Jon Favreau’s ‘Lion’ Is Disney+’s Most-Watched Show of the Week

Disney+ continues to offer a rich array of original programming, including high-profile dramas, beloved animated classics, and captivating nature documentaries. This week’s audience viewership showcases a broad range of viewing preferences, from family-friendly animation to Marvel superhero sagas and gripping mystery thrillers. Here’s a look at the most-watched television series currently streaming on the platform.

‘Locker Diaries: Descendants’ (2026)

‘Locker Diaries: Descendants’ explores the daily lives and interpersonal relationships of students at Auradon Prep. This short-form series offers quick glimpses into the lives of the teenage offspring of iconic Disney heroes and villains. Each episode features brief vignettes that highlight personal secrets, rivalries, and unexpected magical mishaps that occur between classes, enriching the broader ‘Descendants’ franchise with light-hearted campus adventures.

‘Loki’ (2021–2023)

‘Loki’ follows the God of Mischief after his escape with the Tesseract during ‘Avengers: Endgame’. Captured by the enigmatic Time Variance Authority, Loki teams up with Agent Mobius to track down a dangerous variant that is disrupting alternate timelines. This investigation takes him through collapsing realities and forces him to confront the mysterious architect behind the Sacred Timeline. Tom Hiddleston reprises his role alongside Sophia Di Martino, Owen Wilson, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw.

‘Bluey Compilations’ (2026)

‘Bluey Compilations’ brings together curated episodes from the Australian animated series featuring the lively Blue Heeler puppy and her family. Created by Joe Brumm, the show chronicles imaginative roleplay games involving her sister Bingo, parents Bandit and Chilli, and their neighborhood friends. Voice actors Dave McCormack and Melanie Zanetti portray the loving parents who engage in their children’s daily adventures. Directed by Rich Jeffrey, this compilation format highlights fan-favorite moments centered around childhood creativity and family life.

‘Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro’ (2026)

‘Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro’ is a reality competition series aimed at discovering new professional ballroom talent. Aspiring dancers compete across various challenging dance styles, evaluated by experienced mentors and industry judges. Contestants undergo rigorous training and partner routines that test their technical skills and choreographic adaptability, vying for a chance to join the official professional roster on ‘Dancing with the Stars’.

‘X-Men ’97’ (2024– )

‘X-Men ’97’ serves as a direct continuation of the beloved animated series ‘X-Men: The Animated Series’. Following the loss of Professor Charles Xavier, Cyclops and the remaining mutants face rising anti-mutant sentiment and unexpected leadership from Magneto. The team encounters formidable foes like Mister Sinister, the Sentinels, and Bastion while striving to protect a world that fears their existence. Original voice cast members, including Cal Dodd and Lenore Zann, reprise their iconic roles.

‘Sofia the First: Royal Magic’ (2026)

‘Sofia the First: Royal Magic’ follows the young protagonist as she continues her education in the magical arts. Sofia enrolls at The Charmswell School for Royal Magic after discovering her immense power as a princess. While attending classes, she forges new friendships and learns to harness her magical abilities alongside her trusted allies. Created by Craig Gerber, the voice cast includes returning stars Ariel Winter, Wayne Brady, Tim Gunn, and Sara Ramirez.

‘The Shards’ (2026)

‘The Shards’ is a period drama adapted from Bret Easton Ellis’s novel, developed for television by Ryan Murphy. Set in Los Angeles in 1981, the story centers on seventeen-year-old Bret during his final year at the prestigious Buckley prep school. His privileged life unravels with the arrival of a mysterious new student, Robert Mallory, and the emergence of a serial killer known as The Trawler. The ensemble cast features Igby Rigney, Homer Gere, Graham Campbell, and Hayes Warner.

‘Furious’ (2026)

‘Furious’ is a crime drama series created by Elizabeth Meriwether that follows a high-stakes psychological pursuit. FBI agent Alice Black leads a complex investigation to catch a cunning female serial killer. As their paths converge, the investigator and the killer’s views on justice clash in unexpected ways. Emmy Rossum stars in the lead role and serves as an executive producer alongside Scoot McNairy and Elizabeth Meriwether.

‘Bluey Tunes’ (2026)

‘Bluey Tunes’ features animated musical segments from the acclaimed preschool series ‘Bluey’. Each episode pairs catchy melodies and classic children’s rhythms with visuals of Bluey and her sister Bingo. These short-format episodes encourage young viewers to engage in dancing, singing, and active listening through simple tunes. The production extends the franchise’s focus on family connections through rhythm-driven storytelling.

‘Lion’ (2026)

‘Lion’ is a National Geographic wildlife documentary series produced by Jon Favreau and Mike Gunton. The series chronicles the survival journey of an African lion cub named Kio as he navigates the perils of the savannah. Utilizing cutting-edge cinematography, the series captures the cub’s growth and development towards becoming a leader of his pride. Narrated by O.J. Lynch, the program highlights the natural dynamics, family bonds, and territorial rivalries of African wildlife.

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