5+ Disney Plus Movies That Are Worth Watching This Month
January is the perfect month to slow down, cosy up, and watch some great movies. But, sometimes, half the battle is knowing what to watch! It can be overwhelming to choose which streaming platform to use or what to put on. Disney Plus has a little bit of everything, so you’re sure to find something you’ll love! Today we’re sharing five movies on Disney Plus that are worth watching. They’ll give you the cosy, feel-good vibes that we all need in January! So start popping your popcorn and grab your favourite blanket, because we’re going on a major Disney Plus binge.
1. The Parent Trap
The Parent Trap is a romantic comedy filled with fun, mischievous, and exciting adventure. The film was released in 1998 and became a hit instantly. It stars Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson as a divorced couple who separated shortly after the birth of their identical twin daughters. Each of them gained custody of a daughter and raised them up, respectively. Lindsay Lohan stars as both daughters and, might we say, does an excellent job! The girls are sent to the same all-girls summer camp and meet each other during a fencing activity. Upon removing their masks, they find they look identical and are shocked! After some hilarious pranks and funny mishaps, the girls start to hatch a plan to get their parents to reconcile and remarry. They each take turns training each other to take each other’s place in an effort to eventually have their parents remeet. The ending of this movie is everything! The Parent Trap will make you laugh, feel warm and cosy, and laugh some more as the twins adventure through tricking their parents to remeet and hopefully fall in love again!
2. Beauty and the Beast – Live Action
Beauty and the Beast live action is a remake of the 1991 original animated version. It was released in 2017 and stars Emma Watson and Dan Stevens. The movie begins with an old beggar woman who knocks on the door to the prince’s castle while he is hosting a ball. She begs for shelter in exchange for a rose, and he scoffs and turns her away. The woman then reveals herself as a goddess and casts a spell on the prince and all the members of his castle. The prince becomes a beast, and the members of his castle become ordinary household objects. In order to break the curse, the beast must learn to love someone and have that person love him back before the last petal of the rose falls. If he doesn’t do that, he will remain a beast forever, and his castle members will remain household objects. The movie tells a story of true love with enchanting songs, magical features, and more. It will encapsulate you as you follow the story of a village girl and a beast.
3. Aladdin
The 2019 version of Aladdin is a live-action remake of the original 1992 film. It stars Will Smith, Mena Massoud, and Naomi Scott. Aladdin is a story of a poor boy, finding a wish granting genie and wanting to win the princess over. The movie follows Aladdin as he falls in love, encounters obstacles, battles a wicked sorcerer, Jafar, and triumphs over them. Princess Jasmine is the girl that Aladdin falls in love with, and she wishes to succeed her father as Sultan, but instead she’s expected to marry a suitable royal man. The story tells the tale of love and how far someone is willing to go to be with the person they love, with many laughs and giggles sprinkled in along the way. Aladdin is a movie that will make you laugh so hard, imagine possibilities, and believe in true love.
4. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
The 2023 concert film Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour documents the iconic singer’s Los Angeles show during the highest-grossing tour of all time. With fantastic, sparkly costumes, incredible dancers, and Swift’s talent itself, the singer puts on an epic show that is bound to be enjoyed by everyone. The concert film takes viewers through the eras of Taylor Swift’s music and includes hit singles like The Man, You Need To Calm Down, The Archer, You Belong With Me, and Champagne Problems.
5. Encanto
Encanto is a musical animated film that was released in 2021. It features the voices of Stephanie Beatriz, Maria Cecilia Botero, John Leguizamo, and more in a brightly coloured and highly entertaining adventure. Encanto tells the story of a multigenerational Colombian family led by a matriarch. Each child and grandchild receives magical gifts to help the people in their rural community, all except one. Mirabel Madrigal. Mirabel soon discovers that her family is losing their magic, and she sets out to learn why and how to save it. Encanto is a beautiful movie with a heartwarming plot and a happy ending. The songs are pretty catchy too!
Bonus Disney Plus Movies To Watch
There are far too many fantastic films on Disney+ to only list five! So we’ve included a few more just for fun.
- Pirates of the Caribbean—an epic adventure of good guys and bad guys but in pirate form!
- Mr. Popper’s Penguins – A hilarious family film about a father who surprisingly ends up with quite a few penguins in his apartment.
- Inside Out 2 – A must-watch for everyone. Inside Out 2 introduces the world to new emotions not mentioned in the first film and shows the world how each emotion can be very important.
Ready to binge?
There you have it! A list of awesome Disney Plus movies that are definitely worth watching this month. Whether you’re after adventure, love, feel-good vibes, or something more musical, each of these movies brings that and more. Prepare to be dazzled with sparkles, entranced by love stories, and lulled by music with each of these Disney Plus films. So pop your popcorn, grab your favourite snacks, and get yourself cosy, because these movies are worth the binge!
