As families across the UK settle in for the festive break, Disney+ stands ready as the premier streaming destination, offering a vast library of beloved classics, blockbuster franchises, and exciting new original content to define the holiday season.
Timeless Christmas Classics
The platform is a veritable treasure trove for festive viewing. A cornerstone of any Christmas watchlist is the iconic 1990 film Home Alone, starring Macaulay Culkin. This family comedy, which held the record as the highest-grossing live-action comedy for two decades, is now considered a cultural touchstone. Its significance was cemented in 2023 when it was selected for preservation in the US National Film Registry. Fans on IMDb continue to praise it as a "heartwarming holiday family classic" that masterfully blends humour and emotion.
For a more fantastical seasonal tale, many turn to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. This adaptation of C.S. Lewis's 1950 novel, released nearly two decades ago, remains a favourite. It follows four evacuated children who discover the magical world of Narnia through a wardrobe, joining the lion Aslan (voiced by Liam Neeson) against the White Witch (Tilda Swinton). Reviewers hail it as an "incredible story of love, forgiveness, bravery and sacrifice."
Fresh Festive Fun and Major Sequels
Disney+ also delivers brand-new holiday entertainment. The November 2025 release A Very Jonas Christmas Movie brings Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas to the screen in a festive musical comedy, featuring a cameo from Will Ferrell. The plot sees the brothers, arguing after a European tour in London, placed under a spell by Father Christmas until they reconcile. The film has been met with critical acclaim, boasting an impressive 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with audiences loving its catchy songs and humour.
Another major sequel that arrived in summer 2025 is Freakier Friday, reuniting stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan two decades after the original. The story catches up with an adult Anna (Lohan), now a music producer raising her teenage daughter. Both lead actors have expressed interest in another sequel, suggesting it could arrive "sooner" than another twenty-year wait. Fans on IMDb have awarded it perfect scores, calling it a triumphant comeback for Lohan with significant rewatch potential.
Record-Breaking Animated Hits
Beyond festive-specific titles, Disney+ hosts monumental family films. The original Zootropolis (or Zootopia), released in 2016, is available to stream and remains a benchmark for animated storytelling. Its sequel, released in November 2025, made global headlines by earning $1 billion worldwide in just 17 days, becoming the fastest PG-rated film to hit that milestone. The original, following rabbit police officer Judy Hopps and fox con artist Nick Wilde, is praised on IMDb as "next level funny" and a film that leaves other animations "in the dust."
With this curated mix of enduring favourites and exciting new releases, Disney+ UK ensures households have a spectacular selection of films to enjoy together throughout the Christmas period and beyond.
