Looking for something new to watch? There's always something on Disney Plus. Even this long after its inception, it still boasts a gigantic library of classic movies, hit Marvel movies TV shows, and originals. In fact, its enormous catalog has been the key to its success and popularity and a reason why it's one of the best streaming services, as we note in our Disney Plus review.
The service streams most of the Marvel movies in order, as well as the Marvel TV shows including "Loki" and "She-Hulk." Plus, there's also the ability to soar through Skywalker saga and see the Star Wars movies in order as well as new shows like "The Acolyte" and tons of new and adventures like "Agatha All Along".
Now, Disney Bundle subscribers can also access Hulu content through the Disney Plus app. That's essentially what users around the world were able to do via the Disney Plus Star channel. This means you'll need to learn how to manage Disney Plus parental controls, because a lot of the new stuff isn't for younger audiences.
You can even bundle Disney Plus with Hulu and Max for an even better deal if you choose, which is a great money-saving option if you're looking to put back some extra cash each week. Subscription services can be expensive.
So, welcome to our guide to everything you need to know about Disney Plus. We're constantly updating this page with details about pricing, deals, supported devices and release dates.
Disney Plus cheat sheet
- Price: Disney Plus are available starting at $9.99 per month for an ad-supported version and a $15.99 per month version without ads.
- Bundles: Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus are bundled together at varying prices, starting at $10.99. You can also opt for the Disney, Hulu, and Max bundle, which starts at just $16.99.
- Supported Devices: Roku, Amazon Fire, Chromecast, PS4, Xbox One, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android and Chromebooks.
- App download links: Disney Plus apps are available on a wide range of devices.
- Key shows and movies: "The Mandalorian," "Loki," "Andor," "X-Men '97", "The Acolyte"
- IMAX Enhanced: 13 Marvel films can be viewed in the IMAX Expanded Aspect Ratio, so you can see more movie on your screen.
How to sign up for Disney Plus
Disney Plus is available for viewers around the world, and you can sign up here. Check out our guide for how to use Disney Plus to take full advantage.
And while the regular Disney Plus free trial is over, other options can be found.
The streaming service, which boasts a library of thousands of movies and shows made by Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and 20th Century Fox.
Frustrated? Call Disney Plus customer service for help. Cord-cutters in the United States might want to check out the details below on the ESPN Plus and Hulu bundles. The latter is especially important for watching series like "The Bear" or "Rick and Morty — the kind of not-exactly family-friendly content that Disney Plus is primarily comprised of.
Either way, Disney Plus features a mix of classic titles ("Cinderella", "Toy Story", "Star Wars") and new programs developed exclusively for Disney Plus ("The Acolyte", "Agatha After All").
Disney Plus price and bundles
Disney Plus has gone up in price several times over the past few years. The ad-supported version is now $9.99 per month pricing as of August 2024.
We also have UK pricing: Disney Plus standard with ads will cost £4.99 per month, with a 1080p Standard tier that costs £7.99 per month and a new 4K tier that costs £10.99 per month.
Annually, ad-free Disney Plus costs $159.99 in the U.S., and the U.K. will pay £79.90 per year for the 1080p tier and £109.90 per year for the 4K tier. If that's not enough savings, we're tracking the best Disney Plus deals.
Canada: $11.99CAD per month (or $119.99 per year)
New Zealand: $14.99NZD / $18.99NZD per month (or $149.99 / $189.99 per year)
Australia: $13.99AUD / $17.99AUD per month (or $139.99 / $179.99 per year)
United Kingdom: £7.99 per month (or £79.90 per year)
Hulu viewers should consider the Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus bundles, which start at $14.99 for ad-supported versions of each service.
You can also opt for the Disney Plus, Hulu, and Max bundles, which start at $16.99 for ad-supported versions of each service as well.
The Disney Plus pricing is pretty competitive, and but only slightly cheaper than the "Standard" Netflix package for $15.49 that most people get.
Apple TV Plus is even cheaper, at $9.99 per month, but has much less content. Disney CEO Bob Iger defended his service's higher price, arguing that Disney Plus' unique mix of originals and the incomparable Disney library makes the service stand out, even in front of more affordable services. Check out our Disney Plus vs Apple TV Plus face-off guide for more details.
Disney Plus shows
Disney Plus may have a huge film library, but its biggest victories have been in new shows. Unfortunately, that track record is mixed. We liked "Ms. Marvel", "Andor" and "She-Hulk", but "Obi-Wan Kenobi" was a slow starter and "The Mandalorian" season 3 was a dud.
"The Acolyte" is currently airing, as is "Agatha After All". Be sure to check out our picks for the best Disney Plus shows.
Classic shows already on Disney Plus include Disney Channel faves as well as shows produced by 20th Century Fox, like the entire series of The Simpsons.
Originally, Disney Plus was led by the breakout hit "The Mandalorian" (Baby Yoda, we love you). Other originals include "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series", "Encore" and "Diary of a Future President".
Disney Plus movies
Disney's vault also offers the big mix of animated films. Those include classics like "The Little Mermaid", "Aladdin" and "Beauty and the Beast". There are also newer hits like "Frozen" and "Frozen 2", as well as Pixar favorites like "Finding Dory" and "Toy Story 4".
Since Disney owns Lucasfilm, Disney Plus is home to Star Wars films, including the original trilogy, the prequel trilogy and the sequel films.
And Disney also owns Marvel, so you can stream "Avengers: Endgame", "Black Panther", "Captain Marvel" and most of the other MCU movies (some are still on other streaming services, due to previous licensing deals).
But while Disney Plus is great for kids and families, adult-oriented content is lacking. For instance, for Valentine's Day, Disney Plus had a sad collection of romantic movies for grown-ups. If you want more things of that ilk, you'll want to add Hulu to your subscription bundle.
Be sure to check out our picks for the best Disney Plus movies.
Disney Plus review and recommendations
In our Disney Plus review, we gave the service positive marks, naming it one of the best streaming services yet, especially for families. The early hiccups of streaming issues have subsided, and Disney Plus' elegant animated interface continues to charm us.
It doesn't hurt that Disney throws in included 4K Ultra HD resolution and family sharing (up to four devices). Plus, its $9.99 price is still hard to argue with, especially now that Disney keeps adding new movies and shows.
Disney Plus streaming devices and apps
Disney Plus is available on desktop browsers on Mac and PC. The Disney Plus app is also available on the best streaming devices. Plus, Disney Plus added SharePlay for iPhone and other Apple devices too, so your iOS ecosystem won't have to miss out.
- iPhones and iPads
- Android phones and tablets
- Apple TV
- Android TV
- Fire TV
- Fire tablets
- Roku
- Chromecast
- Chromebook
- Microsoft Xbox One
- PS4
- Smart TVs (LG WebOS, Samsung Tizen, Android TV, Vizio SmartCast, Roku TV)
Marvel movies and TV on Disney Plus
The Disney Plus Marvel lineup has assembled, and it's almost complete. After launching with 16 titles, including Tom's Guide favorite: "Captain America: The Winter Soldier", Disney Plus got "Thor: Ragnarok" later, and then acquired "Black Panther", after its Netflix contract expired.
All that's left is the "Spider-Man" movies (which are trickling in Sony and Disney Plus deal) and "The Incredible Hulk" ... which Marvel Studios basically ignores because it stars Edward Norton and not Mark Ruffalo.
Want to stream them all in chronological or release order? Check out out guide on how to watch the Marvel movies in order.
Star Wars movies and shows on Disney Plus
All of the Star Wars films are on Disney Plus. That means on top of the whole "Skywalker Saga" (Episodes I through IX), "Rogue One" and "Solo" are both there too.
Here's how to watch the Star Wars movies in order on Disney Plus.
Currently, "The Acolyte" is airing on Disney Plus, starring Amandla Stenberg as Verosha "Osha" and Mae-ho "Mae" Aniseya, twins separated by a tragedy during their youth, both seeking different sides of the Force.
Disney Plus 4K HDR and downloads
You don't need to concern yourself with spending more to get a more-complete version of Disney Plus. Unlike on Netflix (where you need to spend an extra $5 per month to move from 1080p to 4K), Disney Plus includes Ultra HD streaming and 4 simultaneous streams at its standard price.
Disney Plus also lets you download all of its shows and movies to its apps.
