Disney+ is a subscription-based streaming service launched by Disney in November 2019. It is part of Disney’s effort to enter the subscription video-on-demand market, directly competing with platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Max. Disney+ offers a vast collection of content, including movies, TV shows, documentaries, and original programming. One of the most notable aspects of Disney+ is its extensive library of Disney classics, featuring iconic animations like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Lion King, and Beauty and the Beast.
Disney+ Content Categories
Within Disney+, the content is organized into various sections based on Disney’s franchises, studios, and properties:
Disney
This section includes all the films, animations, series, specials, shorts, and other content created by Disney over the years.
Pixar
Here, viewers can find all Pixar films, along with the shorts and specials produced by the studio.
Marvel
This section contains all Marvel Cinematic Universe films and series, as well as content from other studios. This includes titles originally seen on Netflix and those produced by 20th Century Fox before Disney acquired the studio. The only exception is the Spider-Man films, which are distributed by Sony.
Star Wars
Disney+ offers all the main Star Wars films (Episodes I through IX), as well as standalone films like Rogue One and Solo. Additionally, viewers can enjoy series such as The Mandalorian, Andor, and Ahsoka, along with animated series, shorts, and specials from both before and after Disney’s acquisition of Star Wars.
National Geographic
This section features a wide range of documentaries, series, investigations, and special content produced by National Geographic.
Star
The Star section caters to more mature audiences, offering series and films from Disney’s studios. Some of the most popular shows, such as The Bear, Grey’s Anatomy, How I Met Your Mother, Only Murders in the Building, and This is Us, are available here, alongside a large selection of films, especially those produced or distributed by 20th Century Fox.
Can a Disney+ account be shared between multiple people?
Disney+ initially allowed more relaxed account sharing. However, they have recently implemented changes. Accounts can now only be shared with people living in the same household. Although Disney’s verification methods for unauthorized sharing are less strict than Netflix’s, the company may introduce more restrictions in the future to prevent sharing between users in different locations.
Where can I watch Disney+?
Disney+ is compatible with a wide range of devices, including smartphones, consoles, smart TVs, tablets, media devices, and web browsers. This makes it easy to access the content from almost anywhere on a variety of devices.
Media Devices Compatible with Disney+:
- Apple TV / AirPlay
- Google Chromecast
- Amazon Fire TV
- My Box
- Nvidia Shield
- Roku
Consoles Compatible with Disney+:
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox Series S
Smartphones Compatible with Disney+:
- All iPhones with iOS 12 or higher
- All Android phones that support Android 5.0 or higher
Tablets Compatible with Disney+:
- All iPads with iPadOS 12 or higher
- All Android tablets that support Android 5.0 or higher
- Amazon Fire Tablets with FireOS 5.0 or higher
Computers and Laptops Compatible with Disney+:
While there is no official Disney+ app for macOS or Windows, users can access the platform through supported web browsers on both Mac and PC, as well as via Chromecast.
Browsers Compatible with Disney+:
- Google Chrome, version 75 or higher
- Safari, version 11 or higher
- Microsoft Edge on Windows 10
- Firefox 68+, with Windows 7 or higher
- Internet Explorer 11, with Windows 8.1 or higher
