Disney+ is packed with fan-favorite TV series, including Star Wars and Marvel shows, Disney Channel originals, and more. These are the best you can stream now.
There’s only one place to go to get your fix of Star Wars, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Pixar animation, and Disney classics all in one place, and that’s Disney+. But the rising-star streaming platform also has a long list of National Geographic documentaries, plus plenty of Disney Channel favorites as well. And don’t get us started on its growing list of original series like The Mandalorian and WandaVision, too. With a library that large, it can be difficult to decide what to watch, so we’ve put together this list of the best shows currently available to stream on Disney+. If you want to broaden your search, we also have lists of the best movies on Disney+ as well as the best shows on Netflix, the best shows on Amazon Prime, and the best shows on Hulu. With Running Wild, popular outdoor survival expert Bear Grylls put a new spin on his reality series by inviting a celebrity (or two) on a new set of adventures in harsh environments around the world. After airing on NBC for its first four seasons, the popular show moved to National Geographic for its fifth and sixth seasons, which featured Grylls teaching Brie Larson, Dave Bautista, Channing Tatum, Danica Patrick, and other celebrities how to survive in various regions. Destinations in the fifth and sixth seasons — which are both available on Disney+ now — included Iceland, Panama, Sierra Nevada, and Moab, Utah, among other breathtaking — but dangerous — locales. Created by: Delbert Shoopman Cast: Bear Grylls Number of seasons: 2 Watch on Disney+ In Goof Troop, iconic Disney character Goofy lives in the idyllic town of Spoonerville with his son, Max, right next to another recurring Disney character: Big, burly Pete. Episodes revolve around the sort of hijinks that only Goofy could conjure, but the show is more than straight comedy. The storylines are well written, the new characters fit right in, and the art style is strong. Disney ran the show for only two years (1992 and 1993), but it gathered enough recognition to warrant two Disney film extensions: A Goofy Movie and An Extremely Goofy Movie. Created by: Robert Taylor, Michael Peraza Jr. Cast: Bill Farmer, Dana Hill, Jim Cummings Seasons: 2 Watch on Disney+ The first live-action Star Wars series got off to a surprising start, and things are only going to get wilder as time goes on. In this groundbreaking series from Iron Man director Jon Favreau, Pedro Pascal stars as a bounty hunter who travels through the Star Wars Universe’s seedy underbelly, brushing up against ex-Imperial warlords, former Rebel shock troopers, assassin droids, and all other kinds of ne’er-do-wells — all while protecting an adorable piece of precious cargo. Featuring the talents of Timothy Olyphant, Werner Herzog, Ming-Na Wen, Nick Nolte, Gina Carano, and Giancarlo Esposito — and that’s just in front of the camera — this series is something special. Created by: Jon Favreau Cast: Pedro Pascal, Carl Weathers, Gina Carano Number of seasons: 2 Watch on Disney+ This anthology documentary series explores various topics within and around the Marvel Comics universe, its rich history, and the fans that have made it one of the most popular franchises in the world. While that’s all well and good, the series’ deep dive into Marvel’s legacy is a surprisingly deep, heartfelt journey through some of the brand’s iconic elements, strangest moments, and the ways it is evolving to better represent its diverse fanbase. Gillian Jacobs, Paul Scheer, and other familiar faces both host and direct episodes within the series, which explores such topics as the origin of “The Japanese Spider-Man,” the forgotten characters of the Marvel universe, and how female creators and the stories they tell are shaping Marvel’s future. Created by: Marvel New Media Cast: Various Number of seasons: 1 Watch on Disney+ The Star Wars saga continues in this series set after the overlapping events of Episode III — Revenge of the Sith and the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, but before the events of the franchise-spawning Episode IV — A New Hope. The series follows the members of Clone Force 99, a unique group of clone troopers whose genetic mutations during the cloning process (which earned them the nickname “The Bad Batch”) gave them specialized abilities. First introduced in The Clone Wars, the characters were a hit among Star Wars fans, and The Bad Batch explores what happened to them after the war ended and Order 66 forced many of their fellow clones to kill the Jedi they served alongside. Created by: Dave Filoni Cast: Dee Bradley Baker, Michelle Ang Number of seasons: 1 Watch on Disney+ Ever wondered about the science behind sneakers? What about the roots of America’s crush on coffee? These topics and more are addressed in each episode of this series, which has the inimitable Jeff Goldblum investigate the history of otherwise common objects and take a deep dive into what makes them so ubiquitous and — in many cases — beloved by so many people. No one can make the mundane more fascinating and entertaining than Goldblum, who meanders from one topic to the next — like denim or recreational vehicles, for example — on a journey of discovery that often reveals quite a bit about his unique perspective on life, too. There’s no show quite like The World According to Jeff Goldblum because there’s no one quite like its titular host and star. Created by: National Geographic Cast: Jeff Goldblum Number of seasons: 1 Watch on Disney+ Reboots of beloved classic animated series don’t always work, but Disney managed to recapture lightning in a bottle with DuckTales, its re-imagined spin on the 1987 series with the insanely catchy theme song. Not only does the series give Huey, Dewey, and Louie’s adventures with Scrooge McDuck a modern makeover that’s as entertaining for adults as it is for kids, but it also introduces a few new characters to the mix — including young adventurer Webby Vanderquack — and features an impressive voice cast. That cast includes former Doctor Who star David Tennant as Scrooge, Danny Pudi as Huey, Ben Schwartz as Dewey, Bobby Moynihan as Louie, Kate Micucci as Webby, and Beck Bennett as Launchpad McQuack. A multiple award winner and critical darling, DuckTales proves that some stories never get old. Created by: Matt Youngberg, Francisco Angones Cast: David Tennant, Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz, Bobby Moynihan, Kate Micucci, Beck Bennett, Toks Olagundoye Number of seasons: 3 Watch on Disney+ In addition to being one of the world’s most beloved movie studios, Disney is also the owner and operator of some of the world’s most beloved theme parks. Originally planned as a feature documentary, this series was revamped into a six-episode docuseries to be a part of Disney+’s launch. Narrated by Angela Bassett, it takes an in-depth look at the history and creation of the Walt Disney theme parks around the world, including the recent addition to California’s Disneyland: Star Wars’ Galaxy’s Edge. Created by: Leslie Iwerks Cast: Angela Bassett Number of seasons: 1 Watch on Disney+ The Clone Wars feature film, which also serves as the series pilot, is not good. The animated series that followed very much is. The Clone Wars might’ve started as a typical action-adventure cartoon, it quickly morphed into something much more complex: A thorough and nuanced examination of the horrors of war in the Star Wars universe. Throughout seven seasons, The Clone Wars both deepened and expanded the Star Wars franchise in all kinds of unexpected ways. Even better? The end isn’t really the end — the story continues in The Clone Wars ‘ also-great follow-up, Star Wars Rebels. Created by: George Lucas Cast: Tom Kane, Matt Lanter, James Arnold Taylor Number of seasons: 7 Watch on Disney+ Diary of a Future President follows Elena (Tess Romero), a 12-year-old Cuban American girl, a middle schooler with dreams of becoming a future POTUS. The show features voice-over work and flash-forward appearances from Gina Rodriguez, playing the adult Elena, as she reads from Elena’s middle school diary and leads a political campaign. Rodriguez produces through her own I Can & I Will production company, alongside CBS Television Studios, with episodes premiering on Disney+. The show does a good job of balancing coming-of-age tribulations with witty humor. It’s sharp and heartfelt writing, for sure, which helped to net Diary a second season through Disney+. Created by: Illana Peña Cast: Tess Romero, Selenis Leyva, Gina Rodriguez Number of seasons: 1 Watch on Disney+ Wolverine and the X-Men (also available on Disney+) might be the superior cartoon, but there’s still nothing quite like X-Men: The Animated Series. The phenomenally catchy theme song. The ludicrous Jim Lee-designed costumes. The weird, funny moments that have sparked a thousand memes. This Saturday morning cartoon was many fans’ first introduction to Marvel’s merry mutants, and it remains one of the most popular takes on the characters.
