September on Disney+ is one of the strongest months of the year. The Mandalorian and Grogu just landed, Toy Story 5 arrives later this month, and spooky season kicks off with Coraline and ParaNorman. So whether you want a big franchise event or a Halloween warm-up, here are 10 confirmed picks, all on Disney+ this month.
1. Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (Sci-Fi/Adventure)
The biggest Star Wars event in years is here. Din Djarin and Grogu race across the galaxy to rescue Rotta the Hutt and track down an emerging Imperial warlord threatening to reignite the Empire. Furthermore, director Jon Favreau brings a theatrical scope that feels genuinely bigger than the original series. Moreover, Pedro Pascal is at his very best when he barely says a word.
Best for- Star Wars fans, Mandalorian devotees, and anyone who wants a big, emotional blockbuster to kick off the month.
2. Toy Story 5 (Animated/Family)
One of the biggest Pixar films of 2026 arrives on Disney+ later this month. Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of the gang face their biggest challenge yet when Lilypad, a brand-new tablet device, arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Furthermore, early reviews praise it as a worthy addition to the series. Moreover, the animation is the most detailed and beautiful Pixar has ever produced.
Best for- families, Pixar fans, and anyone who grew up with the original trilogy.
3. Coraline (Animated/Horror)
Just in time for spooky season, Henry Selick’s dark animated masterpiece is now on Disney+. A bored young girl discovers a secret door in her new home that leads to an idealised parallel world. However, nothing there is quite what it seems. Furthermore, it remains one of the most visually stunning stop-motion films ever made.
Best for- anyone easing into Halloween mode, and older kids who are ready for something genuinely unsettling.
4. ParaNorman (Animated/Horror Comedy)
Another spooky season essential lands on Disney+ this month. A misunderstood boy who can speak to the dead must use his unique gift to save his town from a centuries-old curse. Furthermore, the film handles themes of bullying and outsider identity with real sensitivity. Moreover, the stop-motion animation holds up beautifully over a decade later.
Best for- families looking for Halloween content that isn’t too scary, and older kids who loved Coraline.
5. American Horror Story: Season 13 (Horror Anthology Series)
Ryan Murphy’s landmark horror anthology returns with a brand-new season on September 24. Furthermore, all previous AHS seasons are already available on Disney+, so if you’ve never watched it before, now is the perfect time to catch up before the new season drops. Moreover, each season works as a completely standalone story, so you can start anywhere.
Best for- horror fans with a serious binge planned, and anyone who has always meant to finally watch AHS.
6. FX’s The Drop: A Snowfall Saga (Crime Drama Series)
The Snowfall spinoff follows Wanda Bell (Gail Bean) and Leon Simmons (Isaiah John) as they fight to reinvent themselves in 1990s Los Angeles. Furthermore, the fallout from the crack epidemic fuels a new game, the rise of West Coast rap. Moreover, both Bean and John were standout performers in the original series, so giving them their own story feels well-earned.
Best for- Snowfall fans and anyone who loves richly detailed crime drama set against real historical moments.
7. City of Blood (Vampire Drama Series)
A German vampire series aimed squarely at an international audience premieres today. Set in Berlin, a city-state on the brink, vampires have seized political power, and blood has become the city’s new currency. Furthermore, all eight episodes drop at once, making it a perfect weekend binge. Moreover, it brings a distinctly dark, European sensibility to the vampire genre that feels unlike most of what Disney+ usually offers.
Best for- horror fans, vampire drama lovers, and anyone who wants something genuinely unexpected from the platform.
8. Dancing With the Stars- Season 35 (Reality/Entertainment)
The new season of Dancing With the Stars launched live on Disney+ last night with Night One, and Night Two airs today. Furthermore, it remains one of the most reliably entertaining live reality shows on any streaming platform. Moreover, streaming it live on Disney+ means no delays and no spoilers.
Best for- reality TV fans and anyone who wants something fun to watch week by week this autumn.
9. Chilean Mine Rescue: Race Against Time (Documentary)
The extraordinary true story of the 2010 Copiapó mining accident, when 33 miners were trapped underground for 69 days as the world watched, gets a definitive documentary treatment later this month. Furthermore, the series draws on new interviews and never-before-seen footage. Moreover, it’s one of the most remarkable survival stories of the 21st century.
Best for- documentary fans and anyone who wants something genuinely gripping and life-affirming.
10. Marvel’s Spidey and the Avengers: Halloween Team-Up! (Animated Special)
A brand-new Disney+ Halloween special brings together Spidey and the Avengers for a seasonal adventure perfectly timed for the start of spooky season. Furthermore, it’s designed for younger Marvel fans who want something festive without being too scary. Moreover, it slots in perfectly alongside Coraline and ParaNorman for a full Halloween movie night with the whole family.
Best for- families with younger kids, and anyone building their Halloween watchlist early.
