Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Disney Plus | July 13-19, 2025

Disney’s latest live-action reboot is here, and it’s not playing it safe. Snow White takes the bones of the 1937 classic and layers in a darker, more sweeping fantasy vibe—complete with forest bandits, royal backstabbing, and a genuinely menacing Evil Queen played by Gal Gadot (yes, that Gal Gadot).

Rachel Zegler (fresh off West Side Story) steps into the title role with wide-eyed warmth and a quiet steeliness, while Andrew Burnap brings some unexpected edge as Jonathan, a rogue who becomes more than just a love interest. It’s directed by Marc Webb (The Amazing Spider-Man) and features new songs from the La La Land songwriting duo, Pasek & Paul.

If you’re expecting a note-for-note remake, think again. This one leans more Cinderella meets Maleficent, with bigger battles, richer world-building, and a heroine who fights back.

2. Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 4: Dawn of the Vampires (2025)

Just when you thought Seabrook had run out of supernatural drama, here come the vampires. Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 4 cranks up the camp (and the eyeliner) with a summer camp showdown between Daywalkers and classic vamps—with Zed and Addison stuck in the middle as peacekeeping counselors.

It’s goofy, it’s musical, it’s relentlessly upbeat—and that’s exactly the point. Director Paul Hoen keeps the neon-colored chaos moving, while fan favorites like Eliza and Willa return to offer some bite. Newcomers Freya Skye and Malachi Barton bring fresh blood to the mix, pun very much intended.

If you’ve followed this franchise from zombies to werewolves to aliens, you already know what kind of monster mash you’re in for. Think Camp Rock meets Hotel Transylvania, but with more glitter and feelings.

3. Shifting Gears (2024)

Love, competition, and vintage muscle cars—Shifting Gears hits all the sweet spots of a cozy rom-com, with just enough grease under the nails. Katherine Barrell plays Jess, a small-town mechanic reluctantly roped into a reality TV car restoration show… only to discover her ex, Luke (Tyler Hynes), is her main competition.

You know the beats—old flames, lingering tension, sabotage that turns to teamwork—but the chemistry sells it. Director Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe (a Hallmark favorite behind the camera) leans into the charm of garage life and small-town dynamics, without veering into cliché overload.

It’s light, it’s clean, it’s got just enough torque to be memorable. If you liked The Perfect Catch or Sweet Home Alabama, you’ll cruise right through this one.

4. Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

The shield is back in the air—and Sam Wilson’s at the center of a very different kind of Captain America story. Brave New World sees Anthony Mackie leading his first solo outing as Cap, and things are already messy. After a high-stakes meeting with President Thaddeus Ross ( Harrison Ford, stepping into the role), Sam gets pulled into a tangled web of geopolitical chaos and underground threats.

Giancarlo Esposito joins the MCU with quiet menace, while Tim Blake Nelson returns as The Leader to stir up some gamma-fueled complications. Directed by Julius Onah ( Luce), this entry plays more like a spy thriller than a standard superhero smash-up—and that’s a good thing.

If you liked the grounded grit of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier or the politics of The Winter Soldier, this one keeps the legacy moving forward—with just enough explosions to remind you it’s still Marvel.

5. Ratatouille (2007)

Remy the rat wants to cook. Paris wants him dead. And Pixar wants you to cry over soup. Ratatouille remains one of the studio’s most underrated gems—a heartfelt, beautifully animated story about dreams, identity, and how greatness can come from the most unexpected places.

Voiced with lovable optimism by Patton Oswalt, Remy partners with a hapless kitchen worker to sneak his way into one of the city’s top restaurants. Director Brad Bird ( The Incredibles) gives the film just enough whimsy and wonder to make you forget it’s literally about rodents in a kitchen.

Winner of the Oscar for Best Animated Feature and still a top-tier comfort watch, this one’s for the foodies, the underdogs, and anyone who’s ever believed they could be more than what the world expects.

6. Lilo & Stitch | A Special Look (2025)

Disney’s reaping the rewards of their live-action debut of everyone’s favorite chaos alien, and Lilo & Stitch | A Special Look gives fans a sneak peek at the process that made it. This behind-the-scenes mini-doc highlights the cast, the creative process, and the challenge of reimagining a story that’s deeply beloved—and deeply weird.

We meet Maia Kealoha, the breakout newcomer playing Lilo, and Sydney Agudong as her big sister Nani. Chris Sanders, the original voice of Stitch and co-director of the 2002 film, is back in the booth and fully in his feelings about the project.

It’s short, sweet, and surprisingly heartfelt—especially when the team talks about honoring Hawaiian culture while updating the look and tone for a new generation. If you’ve got any nostalgia for Stitch yelling “This is my family,” this one’s gonna hit you right in the blue fuzzy feels.

7. Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch (2005)

Speaking of ohana, if you want the emotional equivalent of a gut punch wrapped in Disney animation, Stitch Has a Glitch delivers. This direct-to-video sequel goes deeper than you’d expect, with Stitch malfunctioning and reverting to his destructive programming—just as he’s finally finding his place in Lilo’s life.

It’s still colorful and chaotic on the surface, but this one’s all about friendship, mortality, and the fear of losing the people (or aliens) you love. Chris Sanders, Dakota Fanning, and Tia Carrere return to voice a story that doesn’t shy away from grief—even if it ends with hugs and hula dancing.

Sure, it flew under the radar when it came out, but over time it’s earned its status as a hidden gem. Honestly? It hits harder than half the Disney sequels you remember.

8. Elio | A Special Look (2025)

Elio | A Special Look gives us a glimpse at the weird, whimsical world Pixar has built—and it looks like Coco meets Lilo & Stitch with a splash of Guardians of the Galaxy.

The special introduces Elio, an 11-year-old boy who accidentally gets mistaken for Earth’s ambassador after getting beamed into space. Oops. It’s directed by Adrian Molina (Coco) and features voice work from America Ferrera and Jameela Jamil.

This featurette dives into the themes—identity, belonging, imagination—and shows off concept art, voice sessions, and early footage that already looks stunning. If you’ve got a soft spot for Pixar’s mix of heartfelt and high-concept, this behind-the-scenes preview is more than worth a look.

9. The Proposal (2009)

Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds? Iconic. Fake engagement that turns real in Alaska? Timeless. The Proposal remains one of the most beloved rom-coms of the 2000s—and it holds up beautifully.

Bullock plays a ruthless book editor facing deportation. Reynolds is her put-upon assistant roped into a last-minute marriage scheme. What follows is a perfect storm of culture clash, emotional growth, and a shirtless Reynolds scene that definitely didn’t hurt its box office numbers.

Betty White basically steals the movie as Grandma Annie, and director Anne Fletcher (27 Dresses) nails the blend of snark and sincerity. If you need something breezy, funny, and warm with just a touch of chaos, this one’s a slam dunk.

10. Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)

Before he was the wise, regal father we all cried over in The Lion King, Mufasa was just a cub—lost, scrappy, and full of heart. Mufasa tells that story, giving depth and complexity to a character we’ve mostly only seen as a symbol of strength.

Directed by Barry Jenkins (Moonlight), this prequel digs into Mufasa’s friendship with Taka (soon to be known as Scar) and the choices that shaped their bond—and eventual betrayal. It’s emotional, sweeping, and rich with mythic storytelling. The voice cast is stacked: Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Thandiwe Newton, John Kani, and yes, even Blue Ivy Carter.

And That’s a Wrap

There you go—ten Disney Plus picks that cover everything from royal reboots (Snow White) and sci-fi mishaps (Elio) to motor oil romances (Shifting Gears) and animated icons (Ratatouille, Lilo & Stitch 2). Whether you’re diving into nostalgia or checking out something new, there’s no shortage of heart, humor, and happy tears this week.

You’ve got classic comfort (The Proposal, Ratatouille), fresh fantasy (Mufasa, Captain America: Brave New World), and enough monsters, aliens, and heroes to keep things weird in the best way.

So, if your Disney Plus queue has been looking a little too safe lately—shake it up. Remote in hand. Blanket burrito optional. Let the streaming begin.