The first film screening in history took place on December 28, 1895 in Paris, a historic event that was witnessed by 35 people and directed by the Lumière brothers. In the new millennium, far away from that time, The way of making and watching movies has been totally transformed, proof of this is Disney+.
In comparison, now it is not necessary to go to a square or to the cinema to enjoy the filmsbecause with the advancement of technology and the arrival of streaming platforms, there have been many advantages that movie lovers have obtained, like the fact of enjoying different plots and genres within reach of a click and no need to wonder how to download a video from Facebook.
Currently there are not only 500 one-minute films available, as in those days, but Disney+ and its competitors have a extensive catalog of productions, so the dilemma now is what titles to watch.
However, in this wave of novelties there are films that have managed to stand out and position themselves in the public’s taste. Next we leave you the list of the most popular of Disney+ United States.
1. Moana
A high adventure about a spirited teenager who embarks on a daring mission to save her town from a mysterious ancient threat, on a journey of self-discovery. She will be accompanied by the arrogant demigod Maui, who will guide her across the ocean on an action-packed journey filled with fearsome creatures and impossible challenges to restore lost order.
2. Charm
“Encanto” tells the story of the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in a magical house in a vibrant town in the mountains of Colombia hidden in a “Encanto”. The magic of the Charm has blessed each child in the family with a unique gift, from super strength to the power to heal. Everyone except Mirabel, who wants to be as special as the rest of her family. But when the magic surrounding the Charm is in jeopardy, Mirabel decides that she, the only Madrigal without any unique gift, may be the only hope for her exceptional family.
3.Toy Story
Andy’s toys, a six-year-old boy, are afraid that their time has come and that a new birthday present will take their place in their owner’s heart. Woody, a cowboy who has been Andy’s favorite toy until now, tries to reassure them until Buzz Lightyear, a space hero gifted with all kinds of technological advances, appears. Woody is relegated to the background, but their constant rivalry will turn into a great friendship when they both get lost in the city without knowing how to get back home.
4.Cars
Aspiring racing champion Lightning McQueen is on the fast track to success, fame and everything he’s ever dreamed of, until he mistakenly takes an unexpected detour on dusty and lonely Route 66. His cocky attitude fades when he reaches a small forgotten community that teaches him the important things in life that he had forgotten.
5. Frozen: The kingdom of ice
When a prophecy dooms a kingdom to eternal winter, Anna, an optimistic young woman, teams up with a daredevil mountaineer named Kristoff and his reindeer sidekick Sven. Together they embark on an epic journey in search of Elsa, Anna’s sister and Snow Queen to end the icy spell.
6. Zootropolis
The modern mammal metropolis of Zootropolis is an absolutely unique city. It is made up of neighborhoods with different habitats such as the luxurious Sahara Plaza, the Tropical Jungle District and the frigid Tundra District. It is a melting pot where animals from each environment coexist, a place where it does not matter what you are. In fact, you can be anything from a huge elephant to the tiniest shrew. But when optimistic officer Judy Hopps arrives, she discovers that being the first bunny in a police force made up of tough, oversized animals is no easy feat. But she’s determined to prove her worth and plunges headlong into a case, even though it means working with Nick Wilde, a talkative, con-artist fox, to solve the mystery.
7. Frozen 2
Why was Elsa born with magical powers? The answer is calling to him and threatens her kingdom. Together with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven she will embark on a dangerous and unforgettable journey. In ‘Frozen: The Kingdom of Ice’, Elsa feared that her powers were too much for the world. In ‘Frozen 2’, she will wish they were enough.
8. Tangled
Flynn Rider, the most wanted -and charming- bandit in the kingdom, hides in a mysterious tower and there he meets Rapunzel, a beautiful and clever teenager with 21 meters long golden hair, who has lived locked up there for years. The two seal a pact and from that moment the couple will live exciting adventures in the company of a super police horse, an overprotective chameleon and a rude gang of thugs.
9.Network
Mei Lee, an odd but confident 13-year-old girl, is torn between being the dutiful daughter her mother wants her to be and the chaos of adolescence. Ming, her protector and slightly demanding mother of hers, never leaves her side, which is an undesirable situation for a teenager. And as if the changes in her life and her body weren’t enough, every time she gets too excited (which she does pretty much all the time), she turns into a giant red panda.
10.Luke
Set in a beautiful coastal town on the Italian Riviera, it tells the story of a boy coming of age who lives an unforgettable summer full of ice cream, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his new best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deep secret: he is a sea monster from a world that lies beneath the surface of the water.
*Some titles may be repeated in the ranking because they are different episodes or seasons, likewise, they may not have a description because the platform does not provide them.
Disney+ is a streaming platform which is owned by The Walt Disney Company and which offers its subscribers a wide catalog of films, series, documentaries, among other multimedia products that have been released under the studios Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star, National Geographic, among others.
The service was officially launched on November 12, 2019 in the United States and Canada, to later expand to the Netherlands and Spain. It was not until the end of 2020 that the platform finally reached Latin America and the Caribbean, with the exception of Cuba.
According to the last cut made on August 10, 2022, the streaming service It has around 221.1 million users worldwide, surpassing its biggest rival for the first time: Netflixwhich has remained at 220.67 million users.
The total number of users accounted for by Disney+ (152 million) also refers to its service Hulu (46.2 million) and ESPN (22.8 million). In contrast, Netflix lost 200,000 subscribers in its latest balance and is expected to drop two million more.
However, his reign in the world of streaming it might not last long due to the announcement about their new payment planssince the company contemplates a new premium package for which more must be paid after the arrival of a new modality that includes advertising.
As background, at the end of 2015 Disney launched its DisneyLife service in the United Kingdom, but following the launch of Disney+ the service was suspended.
At the time of its launch, there was talk that the platform Seeks to host 500 movies and 7,000 episodes of TV shows or series; In addition, the release of four original movies and five television shows was contemplated, which was seen with the launch of The Mandalorian series, which cost close to 100 million dollars.
