Disney+ has one of the deepest fantasy catalogs of any streaming service, pulling from the Disney vault, Pixar, and the 20th Century library. Plenty of it is forgettable, and a couple of titles are genuinely bad.
We sorted through it so your evening doesn't vanish into a dud. Below are the fantasy films actually worth your time on Disney+ right now — ranked, scored, and grouped by what you're in the mood for.
The best fantasy movies on Disney+ right now are Moana, Raya and the Last Dragon, and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. They lead on both reviews and rewatch value across animated and live-action fantasy.
What Counts As a Fantasy Movie on Disney+?
Fantasy is a wide tent, and on Disney+ it stretches from animated musicals to sword-and-sorcery adventure. We drew the line at films built around magic, myth, or invented worlds — not superhero or pure sci-fi titles, which get their own roundups.
That still leaves dozens of options, from fairy-tale retellings to talking-dragon epics. The catalog leans family-friendly, but a few entries reach for darker, more adult stakes.
Fantasy on Disney+ spans animated musicals, sword-and-sorcery epics, fairy-tale retellings, and adventure films built around magic. It draws mainly from the Disney, Pixar, and 20th Century libraries.
How We Ranked These Fantasy Films
We weighted three things: critical reception, rewatch value, and whether the film actually holds up for a modern viewer. Nostalgia alone didn't earn a spot.
Scores below come from Rotten Tomatoes and are approximate, current as of June 2026. Both streaming catalogs and review aggregates shift, so confirm availability in-app before you commit your night.
The Best Animated Fantasy Movies on Disney+
Animation is where Disney+ fantasy is strongest, and it isn't close. These are the titles that combine the best reviews with the highest rewatch value on the platform.
Moana leads Disney+ animated fantasy at around 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, with Enchanted and Raya and the Last Dragon close behind. All three pair strong reviews with high rewatch value.
1. Moana (2016) — around 95% on Rotten Tomatoes
A demigod, a sentient ocean, and one of the best soundtracks Disney has produced in a decade make this the easy top pick. The animation still looks reference-grade years later.
Watch it if you like ocean-spanning quests with real emotional weight and a hero who carries the whole film.
2. Enchanted (2007) — around 93% on Rotten Tomatoes
A fairy-tale princess gets dropped into live-action New York, and the fish-out-of-water comedy lands far better than it has any right to. Amy Adams is the reason it works.
Watch it if you like self-aware fairy tales that poke fun at the genre without sneering at it.
3. Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) — around 94% on Rotten Tomatoes
A Southeast Asian-inspired world, a fractured kingdom, and a quest to find the last dragon give this one more bite than the average Disney adventure. The action choreography is genuinely good.
Watch it if you like world-building, martial-arts-flavored set pieces, and a story about rebuilding trust.
4. Encanto (2021) — around 91% on Rotten Tomatoes
A magical house, a gifted family, and the one girl without a power anchor a story that earned its surprise-hit status. The Lin-Manuel Miranda songs did the rest.
Watch it if you like grounded family drama wrapped in spectacle, plus songs you'll be humming for a week.
5. Onward (2020) — around 88% on Rotten Tomatoes
Two elf brothers try to magically resurrect their late father for a single day, in a suburban fantasy world where magic has faded into the background. The ending lands harder than the trailers suggested.
Watch it if you like road-trip quests with a real emotional payoff hiding under the gags.
The Best Live-Action Fantasy Epics on Disney+
Live-action fantasy is hit-or-miss on the platform, but the highs are worth seeking out. These are the films that justify the genre at feature scale.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is the strongest live-action fantasy on Disney+, around 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, followed by the first Chronicles of Narnia film.
6. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) — around 80% on Rotten Tomatoes
Cursed gold, a ghost crew, and Johnny Depp's career-defining Jack Sparrow turned a theme-park ride into a genuine fantasy adventure. It remains the best of the franchise by a wide margin.
Watch it if you like swashbuckling action with a supernatural hook and a villain worth rooting against.
7. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) — around 76% on Rotten Tomatoes
Four siblings step through a wardrobe into a frozen kingdom ruled by a White Witch, in the most faithful screen take on C.S. Lewis to date. The battle sequences hold up better than most mid-2000s effects.
Watch it if you like classic portal fantasy with clear good-versus-evil stakes.
8. Pete's Dragon (2016) — around 88% on Rotten Tomatoes
The 2016 remake trades the original's cartoon dragon for a gentle, mossy-green creature and a quieter, more heartfelt story. It's one of Disney's most underrated live-action efforts.
Watch it if you like slow-burn, emotionally warm fantasy aimed at the whole family.
9. Maleficent (2014) — around 54% on Rotten Tomatoes
Angelina Jolie's villain origin story reframes Sleeping Beauty from the fairy's side, and she's magnetic even when the script wobbles. The reviews are mixed, but the lead performance carries it.
Watch it if you like darker fairy-tale retellings and don't mind an uneven middle act.
Underrated and Classic Fantasy Worth Digging For
A few of the platform's best fantasy films are buried under newer releases. These reward a little scrolling.
- Willow (1988). Ron Howard's sword-and-sorcery cult favorite sits around 50% with critics but has aged into a beloved classic for fantasy fans. Watch it if you like scrappy underdog quests in the Tolkien tradition.
- The Sword in the Stone (1963). The animated Arthurian origin story is short, charming, and the wizard duel still holds up. A solid pick for younger viewers easing into fantasy.
- Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971). A trainee witch, an enchanted bed, and live-action-meets-animation set pieces make this a deeper cut worth a look. Best for fans of vintage Disney whimsy.
- The BFG (2016). Spielberg's Roald Dahl adaptation underperformed at the box office but earned around 75% from critics. Watch it if you like gentle, dreamlike fantasy over fast action.
None of these will top the animated tier, but each fills a specific craving the headliners don't. Keep them in your back pocket for a second viewing night.
Fantasy Movies on Disney+ to Skip
Not everything in the catalog earns your time, and a few titles are actively worth avoiding. Here's where we'd steer you clear.
- Artemis Fowl (2020). The long-delayed adaptation landed around 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and deserved it, gutting the books' appeal in the process. Skip it.
- A Wrinkle in Time (2018). Visually ambitious but narratively muddled, it stalled around 42% with critics. Only worth it if the cast alone sells you.
- Strange World (2022). Better reviewed at around 72% but a notorious box-office flop, and the pulpy premise never fully clicks. A maybe, not a must.
Catalogs rotate. Licensed fantasy titles — anything Disney doesn't own outright — move on and off Disney+ more often than the Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars films, so a title here today may be gone next quarter.
Disney+ Fantasy at a Glance
Here's how the top picks stack up if you want to decide quickly. Scores are approximate and current as of June 2026.
| Film | Year | Type | ~RT Score | Watch If You Like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moana | 2016 | Animated | 95% | Epic ocean quests |
| Raya and the Last Dragon | 2021 | Animated | 94% | World-building + action |
| Enchanted | 2007 | Live-action / animated | 93% | Self-aware fairy tales |
| Encanto | 2021 | Animated | 91% | Family drama + songs |
| Onward | 2020 | Animated | 88% | Road-trip quests |
| Pete's Dragon | 2016 | Live-action | 88% | Warm, slow-burn fantasy |
| Pirates of the Caribbean | 2003 | Live-action | 80% | Swashbuckling adventure |
| Narnia: The Lion, the Witch... | 2005 | Live-action | 76% | Portal fantasy |
Best Disney+ Fantasy for Kids vs. Adults
Disney+ skews family-friendly, but not every fantasy film fits every age. The split matters more than the platform's all-ages reputation suggests.
For younger viewers, Moana, Encanto, and Pete's Dragon are the safest Disney+ fantasy picks. Older viewers will get more from Pirates of the Caribbean and Willow, which carry sharper stakes.
If you're watching with kids, the animated tier and Pete's Dragon are the gentlest landings. The Pirates and Narnia films have real peril and a few genuinely scary moments.
For an adults-only fantasy night, lean on Willow and the original Pirates for stakes that don't talk down to you. Both still earn a broad rating, but the tone is markedly more grown-up.
Is Disney+ Fantasy Free to Watch?
Disney+ runs on a paid subscription, and there's no free tier as of June 2026. Whatever you watch, you'll need an active plan.
Disney+ has no free tier as of June 2026. Watching any fantasy film requires a paid ad-supported or ad-free subscription, and the exact catalog varies by country.
The ad-supported plan is the cheapest way in, and every film on this list is included at no extra charge. Downloads for offline viewing are supported on the mobile and tablet apps.
More Streaming Roundups
If you've worked through the fantasy shelf, our other genre guides cover the rest of your queue. Start with the best sci-fi movies on Hulu for the science-fiction counterpart to this list.
For a scarier night, see our picks for the best horror movies on Netflix and the top horror movies on Max. Action fans should head to the best action movies on Prime Video instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Disney+ have the Harry Potter movies?
No. The Harry Potter films are not Disney-owned and stream on Max in the US and other platforms internationally. Disney+ focuses on Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and 20th Century titles.
What is the best fantasy movie on Disney+ for adults?
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and the original Willow lean the most adult, with sharper stakes and a darker tone than the animated musicals while still carrying a broad rating.
Is The Princess Bride on Disney+?
Availability shifts by region and date. As a licensed title rather than a Disney-owned one, it rotates between services, so check the in-app search before assuming it's there on any given month.
Can I download Disney+ fantasy movies to watch offline?
Yes. Disney+ supports downloads on its mobile and tablet apps, so films like Moana and Encanto can be saved for travel, subject to your plan's device and download limits.
How many fantasy movies are on Disney+?
Disney+ carries dozens of fantasy films across animated and live-action, though the exact number shifts as licensed titles rotate. The Disney, Pixar, and 20th Century libraries form the stable core.
Our rankings weigh three things: critical reception, rewatch value, and how well each film holds up for a viewer watching today — not nostalgia alone.
