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The April showers are on their way out the door, and the May flowers are just about to bloom in full. Summer is right around the corner, and if it’s already feeling too hot to go outside, we’ve got you and your children covered. Since its launch in 2019,Disney+has made a name for itself asmaybethedefinitive streaming platformfor everyone, boasting loads of content appealing to kids, adults, and, in the best-case scenarios, both.
Next month looks to be no different, and while there are admittedly fewer films joining the catalog than usual, there are still some great ones to be found from the last few months. So, whether you’re a comic-book nerd, aMoanaobsessive, or if you just love documentaries, here are the best films coming to Disney+ in May 2025, as well as the best ones to catch up on.
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’
Streaming May 1
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Continuing to follow the adventures of Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), the film sees our hero join Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld) on an adventure across the multiverse, ultimately leading him into conflict with the mysterious Miguel O’Hara (Oscar Isaac) and the hilarious yet terrifying Spot (Jason Schwartzman).
It’s long been touted as the first part of an epic conclusion to the trilogy, and thus it ends on a massive cliffhanger that’s left fans hanging for years now (at least until last month, whenBeyond the Spider-Versewasfinallygiven a confirmed releaseof 2027). It’s a work just as imaginative and visually dazzling as it was two years ago, andit hits Disney+ on May 1.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
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It’s no secret thatMoanawas one of the key films in the Disney Revival era, thanks to its stunning animation and fantastic soundtrack, as well as arguably one of the studio’s best-ever protagonists at its helm. So a sequel was inevitable, and the resultingMoana 2was an almost instant box-office smash when it hit theaters last Thanksgiving.
Set three years after the original, the story finds Moana and Maui on a quest to find the lost island of Motufetu and reconnect its people to the ocean. Admittedly, the absence of Lin-Manuel Miranda as the lead songwriter is felt, as the tunes don’t live up to those in the original, but the title character is still immensely likable, and the animation is as good as ever.Moana 2hit Disney+ in March 2025, but it’s still a perfect choice if your child is feeling the call of the ocean.
If you’ve been having a bad day, or even a bad week, you’re able to hopefully rest easy knowing you’re not getting it quite as bad as poor Alexander. A spiritual sequel to the 2014 film based on the acclaimed children’s book,Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Tripfollows exactly what the title advertises. The story follows a multi-generational Latinx family on vacation to reconnect with their heritage, but one thing after another goes wrong, and the result is a trip that seems destined to leave more bad memories than good ones.
It’s a family-friendly equivalent toNational Lampoon’s Vacation, with Eva Longoria and Jesse Garcia playing the parents and young Thom Nemer making his feature debut as the title character.It premiered on Disney+ last March, but with summer vacation coming up, now might be the perfect time to check it out.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip
Having proven herself more than capable of telling stories about adorable little creatures, thanks to her work onThe Mandalorian, in hindsight, it was inevitable that Bryce Dallas Howard would continue exploringthe lives of pets. Her new documentary, the aptly-titledPets,explores the complex bonds between animals and humans, and how owning a pet can have an emotional impact on our lives.
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Exploring the expected cats and dogs, along with the deeper cuts like goats, pigs, and birds, Howard expertly showcases the emotional highs and lows of pet owners and especially their children. Be sure to bring tissues, but if you need a heartwarming viewing to get through these trying times or simply love animals,Pets(which premiered in April) may be for you.
