The 57 Best Shows on Disney+, WIRED’s Picks (January 2026)

City: Disney+: Disney+ is not just for kids, as it features shows for adults as well. With its ownership of popular franchises like Star Wars and Marvel, the streaming service has a lot of content. Disney+ has many adults wanting to compete with services like Netflix and Amazon.

Disney launched lots of TV shows with recognizable characters. These include shows like The Mandalorian and Loki, which you can find in our list of the best shows to watch. Disney+ also combined its content with Hulu in 2024. This means you can find many shows you love from Hulu on Disney+.

In case you would like more options, check out our best movies list on Disney+. You can also see what Netflix and Apple TV+ have to offer by heading to our guides. If you have your favorite picks, feel free to leave a comment.

One of the highlighted shows is The End of an Era. This series is a six-episode docuseries featuring Taylor Swift. She talks about her amazing Eras Tour, explaining how important it was for her and her fans. Then there’s Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny. This series explores hidden government files about space, science, and even aliens.

Next, Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a thrilling adaptation of the famous book series by Rick Riordan. It follows 12-year-old Percy as he learns he is the son of Poseidon. Season 2 premiered on December 10, showing Percy dealing with new challenges.

Disney has also brought us incredible music history in The Beatles Anthology. This nine-part series looks at the famous band, telling their story through interviews from the band members themselves.

Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films explores the making of the top movies by director James Cameron. It follows the technology and the actors who brought the world of Pandora to life.

Marvel Zombies offers fans a new take on the Marvel universe with the characters turned into zombies. The show features favorite stars who voice the characters.

Limitless shows Chris Hemsworth exploring how to live a long and healthy life with scientists. It has amazing visuals and is both funny and inspiring.

The documentary Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time shows survivors’ stories from the devastating storm 20 years ago. It highlights the community’s resilience and the aid they provided to each other.

Another exciting addition is Ironheart, starring Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams with a unique suit inspired by Tony Stark.

X-Men ’97 brings back a beloved animated series from the 90s, continuing the adventures of the mutants fans cherish.

Silver lining shows like American Born Chinese consist of a mix of the coming-of-age tale and a fantastical world, starring stars like Michelle Yeoh.

As you explore Disney+, you will find other favorites that suit everyone’s tastes and interests!