20 Best Animation TV Shows on Disney Plus 2026
Explore 20 of the top animated Disney Plus TV shows, from The Simpsons and Bluey to X-Men '97, with comedy, action, sci-fi, and family picks.
If you’re hunting for the best animation TV shows on Disney Plus, this lineup gives you a smart mix of nostalgia, new releases, and family-friendly favorites. You’ll find long-running icons like The Simpsons and Pokémon, along with modern hits such as Bluey, Gravity Falls, and Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir. For fans of bigger franchise energy, X-Men '97 and Star Wars stories like Maul - Shadow Lord and Lego Star Wars: The Mandalorian bring plenty of action and sci-fi appeal. With 20 titles to explore, the list covers everything from laugh-out-loud comedy to adventure-packed picks you can watch with kids or enjoy on your own.
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The Simpsons
animation · comedy
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Directed by Mike B. Anderson, Jim Reardon, Mark Kirkland, Steven Dean Moore, David SilvermanCast Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Yeardley SmithHuluDisney Plus -
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X-Men '97
animation · action · adventure · drama · sci-fi
The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.
Directed by Chase Conley, Emi Yonemura, Jake CastorenaCast Terri Douglas, Ray Chase, Jennifer Hale, George Buza, Ross MarquandDisney Plus -
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Pokémon
action & adventure · animation · comedy · drama · fantasy · kids & family · science-fiction
Join Ash accompanied by his partner Pikachu, as he travels through many regions, meets new friends and faces new challenges on his quest to become a Pokémon Master.
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Bluey
animation · family
Bluey is an inexhaustible six year-old Blue Heeler dog, who loves to play and turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures, developing her imagination as well as her mental, physical and emotional resilience.
Directed by Richard Jeffery, Joe Brumm, Beth Harvey, Claire Renton, Tony WalshCast David McCormack, Melanie Zanetti, Brad Elliott, Dan Brumm, Myf WarhurstDisney Plus -
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Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · romance
Marinette and Adrien, two normal teens, transform into the superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir when a mysterious evil threatens to destroy Paris.
Directed by Thomas Astruc, Wilfried Pain, Jun Violet, Nicolas Hess, Cyril AdamCast Anouck Hautbois, Benjamin Bollen, Cristina Valenzuela, Bryce Papenbrook, Max MittelmanNetflixDisney Plus -
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Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord
animation · action · adventure · family · sci-fi
After the Clone Wars, Maul plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire.
Directed by Brad Rau, Steward Lee, Saul Ruiz, Nathaniel Villanueva, Tatyana Drewry CarvinCast Sam Witwer, Dennis Haysbert, Gideon Adlon, Richard Ayoade, Wagner MouraDisney Plus -
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars
animation · action · adventure · drama · fantasy · sci-fi
Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu and other Jedi Knights lead the Grand Army of the Republic against the droid army of the Separatists.
Directed by Dave Filoni, Brian Kalin O'Connell, Steward Lee, Kyle Dunlevy, Giancarlo VolpeCast Tom Kane, Dee Bradley Baker, Matt Lanter, James Arnold Taylor, Ashley EcksteinDisney Plus -
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Gravity Falls
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
Twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel Pines are in for an unexpected adventure when they spend the summer helping their great uncle Stan run a tourist trap in the mysterious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon.
Directed by Joe Pitt, John Aoshima, Matt Braly, Aaron Springer, Stephen SandovalCast Jason Ritter, Alex Hirsch, Kristen Schaal, Linda Cardellini, Kevin Michael RichardsonDisney Plus -
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Lego Star Wars: The Mandalorian
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · sci-fi
The Mandalorian and Grogu join their misfit allies for an epic party, celebrating their heroism. As friends regale the crowd with tales of their adventures, a pirate threat looms.
Directed by Chris BuckleyCast Gavin Hammon, Amy Sedaris, Bill Burr, David Pasquesi, Katee SackhoffDisney Plus -
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X-Men
animation · action · adventure · family · sci-fi
The X-Men are an elite team of mutants, genetically gifted human beings with superpowers, sworn to fight for mutant rights against hostile Government agencies, whilst at the same time protecting mankind from mutant supremacist Magneto who seeks to destroy the human race in return for the atrocities committed against mutant kind.
Directed by Larry Houston, Fred Miller, Richard Bowman, Frank SquillaceCast Cedric Smith, George Buza, Cal Dodd, Norm Spencer, Alyson CourtDisney Plus -
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Dragon Striker
animation · action · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy · sci-fi · sport
Follows Key, a twelve-year-old farm boy who discovers he may be the legendary "Dragon Striker", and joins a team of underdogs to take on the school champions, while fighting to prevent an ancient evil from resurfacing.
Directed by Charles LefebvreCast Akshay Kumar, Rebecca LaChance, Yeukayi Ushe, Waylon Jacobs, Evanna LynchHuluDisney Plus -
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Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi
action & adventure · animation · science-fiction
Kara and her ragtag Jedi crew seek out to find worthy Jedi to fight against an increasingly powerful warlord.
Directed by Kenji Kamiyama, Shunsuke TadaCast Kimiko Glenn, Simu Liu, Keone Young, Masi Oka, Chase Sui WondersHuluDisney Plus -
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Star Wars: Visions
animation · action · adventure · drama · fantasy · sci-fi
This anthology of animated shorts from around the world celebrates the mythos of Star Wars through unique cultural lenses.
Directed by Hitoshi Haga, Masahiko Ôtsuka, Takanobu Mizuno, Eunyoung Choi, Abel GongoraCast Michael Sinterniklaas, Adam Sietz, Patrick Seitz, Yuuki Shin, Neil KaplanHuluDisney Plus -
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Sofia the First: Royal Magic
animation · kids & family · fantasy
Follow Sofia as she attends The Charmswell School for Royal Magic, where she discovers she is the most magical princess in the realm and must learn how to master her powers while making new royal friends.
Directed by Kris Wimberly, Janice S. Rim, Arielle YettCast Sara Ramirez, Wayne Brady, Ariel Winter, Aaliyah Magcasi, Eric StonestreetDisney Plus -
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Spider-Man: The Animated Series
animation · action · adventure · family · sci-fi
Bitten by a neogenetic spider, Peter Parker develops spider-like superpowers. He uses these to fight crime while trying to balance it with the struggles of his personal life.
Directed by Robert Shellhorn, Bob RichardsonCast Christopher Daniel Barnes, Sara Ballantine, Edward Asner, Roscoe Lee Browne, Rodney SaulsberryDisney Plus -
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Lego Disney Princess: Magical Mayhem
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
During a heavy rainstorm, the Princess characters and their sidekick friends take in animals in need while enjoying a cozy day in their castle. But when the animals run amok, chaos erupts. Sleuthing reveals a mischievous villain behind it all, and with teamwork, quick thinking, and help from an unexpected friend, the Princess characters must restore order and save their home.
Directed by Randi RodriguesCast Corey Burton, Haley Clair, Michael Gough, Linda Larkin, Carson MinniearDisney Plus -
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Disney's Doug
animation · comedy · family · fantasy
Doug Funnie experiences common predicaments while attending school in his new hometown of Bluffington, Virginia.
Directed by Bernie Denk, Jim Jinkins, Jack Spillum, Maurice JoyceCast Thomas Lyons, Constance Shulman, Doug Preis, Chris Phillips, Alice PlaytenDisney Plus -
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What If...?
animation · action · adventure · sci-fi
Taking inspiration from the comic books of the same name, each episode of this animated anthology series questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments.
Directed by Bryan Andrews, Stephan FranckCast Jeffrey Wright, Terri Douglas, Matthew Wood, Fred Tatasciore, Robin Atkin DownesDisney Plus -
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The Doomies
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · horror · mystery · thriller
When best friends Bobby and Romy mistakenly open up a gateway to another world, they turn their sleepy coastal town into a hotspot for terrifying creatures of doom. Roped into an epic supernatural mystery, they will cross paths with the so-called “Chosen One” and do battle with both literal and inner monsters.
Directed by Andres FernandezCast Max Mittelman, Madison Calderon, Noel Gibson, Zehra Fazal, Jon BaileyDisney Plus -
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Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
action & adventure · animation · comedy · kids & family · science-fiction
Peter Quill is Star-Lord, the brash adventurer who, to save the universe from its greatest threats, joins forces with a quartet of disparate misfits — fan-favorite Rocket Raccoon, a tree-like humanoid named Groot, the enigmatic, expert fighter Gamora and the rough edged warrior Drax the Destroyer.
Directed by Leo Riley, Jeff Wamester, James Yang, Dan DuncanCast Kevin Michael Richardson, Vanessa Marshall, David Sobolov, Will Friedle, Trevor DevallDisney Plus
Wrapping Up
This collection makes it easy to choose an animated series for any mood, whether you want something clever, heartfelt, action-heavy, or made for the whole family. From classic comfort watches to newer Disney Plus originals, the page brings together a wide range of styles and age groups in one place. Bookmark it so you can come back whenever you want a fresh recommendation, and keep an eye on it as the lineup is updated regularly with new additions and rotating favorites.
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Do I need a Disney Plus subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Disney Plus. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026