Right now on Disney+, you'll find hot new releases like Inside Out 2, Moana 2, The Fantastic Four, and upcoming Marvel titles (Tron: Ares, Thunderbolts), alongside popular series such as The Bear, Andor, Ahsoka, and Loki, plus classics like Zootopia, Avatar, and the acclaimed Beatles: Get Back documentary. Keep an eye out for recent hits like Freakier Friday, The Marvels, Elemental, and Doctor Who for a wide range of family-friendly to mature content.
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The most watched series of the year was “Bluey” with 26.5 million rewatches. ABC News topped the most watched stream channel. "Moana 2" hit more than 80 million rewatches to be the most viewed movie. Over half-a-billion votes were cast for “Dancing with the Stars,” which was also the most watched live title on Disney+.
There's no lack of things to watch. More recently, the platform has been adding more adult-leaning content like Daredevil, Marvel's Echo, and a slate of Hulu fare. For grownups who thought Disney Plus was a G-rated service that caters to kids, it's worth noting that more is available, and even more is on the way.
With the exception of Deadpool & Wolverine, Disney never releases R-rated films under the "Disney" brand; all of these films are published by subsidiaries and thus only indirectly Disney-related and will generally not receive in-depth coverage here beyond pages on the films themselves.
Disney+ and Hulu on Disney+* is home to a range of adult comedies and animation, from long-running sitcoms to sci-fi adventures. Our guide breaks down our animated picks into three different lanes: Animated Sitcoms, Sci-Fi Comedy, and Action Comedy. There's really something for everyone in the world of adult animation.
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Here are some of the best adult shows on Disney+ that you can binge right now.
The entire Star Wars Skywalker Saga and much of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is available, along with beloved shorts, the best animated movies from Pixar, award-winning documentaries from National Geographic, unscripted series, some of the most recognised and respected sports broadcasting from ESPN, and so much more.
Neither Netflix nor Disney+ is definitively "better"; Netflix offers a wider, more diverse library for general audiences, while Disney+ excels with family content, Marvel, Star Wars, and animation, often bundling with Hulu/ESPN+ for extra value, making the choice dependent on your viewing preferences, budget, and household needs. Choose Netflix for broad variety and adult-focused shows, but pick Disney+ for kids, franchises, and bundle deals.
The "number 1" Disney movie depends on the metric, but Avengers: Endgame is Disney's highest-grossing film ever worldwide (including Marvel), while Inside Out 2 and Frozen 2 are among the top animated movies, with Inside Out 2 currently leading for 2024. For classic animated films, The Lion King and Snow White often top critic/audience lists, but Frozen and Zootopia also rank highly.
The End of an Era, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and The Beatles Anthology are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Disney+ this month.
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With a portfolio that now includes the likes of Hulu, Marvel, and Lucasfilm, Disney+ has much more than just animated classics and kids' shows. Parents need to be aware that their kids have access to content rated R and MA, and be prepared by using Disney Plus parental controls.
The title for the "most R-rated movie" depends on the metric, but $Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) is the current highest-grossing R-rated film worldwide, breaking records with over $1.3 billion, followed by Joker (2019) and Oppenheimer (2023). If considering intensity or graphic content, films like Conquest (1983) or Oldboy (2003) are often cited for extreme violence and mature themes, while critically acclaimed R-rated films include Goodfellas, The Matrix, and Pulp Fiction, noted for their artistic merit and impact, not just box office.
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The Disney 3-2-1 Rule is a stress-reducing planning strategy for park days: choose 3 must-do rides, 2 entertainment experiences (shows, characters, parades), and 1 key dining reservation or special treat, treating anything extra as a bonus to avoid overwhelm and ensure a magical, manageable day. It helps set priorities, manage expectations, and keep your focus on core experiences without feeling pressured to do everything, says sources like Reader's Digest and WDW Prep School.
People are canceling Disney+ due to backlash over the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show (seen as censorship), general dissatisfaction with rising prices, ads, and password sharing crackdowns, and recent controversy around CEO Bob Iger's comments about AI content, with many viewers using cancellations as a form of protest against perceived shifts in the company's values or content quality.
Disney+ vs Prime Video: Which is Best for Adults? For adults, Prime Video beats Disney Plus hands down in terms of the total number of titles available (25,000+ compared to 600+). However, Disney Plus is continuing to add lots of content each year, in particular shows for adults.