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Disney+ has had its ups and downs, but in 2026, it’s still delivering some of the most talked-about shows on streaming.
From galaxy-spanning Star Wars adventures to Marvel superhero stories and heartfelt animated comebacks, the platform keeps finding ways to surprise its audience.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or just getting started, there’s genuinely something here worth your time.
These 15 shows prove that Disney+ isn’t just surviving — it’s still setting the bar.
1. Andor (2022–2025)
Most Star Wars stories put heroes front and center, but Andor flips that entirely.
This show follows Cassian Andor, a reluctant rebel slowly radicalized by an oppressive empire.
The storytelling feels closer to a political thriller than a space opera, which makes it stand out in a crowded franchise.
Every episode builds tension with sharp writing and incredible performances.
Tony Gilroy crafted something rare — a prequel that actually makes you feel the stakes.
By the time the final season wrapped in 2025, Andor had cemented itself as one of the greatest Star Wars stories ever told.
2. X-Men ’97 (2024– )
Nobody expected a cartoon revival to hit this hard.
X-Men ’97 picked up exactly where the beloved 1990s animated series left off, and it delivered emotionally charged storytelling that left fans speechless.
The animation style honors the original while the writing pushes into genuinely mature territory.
Characters like Rogue, Gambit, and Storm got moments that longtime fans had waited decades to see.
One particular episode became a viral sensation for its gut-punch ending.
This show reminded everyone that animation isn’t just for kids — and that Marvel’s mutants still have incredible stories left to tell.
3. The Mandalorian (2019– )
Baby Yoda changed the internet overnight.
When The Mandalorian launched with Disney+ in 2019, it introduced Grogu to the world and sparked a cultural moment that nobody saw coming.
The show’s Western-in-space formula felt fresh, exciting, and surprisingly emotional for a franchise known for epic battles.
Din Djarin’s quiet, protective energy made him one of Star Wars’ most beloved new characters almost instantly.
Even through some uneven seasons, the show’s heart never wavered.
With more story still unfolding, The Mandalorian remains the anchor of Disney+’s Star Wars universe and a fan-favorite for very good reason.
4. Loki (2021–2023)
Loki was always the most interesting Avenger who wasn’t technically an Avenger.
His Disney+ series leaned fully into that charm, sending the God of Mischief on a mind-bending journey through time and alternate realities.
The show introduced the Time Variance Authority and completely reshaped the MCU’s multiverse storyline.
Tom Hiddleston brought incredible depth to a character fans had loved since 2011.
Season two especially delivered a finale so emotionally satisfying that it left viewers genuinely moved.
Loki transformed from a fan-favorite villain into a true hero — and did it in a way that felt completely earned.
5. WandaVision (2021)
Nothing on streaming looked quite like WandaVision when it dropped in January 2021.
The show opened as a black-and-white 1950s sitcom and slowly peeled back layers of grief, trauma, and raw magical power.
It was the MCU doing something genuinely experimental — and it mostly worked beautifully.
Elizabeth Olsen’s performance as Wanda Maximoff was career-defining.
The way the show blended classic TV nostalgia with heartbreaking emotional storytelling felt unlike anything Marvel had attempted before.
WandaVision proved that superhero stories could be quiet, strange, and devastating — and that Disney+ was willing to take real creative swings worth watching.
6. Ahsoka (2023– )
Ahsoka Tano has one of the longest character arcs in Star Wars history, spanning animation, comics, and live-action.
Her solo series finally gave this fan-beloved character the spotlight she deserved, sending her on a galaxy-hopping quest that connected directly to Rebels and The Clone Wars lore.
Rosario Dawson brought quiet strength to the role, and the show rewarded longtime fans with emotional callbacks.
Seeing animated characters brought to live-action was a genuinely thrilling experience for anyone who grew up watching the cartoons.
Ahsoka’s story is far from over, and that’s exactly why fans keep coming back.
7. Wonder Man (2026– )
Fresh out of the gate in 2026, Wonder Man is already turning heads.
The show follows Simon Williams, a struggling Hollywood actor who gains superhero powers — and suddenly has to juggle fame, identity, and saving the world.
It’s a clever premise that pokes fun at celebrity culture while still delivering genuine Marvel action.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II brings electric energy to the lead role.
The show’s comedic tone feels refreshingly different from other MCU entries, making it accessible even for viewers new to Marvel.
Wonder Man might just be the most entertaining new addition to Disney+ this year.
8. Ms. Marvel (2022)
Kamala Khan arrived on Disney+ with so much personality that it was impossible not to root for her immediately.
A Pakistani-American teenager from New Jersey who loves superheroes suddenly becomes one — the premise sounds simple, but the execution is joyful and layered.
Ms. Marvel brought cultural representation to the MCU in a way that felt authentic and celebratory.
The show’s animated visual style during Kamala’s daydream sequences made it feel like a comic book come to life.
Iman Vellani’s performance was a total breakout.
Young viewers especially connected with a hero who felt like someone they might actually know.
9. Moon Knight (2022)
Oscar Isaac played not one, not two, but three distinct personalities in Moon Knight — and pulled it off brilliantly.
The show tackled dissociative identity disorder with surprising care while also delivering Egyptian mythology, action sequences, and genuinely unsettling psychological horror.
It was unlike anything else in the MCU.
Ethan Hawke played one of Marvel’s most quietly menacing villains, making every scene he appeared in deeply uncomfortable in the best way.
Moon Knight felt like a passion project that got the budget it deserved.
For viewers who wanted something darker and stranger from Marvel, this show was exactly that.
10. Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023– )
Rick Riordan fans waited years for an adaptation that actually got the books right — and Percy Jackson and the Olympians finally delivered.
The Disney+ series follows a young demigod discovering his divine heritage while navigating a world full of Greek gods and monsters hiding in plain sight.
The tone perfectly captures the books’ mix of humor and heart.
Walker Scobell is pitch-perfect as Percy, bringing the character’s sarcastic wit and genuine bravery to life.
Riordan himself was closely involved in production, which shows in every detail.
This is the faithful adaptation fans always deserved, and it keeps getting better each season.
11. American Born Chinese (2023)
Blending a modern high school story with Chinese mythology sounds ambitious — and American Born Chinese pulls it off with style.
Based on Gene Luen Yang’s acclaimed graphic novel, the show follows Jin Wang as he navigates identity, friendship, and the chaos that erupts when the Monkey King shows up in his life.
The series handles themes of cultural identity and belonging with warmth and humor, never feeling preachy.
Michelle Yeoh and Daniel Wu bring star power to the mythological storyline.
For younger viewers figuring out who they are, this show offers something genuinely meaningful wrapped in a fun, fast-paced adventure.
12. Star Wars: Visions (2021– )
Star Wars: Visions handed the galaxy far, far away to some of the world’s best anime studios — and the results were stunning.
Each short film brings a completely different visual style and story, making every episode feel like a mini-movie.
There’s no wrong entry point; you can watch in any order and find something to love.
Some episodes are whimsical, some tragic, and some just breathtakingly beautiful.
Visions proved that Star Wars doesn’t need to follow rigid canon rules to be meaningful.
It’s one of the most creatively free projects Disney+ has ever greenlit, and animation fans absolutely should not sleep on it.
13. The Beatles: Get Back (2021)
Peter Jackson took 57 hours of raw, never-before-seen footage from 1969 and turned it into a three-part documentary that feels like time travel.
The Beatles: Get Back puts you in the room during the recording sessions that led to the Let It Be album — including that legendary rooftop concert.
You see genius at work, but also real friendship and tension.
What’s remarkable is how alive these four men feel on screen.
This isn’t a polished tribute — it’s messy, funny, and deeply human.
Even people who aren’t hardcore Beatles fans found themselves completely absorbed.
Get Back is simply one of the best music documentaries ever made.
14. The Imagineering Story (2019)
Ever wonder how Disney parks actually get built?
The Imagineering Story pulls back the curtain on the creative geniuses who design the rides, lands, and experiences that millions of people visit every year.
It’s a six-part documentary that traces the history of Walt Disney Imagineering from its earliest days through the modern era.
There’s real emotion here — stories of projects that almost didn’t happen, bold ideas that changed entertainment forever, and the people who dedicated their careers to making magic.
Whether you’re a theme park fan or just love great storytelling, this documentary is endlessly fascinating.
It’s one of Disney+’s most underrated originals.
15. Light & Magic (2022– )
Industrial Light & Magic basically invented modern movie magic — and this documentary series lets you see exactly how they did it.
Light & Magic goes inside George Lucas’s legendary VFX company to explore the breakthroughs that transformed filmmaking across five decades.
From the original Star Wars to the digital revolution, every episode reveals something jaw-dropping.
The interviews with veterans who built creatures and spaceships by hand are genuinely inspiring.
You walk away with a deeper appreciation for every blockbuster you’ve ever loved.
For anyone curious about filmmaking, creativity, or the history of cinema, Light & Magic is an absolute must-watch hiding quietly on Disney+.