The best movies on Disney+, the Disney subscription streamer, right now are Toy Story 5, live-action Moana and the October horror batch. Family viewers also get Ghostbusters, Hotel Transylvania, Hunger Games and kid-friendly comedies for October marathons. October adds quantity across animation, horror, family Halloween and comedy. That mix lets viewers match a pick to mood and age group, but bundle access controls some titles.
Table of Contents
- Which new Disney films lead the month?
- What should older viewers marathon?
- What works for family Halloween night?
- Which light comedies fit young kids?
- Do you need Hulu to watch it all?
Which new Disney films lead the month?
Disney UK Press reports that Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5 began streaming exclusively on Disney+ September 23, 2026, in the Toy Story 5 streaming announcement. Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack return as Woody, Buzz and Jessie against tablet-like Lilypad. That makes it the animation pick to schedule first.
What's On Disney Plus reports live-action Moana starts streaming on Disney+ October 21, 2026, in the Moana streaming date announcement. Catherine Laga'aia stars as Moana and Dwayne Johnson stars as Maui. It follows July theatrical and September digital releases, so late October is the streaming window.
What should older viewers marathon?
Elite Daily lists Barbarian (2022), Hereditary (2018), Midsommar (2019) and The Substance (2024) as October 1-3 adds for spooky-season marathons in the October Disney+ lineup. The range covers recent pillars rather than one style. Viewers can build a multi-night run without leaving the theme.
Elite Daily also lists all five Hunger Games films, including The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, as October 14 arrivals. U.S. viewers can marathon the full set before Sunrise on the Reaping. That makes it the franchise catch-up pick for the second half of the month.
What works for family Halloween night?
Scary Mommy lists Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II and Ghostbusters: Answer the Call among October 1 family Halloween adds in the family-friendly October additions. Edward Scissorhands and Hotel Transylvania 1-2 joined the same day. That group stays inside family Halloween picks for different ages.
Pick a Ghostbusters title for a group with mixed ages. Pick Hotel Transylvania when younger kids join. Pick Edward Scissorhands for a different tone.
Which light comedies fit young kids?
Scary Mommy also lists The Night at the Museum trilogy, Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2 as October 1 adds. Surf's Up and Surf's Up 2 joined the same day, expanding kid-friendly comedy choices. These add kid-friendly comedy choices for daytime viewing.
Start with one Night at the Museum entry for a series night. Pick Surf's Up for a separate comedy option. Save Grown Ups for viewing with older kids.
Do you need Hulu to watch it all?
Elite Daily notes many asterisked October horror and Hunger Games titles play only through the Disney+ and Hulu bundle. Standalone U.S.
Disney+ subscribers need bundle or Hulu entitlement to watch them. Check the title page before you invite friends or plan a night. Use this quick check:.
- Check title page for bundle or Hulu badge before planning a marathon.
- Confirm bundle or Hulu entitlement on your account.
- Pick a non-asterisked family title if access is missing.