Disney movies are renowned for their exceptional quality, creativity, and ability to captivate audiences of all ages.
Disney excels in composing entertaining and creative stories that combine humor, adventure, and emotional depth.
From the class Pinocchio (1940) to the live-action movie Pete’s Dragon (2016), Disney has been amazing at making movies for people of all ages.
Disney Characters like Mickey Mouse and Simba are iconic and beloved worldwide.
People really connect with them because of their unique personalities and compelling journeys.
Moreover, Disney movies feature catchy musical numbers that enhance the storytelling and add an extra layer of magic.
Disney movies always grab people’s attention worldwide because they have timeless stories, unforgettable characters, and really amazing artwork.
Here are some awesome Top 10 Disney movies you might want to check out in 2024.
10. The Space Race
Director | Lisa Cortes, Diego Hurtado de Mendoza |
Writer | Mark Monroe |
Stars | Nichelle Nichols, Walter Cronkite, Mae C. Jemison |
Release Date | February 13, 2024 |
IMDb Rating | IMDb |
The Space Race is a documentary movie that explores the stories of Black astronauts who faced social injustice and discrimination in their pursuit of reaching for the stars.
The movie intertwines the narratives of pioneers like Guion Bluford, the first African American astronaut to travel to space, and other pioneering Black astronauts who overcame barriers to make their mark in the space program.
The documentary has received widespread acclaim and was an official selection at prestigious film festivals like Tribeca Flim Festival.
It is currently available to stream on Disney+.
9. Suncoast
Director | Laura Chinn |
Writer | Laura Chinn |
Stars | Nico Parker, Laura Linney, Woody Harrelson |
Release Date | February 2, 2024 |
IMDb Rating | IMDb |
Suncoast is a coming-of-age drama movie based on the real-life experience of writer Laura Chinn in the early 2000s.
It follows a teenager(Nico Parker) living with her strong-willed mother(Laura Linney) while her Max(Woody Harrelson) is in hospital care, battling brain cancer.
It explores the family’s emotional journey as they wrestle with Max’s terminal illness and the ethical dilemma surrounding end-of-life decisions. You can watch Suncoast on Disney+.
8. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Director | Wes Ball |
Writer | Josh Friedman, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver |
Release Date | May 10, 2024 |
Stars | Owen Teague, Freya Allan, Kevin Durand |
IMDb Rating | IMDb |
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is a Sci-Fi action movie, the fourth installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot franchise and the tenth overall.
The movie was released by 20th Century Studios, owned by Walt Disney Studios; it received positive reviews from critics and has grossed over $141 million worldwide.
The movie describes the story after Caesar’s death, where a young ape named Noa seeks retribution on the band of vicious apes who burned his village to the ground, killing or kidnapping everyone he knows.
So, if you are a fan of the Planet of the Apes franchise, then Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes might be worth watching.
7. Moana 2
Director | David G. Derrick Jr. |
Writer | David G. Derrick Jr. |
Release Date | November 27, 2024 |
Stars | Auli’l Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk |
IMDb Rating | IMDb |
Moana 2 is a sequel to the 2016 animated musical fantasy adventure film Moana.
It is produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
With the tagline “Moana is on an epic journey unlike anything she’s ever faced,” Moana 2 describes the story of Moana, who receives a mysterious ancestral call that drives her to travel to unknown kingdoms, facing dangerous challenges to unravel whether people exist beyond her island home.
6. Lilo & Stitch
Director | Dean Fleischer Camp |
Writer | Chris Kekaniokalani Bright Dean DeBlois Chris Sanders |
Release Date | June , 2024 |
Stars | Billy Magnussen Tia Carrere Zach Galifianakis |
IMDb Rating | IMDb |
Lilo & Stitch is an upcoming live-action remake of Disney’s 2002 animated feature film of the same name.
Maia Kealoha can be seen as Lilo Pelekai, and Chris Sanders will be reprising his voice role as Stitch.
This movie portrays the story of a six-year-old Hawaiian girl, Lilo, who is raised by her 19-year-old sister, Nani, after the demise of their parents in a car accident.
It also tells the story of the bond formed between Lilo and a dog-like alien named Experiment 626, who she adopts and renames Stitch.
5. Young Woman and the Sea
Director | Joachim Rønning |
Writer | Jeff Nathanson,Glenn Stout |
Release Date | May 31, 2024 |
Stars | Daisy Ridley, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Stephen Graham |
IMDb Rating | IMDb |
Young Woman and the Sea is an upcoming biographical drama film based on the 2009 book of the same name by Glenn Stout.
Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films produce the movie.
It tells the true story of Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle’s journey from her childhood as the daughter of German immigrant parents in New York City to her historic achievement of Swimming the English Channel at the age of 19 after winning a gold medal at the 1942 Olympics.
4. Alien: Romulus
Director | Fede Alvarez |
Writer | Fede Alvarez, Rodo Sayagues, Dan O’Bannon |
Release Date | August 16, 2024 |
Stars | Isabela Merced, Cailee Spaeny, Archie Renaux |
IMDb Rating | IMDb |
Alien: Romulus is an upcoming Sci-Fi horror movie which is the seventh installment in the Alien franchise and is set between the events of Alien(1979) and Aliens(1986).
The movie narrates the story of a group of young space colonists who, while scavenging a derelict space station, encounter the most terrifying life form in their universe.
3. Mufasa: The Lion King
Director | Barry Jenkins |
Writer | Linda Woolverton, Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts |
Release Date | December 20, 2024 |
Stars | Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen |
IMDb Rating | IMDb |
Mufasa: The Lion King is an upcoming live-action musical drama movie produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Pastel Productions.
The movie is a photorealistic animated film that is both a prequel and sequel to the 2019 adaptation of the 1994 film The Lion King, which has won numerous awards, including the BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Grammy Awards.
It narrates the story of the African savannah, where Rafiki(the spiritual guide of the story) tells Kiara (the daughter of Simba and Nala) the backstory of her grandfather Mufasa, from his childhood to how he became a powerful king.
2. Deadpool & Wolverine
Director | Shawn Levy |
Writer | Shawn Levy, Rhett Reese, Ryan Reynolds |
Release Date | July 26, 2024 |
Stars | Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin |
IMDb Rating | IMDb |
Deadpool & Wolverine is an upcoming American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics characters Deadpool and Wolverine, which is intended to be the 34th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and a sequel to Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018).
The movie is produced by Marvel Studios, Maximum Effort, and 21 Laps Entertainment and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
It follows Wolverine’s recovery from his injuries, including his encounter with the loudmouth Deadpool. They team up to defeat a common enemy.
1. Inside Out 2
Director | Kelsey Mann |
Writer | Dave Holstein, Meg LeFauve |
Release Date | June 14, 2024 |
Stars | Amy Poehler, Phylis Smith, Lewis Black |
IMDb Rating | IMDb |
Inside Out 2 is an upcoming animated coming-of-age film for Walt Disney Pictures, produced by Pixar Animation Studios. It is a sequel to Inside Out (2015).
In “Inside Out 2,” we return to the mind of Riley, now a teenager. Her mind’s headquarters is being torn down to make space for new emotions.
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, who’ve been managing things well, are unsure how to react when Anxiety arrives.
They soon find out that Anxiety isn’t the only new emotion joining them. The story explores how these emotions adjust and work together as Riley navigates her teenage years.
Summary
The above list includes live-action, animated, Sci-Fi movies with the best shots and visual and audio effects.
So, if you are a Disney movie lover, the above-listed movies might be worth watching.