Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Disney+, Including ‘Mickey’s Spooky Stories’

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Looking for something new to watch on Disney+? We’ve put together a quick guide to this week’s latest additions and the platform’s most popular shows. You’ll find both brand new releases and well-loved classics, with a short description of each series and who stars in it – making it easy to plan your next binge-watching session. This list is based on the most recent weekly recommendations from Comic Basics and Disney+’s top-watched chart for October.

‘Vampirina: Teenage Vampire’ (2025– )

Inspired by the ‘Vampirina’ series, this new show follows teen Vee Hauntley as she attends a performing arts boarding school. Vee tries to keep her vampire identity a secret while pursuing her dream of becoming a musician. Developed by Randi Barnes and led by showrunners Dan Cross and David Hoge, the series stars Kenzi Richardson as Vee and features a cast of young performers. Expect a mix of relatable teen stories and fun, lighthearted supernatural adventures, all set to a contemporary soundtrack. It will begin streaming on Disney+ between October 13th and 19th.

‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ (2025)

This documentary series dives into a fascinating true-crime story centered around a powerful legal family in South Carolina. It explores investigations and trials involving both financial wrongdoing and violent crimes. Each episode uses court recordings, interviews, and a detailed timeline to show how the case developed. The series features insights from police, journalists, and people connected to the case, presenting the story in a straightforward and compelling way. It’s currently one of the most popular shows on Disney+.

‘Marvel Zombies’ (2025)

This animated series takes place in a different part of the superhero world and focuses on the aftermath of a major crisis. It explores how people react when old friendships are tested, supplies run low, and they’re forced to team up in unexpected ways to face growing dangers. While based on a comic book story, the show features new locations and character combinations. It’s currently a very popular series on Disney+.

‘Chad Powers’ (2025)

This funny sports series follows a quarterback trying to prove himself and finally get a chance to play. Each episode shows the hard work of tryouts and practice, the strategy behind the plays, and what it’s like inside the team. The show focuses on the competition for a spot on the roster and the challenges of being a college athlete. It’s currently one of the most popular shows on Disney+.

‘To Cook a Bear’ (2025)

This mystery unfolds in a secluded northern town, where a pastor and his assistant investigate a series of disappearances. The story is set against a backdrop of stark scenery, unique local traditions, and tense relationships within the community. As they uncover clues, the pastor and assistant grapple with questions of faith, science, and what’s right, all while trying to figure out who to trust. It’s currently a popular show on Disney+.

‘Would You Marry Me?’ (2025)

This reality series follows couples as they navigate proposals and plan their futures, showcasing important conversations and first meetings with family. We learn each couple’s story through personal interviews, highlighting the challenges they’re facing. Each episode explores how well they communicate, how compatible they are, and how they’re preparing for a long-term relationship. It’s currently one of the most popular shows on the platform.

‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ (2024– )

The highly anticipated follow-up to ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ is back! Justin Russo, now living in Staten Island with his family, is unexpectedly thrown back into the world of magic when he’s asked to teach a gifted young wizard named Billie. David Henrie reprises his role as Justin, and Selena Gomez makes an appearance as Alex, with both also serving as executive producers. Created by Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas, the show builds on the original series’ magical universe and introduces new rules for modern wizards. It will premiere on Disney+ in early October, with more details about the cast and creators being revealed each week.

‘High Potential’ (2024– )

This show follows a brilliant civilian who’s great at spotting patterns, and a detective who strictly follows the rules, as they work together to crack challenging cases. Each episode features a complex mystery alongside personal stories about family, work, and starting over. The investigations focus on unique approaches, hidden clues, and unusual detective work. It’s consistently one of the most popular shows on Disney+.

‘Mickey’s Spooky Stories’ (2024)

This show features Mickey, Minnie, and their friends in short, fun Halloween adventures designed for preschoolers. It’s lighthearted and focuses on positive themes like working together, being patient, and solving puzzles. The episodes are short and perfect for quick, festive viewing, and it’s consistently popular on Disney+.

‘Bluey’ (2018– )

Bluey is a popular Australian cartoon about a Blue Heeler puppy named Bluey, her sister Bingo, and their parents, Bandit and Chilli. The show turns ordinary, everyday activities into fun and creative adventures. Each episode is funny and heartwarming, and subtly teaches kids important skills like how to solve problems, get along with others, and understand what family life is really like. Because the episodes are short, they’re perfect for quick viewings or longer story times. Bluey is consistently one of the most-watched shows on the platform.

Tell us which of these you’ll be streaming first this weekend on Disney+—and why—in the comments!

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2025-10-25 03:45