10 Must-Watch Movies on Disney+
The streaming service Disney+ brings together five big names in the film world: Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic. The range of films and series goes way back to the archives, from Disney films of the 1930s to your favorite childhood DCOMs. In addition to nostalgic movies and TV shows, there's a whole selection of new films to choose from, with more being added every month. Despite what the name would suggest, there's something for everyone on Disney+. L'OFFICIEL has put together a list of films currently available on Disney+ that you can't miss.
Soul
Soul is about aspiring jazz pianist Joe (voiced by Jamie Foxx) who is accidentally sent to the "Great Before" after an accident on Earth. In a bit of a hiccup, Joe, mistaken as a mentor for baby souls, is assigned to help 22, a young soul who has lost their spark for life. While trying to get himself back to Earth, Joe helps 22 find a reason to begin a life on Earth and along the way learns what it means to really live. Less than a month since its release, many are calling Soul one of the best pictures of the new year.
Mulan
In this live-action remake, Mulan is a young woman who lives in China with her father. She wants nothing more than to replace him in the army as he is not physically strong enough to fight. To secure a place in this army and help save her family, she pretends to be a man.
Black Is King
In this film, Beyoncé pays a tribute to African art and culture by exploring the meaning of blackness through connecting to one's ancestral roots. This visual album tells the story of a young king and his transcendent journey through betrayal, love, and his own identity. The film is based on the music of The Lion King: The Gift.
Coco
Miguel dreams of becoming a successful musician. He would love to become as famous as his idol Ernesto de la Cruz, but anything related to music has been banned by his family. On the Day of the Dead, Miguel mysteriously finds himself in the colorful Realm of the Dead. There, he meets Héctor and together they go on a journey to discover the real story behind Miguel's family history.
Lady & The Tramp
A remake of this 1955 classic that will melt your heart, this tale follows the dog Lady who has a warm home with owners Love and Jim. However, when they have a baby, she feels left out. On the street she meets the Tramp, with whom she experiences a great adventure.
10 Things I Hate About You
On the very first day at his new school, Cameron (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) becomes smitten with Bianca (Larisa Oleynik ), the girl of his dreams. The only problem is that Bianca is not allowed to date until her moody and utterly disinterested older sister Kat (Julia Stiles) does. In an effort to solve his problem, Cameron convinces the only boy who might be Kat's equal, a mysterious bad boy (Heath Ledger) with a bad reputation, to romance her. This high school classic is the perfect flick for when you're in a nostalgic mood.
Folklore: the Long Pond Studio Sessions
Together with her co-producers Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift plays her album Folklore live. This intimate performance was recorded in the renowned Long Pond Studios, a setting that enhances the nostalgic, melancholic atmosphere of this album. Swift talks to her fellow musicians about the origin and meaning of each song, interspersed with recordings from the first time they played the album together.
The Greatest Showman
P.T. Barnum (played by Hugh Jackman) is a visionary who works his way up from nothing to becoming the brains behind one of the world's most successful circuses, an enchanting spectacle and a triumph of his living fantasy. His performance appealed to a worldwide audience and enraptured everyone. The film is directed by newcomer Michael Gracey and accompanied by the music of Oscar winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land). The remaining roles are played by Acadamy Award nominee Michelle Williams, Zendaya, Zac Efron, and Rebecca Ferguson.
Secret Society of Second Born Royals
The story follows Sam, a second-born child in a royal family. She is not a typical high-born child and she doesn'tt really fit into the world she lives in. When she is sent to summer school by her mother, she finds out it's a cover—she and four other students learn that they have super powers and are there as aspiring members of the Secret Society of Second Born Royals, an underground group of royal protectors.
The Princess Diaries
Academy Award winner Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway and Hector Elizondo form a "courteous" team in The Princess Diaries, a heartwarming and modern take on Cinderella. Mia Thermopolis is a smart, but terribly shy and clumsy teenager, trying to survive high school without drawing too much attention. Sadly, her wish to be invisible is thwarted by the arrival of her strict grandmother who reveals the news that Mia is actually a princess and heiress to the throne of Genovia. Within three weeks, she must decide whether to succeed the throne of her kingdom. Reluctantly, Mia agrees to take "princess lessons" with her grandmother in an effort to learn about her heritage and her late father. This begins a comical metamorphosis from the clumsy Mia to elegant Princess Amelia.
