled with mystical secrets, Dipper and Mabel embark on an epic two season-long adventure to protect their uncle’s beloved town, and each other, in this cool little series that’s a blast to watch with the whole fam. 8. 2015 Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson Super Hero, Crime, Action-Adventure TV-MA 3 seasons Drew Goddard follows Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), blind lawyer by day, ruthless vigilante by night, as he uses his heightened senses to wage war on crime in Hell’s Kitchen. In this Marvel series that originally premiered on
Netflix, Matt finds himself on a collision course with the Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio) who’s been ruling Hell’s Kitchen with an iron fist and has no intentions of letting go. Along the way, Matt is forced to confront his past life thanks to a pending ninja apocalypse and he even butt heads with The Punisher (Jon Bernthal) who has more extreme methods of cleaning up the streets. The series went over huge with fans who loved Cox’s performance as the horned vigilante, which is why Marvel is bringing him back for a brand new series, , in 2024. 9. 2023 Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn,
Emilia Clarke, Olivia Colman, Kingsley Ben-Adir Spy/Espionage, Super Hero, Action-Adventure TV-14 6 episodes Kyle Bradstreet Samuel L. Jackson returns as Nick Fury in Marvel’s . No longer the confident spymaster he once after Thanos wiped out half of all life in the galaxy, the grizzled spymaster is forced to get back on his game as the Skrulls grow tired of waiting for a new home and decide to take Earth as their own. However, the Skrulls’ shape-shifting abilities make them a formidable opponent as they’ve quietly infiltrated governments across the globe for who knows how long. They could be anyone at anytime. Maybe even some of Fury’s closest allies. 10. 2008 Matt Lanter, Ashley Eckstein, James Arnold Taylor, Dee Bradley Baker Science Fiction, Animation, Action-Adventure TV-PG 7 seasons George Lucas Years before creator George Lucas sold the franchise to Disney, he tried as hand at returning the franchise to its roots by delivering a serialized adventure like the ones he watched as a kid. Utilizing groundbreaking animation that evolved season-to-season, takes place between and . While episodes center on different characters including Obi-Wan Kenobi, Mace Windu, and Yoda, at the center is the compelling relationship between Anakin Skywalker and his padawan Ahsoka Tano, who quickly became one of the best Star Wars characters since the Original Trilogy. also provided fertile ground for , which has pulled liberally from the animated shows’ rich canon. 11. 2020 Sarah-Nicole Robles, Wendie Malick, Tati Gabrielle, Mae Whitman Anime, Comedy, Fantasy, Animation, Action-Adventure TV-Y7-FV 3 seasons Dana Terrace is a critically acclaimed, award winning animated series focused on Luz Noceda (Sarah-Nicole Robles), a young Dominican
American teen who stumbles onto a portal to a magic world. There she meets the rebellious witch Edna Clawthorne (Wendie Malick), which sets Luz on a path to becoming a witch despite her complete lack of magical powers. Praised for its , has routinely popped up on “Best Of” list thanks to its creative storytelling and inclusive characters. Like , it’s another example of Disney animation absolutely crushing it. 12. 2001 Jennifer Garner, Ron Rifkin, Michael Vartan,
Bradley Cooper Spy/Espionage, Thriller, Action-Adventure TV-14 4 seasons J.J. Abrams Before J.J. Abrams wowed audiences with , he delivered the high-octane spy series, . Starring
Jennifer Garner as
Sydney Bristow, a young, brutally efficient CIA agent who could give Jason Bourne a run for his money, the show follows Sydney as she navigates a dangerous world of lies, hidden agendas, and family secrets. (Never let your dad be your CIA handler.) While put Garner on the map and paved the way for her action roles in , , and , also look for a young Bradley Cooper to pop up in this fan-favorite series. 13. 2021 Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Daniel Brühl, Emily Van Camp, Wyatt Russell Science Fiction, Super Hero, Action-Adventure TV-14 6 episodes Malcolm Spellman Set after the events of , catches up with Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) as he decides that the best thing to do with Steve Rogers’ shield is give it to the Smithsonian. What he doesn’t anticipate is that the U.S. government isn’t going to let the Captain America mantle go to waste. After christening the decorated Marine John Walker as the new Cap, Sam and Bucky (Sebastian Stan) find themselves at odds with the reckless new “hero” and a group of freedom fighters caught in their path. Along the way, the reluctant partners discover dark truths about the super-soldier serum that gave Steve his incredible strength, and Sam grapples with whether America is ready for its greatest hero to not be a blue-eyed, blonde hair white man. Also, Daniel Brühl’s Baron Zemo dances, and it’s pretty great. You probably saw the meme. 14. 1992 Sean Patrick Flannery, Corey Carrier Drama, Action-Adventure TV-MA 2 seasons George Lucas Created by George Lucas himself, (or as it was originally titled, whipped its way onto TV screens in the early ’90s. Starring Corey Carrier as the titular hero as a young boy and Sean Patrick Flannery as Indy in his late teens, the series takes the iconic adventurer across the globes as he bounces through World War I and various historical events before becoming the Nazi-punching archaeologist whose films captured the imagination of an entire generation. 15. 2017 Jon Bernthal, Ben Barnes, Amber Rose Revah Thriller, Crime, Superhero, Action-Adventure TV-MA 2 seasons Steve Lightfoot After first being introduced in Season 2 of , Jon Berthnal’s Frank Castle makes the jump to his own series in . In this brutal Marvel superhero series, the origins of Frank’s all-out war on crime is explored as he grapples with both the carnage of his past and the carnage he’s unleashing on everyone in his path. As The Punisher, Frank barely straddles the line between vigilante and rogue
Gunman as he ruthlessly hunts down the people who murdered his family and anyone who would do the same to others. With his character set to return in , is a definitely worth a watch ahead of Frank’s first official debut in the MCU. 16. 2024 Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, Alison-Sealy Smith, Cal Dodd, Lenore Zann, George Buza Science Fiction, Animation, Superheroes TV-PG 10 episodes Beau DeMayo In , an ambitious follow-up to that ran on Saturday morning in the ’90s, the classic team of mighty mutants is back. Cyclops, Storm, Rogue, Jean Grey, Wolverine, Beast and Gambit are all here and staring down a tumultuous new era for Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters. With Professor X gone, the mutant’s home is now in the hands of the X-Men’s most powerful foe: Magneto. Will he mend his ways or revert back to waging war on humanity at all costs? 17. 2021 David Harbour, Karen Fukuhara, Simu Liu, Alison Brie, Temuera Morrison Science Fiction, Anime, Animated, Action-Adventure TV-PG 2 seasons Lucasfilm Animation The galaxy gets a bold, creative new take in this animated anthology series. While the first season of initially focused on anime tales that brought a fresh and exciting energy to the world of lightsabers and distant planets, the second season expanded its scope to feature animation styles from around the globe. Featuring everything from kinetic battles and lovable space creatures, will blow your mind as it fully demonstrates how the iconic sci-fi series is still teeming with unlimited possibilities after all these years. 18. 2017 Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnston Jerald, Scott Grimes Drama, Science Fiction, Comedy TV-14 3 seasons Seth MacFarlane After finding success with the animated comedies and , Seth MacFarlane turned his eye towards delivering a live-action love letter to the sci-fi series of the ’90s. Dropping in with heavy vibes, mashes together the fun and exploration of space exploration with a sprinkling of MacFarlane’s trademark humor. The show puts a fresh spin on age-old tropes like alternate realities, advanced alien species,
Artificial intelligence and everything between. The late Norm Macdonald can also be seen in his final performance as science officer Yaphit, who may or not be a talking pile of snot. The jury’s still out on that one. 19. 1994 Keith David, Salli Richardson, Jonathan Frakes Fantasy, Animation, Action-Adventure TV-Y7 3 seasons Greg Weisman Seemingly pulled off the air almost as quickly as it arrived, has been the holy grail of Disney Afternoon fans as the show became a hard-to-find item even during the heyday of DVD collections. Combining epic storytelling with gritty animation, easily went toe-to-toe with as one of the best action cartoon series of the ’90s. The show centers on a group of medieval living gargoyles who are dragged into the modern world by a duplicitous billionaire who has plans of his own for the magical warrior. Starring Keith David as Goliath, is a badass punch in the face that you’ll never believe aired between episodes of and . The ’90s were wild. 20. 2023 Rosario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Ray Stephenson, Mary Elizabeth Winstead Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure TV-14 8 episodes Dave Filoni After making her live-action debut in , follows the titular character as she continues her quest to prevent the return of Grand Admiral Thrawn, who will no doubt rebuild the Empire and shape it into a powerful threat to the burgeoning New Republic. Complicating matters is the fact that Thrawn disappeared nearly a decade ago alongside the young Jedi Ezra Bridger. With Ahsoka’s former pupil and Ezra’s close friend Sabine Wren in the mix, the mission quickly gets personal as the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance. 21. 2023 Lilly Singh, Tahj Mowry, Saara Chaudry Family, Comedy, Musical TV-PG 10 episodes Bill Baretta, Adam F. Goldberg, Jeff Yorkes In , a driven young exec named Nora is convinced that the classic Muppets band, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, is the key to saving her dying record label. However, Nora quickly discovers that the groovy, laid back style of the decades-old band doesn’t exactly jibe with the modern
music scene, which becomes clear thanks to several hilarious encounters with today’s biggest stars like Chris Stapleton and Lil Nas X. Despite numerous challenges, Nora digs in and refuses to settle for anything less than making the Electric Mayhem go platinum. 22. 2021 Hayley Atwell, Jeffrey Wright, Basically Every MCU
Actor Animation, Action, Adventure TV-14 9 episodes A.C. Bradley Before the multiverse began rearing its head in the films, there was Like the comic book series of the same name, this wildly inventive animated series shows what might happen to some of Marvel’s most beloved heroes if there was some changes to their origin stories. For example, what if Peggy Carter took the Super-Soldier serum instead of Steve Rogers? Or what if
Black Panther was accidentally kidnapped by Yondu and became Star-Lord? Anchored by Jeffrey Wright as The Watcher, this alternate reality series pulled a major casting coup by getting nearly every actor to reprise their roles from the films for this surprisingly fun and twisty romp through the MCU. 23. 2024 Alaqua Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Chaske Spencer, Charlie Cox Action/Drama TV-MA 5 episodes Disney+’s first TV-MA series lives up to the label. And if you are looking forward to Charlie Cox’s standalone show, then you will definitely want to tune in for his cameo opposite Alaqua Cox’s Maya Lopez. Once you are on the scene, then you will hopefully want to keep watching this origin story, which is unlike any recent Disney+ show in recent memory. Unfortunately, there’s plenty of MCU (and DCEU) burnout of late, but this show should hang on for another weekend because the entire season is available for binging. 24. 2022 Bonnie Hunt, Leah Latham, Alan Tudyk, Maurice LaMarche Family, Anthology, Comedy, Animation TV-PG 6 episodes In this series of shorts, takes viewers back to the animal-filled world of the hit Disney movie and catches up with some old and new characters as they go about their lives. (And, yes, Flash the sloth is along for the ride.) Using the same animation style as the movie, is a fun-filled return to the animal city, and fans of Judy Hopps will love to see how the beloved rabbit
police woman continues to affect the lives of everyone around her. TIE: 25. 2014 Taylor Gray, Vanessa Marshall, Freddie Prinze Jr., Tiya Sircar Science Fiction, Animation, Action-Adventure TV-Y7 4 seasons Simon Kinberg, Dave Filoni, Carrie Beck In , a follow-up to that takes place five years before the events of , young Ezra Bridger joins the crew of the . There he becomes part of a rag-tag group of freedom fighters, who will become part of the burgeoning Rebel Alliance struggling to defeat the Galactic Empire. Along the way, Ezra will learn the ways of the Force and cross path with well-known characters. Thanks to , and the upcoming spinoff , has become required viewing to get the most out of the live-action universe unfolding on Disney+. TIE: 25. 2021 Temuera Morrison, Ming-Na Wen, Pedro Pascal Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure TV-14 7 episodes Jon Favreau In this first spinoff from , Temuera Morrison plays the titular Star Wars badass as he shifts his focus from being the galaxy’s most-feared bounty hunter to becoming its newest crime boss. With fellow bounty hunter Fennec Shand (Ming-Na Wen) at his side, Boba Fett easily assumes the late Jabba the Hutt’s throne. But what’s not so easy is the encroaching Pyke Syndicate, who are ready to unleash all-out war on the streets of Tatooine. Enlisting the aid of Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal), Boba Fett hunkers down for an epic brawl that will make or break his burgeoning empire.