Disney+ has plenty worth watching in November 2026, especially for subscribers who missed some of the year’s biggest family movies in theaters. With Toy Story 5 and Disney’s live-action Moana now available to stream, the platform offers two high-profile releases alongside a library filled with beloved classics. There’s also no shortage of superhero adventures, imaginative fantasy movies, and nostalgic favorites.
Unlike Netflix, which is adding an extensive collection of films at the beginning of November, Disney+’s announced arrivals are primarily television series and holiday specials. Fortunately, the platform’s existing catalog provides plenty of excellent choices. Whether viewers are looking for rewatchable science fiction movies or something the entire family can enjoy, there’s an impressive range of options.
November also marks the transition from Halloween to the holiday season, making this an especially good month to revisit The Nightmare Before Christmas. Meanwhile, Christmas favorites like Home Alone are ready for anyone who prefers getting a head start on festive viewing. Of course, audiences who aren’t feeling particularly seasonal can always escape to Pandora or revisit an enchanting fairy-tale adventure.
The following eight movies represent some of the strongest choices currently available on Disney+ in the United States. They include recent blockbusters, established classics, and a few titles that deserve another look. Rather than focusing exclusively on November premieres, these selections offer something worthwhile to watch throughout the month.
Toy Story 5 (2026)
Pixar’s beloved toys returned to theaters in 2026 with Toy Story 5, a sequel that finds Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and their friends confronting an unexpected challenge: modern technology. When a tablet named Lilypad enters Bonnie’s life, the toys discover that competing for a child’s attention has become considerably more complicated. Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack return to the voice cast, with Greta Lee joining as Lilypad.
Directed by Andrew Stanton, Toy Story 5 revisits the franchise’s familiar themes of friendship and belonging while examining children’s changing relationships with their toys. The result is an amusing and surprisingly relevant adventure that appeals to parents who grew up with the originals as much as younger viewers. Among the family movies that capture the spirit of earlier generations, Pixar’s latest entry proves that nostalgic characters can still have something meaningful to say.
Moana (2026)
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Disney’s live-action Moana arrived on Disney+ on October 21, making November an ideal opportunity for families who missed its theatrical release to see the ambitious remake. Catherine Lagaʻaia stars as the adventurous Polynesian teenager who sets sail to restore the heart of Te Fiti and save her island. Dwayne Johnson reprises his role as Maui, this time appearing physically as the shape-shifting demigod he originally voiced in the 2016 animated movie.
Directed by Thomas Kail, the remake recreates many of the original’s memorable musical numbers and extraordinary ocean adventures. Critics were largely unimpressed with the decision to revisit such a recent animated classic, although audience reactions were more enthusiastic. Lagaʻaia brings warmth to the title character, and the film’s elaborate production offers a different visual interpretation of the familiar story. Whether it improves upon the original is another question entirely, but Disney fans will undoubtedly be curious.
Freakier Friday (2025)
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Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan finally reunited in Freakier Friday, the long-awaited sequel to Disney’s beloved 2003 body-swap comedy. More than two decades after Tess and Anna Coleman accidentally exchanged identities, Anna is preparing to marry again while navigating a complicated blended-family situation. Naturally, another magical mishap sends the family’s lives into disarray, this time involving Anna’s daughter Harper and her future stepdaughter Lily.
The sequel leans heavily into nostalgia, although Curtis and Lohan remain an enormously entertaining pair. Their chemistry makes even the more ridiculous complications enjoyable, while the expanded body-swap premise provides fresh opportunities for physical comedy. Directed by Nisha Ganatra, Freakier Friday delivers an affectionate continuation of the original’s exploration of family relationships. It’s an especially appealing choice for millennials looking to revisit a childhood favorite without committing to another sprawling franchise.
The Princess Bride (1987)
Few fantasy movies have aged as gracefully as Rob Reiner’s The Princess Bride. Adapted from William Goldman’s novel, the endlessly quotable adventure tells the story of Westley (Cary Elwes), a farmhand determined to reunite with his beloved Buttercup (Robin Wright). Their romance becomes entangled with a villainous prince, a revenge-seeking swordsman, and an assortment of unforgettable characters, including Andre the Giant’s gentle giant Fezzik.
The Princess Bride combines romance, comedy, and swashbuckling adventure with an almost effortless charm. Mandy Patinkin’s performance as Inigo Montoya remains one of the movie’s greatest pleasures, while its playful storytelling makes it accessible to viewers of practically any age. Like the best pirate movies outside the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, it captures the excitement of old-fashioned adventure cinema. For subscribers seeking something genuinely timeless, this is one of Disney+’s easiest recommendations.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)
Marvel’s First Family finally received a proper introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Directed by Matt Shakman, the film stars Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm. Set against a striking retro-futuristic backdrop, their adventure introduces a version of Earth threatened by the planet-devouring Galactus.
The film distinguishes itself through its unusual visual aesthetic and emphasis on the relationships between its central characters. Rather than requiring extensive knowledge of the MCU’s increasingly complicated continuity, The Fantastic Four: First Steps offers a relatively accessible adventure centered on a recognizable superhero family. Its spectacular cosmic sequences provide plenty of blockbuster excitement, while the chemistry between its four leads gives the story a welcome emotional foundation. With Avengers: Doomsday approaching, November is also a convenient time to catch up.
Avatar: Fire And Ash (2025)
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James Cameron returned to Pandora in December 2025 with Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third installment in his enormously successful science fiction franchise. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña reprise their roles as Jake Sully and Neytiri, whose family must confront new threats while coping with the devastating consequences of the previous film. The arrival of the Ash People, a Na’vi clan led by the formidable Varang (Oona Chaplin), introduces another complicated dimension to Pandora’s ongoing conflicts.
As expected from Cameron, the film’s extraordinary visual effects are among its greatest attractions. Its ambitious action sequences and immersive environments make it an impressive home-viewing experience, particularly on a large screen. Some critics questioned the story’s familiarity, but Fire and Ash delivers the grand-scale spectacle audiences have come to expect from the franchise. Viewers seeking a lengthy science fiction adventure with remarkable world-building will find plenty to appreciate.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
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Is The Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie? Fortunately, November offers the perfect compromise. Directed by Henry Selick and produced by Tim Burton, the beloved stop-motion musical follows Jack Skellington, Halloween Town’s Pumpkin King, who grows tired of his annual responsibilities. After discovering Christmas Town, Jack becomes obsessed with introducing the holiday to his own wonderfully macabre community.
More than three decades after its release, The Nightmare Before Christmas remains visually astonishing, thanks to its imaginative character designs and painstaking stop-motion animation. Danny Elfman’s unforgettable songs contribute enormously to the film’s enduring appeal, while Jack’s misguided attempts to reinvent Christmas are both funny and unexpectedly touching. For viewers who appreciate movies that find frightening possibilities outside conventional horror, the film’s gothic fantasy offers a playful alternative. It’s also practically made for the weeks between October 31 and December 25.
Home Alone (1990)
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The holiday season never feels complete without at least one viewing of Home Alone. Directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes, the 1990 comedy stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old boy accidentally left behind when his family travels to Paris for Christmas. Initially thrilled by the prospect of having the entire house to himself, Kevin discovers that independence becomes considerably more complicated when two burglars target his home.
Culkin’s mischievous performance helped turn Home Alone into a holiday phenomenon, although Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern deserve enormous credit for making the film’s elaborate slapstick sequences so entertaining. Beneath the increasingly outrageous traps lies a surprisingly heartfelt story about family and the importance of feeling loved. Catherine O’Hara also delivers a memorable performance as Kevin’s frantic mother. For anyone ready to start celebrating Christmas before Thanksgiving, Disney+ has one of the most beloved holiday comedies ever made.
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