Disney+: 200 Must-Watch TV Shows & Movies Available on Launch

“10 Things I Hate About You” (1999)

Arguably the perfect teen drama—with a phenomenal cast and endlessly quotable lines—”10 Things I Hate About You” wants you to know right now that it will be avaiable on Disney+ when it launches.

“101 Dalmatians” (1961)

You know, all Cruella de Vil wanted to do, really, was innovate the fashion world. Murdering puppies, sure, not cool, but she had vision.  

“101 Dalmatians” (1996)

No one has ever had more fun than Glenn Close did playing Cruella de Vil. Okay, maybe Glenn Close had that much fun playing Alex in “Fatal Attraction,” but the point remains: No one has ever had more fun than Glenn Close.

“Aladdin” (1992)

Before live-action remake fever hit (a whole new world, indeed) and Will Smith became Genie, there was the original animated movie (with Robin Williams as Genie). 

“Alice in Wonderland” (1951)

Like a surprising number of Disney animated movies, “Alice in Wonderland” was originally a flop in the theaters. Disney subsequently played the movie on television, which gained it popularity and then achieved great success upon re-release in the theaters.

“Alice in Wonderland” (2010)

This Tim Burton retelling of the classic features…a look from Johnny Depp, am I right?

“Alley Cats Strike” (2000)

There is one Disney Channel Original Movie that cashed in on the late ’90s swing revival, and that DCOM was “Alley Cats Strike.” And apparently bowling was the official throwback sport of the swing revival: Half the songs on the movie’s soundtrack were from a band called The Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra.

“Andi Mack” (2017-2019)

A recent hit for the Disney Channel, featuring an inclusive cast and the first gay teen character to appear on the network. 

“Annie” (1999)

The only thing better than Victor Garber as Daddy Warbucks is Victor Garber as the prince’s father (and Whoopi Goldberg’s husband) in “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.”

“Ant-Man” (2015)

Superhero Paul Rudd is Disney+ approved. Good.

“The Apple Dumpling Gang” (1975)

This Disney classic was the first movie to feature the comedic duo of Don Knotts and Tim Conway, and it got a sequel four years later.

“The Aristocats” (1970)

As the upcoming “Cats” feature film has proven, it looks like “The Aristocats” was right: Everybody wants to be a cat.

“Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015)

Alright, Disney+ maybe be playing things a little fast and loose with its launch date choices. The second “Avengers” movie will immediately be available but not the other “Avengers” movies.

“Babes in Toyland” (1961)

Disney’s first live-action musical is all set for the Disney+ launch.

“Bambi” (1942)

The kid-scarring classic will be available to remind future generations that at any moment your mother might get shot to death in the forest. 

“Beauty and the Beast” (1991)

This again proves the “Angela Lansbury in a Disney musical” theory. But also: If Disney+ didn’t have “Beauty and the Beast” available on the first day, then that probably would’ve been a sign to pack it all in.

“Bedknobs and Broomsticks” (1971)

It’s simple really: Put Angela Lansbury in a Disney musical and then just watch it succeed.

“Benji the Hunted” (1987)

There was a point in time when Disney was very interested in stories about dogs surviving in the wilderness. This movie came during that point in time.

“Big Hero 6” (2014)

There is something wrong with you if you don’t want a big hug from the adorable inflatable Baymax, heavily featured in the imaginative animated superhero tale. 

“The Black Cauldron” (1985)

Due to its darker tone and mythology, “The Black Cauldron” was the first Disney animated film to receive a PG rating.

“Blank Check” (1994)

“Blank Check” is always a great movie to watch when you want to say, “That’s not how technology works. Or how it ever worked.” Always.

“Bonkers” (1993-1994)

This is one of those shows that seems like it may have been a youthful fever dream. Until you hear the theme song once more and it all comes flooding back to you.

“Boy Meets World” (1993-2000)

The classic sitcom made Ben Savage a star and made Rider Strong a generation’s teen dream. 

“Brave” (2012)

The first Pixar film to star a female protagonist is coming to Disney+.

“Brink!” (1998)

Raise your hand if you had an inline skating phase because of this movie. Okay, now raise your hand if you had an Erik von Detten phase because… he was literally everywhere at this time. Disney+ is leading folks down a slippery slope with this content.

“A Bug’s Life” (1998)

Pixar’s second-ever animated film has a pretty stacked voice cast, including Dave Foley, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Phyllis Diller, Richard Kind, David Hyde Pierce, Denis Leary, Bonnie Hunt, and Brad Garrett. 

“Cadet Kelly” (2002)

The unforgettable DCOM that starred the powerhouse duo of Hilary Duff and Christy Carlson Romano. Enough said.

“Camp Nowhere” (1994)

Long before Andrew Keegan was known for creating a church, he was in a movie where he had a hand in creating a camp. 

“Captain Marvel” (2019)

Carol Danvers, Marvel’s first lead female superhero, flies high on Day 1 of Disney+. 

“Cars” (2006)

Watch once for the fine voice work of Owen Wilson and Paul Newman, watch more times to search for clues as to what happened to all of the humans. 

“The Cheetah Girls” (2003)

Before there were sequels, soundtracks, and real-life Cheetah Girls, there was just this movie, based on a book series of the same name.

“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” (2005)

Its follow-up movie, “Prince Caspian,” will also be available once Disney+ launches.

“Cinderella” (1950)

Released after a string of financial bombs (including classics like “Pinocchio,” “Fantasia,” and “Bambi”), when it was released, “Cinderella” was Disney’s greatest critical and commercial success since “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”

“The Color of Friendship” (2000)

As much as “The Color of Friendship” became the official Disney Channel Black History Month movie and one of those educational movies to watch in school, that only happened because it was actually good. And it’s endured as a result of that, which hasn’t necessarily been the case for a lot of the Disney+ movies that were announced for launch day.

“The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes” (1969)

Kurt Russell + electric shock = the genius brain of a computer. That’s just science.

“Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen” (2004)

Lindsay Lohan vs. Megan Fox is a movie feud for the ages, and now in 2019, you can give it the appreciation it deserved back in 2004.

“Dan in Real Life” (2007)

Not everything on Disney+ is going to be an animated situation or a superhero movie. Sometimes there are comedy-dramas about Steve Carell functioning in life as a widower.

“Darkwing Duck” (1991-1992)

Let’s. Get. Dangerous.

“Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier” (1955)

This Davy Crockett movie is actually an edited compilation of the first three episodes of the Davy Crockett television miniseries from 1954.

“Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan” (2007-2012)

Nine seasons of the reality series, featuring the titular dog trainer, were produced for Nat Geo from 2004-2012. 

“Double Teamed” (2002)

Back in 2002, the Disney Channel believed that all it took was a matching dye job to convince the audience that two very dissimilar-looking actresses were identical twins. They were wrong, but that didn’t really hurt the charm of the movie.

“DuckTales” (1987-1990)

The original series, about an eclectic family of ducks going on adventures, still has one of the best theme songs of all time. 

“Dumbo” (1941)

“Dumbo” serves as a lesson to everyone: If you make fun of someone for their floppy ears, they will, in fact, have the last laugh by revealing their ears give them the ability to fly.

“Escape to Witch Mountain” (1975)

This is the first “Witch Mountain” movie. It spawned a sequel, an attempted TV series, a parody short, and two remakes (the latter starring The Rock). And it starred a Real Housewife: Kim Richards (with an uncredited appearance by Kyle as well).

“Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers” (1989-1990)

The theme song is already stuck in your head, isn’t it?

“Even Stevens” (2000)

Travel back to a time when Shia LaBeouf was a promising young comedic actor and Christy Carlson Romano was bound to become a huge star. Then shout while watching: “Justice for Christy Carlson Romano!” (Shia seems to be doing fine now.)

“The Even Stevens Movie” (2003)

This DCOM served as the official series finale for “Even Stevens.”

“Fantasia” (1940)

The 1940 animated film is the best classical music education money can buy. 

“Finding Nemo” (2003)

A father searching for his missing son packs an emotional punch in this Pixar classic. 

“First Kid” (1996)

Sinbad never played a genie (that was Shaq), but he did work as Secret Service for the President’s son in “First Kid.”

“Flight of the Navigator” (1986)

Who doesn’t love an alien abduction story where the abductee doesn’t age in the years they’re missing from their home?

“Flubber” (1997)

“Flubber” is actually a remake of 1961’s “The Absent-Minded Professor,” another movie that’s available as soon as Disney+ launches.

“The Fox and the Hound” (1981)

The animated version of unlikely animal friendships, even though ultimately, both Todd the fox and Copper the hound are just two cute pups at heart.

“Freaky Friday” (1977)

This original version of “Freaky Friday” starried Barbara Harris and Jodie Foster as the mother-daughter body swap duo, and boy did it get freaky. The last act chase is truly something to behold.

“Freaky Friday” (2003)

Is it too soon to crown Lindsay Lohan the official queen of Disney+?

“Free Solo” (2018)

The Oscar-winning documentary about mountain climbing will have you squirming for an hour and 40 minutes straight. 

“Frozen” (2013)

Elsa and Anna redefined the concept of the Disney princess for today’s kids, and we’re better for it. 

“Gargoyles” (1994-1997)

Finally, there’s once again a place to get a hit of Shakespearean afternoon cartoons.

“Genius” (1999)

This somewhat forgotten Disney Channel Original Movie is most notable for young Emmy Rossum as the love interest of a character who’s dealing with his own Steve Urkel/Stefan Urquelle confidence issues.

“Get a Clue” (2002)

Lindsay Lohan. Brenda Song. Bug Hall. The ultimate mystery-solving team and not a mouse amoung them.

“Girl Meets World” (2014-2017)

The spin-off of/sequel to “Boy Meets World,” “Girl Meets World” centered on Cory and Topanga’s daughter Riley as she attempted to “meet world” just like her dad did.

“Goof Troop” (1992-1993)

The father/son animated comedy gave Goofy a son and the world a lot of fun. 

“A Goofy Movie” (1995)

Bringing the character of Goofy’s son Max to the big screen, “A Goofy Movie’s” enduring legacy is its stellar original songs. 

“Gravity Falls” (2012-2016)

As soon as Disney+ launches, run—don’t walk—to “Gravity Falls.” Do it for Dipper and Mabel Pines. Do it for “Grunkle” Stan.

“The Great Mouse Detective” (1986)

Disney really loves its mice working as investigators (and other jobs mice typically wouldn’t have, as mice). Thanks a lot, Mickey.

“The Great Muppet Caper” (1981)

Muppets stopping a jewel heist? The only thing better (or at least equal) is all of the other instances of Muppets doing other cool things.

“Halloweentown” (1998)

Considered one of the classic Disney Channel Original Movies, “Halloweentown” follows Marnie Piper (Kimberly J. Brown) as she learns from her grandmother Aggie (Debbie Reynold) that she is a witch. And that there is a whole other witchy, supernatural world (the titular Halloweentown).

“Hannah Montana” (2006-2011)

Once upon a time, Miley Cyrus wasn’t just being Miley: She was juggling an alter-ego as a super famous recording artist. Why, exactly? Well, Disney+ will allow you to watch and find out when it launches.

“Heavyweights” (1995)

Where else are you going to see an unhinged Ben Stiller harass a young Kenan Thompson? Not on “Saturday Night Live,” because Kenan is a full-grown adult now.

“Hercules” (1997)

No one will judge you if you skip over the Michael Bolton musical numbers to get to the training montage. 

“High School Musical” (2006)

This movie gave us Zac Efron, which is more than a lot of other movies have ever done to improve our society. 

“High School Musical 2” (2007)

This is the first “High School Musical” movie where Zac Efron is actually fully allowed to sing; in the first one, his voice was blended (a polite way to say “dubbed”) with Drew Seeley’s voice. Of course, Efron has since proven he can more than carry a tune, so it’s fun to look back.

“Hocus Pocus” (1993)

Does “Hocus Pocus” being on Disney+ means it’s not going to play non-stop on Freeform every October now? Probably not, but for the other 11 months, Disney+ will be the obvious spot for a dose of everyone’s favorite witch sisters.

“Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” (1989)

Remember when Rick Moranis was in movies? That was great. “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” is also pretty charming.

“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (1996)

Ring the bell: “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” was the fifth highest-grossing release of 1996.

“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” (1998)

JTT channels his inner Zack Morris—every teen heartthrob has an inner Zack Morris—in this comedy all about how he has to be bribed with a dream car to come see his family for Christmas.

“The Incredible Journey” (1963)

Once again, dogs (and a cat) fending for themselves in wilderness. We’re on to your ways, Disney.

“The Incredibles” (2004)

An iconic Pixar entry, with some genius voice casting including Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, and Sarah Vowell. 

“Inside Out” (2015)

This movie about our inner feelings is unsurprisingly an emotional roller coaster. Bing Bong, you will be avenged! 

“Inspector Gadget” (1999)

Somewhere, there’s a person who made a hefty bet that the man who played king of cool Ferris Bueller would one day play the ultimate square, Inspector Gadget. That person is now obscenely wealthy.

“Iron Man” (2008)

The Marvel film that started it all, featuring Robert Downey Jr. as the superhero he was born to play. 

“Iron Man 3” (2013)

Missing from Disney+ initial launch is “Iron Man 2,” but that’s truly not a lot. Especially when the first “Iron Man” and the best “Iron Man” will still be available.

“Jack” (1996)

Francis Ford Coppola directed this movie about a boy who ages four times faster than an average person, played by the late Robin Williams.

“James and the Giant Peach” (1996)

And now Disney+ can scare a new generation of children with this Roald Dahl adaptation…

“Johnny Tsunami” (1999)

This Disney Channel Original Movie found a way to turn snowboarding and skiing into full-on class warfare, which was definitely a different perspective for sports DCOMs.

“The Jungle Book” (1967)

Based on Rudyard Kipling’s book of the same name, “The Jungle Book” was the last movie produced by Walt Disney himself. He passed away during production.

“Kazaam” (1996)

Tyra Banks did “Life-Size 2”: What’s to stop Shaq (and Francis Capra) from doing “Kazaam 2.” Hopefully nothing, once Disney+ reminds people of this movie and its impromptu rap numbers.

“A Kid in King Arthur’s Court” (1995)