Today’s Top 5 Movies on Disney+ (Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024)

It’s a typical day for Disney+ viewership, with classic favorites from Disney and Pixar enjoying top spots on the streaming platform. Yet, it’s the Disney+ original movie Descendants: The Rise of Red that’s creating a significant buzz among viewers. Interestingly, despite an uptick in its viewership, The Princess and the Frog isn’t in the top five yet but might soon make the list.

Here’s a look at the current top 5 movies on Disney+ as of Saturday, August 31, 2024, according to FlixPatrol’s data. Trailers and official movie descriptions are provided for those looking to delve deeper into these popular films.

5. ‘Cars’

Official Synopsis: “Hotshot race car Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) is living life in the fast lane – until he hits a detour and gets stranded in Radiator Springs, a forgotten town on Route 66. There he meets Sally, Mater, Doc Hudson (Paul Newman), and a host of hilarious characters who help him discover there’s more to life than trophies and fame.”

4. ‘Frozen’

Official Synopsis: “Fearless optimist Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) sets off on an epic journey–teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff) and his loyal reindeer Sven–to find her sister Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom.”

3. ‘Inside Out’

Official Synopsis: “Growing up can be a bumpy road, and it’s no exception for Riley, who is uprooted from her Midwest life when her father starts a new job in San Francisco. Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions – Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), Disgust (Mindy Kaling), and Sadness (Phyllis Smith). The emotions live in Headquarters, the control center inside Riley’s mind, where they help advise her through everyday life. As Riley and her emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in San Francisco, turmoil ensues in Headquarters. Although Joy, Riley’s main and most important emotion, tries to keep things positive, the emotions conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.”

2. ‘Descendants: The Rise of Red’

Official Synopsis: “Former Villain Kid Uma, now headmaster of Auradon Prep, extends an invite to the school to another VK – Red, the rebellious daughter of the Queen of Hearts from Wonderland. After the Queen of Hearts incites a coup against Auradon, Red must team up with Cinderella’s perfectionist daughter Chloe and travel back in time to try to undo the traumatic event that set Red’s mother down her villainous path.”

1. ‘Moana’

Official Synopsis: “Three thousand years ago, the greatest sailors in the world voyaged across the vast Pacific, discovering the many islands of Oceania. But then, for a millennium, their voyages stopped – and no one knows why.”

Disney+ continues to entertain with a mix of timeless classics and new releases capturing the hearts of its viewers. The fluctuating list of top movies showcases the platform’s ability to blend nostalgia with fresh content, keeping audiences of all ages engaged and entertained.

Source: FlixPatrol