Pixar’s Latest Sequel Is the Most-Watched Movie on Disney+ This Week
According to recent viewership metrics, Disney+ subscribers are diving back into cherished animated classics and seasonal favorites this week. The streaming charts highlight a blend of iconic franchise entries, spooky holiday staples, and eagerly awaited upcoming releases that are captivating audiences.
Family-friendly adventures are taking center stage on the platform, underscoring the lasting charm of signature animated and fantasy properties. Viewers are engaging with both timeless nostalgic favorites and the expanding cinematic universes available on the service.
‘Halloweentown’ (1998)
On her thirteenth birthday, Marnie Piper learns that she hails from a family of witches and possesses magical abilities. Together with her siblings, she secretly follows their quirky grandmother Aggie to a magical world where monsters, ghosts, and goblins coexist peacefully. Upon arrival, they discover that an evil force threatens to enslave the town’s supernatural inhabitants. Marnie must embrace her magical legacy and unite with her family to save their mystical home.
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ (2026)
Directed by Jon Favreau, this upcoming feature film continues the adventures of bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu. The film transitions the narrative from the streaming series into a grand ‘Star Wars’ theatrical experience. Pedro Pascal returns as the armored warrior facing new challenges across the galaxy’s outer rim. This project broadens the narrative scope of the New Republic era within the established franchise.
‘Hotel Transylvania’ (2012)
Count Dracula runs a luxurious resort where monsters can vacation away from humans. Trouble arises when a human traveler named Jonathan accidentally stumbles upon the hidden hotel during Mavis’s 118th birthday celebration. To avoid panic among his supernatural guests, Dracula disguises Jonathan as a fellow monster while trying to keep his daughter from falling in love. This animated comedy features a star-studded voice cast, including Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, and Andy Samberg.
‘Toy Story 4’ (2019)
Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and their friends embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy named Forky. When Forky escapes during the trip, Woody sets out to find him and unexpectedly reunites with his long-lost friend Bo Peep at an antique shop. This reunion offers Woody a new perspective on being a toy without a child. Directed by Josh Cooley, the film explores themes of independence, loyalty, and purpose through stunning animation.
‘Toy Story 3’ (2010)
As Andy prepares to leave for college, Woody and the other toys are mistakenly donated to Sunnyside Daycare. Although it initially seems welcoming, the daycare is secretly run by a bitter teddy bear named Lotso. Woody must devise an escape plan to rescue his friends and return to Andy before he leaves. This critically acclaimed animated film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.
‘Toy Story 2’ (1999)
Woody is stolen by a greedy collector named Al McWhiggin, who intends to sell him to a museum in Japan. At Al’s place, Woody meets the ‘Woody’s Roundup’ crew, including Jessie, Bullseye, and Stinky Pete. Buzz Lightyear leads a rescue mission with Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, Rex, and Hamm to save their friend. Woody faces a choice between eternal preservation and the love of being a child’s toy.
‘Toy Story’ (1995)
Woody, a pull-string cowboy doll, feels threatened when Buzz Lightyear, a modern space ranger, becomes Andy’s new favorite toy. Their rivalry leads to both toys getting lost and trapped in the home of their destructive neighbor, Sid Phillips. They must set aside their differences and work together to get back home before Andy’s family moves. As the first fully computer-animated feature film, it marked a significant technological achievement in cinema.
‘Spidey and the Avengers: Halloween Team-Up!’ (2026)
Spidey and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes unite to protect their community when holiday celebrations are disrupted. The villain Hallows’ Eve unleashes magical chaos on unsuspecting trick-or-treaters, threatening to ruin Halloween. The heroes must combine their unique abilities to stop the magical mayhem. This animated special features a voice cast that includes Alkaio Thiele, Mason Blomberg, Armen Taylor, Hero Hunter, Patrick Stump, and Este Haim.
‘Hocus Pocus’ (1993)
Three centuries after their execution, the Sanderson sisters are accidentally resurrected in Salem, Massachusetts, on Halloween night by teenager Max Dennison. Max, his sister Dani, and their friend Allison must stop the witches from consuming the life force of the town’s children to regain their immortality. Guided by an immortal talking cat named Thackery Binx, the trio tries to outsmart the witches before dawn. Directed by Kenny Ortega, this supernatural comedy stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy.
‘Toy Story 5’ (2026)
Directed by Andrew Stanton, the fifth entry in the flagship Pixar franchise reunites Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and their friends for a new adventure. The story focuses on traditional toys facing unprecedented competition as children increasingly gravitate towards electronic screens. The toys must adapt to the changing landscape of playtime to maintain their relevance in a tech-driven world. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen reprise their iconic roles as Woody and Buzz Lightyear.
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