Today’s Top 3 Movies on Disney+ (Saturday, July 20, 2024)

In a rare turn of events, Disney’s beloved movie “Moana” is conspicuously absent from the Disney+ top movie and show chart. Instead, a franchise from the Disney Channel has taken the spotlight.

According to FlixPatrol’s data on Saturday, July 20, 2024, the top 3 movies currently dominating Disney+ are surprising yet warmly received by the audience. Let’s dive into the details of these top picks.

First up, at number three, we have “Descendants”. The story is set in a present-day idyllic kingdom where the benevolent teenage son of the King and Queen (characters from Disney’s iconic “Beauty and the Beast”) is about to take the throne. His first proclamation is to offer a chance at redemption to the trouble-making offspring of four infamous villains—Cruella, Maleficent, the Evil Queen, and Jafar. These descendants, named Carlos, Mal, Evie, and Jay respectively, have been imprisoned on a forbidden island along with other villains, sidekicks, evil stepmothers, and stepsisters.

Now allowed into the kingdom to attend prep school alongside the children of iconic Disney heroes, including the kids of the Fairy Godmother, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, and Mulan, these villainous teens face a significant dilemma. They must decide whether to follow their nefarious parents’ footsteps and help all the villains regain power or to embrace their innate goodness and save the kingdom.

Next on the list, at number two, is “Inside Out”. Growing up is never easy, and for Riley, it involves being uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Guided by her emotions—Joy (voiced by Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling), and Sadness (Phyllis Smith)—Riley navigates the tumultuous transition.

These emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley’s mind, where they help her through everyday life. As Riley and her emotions struggle to adapt to the new city, house, and school, turmoil ensues in Headquarters. While Joy, Riley’s primary emotion, attempts to maintain a positive outlook, the other emotions clash over the best way to steer through this new chapter of her life.

Topping the list at number one is “Descendants: The Rise of Red”. This film picks up with Uma, a former Villain Kid who is now the headmaster of Auradon Prep. Uma extends an invite to another VK—Red, the rebellious daughter of the Queen of Hearts from Wonderland. However, chaos ensues when the Queen of Hearts orchestrates a coup against Auradon.

Red must team up with Chloe, Cinderella’s perfectionist daughter, and travel back in time to attempt to undo the traumatic event that set her mother down her villainous path. This gripping tale of friendship, bravery, and redemption captures the audience’s heart, solidifying its place at the top.

These movies, rich with captivating storylines and beloved characters, offer a fresh and engaging viewing experience for Disney+ subscribers. It’s fascinating to see how these relatively newer titles have overtaken perennial favorites like “Moana”, showcasing the dynamic nature of audience preferences and the continued evolution of Disney’s cinematic offerings.

As these films continue to gain traction, it’s a reminder of Disney’s ever-refreshing repertoire that caters to a diverse audience, from children experiencing these enchanting tales for the first time to adults who appreciate the deeper themes and nostalgia.

So whether you’re reliving the magic or discovering it anew, these top picks on Disney+ promise an entertaining journey through the realms of imagination, heroism, and moral dilemmas that define the Disney cinematic universe.

Source: FlixPatrol