Streaming Guide
Best Disney+ Shows of 2026: Must-See Series
By Jordan A. · · 5 min read
Disney+ has evolved beyond kid-friendly content into a platform that offers something for everyone. In 2026, the streamer is delivering prestige television that competes with premium services while still maintaining the magic that makes Disney special. From Marvel spectacles to Star Wars adventures to original dramas, Disney+ has built a lineup that deserves attention from adults, not just families.
Disney+ shows are no longer just for kids. Here are the originals that prove the platform has become a serious player in prestige television.
Marvel & Comic Book Shows
Loki Season 2 - Disney+'s time-bending Marvel series delivers answers about the multiverse and variant timelines, and its ending works as a real finish. Marvel has never announced a third season, so treat season 2 as the end. Tom Hiddleston brings charm and depth to a character who started as a villain, and his journey has been the best thing Marvel has done on television.
Agatha All Along - Disney+'s Marvel spinoff is a nine episode limited series with more witchy chaos than it has any right to, and Kathryn Hahn is absolutely fantastic. No second season has been ordered. The show doesn't take itself too seriously, which is exactly what makes it work.
Moon Knight - Marvel's psychological thriller gives Oscar Isaac multiple complex performances across six episodes. It was made as a limited series and a second season has never been announced. The show walks the line between superhero spectacle and genuine character study perfectly.
What If? Season 3 - Disney+'s animated anthology continues to explore alternate universes within the MCU. The animation is vibrant, and the storytelling respects the source material while taking unexpected turns.
Star Wars Universe
The Mandalorian - Disney's live-action Star Wars series is the most consistently entertaining thing in the galaxy far, far away. Rather than a fourth season, Lucasfilm moved the story to a feature film, so the three seasons on Disney+ are the television run. Din Djarin and Grogu's journey feels earned and character-driven despite the massive budgets.
Skeleton Crew - Disney+'s newer Star Wars series takes a fresh approach to the universe that feels less beholden to nostalgia. Disney has not renewed it, so the eight episodes are what exists. The kids are engaging characters, and the adventure feels genuinely dangerous.
Andor Season 2 - Disney+ brought back this gritty, intelligent exploration of the Rebellion's origins. Tony Gilroy's prestige approach to Star Wars storytelling proves the universe can sustain adult dramas.
Ahsoka Season 2 - Disney returned to the Jedi character with more mystical adventures and character development. Rosario Dawson has grown into the role beautifully, and the production design is cinematic.
Disney Originals & Dramas
Shogun - FX's samurai epic is a Disney production and one of the most awarded shows the company has ever made, though in the US it streams on Hulu rather than Disney+. It's gorgeously shot, perfectly paced, and tells a story with genuine stakes and consequence.
The Beatles: Get Back - Peter Jackson's three part documentary reassembles the Let It Be sessions from restored footage, and it's the closest thing to being in the room with the band. It's essential viewing for music fans and film obsessives alike.
The Mysterious Benedict Society Season 2 - Disney+ returns to this family-friendly adventure series with more mystery and clever worldbuilding. It proves television for families doesn't have to be dumbed down.
American Born Chinese - Disney+'s adaptation follows a teenager discovering his connection to Chinese mythology, with Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan in the cast. It was cancelled after one season, so it's a single eight episode run. It's visually vibrant and genuinely touching.
Animation & Family
Amphibia - Disney's animated series about a girl transported to a frog world ran three seasons and wrapped its story there. It brought emotional depth and creative storytelling that appealed to all ages.
Owl House Season 3 Finale Special - Disney gave this animation series a proper conclusion with a special that wrapped up multiple love stories and character arcs. It's heartfelt and genuinely moving.
Baymax! - Disney+'s shorts series returns to the world of Big Hero 6 across six brief episodes. It's fun, it's heartwarming, and it introduces new characters that are just as engaging as the originals.
Moana - The planned Disney+ series was reworked into the feature Moana 2, so the ocean adventures landed in cinemas rather than as a season of television. The animation is gorgeous, and Auli'i Cravalho is as charming as ever.
National Geographic & Documentary
Welcome to Earth - National Geographic's series sends Will Smith to the strangest corners of the planet with actual explorers doing the heavy lifting. The cinematography is breathtaking, and the storytelling is educational without being dry.
Cosmos - The Neil deGrasse Tyson science series sits in the National Geographic library on Disney+, both the 2014 Spacetime Odyssey run and the 2020 Possible Worlds follow-up. It's mind-expanding, beautifully produced, and genuinely inspiring.
Disney+ has evolved into a platform that serves multiple audiences. Find something for everyone on the service.
Explore all our Disney+ recommendations and find what to watch
Disney+ might seem like just a platform for Marvel and Star Wars, but there's genuine quality across the board. These shows prove that Disney is serious about competing in the prestige television space while maintaining the magic that makes its content special.
If you want a shortlist tailored to your taste, try BingeNext's TV recommendation engine. Tell it a few shows you love and it does the rest in about thirty seconds.
Topics covered: disney-plus, streaming, best-of, 2026, originals, platform-guide
About the author
Jordan A., Founder, BingeNext
Jordan A. is the founder of BingeNext and writes every guide on this site. He built the recommendation engine after one too many nights lost to the streaming menu, and he still tests every pick the hard way: by watching it.