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Desus & Mero on Beyoncé’s secret identity and Google Reader as a metaphor for life - The A.V. Club

Posted: 23 Sep 2020 12:00 AM PDT

In 11 Questions, The A.V. Club asks interesting people 11 interesting questions—and then asks them to suggest one for our next interviewee.

Desus Nice and The Kid Mero have no problem admitting that they watch their own show or that they laugh at their own jokes. Talking themselves up is how they got their first podcast, Desus V. Mero, on Complex TV back in 2013, and knowing their own worth is what motivated them to leapfrog from basic cable to Showtime in 2019. So why wouldn't they be their own biggest hype men?

That's aside from each other, of course—together, the chemistry between these Bronx-born comedians makes for one of the most charismatic duos in the industry today. Whether they're entertaining each other with rapid-fire banter or conducting interviews with major political figures like Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris, Desus and Mero have a special talent for putting both their guests and their audience at ease. That breezy charm comes through beautifully in their new book, God-Level Knowledge Darts: Life Lessons From The Bronx, a blend of weed-fueled wisecracks and serious reflection that feels like an extended, wide-ranging conversation with your funniest friends on the stoop of someone's apartment building.

And that's what it felt like getting them on the phone for The A.V. Club's 11 Questions, an interview where we really didn't have to ask a lot of follow-up questions—Desus and Mero don't need much prompting to imagine fishing with JAY-Z or to talk shit about the Brooklyn Nets. The Emmy is still forthcoming, but the brand, as they like to say, is strong.

1. If you made a candle, what would it smell like?

Desus Nice: People should know this already, it's all over my Instagram, in several different countries. My candle would smell like a McDonald's Filet-O-Fish. And that's what people want. People want their house to smell like fish.

The Kid Mero: That is—that is wild. I thought my answer was going to be more gross. I really like the smell of Dutch [Masters] guts. When you dump a blunt, something about that smell is Pavlovian. I start to salivate, because I know what's coming after. You know what I'm saying?

AVC: If you burn both at the same time, that's a pretty good evening.

DN: That's what backstage at our shows smells like.

2. What's your favorite album from high school?

TKM: For me—and this is 100% accurate—it was Prodigy's H.N.I.C. I had to buy the CD four different times, I listened to it so much. I put it in my parents' car, and I was playing it when we were driving to church, and they're like, "What are you listening to?" So yeah, that was it for me. Prodigy is one of the greatest of all time.

DN: My album would have to be Capone-N-Noreaga The War Report. It was a specific slice of life in New York in the '90s, when it was super dangerous and we were running around with guns and all types of wild shit. I knew every word of that album, I used to walk around [listening to] it. It came up on random on my phone the other day, and I was listening to it, and I actually stopped it. I was like, "Yo, this is what I was listening to when I was a teenager? This is psychotic. They're talking about murdering people left and right." I was just like, "Wow," listening to these stories in these raps. "No parents should allow their kids to listen to this." But that's what I grew up on. Even now, listening to it reminds me of riding the train to school, or going down to shoplift on Broadway. You know, good times.

AVC: I was going to ask if you still have those albums.

TKM: Oh yeah. I love N.O.R.E. I listen to N.O.R.E.'s first album and The War Report and The Reunion almost weekly.

DN: I'm at the point in my life, and it sadly happens to every hip-hop fan, where you just stop listening to new hip-hop. You start working backwards, and then you reach a certain point where you refuse to hear any music made after that point in your life. New music that was made after '09? I'm not listening to it. I'm very old school. I'm one of those guys that comes onto a hip-hop board, and people will be talking about NBA YoungBoy, and I'm like, "Why aren't you guys talking about Inspectah Deck? What do you guys know about the Wu-Tang Clan?"

TKM: I'm secretly envious of Desus, because I can't do that. I have kids and they will slay me if I'm like, "Turn off that Playboi Carti and put on some Mobb Deep." They'll be like, "Dad, that's corny."

DN: "You ever heard of Yo-Yo?"

TKM: "MC Lyte was original!" "Is that a beer, dad?"

3. What conspiracy theory do you think is the most plausible?

TKM: Is Area 51 even a conspiracy theory anymore? Or has it been declassified?

AVC: There were some news stories about aliens earlier in the year, but I don't think the government acknowledged that exact scenario.

TKM: That's it for me. I 1000% believe that there is some part of the United States that is housing some type of alien life-form. It's probably not some sci-fi horror movie bullshit, more like a specimen or a piece of DNA or something from some other life-form on another planet. And it's been under wraps forever. I totally believe that shit.

DN: The conspiracy theory I believe in is kind of new, but it's gaining some popularity. I like this new conspiracy theory where people think Beyoncé is an Italian woman named Ann Marie Lastrassi. It's so random. Everyone was like, "What?" Have you not seen this conspiracy theory? It's brand new.

AVC: No!

DN: There's this guy who's running for Congress, his name is KW Miller...

TKM: This shit is wild.

DN: So back in July, he got on Twitter, and he said that Beyoncé's not really African American. She's part of the Soros deep-state agenda, and she's secretly Italian.

AVC: Wow.

DN: It's one of those things where I'm just like, "Well, you know what? She's never stated that she's not Italian." So, you know.

AVC: I heard she was in the Illuminati, but not this particular theory.

TKM: Listen, it's an Italian word.

DN: [In New York Italian accent.] "Heyyyy, I'm trying to illuminate over here!" That's one thing. The Illuminati, you're like, "Okay, that's out there. Wow." But the idea that Beyoncé is secretly whipping up tomato sauce and is out there making cannolis? I'm like, "Okay, I could see this."

TKM: She's at home like, [NYC Italian accent] "Sean! Sean! I told you to bring the garbage out. What are you doin'? It's Thursday, cardboard goes out on Thursdays, Sean!" And JAY-Z's like, [JAY-Z voice] "I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

DN: Blue Ivy comes out: "Mom, what are we having for dinner?" Beyoncé is like, "Gabagool." You can totally see it.

4. What's the first time you were disillusioned by politics?

TKM: I'm going to quote my dad so I don't get blowback from this, but my dad has always said that Americans, by and large, are not that smart, politically. So back in 2016, we were at another network and we were doing a live election special, and we were watching [Trump's election] go down in real time. And in that moment, I was just like, "Wow." I never thought, "Oh yeah, this is a great government. This is amazing!" Because I am a man of color who lives in the Bronx.

AVC: Right.

TKM: So America was never "great" to me. But it was cool, and then it got real bad around 2016, and it's just progressively been getting worse. That really disillusioned me a lot. I was already semi-disillusioned, but that was the cherry on top.

DN: When New Yorkers voted Giuliani to be mayor, that was a moment where I was like, "What the fuck is going on?" Because if you remember [in 1992], Giuliani led a rally full of off-duty cops up at [New York City mayor's residence] Gracie Mansion where he had the cops chanting the N-word about [then-mayor] David Dinkins. It was on the news. And that was the only reason I remembered Giuliani's name. So I was like, "He could do that, and you guys are still going to let him be mayor?" That's the moment your eyes open, and you're like, "This whole thing is rigged. What's even the point?" So—shoutout to Giuliani!

5. Who would you call if you needed help burying a body?

DN: That person is on the phone with us right now. I'd call Mero.

TKM: [Laughs.] Yeah, we could get it done. We could get it done. Did you ever hear that N.O.R.E. song—speaking of '90s hip hop—"Body In The Trunk?" That would be us. I'd be like, "Yo, yo, Desus, yo, I gotta bury a body, son. Word up."

DN: Also, the fact that you're asking us this question as a hypothetical—I'm wondering, because we've lived the life. We've lived the life.

6. What's your favorite Halloween costume you've ever worn?

DN: We're both kids from the Bronx, and in the Bronx it's the Jason mask—

TKM: Or the Scream mask. Or the Dead Presidents mask, you know, the white face with the black eyes. Those are the Bronx costumes.

DN: With the Jason mask, you could commit a crime and they'd be like, "The guy was wearing a Jason mask," but that's 90% of the Bronx at any given moment on Halloween. It's a great way to disappear.

TKM: It's the same thing with the Scream mask. Here's what I'll say about the Scream mask: Depending on where you get it, it'll have sweat-wicking technology. So when you're running from the cops after you throw an egg at them—you know what I'm saying? Your sweat is absorbed by the nylon.

7. If proximity to your industry was a moot point, where would you most like to live and why?

AVC: This is an interesting one for you guys in particular. Would it be the Bronx?

TKM: Oh yeah. The only reason I moved to Jersey was because I literally cannot afford a house that would fit my kids [in the Bronx]. I used to go to the DR every summer growing up, and, yo—nature is important. Being out in the grass and the trees and shit. But trying to find that in the Bronx for under $2 million is wild. I had a really hard time. I scoured, you know what I mean? I almost moved to Queens, but even there, if you want any kind of yard space or anything like that, you're looking at like $800,000, $900,000. And I was like, "Yo, I don't have that." So yeah, I had to follow Fat Joe's advice and move across the bridge.

DN: If I could do the show from anywhere, I would do it in Amsterdam. I went there last year, and it's so wonderful. People don't have cars, they ride their bikes everywhere. And it was so chill and clean and they had these dispensaries where they were playing real hip-hop. It's pretty much the opposite of the Bronx. And I was like, "Wow, this would be a weird place to live." I could see myself riding to the store on a bike to get a loaf of bread. That's just amazing. I would love to see that version of Desus.

8. How did you learn about the birds and the bees?

TKM: My dad. My parents didn't do the whole, like, stork thing. My dad used to take me out to work with him when I was a kid. I'd be like 7, 8, and that's when we had those conversations. So I'm, like, 8 years old, and he says, "You put the penis in the vagina, you move around in there, whatever, you bust a nut, and if you're lucky or unlucky, depending on how you look at it, you get pregnant."

AVC: What was your reaction?

TKM: I was like, "Oh cool. All right, fine." He didn't sugar-coat that shit at all.

DN: I learned from the older guys on my block. I was the youngest kid on my block, and it was all older guys. So when I was 11, I'm hanging with 16-, 17-, 18-year-olds. And they were very frank about what sex was, because they were constantly talking about it. It was that kind of thing, and I learned it from that. And then by the time my father did have the conversation with me, I was almost 19. He was like, "Oh, let me tell you about—" And I was like, "Sir. You are so late. Been there, done that. Thank you for coming, but at this point I could teach you about it."

TKM: "Dad, I'm already eating ass. You don't even know about analingus, Dad! I lapped you!"

9. What's the pettiest hill you're willing to die on?

DN: Okay, this is my petty hill: Even if the [Brooklyn] Nets win a championship, the Nets will never be the team of New York City. And I would die on that, okay. No matter how shitty the Knicks are, the Knicks will always be the team of NYC. Sorry, guys. Sorry, Katie.

TKM: That's true. It's just facts, man.

AVC: Same?

TKM: I mean, I've got an echo, but on another level. All you Metropolitans fans—shoutout to you, shoutout to Queens, you created some great hip-hop. But as far as baseball goes, this is a Yankees city all day, guys. Sorry. I'm sorry. You're the little brother. You'll always be the little brother. Same thing goes for the Jets. Sorry.

DN: That goes for the Islanders, too. This is a Rangers town, baby.

10. What pop culture or art do you turn to when you've had a bad day?

TKM: This is going to sound wild and I shouldn't even be saying this, but listening to the same shit that my kids listen to, like Playboi Carti and Lil Pump, and just super turning up with them. I'm a man of a certain age and I probably shouldn't be doing that, but I enjoy it.

DN: I really enjoy our show, to a level that I think if people saw how excited I am to watch my own show, it'd be kind of obnoxious. Because even if I'm doing other things, I will stop what I'm doing to watch the show that we created and we've already seen. But I enjoy it. I like seeing what we've created, and actually just the humor. I laugh at our jokes like we just did them for the first time.

And to prove that point, Showtime—they show the show at 11 p.m., and then the West Coast feed is a couple hours later. And I will sit there and wait for the second showing, and sit there and laugh all over again. It's my hands down favorite show on TV. And I know that's an obnoxious thing to say, and I have no problem saying that.

AVC: Are you critical of the show? Are you like, "Oh, I could have come up with a better joke there," or are you always like, "Yeah, fuckin' killed it."

DN: It's like game tape. But it's so weird because being in that position, it's never critical. It's more like, "They should have left this joke in," or, "They shouldn't have cut that joke." But then last night—and this is going to sound so weird—there was a shoelace dangling from one of the sneakers behind me for the whole episode. And that infuriated me! I'm like, "Why didn't someone tell me about that?!"

TKM: That game film reference is super on point. That's how I watch the show. You know, R.I.P. Kobe [Bryant], he always talked about watching game film. And [I ask myself] "What can I improve on? What can I do better? What can I do with this? How can I pivot off of Desus' joke better than I did in this instance?" Not beating myself up about it, but just trying to improve, you know?

And also, when it comes to the finished product, we record the show, and we know what we said, but then the graphics team gets their hands on it, and editors get their hands on it. And it's a whole new beat. So watching the finished product... It's like drawing a concept car and then seeing it come off the line at the factory and just being like, "Yeah, we did that."

11. If you could find out the day you were going to die, would you want to know?

TKM: Hell yeah!

DN: Yeah!

AVC: Why?

DN: So I could get shit done before that day!

TKM: Hell yeah. I'm going to do everything I need to do before however the fuck I go out. I'm going to do the bucket list, and I'm going to do everything with zero moderation.

DN: There was a super popular product years ago called Google Reader, and every time you came across something on the web, you were like, "Oh, let me add it to my Google Reader. I'll read it later. I'll read it later. I'll read it later." Then one day, Google came out and said, "Guess what? You've got three months left on the Google Reader." And it changed everything, because you were reading them at your leisure, but now you had to read them before you ran out of time.

And that's kind of what life is like. You might need that push to go a little harder in life. If you know you're only going to have however many days left? Now this choice of "Do I stay home or do I go outside?" it makes the difference. If it's like, "Hey, you only have four more days to go outside," that changes whether you're going to stay home and watch The Big Bang Theory or go out there and try to create something. So yeah, I would definitely like to know the date.

TKM: 1,000,000%. It's a deadline, in the most literal sense. I would love to have that literal deadline so I could get everything accomplished before that date.

AVC: It's interesting, because a lot of people that we do this interview with say no. They're like, "Oh no, that would be too scary, it would stress me out too much."

TKM: Man, we're from the Bronx! I was supposed to be dead 10 years ago.

DN: True. True.

TKM: I'm 37 years old!

DN: And now the pandemic is putting things into perspective. People who live near you are dying, cousins you didn't even know are dying. And it's not even just that particular thing—even Chadwick Boseman dying. That was our boy, and to see someone like him go out? Everything is completely different now. Life is what you make of it, while you have it. You don't know how long you have here, so you try to squeeze the shit out of it while you can.

TKM: We're here for a good time, not for a long time.

Bonus 12th question from Colin Quinn: Jerome Avenue or The Grand Concourse?

DN: Oooh. Colin Quinn!

TKM: Colin Quinn...

DN: I have to go with Jerome Avenue, because the train is above it. That one's got the 4 Train, and it goes by Fordham Road, and that's where it gets a little sketchy at night. So shoutout to Jerome!

TKM: Well, you know what, there's a caveat. What are we doing in these places? Because they're useful for different reasons. I'm a graffiti rat, so if someone says to me, "What do you want to do at 4 a.m.?" and I'm like, "I want to write my name on some property," I'm definitely going to go Jerome. Because like Desus said, the 4 is right there, the rooftops are highly visible, and you can put up your own billboards up there. You climb up onto a roof and just boom, boom, boom, do your thing. And then you ride the train the next day and see your marvelous artwork.

But then the Grand Concourse is modeled after the Champs-Élysées in France, you know what I'm saying? That's something that probably a lot of people know, and I feel like I'm smart by saying it, and I'm not. But that's kind of weird, that they modeled something in the Bronx after something Parisian. Also, the Grand Concourse was always lit! People hanging out outside their buildings, smoking hookahs and getting hibachis out and shit. I mean, not now—or maybe yes still now. But in the summertime—the El train is over Jerome, so it shuts it in a little bit. The Concourse is more wide open, and there's apartment buildings all down the strip. So there's a lot more activity, and opportunities to see people fighting or some wild shit going down or bumping into friends or whatever.

AVC: If you had to pick one though? Like, one is erased from the face of the Earth.

DN: I don't think it's possible, but I'll go with Grand Concourse. The Grand Concourse is kind of like your path in life, because when you're on the Grand Concourse, you could turn one way and end up at Yankee Stadium, or you could turn the other way and end up in the house of detention and the court system.

TKM: Yo, it's mad deep. It's Choose Your Own Adventure Avenue.

AVC: And then what would you like to ask the next people who are doing this?

DN: My question is, which would you rather have: $5 million or dinner with JAY-Z? Tell them to really think deep.

AVC: What's your answer?

DN: My answer is dinner with JAY-Z. One dinner with JAY-Z, he'll teach you to make $5 million.

TKM: Boom.

DN: You know what I'm saying?

TKM: Give a man a fish, he has one fish. Teach a man to fish, he eats forever.

DN: He'd teach me how to fish wearing a Roc-A-Fella hat. [JAY-Z voice] "That's right, baby! Yo, teach these seven seas, talk to 'em. D, catch these fish. My wife is Italian, she's going to fry them right up."

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Posted: 20 Oct 2020 10:31 AM PDT

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In the absence of any big cinema releases, film fans have been turning towards streaming services to get them through this difficult year.

Disney Plus only arrived in the UK in March, but it's quickly become the platform of choice for many fans, with a wealth of content on offer – including some of the best blockbusters and family fare ever made.

The service brings together all the goodies that Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and Disney have crafted over many years, as well as gripping documentaries from National Geographic, including the nail-biting Free Solo.

This year, several movies have gone directly to Disney Plus, including a perfectly executed film version of Broadway sensation Hamilton, Beyonce's latest visual album Black Is King and Pixar's fantasy epic Onward.

Most recently, the live-action Mulan remake was added to the library for your streaming pleasure, although it does come with a premium fee of £19.99.

With so much to choose from, browsing the library can feel overwhelming, so we've decided to lend a hand by compiling a list of some of the best films available to watch on Disney Plus.

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Best movies on Disney+ in the UK

We've rounded up some of our top picks to help you choose what to watch, but scroll down for full lists by franchise; from Star Wars to Marvel and Pixar.

Onward

Pixar's Onward follows elf brothers Ian (Tom Holland) and Barley (Chris Pratt) as they begin their journey to find a magical stone that will allow them to spend one more day with their late father… or at least his legs.

When their mother Laurel realises they're missing, she teams up with a creature part-lion, bat and scorpion named The Manticore to find them.

Touching, funny and magnificently animated, Onward bears all the hallmarks of a classic Pixar film, yet still manages to stand on its own two feet (no pun intended).

Starring: Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Octavia Spencer, Mel Rodriguez, Kyle Bornheimer

The Call of the Wild

Based on Jack London's 1903 novel of the same name, The Call of the Wild follows Buck, a St. Bernard cross whose cushy life in sunny California uprooted when he's abducted and shipped to the Alaskan Yukon. He soon meets loner John Thornton (Harrison Ford), an experienced frontiersman and the two go on to form a strong bond whilst experiencing the adventure of a lifetime.

The Call of the Wild is a heartwarming adaptation of London's classic novel, with a stand-out performance from a gruff Ford that's bound to make any dog-lover shed a tear or two.

Starring: Harrison Ford, Omar Sy, Cara Gee, Dan Stevens, Karen Gillan, Bradley Whitford

Edward Scissorhands

Tim Burton's gothic fantasy romance might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Disney, but the film is included on the platform due to the takeover of 20th Century Fox – the studio behind this movie.

Released back in 1990, Edward Scissorhands remains both one of Burton's best films and a career highlight for Johnny Depp, who plays the titular synthetic man, who is framed for a crime he doesn't commit after being taken in by a kindly saleswoman, while also falling in love with her daughter.

Unconventional and unforgettable, a simple description of this bewitching film can't quite do it justice, and there's good reason it is now regarded as a bonafide classic.

Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Vincent Price and Alan Arkin.

Home Alone

Home Alone might be a Christmas film, but let's be honest – it's one of those comfort movies that you can happily watch at any time of year, even the middle of summer!

Macaulay Culkin stars as an eight year old who is left to fend for himself when his family accidentally leave for holiday without him, but his delight at having the whole house to himself diminishes when he finds himself having to do battle with a pair of incompetent thieves played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern.

There have been several sequels since – and a planned TV series reboot for Disney+ is currently in the works – but so far nothing even gets close to the magic and warmth of the 1990 original.

Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard and Catherine O'Hara

Mulan

The hugely anticipated live action remake of animated classic Mulan finally arrived on the service in September after forgoing a cinema release – although there's a catch, you'll have to pay £19.99 to get access (the film will be available for free from December).

Like the '90s original, the fearless young protagonist must disguise herself as a man to save her ailing father from serving in the Imperial Army, battling northern invaders in China in the process.

But as much as there are similarities, there are lots of changes from the original as well – you won't find any talking dragon companions or musical numbers in this altogether more gritty adaptation, which has been given a 12A age rating.

Starring: Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen, Tzi Ma, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Ron Yuan, Gong Li, and Jet Li

Spies in Disguise

An excellent voice cast including Will Smith, Tom Holland, Rashida Jones and Ben Mendelsohn lend their voices to this animated comedy about a super spy and a scientist who are forced to work together despite their personalities being polar opposites.

When a science experiment goes wrong, the spy (Smith) is accidentally turned into a pigeon and the two must do their utmost to prevent a cybernetic terrorist from seeking revenge, while attempting to return the agent to his human form.

Starring: Will Smith, Tom Holland, Rashida Jones, Ben Mendelsohn, Reba McEntire, Rachel Brosnahan, Karen Gillan, DJ Khaled and Masi Oka

The One and Only Ivan

Bryan Cranston. A stray dog voiced by Danny DeVito. Stellar source material. The One and Only Ivan, the new Disney Plus live-action movie has a lot going for it. And that's even before we get into the film's tear-jerker of a plot.

It follows a gorilla named Ivan (voiced by Sam Rockwell), Stella the elephant (Angelina Jolie) and Bob the dog (DeVito) who live in a cage at the top of a US mall. They have no recollection how they got there, but know the mall is owned by Mack (Cranston).

Although seemingly content with life, something changes in Ivan when Ruby, an abused elephant join the group. As the synopsis says, it "causes him to question his life, where he comes from and where he ultimately wants to be."

Starring: Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Angelina Jolie, Danny DeVito, Helen Mirren, Brooklynn Prince, Chaka Khan and Ron Funches

Hamilton

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Hamilton – the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical that took the world by storm – has arrived on Disney+ for all theatre fans to see. This filmed version of the original Broadway production tells the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton (Miranda), from his marriage to Elizabeth Schuyler (Phillipa Soo) and his efforts against the British to his rivalry with Aaron Burr (Leslie Odom Jr.) and his eventual demise. With a soundtrack of hit hip-hop influenced songs, you'll be left Satisfied by this Tony Award-winning musical. If you're at all unsure, check out RadioTimes.com's Hamilton review.

Starring: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Phillipa Soo, Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Christopher Jackson, Daveed Diggs, Okieriete Onaodowan, Anthony Ramos, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Jonathan Groff.

Frozen II

The singing sisters of Arendelle are back in this magical sequel to Disney's smash hit Frozen. Released last year, Frozen II sees Anna (Kristen Bell), Elsa (Idina Menzel), Kristoff (Jonathan Groff) and Olaf (Josh Gad) venture into the unknown to learn the origins of Elsa's icy powers. With a soundtrack just as enchanting as its predecessor, this animated musical will have you humming its hits long after you finish watching. Click here to read our Frozen II review.

Starring: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, Sterling K. Brown, Evan Rachel Wood, Alfred Molina, Jason Ritter and Martha Plimpton.

Star Wars: Rise of the Skywalker

In the final instalment of the Star Wars saga, Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega), and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) lead the Resistance against Kylo Ren and the First Order once and for all. You can expect fast-paced plots, plenty of action and lots of familiar faces, from films old and new. See what you make of the final film by streaming now or read our Rise of Skywalker review.

Starring: Daisey Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Domhnall Gleeson, Richard E. Grant and Lupita Nyong'o.

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Angelina Jolie was back in her spectacular title role in Disney's Maleficent 2 which launched on Disney Plus on 15 May. The sequel to the first film is set five years on, where Aurora (Elle Fanning) rules as Queen with Maleficent as protector. After a Queen from a neighbouring kingdom plots against Maleficent, she flees and finds herself encountering other fairies in hiding from humans. But will the end of their struggle be through peace or war?

Starring: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ed Skrein, David Gyasi, Jenn Murray, Juno Temple, Lesley Manville and Imelda Staunton.

Free Solo

Just in case climbing the 3,000-foot granite El Capitan wall in California wasn't tough enough, extreme athlete Alex Honnold decided to take the feat to another level in 2017: he attempted it without rope.

Why? That's exactly what this documentary digs into. While showing the nail-biting ascent itself – described by many as the top athletic achievement in human history – Free Solo offers an intimate portrayal of Honnold, revealing the insane levels he undergoes to achieve perfectionism in life. A thrilling and surprisingly emotional watch.

Starring: Alex Honnold

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Set days before Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, this anthology adventure set in a galaxy far far away explores the story of Jyn Erso, a prisoner of the Empire who is set free by the Rebellion. Visually stunning and featuring Darth Vader at his most fearsome, it's regarded by many fans as the best Star Wars title of the 21st Century.

Starring: Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, Jiang Wen, and Forest Whitaker.

Avatar

A cultural phenomenon and the highest-grossing film worldwide for nearly a decade, Avatar was a visual effects marvel when it was released in 2009. And with four sequels on the way, it's a great time to delve back into Pandora, an alien world relentlessly mined for resources by humans.

Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, and Sigourney Weaver

Lady and the Tramp

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Not only does this live-action remake of the classic 1955 Disney animation comes with a voice cast including Tessa Thompson and Justin Theroux, but it's completely packed with adorable pooches. No longer set in Paris the action moves to New Orleans. If it leaves you hankering after the original don't worry, there's Lady and the Tramp (1955 original) to watch and Lady and The Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure.

Starring: Tessa Thompson, Justin Theroux, Janelle Monáe, and Sam Elliott

Togo

A Disney+ original, this is the true story of an epic Alaskan adventure undertaken by Leonhard Seppala (Willem Dafoe) and his dog, Togo, in the treacherous winter of 1925. Tasked with picking up a much-needed vaccine this simple story is packed full of heart.

Starring: Willem Dafoe, Julianne Nicholson, Christopher Heyerdahl, Michael Gaston, Michael McElhatton, Jamie McShane, Michael Greyeyes

10 Things I Hate About You

The breakthrough film for stars Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, this charming teen rom-com is a cheeky retelling of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew in a 1990s US High School setting.

Starring Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Larisa Oleynik

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

The film that introduced the world to rough-around-the-edges pirate Captain Jack Sparrow and so much more: as well as kick-starting one of the biggest franchises in cinema, the first Pirates of the Caribbean adventure plunged viewers into a story of romance, action and a ship of the undead.

Starring: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley and Geoffrey Rush

Also available to watch on Disney+:

Pirates of The Caribbean: At World's End
Pirates of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Pirates of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

The Sword in the Stone

Although coming out to mixed reviews on its 1963 release, this classic retelling of the legend of King Arthur is now fondly remembered for its enchanting characters – including an unhinged Merlin. And with a live-action remake on the way, we definitely recommend pulling out the original.

Starring: Rickie Sorensen, Karl Swenson, Junius Matthews, Sebastian Cabot, Norman Alden, and Martha Wentworth

Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made

Another Disney+ original, this adaptation of the best-selling book of the same name follows young Timmy Failure, who, along with his 1,500-pound polar bear partner Total operate a detective agency.

Starring: Winslow Fegley, Ophelia Lovibond and Craig Robinson

Zootopia (AKA: Zootropolis)

Holding a massive 98% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this animated animal story took over a billion dollars at the box office when released in 2016. Fast, funny and genuinely touching at times, Zootopia delves into the life of new bunny police officer Judy Hopps, who has just made a big jump to the city.

Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Jenny Slate

Inside Out

Hailed as one of the best Pixar films to date – if not the best – Inside Out takes viewers inside the mind of child Riley. Specifically, we're taken to her mind's control centre where her emotions – Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness (Phyllis Smith) – advise her through everyday life.

Frozen

At its core, Frozen is a simple story: a fearless princess sets off to find her estranged sister with the help of a rugged iceman, his loyal reindeer, and a snowman brought to life. However, it's the film's beautiful animation, clever dialogue and singalong soundtrack that make it unmissable.

Starring: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, Santino Fontana

Also available to watch on Disney+:

Olaf's Frozen Adventure
Frozen Fever

The Emperor's New Groove

If you're looking for big laughs, put this on. Packed with Disney's signature family-friendly quips, alongside some surprisingly clever meta gags, The Emperor's New Groove – a story of an Incan ruler transformed into a llama – is one of the best-animated comedies on Disney+. Much-underrated.

Starring: David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt, Patrick Warburton, and Wendie Malick

Also available to watch on Disney+:

The Emperor's New Groove 2: Kronk's New Groove

The Princess Diaries

Before release, many predicted this coming-of-age adventure – the story of US teen Mia learning she is heir to a European kingdom – would be a complete failure. However, a winning performance from lead Anne Hathaway and a wit-stuffed script won over audiences and turned the movie into an instant classic.

Starring: Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews, Héctor Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo, Mandy Moore, Caroline Goodall

Also available to watch on Disney+:

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

Mulan

Although the 2020 live-action remake contains some mesmerising set pieces, it's missing a few missing ingredients that made 1998's Mulan so fondly remembered: unforgettable sing-a-long tracks, love interest Captain Li Shang and, of course, Mushu the dragon. From the cast to the laughs the original Mulan is a great family-friendly movie.

Starring: Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, Miguel Ferrer and BD Wong

Also available to watch on Disney+:

Hocus Pocus

With a sequel officially greenlit for a Disney+ future release, it's time to revisit the original Sanderson sisters, witches who keep alive by sucking the souls of children. Can two teens and a talking cat stop them? We won't spoil it, but this is a movie that can be watched any time of year – even if it's just for Bette Midler singing Spell on You.

Starring: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy

Avengers: Endgame

The ultimate comic-book crossover movie, Endgame brings Marvel's infinity saga to an end with an epic fight between supervillain Thanos and Earth's mightiest heroes. Scroll down for the full Marvel list.

Starring: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Josh Brolin

Star Girl

Described as a "tender and offbeat coming-of-age story", this Disney+ original is based on New York Times' best-selling young adult novel of the same name. It follows confident and colourful highschooler Stargirl Caraway, who changes the life of fellow student Leo Borlock.

Starring: Grace VanderWaal, Graham Verchere, Giancarlo Esposito, Karan Brar, Darby Stanchfield

Thor: Ragnarok

Colourful, exciting and damn fun: Ragnarok was a major change from Thor films of past. This instalment to the franchise follows the lightning warrior as he tries to prevent Ragnarok – the end of the Asgardian civilization – at the hands of the ruthless Hela.

Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

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A favourite instalment of the space saga for many Star Wars fans, the dark sequel to A New Hope sees Jedi Luke Skywalker take on Darth Vader's insidious empire, with the help of friends Han Solo and Princess Leia – plus new mentor Yoda. We'd recommend a nice long weekend binge of all the Star Wars movies. Full list is below, just scroll down.

Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker

Moana

This Disney animated adventure features Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson as a singing demigod. And if you needed more reason to watch, the story of the titular teen chosen by the ocean itself to reunite a mystical relic with the goddess Te Fiti, makes this worth a watch.

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Jemaine Clement, Nicole Scherzinger, Alan Tudyk

Big Hero 6

Don't worry, you haven't missed the first five films. Big Hero 6 is actually based on the Marvel comic of the same name, a story of Hiro Hamada, a robotics prodigy who joins a group of five other high-tech heroes.

Starring: Scott Adsit, Ryan Potter, Daniel Henney, T.J. Miller, Jamie Chung

Freaky Friday (2003)

One of the best body-swap films you'll see (sorry, Jumanji), this remake of the 1976 classic sees upright therapist Tessa and her daughter, aspiring rock star teen Anna, wake up inside each other's bodies.

Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Harold Gould, Chad Michael Murray

Also available to watch on Disney+:

Freaky Friday (2018)
Freaky Friday (1977)

The Parent Trap (1998)

The tale of two identical sisters (both played by a young Lindsay Lohan) separated at birth and brought together by a scheme to reunite their divorced parents.

Starring: Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson

Also available to watch on Disney+:

The Parent Trap (1961)

George of the Jungle

Children of the 90s will already be familiar with George of the Jungle, but Disney's charming Tarzan spoof deserves to be introduced to the next generation. The film stars Brendan Fraser in his glorious prime and packs several other funny performances, including John Cleese as an academic gorilla named Ape.

Brendan Fraser, Leslie Mann, Thomas Haden Church, Richard Roundtree

Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

This acclaimed comedy from Back to the Future director Robert Zemeckis amazed audiences with its visual effects in 1988 and they remain very impressive to this day. Bob Hoskins stars as private detective Eddie Valiant, who crosses paths with a number of iconic cartoon characters to get to the bottom of a mysterious murder.

Starring: Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Cassidy, Charles Fleischer

The Jungle Book (2016)

Director Jon Favreau breathes new life into one of Disney's most iconic animated films, featuring stunning visual effects and action sequences.

Young actor Neel Sethi does an excellent job as Mowgli, holding his own against an all-star voice cast that includes Bill Murray, Lupita Nyong'o, Scarlett Johansson, Idris Elba and Christopher Walken.

Starring: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba

Also available to watch on Disney Plus UK

Muppets Most Wanted

One of the most recent adventures in the Muppets long and storied history, Muppets Most Wanted sees the beloved characters mixed up in an international crime caper. Ricky Gervais and Tina Fey take leading roles among a host of A-list cameos, as Kermit the Frog's devious doppelganger wreaks havoc with the group's world tour.

Starring: Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey, Steve Whitmire

Up

Without a doubt one of Pixar's greatest films, Up is a triumph and arguably their biggest tear-jerker to date. An old man sets out to honour his late wife by going on the adventure they always talked about, unintentionally taking an enthusiastic young boy scout with him. Their dangerous journey is both heartfelt and hilarious, an absolute must-watch.

Starring: Edward Asner, Jordan Nagai, John Ratzenberger, Christopher Plummer

Ant-Man and the Wasp

Among the many distinct corners of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Ant-Man has carved out a niche that is appropriately small scale. Scott Lang's second adventure sees him team up with former flame Hope van Dyne to fight a mysterious new villain. Paul Rudd is affable as ever opposite Lost star Evangeline Lilly, while Michael Peña remains a scene-stealer as their dim-witted friend Luis.

Starring: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Peña, Walton Goggins

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

Star Wars fans won't be able to resist this in-depth look into the making of the original trilogy, including the first film's famously troubled production. Featuring interviews with creator George Lucas and stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher, Empire of Dreams offers unprecedented insight into some of the most influential films of all time.

Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher

X-Men: Days of Future Past

When people talk about the best superhero movies ever made, X-Men: Days of Future Past deserves at least a mention. The star-studded cast of the original films and the prequels join forces for an action-packed time travel epic, which packs a number of rewarding moments for veteran fans. Arguably, the franchise should have ended here on such a meteoric high note.

Starring: Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence

Holes

A smart family film packed with heart, Holes follows Stanley Yelnats (played by a young Shia LaBeouf), a luckless teen who's sentenced to months of detention at Camp Green Lake for a crime he didn't commit. It's there he and his fellow inmates are forced to shovel pits into the desert for what turns out to be a very special purpose. It's a story we swear you'll dig.

Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight

Lilo and Stitch

An adorable – but occasionally savage – blue alien is the star of this 2002 animated hit, which sees the curious creature escape from the lab in which he'd been genetically modified and form an unlikely friendship with a young Hawaiin girl.

Starring: Daveigh Chase, Chris Sanders, Tia Carrere, David Ogden Stiers

101 Dalmatians (1996)

Glenn Close stars as iconic baddie Cruella De Vil in this remake of the beloved 1961 animation, which brought the action forward to the (then) modern-day and also starred Jeff Daniels, Joely Richardson and Hugh Laurie.

Starring: Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Joely Richardson, Joan Plowright, Hugh Laurie

Beauty and the Beast (2017)

The live-action remake of the Oscar-nominated animation from 1991 was a tremendous hit for Disney – with Emma Watson impressing in the role of Belle and a formidable ensemble cast including the likes of Ewan McGregor, Ian McKellen and Emma Thompson.

Starring: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Ian McKellen

Aladdin (2019)

Mena Massoud and Will Smith in Disney's Aladdin, directed by Guy Ritchie.

The biggest box office hit of Disney's live-action era, Guy Ritchie's dazzling take on the street-rat-turned-Arabian-Prince tale will wow fans of the 1998 cartoon and newbies alike. No, it might not be as good as the original – Will Smith's blue-tinted genie could never reach Robin Williams' level, could he? – but 2019's Aladdin still ain't one to miss. Highlights include the updated soundtrack, impressive visual effects and a scene-stealing performance from Jasmine's handmaiden Dalia (Nasim Pedrad).

Starring: Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Marwan Kenzari

Cool Runnings

The hilarious underdog story of the Jamaican bobsled team who competed at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary remains one of the most eminently quotable films of the '90s – "Feel the Rhythm! Feel the Rhyme! Get on up, it's bobsled time!"

Starring: John Candy, Leon, Doug E. Doug, Rawle D. Lewis

Flubber

Robin Williams is on characteristically eccentric form in this fantasy comedy written by John Hughes -which focuses on a mad professor who creates a mysterious rubber-like substance while trying to create a new source of energy.

Starring: Robin Williams, Marcia Gay Harden, Christopher McDonald, Ted Levine

Alice in Wonderland (2010)

Let's get this out the way now: Tim Burton's take on the classic Lewis Carroll story is very Tim Burton. Revelling in gothic imagery and high-colour contrasts, it's a visual treat for audiences – one featuring a mesmerising Johnny Depp performance as the Mad Hatter.

Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

One of the many hits of the Disney renaissance period in the '90s this animated film is based on the famous novel by Victor Hugo and tells the story of Quasimondo – a bell ringer who overcomes his shortcomings to help a Roma girl called Esmerelda.

Starring: Demi Moore, Jason Alexander, Mary Kay Bergman, Corey Burton

Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Perhaps the most underrated Disney animated feature outside of Treasure Planet, this sci-fi adventure dives into the life of cartographer Milo James Thatch (voiced to perfection by Michael J Fox) and his hunt for the submerged city. It's a mission that brings him into contact with a team including leader Commander Lyle Tiberius Rourke, Italian demolitions expert Vinny Santorini, medic Dr Sweet and French geologist Gaetan "Mole" Molière. Visually imaginative and beautifully drawn.

Cinderella (2015)

We'll get this out of the way now: yes, this is the film that seemingly neutered the rugged appeal of Richard Madden, best known for his roles in Bodyguard and Game of Thrones. But this refreshing live-action take on the much-told fairytale is still worth your time. Why? Not only does Lily James offer a magical performance as the titular princess, but a mesmerising Cate Blanchett shines as the evil stepmother. Throw in Helena Bonham Carter as a hilarious Fairy Godmother and you've got a faithful, full-hearted and – most importantly – fun modern classic.

Starring: Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden, Helena Bonham Carter

Mary Poppins Returns

Emily Blunt had big shoes to fill in this 2018 sequel to the 1964 musical, but she delivered a charming performance as the titular character. A cameo from Dick Van Dyke is one of many highlights in a delightful film filled with excellent musical numbers.

Starring: Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

With a reboot in the works, you've got the perfect excuse to revisit this old-fashioned Disney caper. While short on solid special effects, this simple story of a shrinking ray gone wrong will charm children and adults alike. It stars Rick Moranis as Wayne Szalinski, a wacky scientist who's developed an electromagnetic machine that makes humans microscopic – as his neighbours' children find out after he accidentally turns them into unwilling Micronauts.

Starring: Rick Moranis, Matt Frewer, Marcia Strassman

Tangled

One of the more recent entries into the Disney princess canon, Tangled tells the classic story of Rapunzel – the girl who escapes from captivity thanks to her extraordinarily long hair and a good-hearted thief. PC

Starring: Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Donna Murphy, Ron Perlman

Tron Legacy

Dazzling visuals? Check. A stellar cast including Jeff Bridges and Michael Sheen? Check. A downright sizzling soundtrack from Daft Punk? Absolutely! Sequel to seminal 1982 sci-fi Tron, Legacy reboots the grid, a glowing blue digital frontier where all thought and experimentation can proceed at a vastly accelerated rate. It's here where Sam Flynn searches for his missing father, Kevin Flynn, the protagonist from the first movie (once again played by Jeff Bridges). In short: if you're looking for an adrenaline-fuelled feature film with high-concept visual effects, this is for you.

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde, Bruce Boxleitner

Atlantis Rising

Does Atlantis actually exist? That's what Hollywood legend James Cameron tries to answer in this feature-length documentary using Greek philosopher Plato as a virtual treasure map. Does he actually find the fabled lost city and shake hands with a new civilisation? Owing to the lack of headlines about such a discovery, you can probably guess the answer. However, that doesn't make this movie – one that ventures from Greece to the Atlantic Ocean, exploring by land, sea and air – any less thought-provoking.

Starring: James Cameron

Mrs Doubtfire

To all those who haven't yet seen Mrs Doubtfire: stop what you're doing. Switch your phone to flight mode. Put your dog in the kennel. Send the kids upstairs. Just do whatever you need to watch this Robin Williams masterpiece uninterrupted. In perhaps his greatest performance, this classic comedy follows Daniel, an out-of-work and recently-divorced actor dressing up as an elderly – and female – Scottish housekeeper to spend more time with his children. Packing laughs-a-plenty, the spectacularly slick story also has a warm centre, centring on the importance of family.

Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan

Toy Story 4

The epilogue we didn't know we needed, the fourth and beautifully-crafted Toy Story wraps up the animated saga with a road trip and an unexpected detour. For fans of previous films, Toy Story 4 serves up the return of Bo Peep, while all viewers will fall in love with Forky, a new toy made out of a spork and pipe cleaner (you read that right). Although we can promise laughs throughout, we certainly can't guarantee the emotional ending will leave you dry-eyed.

Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, Tony Hale

Artemis Fowl

The film adaptation of the beloved book series has become the first Disney movie to forgo a theatre release amid the coronavirus pandemic, going straight to Disney+ instead. A release date is yet to be confirmed, but fans will surely be excited to finally see the criminal mastermind and the fairies he must confront to rescue his father come to life – even if it's in a much smaller screen than originally intended.

Starring: Judi Dench, Colin Farrell, Nonso Anozie, Josh Gad, Ferdia Shaw

Marvel movies on Disney Plus UK

With new titles to be added, Disney+ promises to host the majority of MCU:

Ant-Man
Ant-Man and The Wasp
Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Endgame
Black Panther
Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: The First Avenger
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Captain Marvel
Doctor Strange
Guardians of The Galaxy
Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2
Iron Man
Iron Man 2
Iron Man 3
Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron
Marvel's The Avengers
Thor
Thor: Ragnarok
Thor: The Dark World

Of course that's not in watching order…

Star Wars movies on Disney Plus

Fortunately, you don't need to fly to a galaxy far far away to see the Star Wars saga. Well, the majority of it, anyway.

Here's what's on offer:

Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope
Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Solo: a Star Wars Story
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Empire Of Dreams: The Story of The Star Wars Trilogy

If you're wondering what order to watch them in because let's face it, it can be controversial, we have a guide to how to watch Star Wars in order. Warning: You'll have to wait a bit to watch Rise of Skywalker, it's not on Disney Plus UK yet.

Pixar movies on Disney Plus UK

Yes, Disney also owns Pixar, the folks behind the likes of Toy Story and Inside Out. We all know we're hitting play on Toy Story 4 as soon as we can, though if you need a cry go for Toy Story 3 (we're not over that heartbreaking burner scene yet). Here are the Pixar options on Disney Plus UK.

Toy Story
Toy Story 2
Toy Story 3
Toy Story 4
A Bug's Life
Toy Story 2
Monsters Inc.
Monsters University
Finding Nemo
Finding Dory
The Incredibles
The Incredibles 2
Ratatouille
Coco
WALL-E
Cars
Cars 2
Cars 3
Brave
Inside Out
The Good Dinosaur

Check out the best shows on Disney Plus – or see what else is on with our TV Guide

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Best movies on Disney+ in the UK

Onward

The Call of the Wild

Edward Scissorhands

Home Alone

Mulan

Spies in Disguise

The One and Only Ivan

Hamilton

Frozen II

Star Wars: Rise of the Skywalker

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Free Solo

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Avatar

Lady and the Tramp

Togo

10 Things I Hate About You

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

The Sword in the Stone

Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made

Zootopia (AKA: Zootropolis)

Inside Out

Frozen

The Emperor's New Groove

The Princess Diaries

Mulan

Hocus Pocus

Avengers: Endgame

Star Girl

Thor: Ragnarok

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Moana

Big Hero 6

Freaky Friday (2003)

The Parent Trap (1998)

George of the Jungle

Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

The Jungle Book (2016)

Also available to watch on Disney Plus UK

Muppets Most Wanted

Up

Ant-Man and the Wasp

Empire of Dreams: The Story of the Star Wars Trilogy

X-Men: Days of Future Past

Holes

Lilo and Stitch

101 Dalmatians (1996)

Beauty and the Beast (2017)

Aladdin (2019)

Cool Runnings

Flubber

Alice in Wonderland (2010)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Cinderella (2015)

Mary Poppins Returns

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

Tangled

Tron Legacy

Atlantis Rising

Mrs Doubtfire

Toy Story 4

Artemis Fowl

Marvel movies on Disney Plus UK