Disney killed Netflix, watch how it did it

Disney+ has become the world's most popular streaming service.

Disney+ has become the world's most popular streaming service.

Disney+ has pulled ahead of Netflix as the most-watch streaming service around the world. 

Disney's inaugural streaming service closed the April-June quarter with about 221 million total streaming subscriptions (including its ESPN+ and Hulu services).

Meanwhile, Netflix ended June with about 220.7 million subscribers after haemorrhaging nearly 1 million in the past quarter.

The growing streaming popularity of Disney, combined with a strong post-Covid recovery at their theme parks, has meant the entertainment giant has smashed Wall Street expectations.

The company's revenue was up 26% from this time last year.

And so, we've pulled together a list of the top 10 best films and shows to watch on Disney+. 

Only Murders in the Building

Rotten Tomatoes score: 100% Fresh

IMDb score: 8.5

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez team up for the whodunnit of the decade, set in fancy New York building, the Arconia. 

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♬ original sound - ✧.*

Abbott Elementary

Rotten Tomatoes score: 100% Fresh

IMDb score: 8.2

A group of passionate teachers working at a Philadelphia public school are determined to help their students succeed, despite the odds not always being in their favour.

Loki

Rotten Tomatoes score: 92% Fresh

IMDb score: 8.9

Tom Hiddleston stars as God of Mischief in the aftermath of popular movie Avengers: Endgame. The series centres on the titular character. What makes him tick? What is he most afraid of? And is he able to shed his power hungry side? 

The Dropout

Rotten Tomatoes score: 89% Fresh

IMDb score: 7.5

Based on the real-life Theranos scam, The Dropout follows Elizabeth Holmes (Amanda Seyfried) as she builds a blood-testing empire… despite the technology being grounded in lies.

Pam & Tommy

Rotten Tomatoes score: 80% Fresh

IMDb score: 7.5

Pam and Tommy chronicles the story of Pamela Anderson’s sex tape being leaked all over the world, against her wishes. It deep dives into her tempestuous relationship with Tommy Lee, and her desperate journey to become a star. 

The Beatles: Get Back

Rotten Tomatoes score: 93% Fresh

IMDb score: 9.4

This documentary series, directed by Peter Jackson, follows the world’s biggest band as they make their 1970 album Let it Be… being sure not to miss out on the iconic rooftop performance. 

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#getback #beatles

♬ Complete Silence 3 Minutes - Michael Clendening

The Simpsons

Rotten Tomatoes score: 85% Fresh

IMDb score: 8.7

A show that needs no explanation, but here you go anyway... The Simpsons tells the story of an everyday, suburban family in made-up Springfield, and the challenges they face as the grow alongside one another.

The Muppet Show

Rotten Tomatoes score: 100% Fresh

IMDb score: 8.4

The Muppets band together to put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, dragging in a different a famous celebrity to help out in each episode. Stars such as Elton John, Julie Andrews and Bob Hope all feature.

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Great Migrations

IMDb score: 8.1

This docu-series flies viewers across the globe to follow the lives of the world’s most fascinating species. Produced by National Geographic, the series features Stephen Fry and Alec Baldwin.

The Kardashians

Rotten Tomatoes score: 29% Fresh

IMDb score: 4.0

Perhaps not the highest scoring show, but how could you omit America’s first family. The Kardashians return to TV, this time dropping the “Keeping up with…” The series documents the family as they enter the next phase of life - babies, photoshoots and many, many relationships.