20 Best Mystery Movies on Disney Plus 2026
From Zootopia to National Treasure, find Disney Plus mysteries, thrillers, and clue-filled adventures worth streaming for family movie night.
If you’re hunting for the best mystery movies on Disney Plus, this list gives you a mix of puzzles, twists, and clue-chasing adventures that work for different moods. You’ll find animated favorites like Zootopia and the upcoming Zootopia 2, plus crowd-pleasers such as National Treasure and National Treasure: Book of Secrets for anyone who likes treasure maps, secret codes, and high-stakes sleuthing. There’s also the oddball charm of Who Framed Roger Rabbit, the eerie fantasy of Return to Oz, and the suspenseful true-story tension of The Rescue. From family-friendly crime capers to big-screen adventure and eerie sci-fi like The Abyss, these picks keep the mystery going without feeling repetitive.
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Zootopia 2
animation · action · adventure · comedy · crime · family · mystery
After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia's history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De'Snake arrives and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.
Directed by Jared Bush, Byron HowardCast Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, Andy SambergDisney Plus -
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit
animation · adventure · comedy · crime · family · fantasy · mystery
'Toon star Roger is worried that his wife Jessica is playing pattycake with someone else, so the studio hires detective Eddie Valiant to snoop on her. But the stakes are quickly raised when Marvin Acme is found dead and Roger is the prime suspect.
Directed by Robert ZemeckisCast Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Cassidy, Charles Fleischer, Stubby KayeDisney Plus -
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National Treasure
action · adventure · mystery · thriller
Modern treasure hunters, led by archaeologist Ben Gates, search for a chest of riches rumored to have been stashed away by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin during the Revolutionary War. The chest's whereabouts may lie in secret clues embedded in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, and Gates is in a race to find the gold before his enemies do.
Directed by Jon TurteltaubCast Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Sean Bean, Jon VoightDisney Plus -
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National Treasure: Book of Secrets
action · adventure · mystery · thriller
Benjamin Franklin Gates and Abigail Chase re-team with Riley Poole and, now armed with a stack of long-lost pages from John Wilkes Booth's diary, Ben must follow a clue left there to prove his ancestor's innocence in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
Directed by Jon TurteltaubCast Nicolas Cage, Justin Bartha, Diane Kruger, Jon Voight, Helen MirrenDisney Plus -
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The Rescue
documentary · action · mystery · thriller
The enthralling, against-all-odds story that transfixed the world in 2018: the daring rescue of twelve boys and their coach from deep inside a flooded cave in Northern Thailand.
Directed by Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai VasarhelyiCast Natnadai Bradwell, Tiger Hirankrit, Nat Lawson, Obie Matthew, Felix RosenDisney Plus -
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The Abyss
adventure · drama · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
A civilian oil rig crew is recruited to conduct a search and rescue effort when a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks. One diver soon finds himself on a spectacular odyssey 25,000 feet below the ocean's surface where he confronts a mysterious force that has the power to change the world or destroy it.
Directed by James CameronCast Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn, Leo Burmester, Todd GraffDisney Plus -
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Return to Oz
adventure · family · fantasy · mystery
Dorothy, saved from a psychiatric experiment by a mysterious girl, finds herself back in the land of her dreams, and makes delightful new friends, and dangerous new enemies.
Directed by Walter MurchCast Fairuza Balk, Nicol Williamson, Jean Marsh, Piper Laurie, Matt ClarkDisney Plus -
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Tomorrowland
action · adventure · family · fantasy · mystery · sci-fi
Bound by a shared destiny, a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor jaded by disillusionment embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory as "Tomorrowland."
Directed by Brad BirdCast George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, Britt Robertson, Raffey Cassidy, Tim McGrawDisney Plus -
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Zootopia
animation · action · adventure · comedy · crime · family · mystery
Determined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on Zootopia's police force, jumps at the chance to crack her first case - even if it means partnering with scam-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve the mystery.
Directed by Byron Howard, Rich Moore, Jared BushCast Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Jenny Slate, Nate TorrenceDisney Plus -
10
The New Mutants
action · horror · mystery · sci-fi
Five young mutants, just discovering their abilities while held in a secret facility against their will, fight to escape their past sins and save themselves.
Directed by Josh BooneCast Maisie Williams, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton, Alice Braga, Blu HuntDisney Plus -
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The Haunted Mansion
comedy · family · fantasy · horror · mystery
Workaholic Jim Evers and his wife/business partner Sara get a call one night from a mansion owner, Edward Gracey, who wants to sell his house. Once the Evers family arrive at the mansion, a torrential thunderstorm of mysterious origin strands them with the brooding, eccentric Gracey, his mysterious butler, and a variety of residents both seen and unseen.
Directed by Rob MinkoffCast Eddie Murphy, Terence Stamp, Nathaniel Parker, Marsha Thomason, Jennifer TillyDisney Plus -
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Haunted Mansion
comedy · drama · family · fantasy · horror · mystery
A woman and her son enlist a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help rid their home of supernatural squatters.
Directed by Justin SimienCast LaKeith Stanfield, Rosario Dawson, Owen Wilson, Tiffany Haddish, Danny DeVitoDisney Plus -
13
The Great Muppet Caper
adventure · comedy · crime · family · musical · mystery
Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday, a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is stolen. Kermit meets and falls in love with her secretary, Miss Piggy. The jewel thieves strike again, and this time frame Miss Piggy. It's up to Kermit and Muppets to bring the real culprits to justice.
Directed by Jim HensonCast Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Jerry Nelson, Richard HuntDisney Plus -
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The Moon-Spinners
adventure · family · mystery · romance · thriller
Young English girl Nikky and her aunt arrive at the Moon-Spinners, a hotel on Crete, to a less than enthusiastic welcome. The coolness of the owner is only out-done by the surliness of her brother Stratos, recently back from London. But then there is nice English lad Mark to make friends with, at least until Stratos and his pal take a shot at him one night. When Nikky helps him hide she finds the Greeks are after her too.
Directed by James NeilsonCast Hayley Mills, Eli Wallach, Peter McEnery, Joan Greenwood, Irene PapasDisney Plus -
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Escape to Witch Mountain
adventure · family · fantasy · mystery · sci-fi
Tia and Tony are two orphaned youngsters with extraordinary powers. Lucas Deranian poses as their uncle in order to get the kids into the clutches of Deranian's megalomaniacal boss, evil millionaire Aristotle Bolt, who wants to exploit them. Jason, a cynical widower, helps Tia and Tony escape to witch mountain, while at the same time Tia and Tony help Jason escape the pain of the loss of his wife.
Directed by John HoughCast Eddie Albert, Ray Milland, Donald Pleasence, Kim Richards, Ike EisenmannDisney Plus -
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Muppets Most Wanted
adventure · comedy · crime · family · musical · mystery
While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.
Directed by James BobinCast Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey, Steve Whitmire, Eric JacobsonDisney Plus -
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Coco
animation · adventure · drama · family · fantasy · music · mystery
Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.
Directed by Lee Unkrich, Adrian MolinaCast Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach, Renée VictorDisney Plus -
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Alice in Wonderland
adventure · family · fantasy · mystery
Alice, now 19 years old, returns to the whimsical world she first entered as a child and embarks on a journey to discover her true destiny.
Directed by Tim BurtonCast Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Crispin GloverDisney Plus -
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Brave
animation · action · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy · mystery
In the mystical Scottish Highlands, Merida is the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus and Queen Elinor. An unruly daughter and an accomplished archer, Merida one day defies a sacred custom of the land and inadvertently brings turmoil to the kingdom. In an attempt to set things right, Merida seeks out an eccentric old Wise Woman and is granted an ill-fated wish. Also figuring into Merida's quest — and serving as comic relief — are the kingdom's three lords: the enormous Lord MacGuffin, the surly Lord Macintosh, and the disagreeable Lord Dingwall.
Directed by Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman, Steve PurcellCast Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters, Robbie ColtraneDisney Plus -
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Something Wicked This Way Comes
fantasy · mystery · thriller
In a small American town, a diabolical circus arrives, granting wishes for the townsfolk, but twisted as only the esteemed Mr. Dark can make them. Can two young boys overcome the worst the devil himself can deal out?
Directed by Jack ClaytonCast Mary Grace Canfield, Richard Davalos, Jake Dengel, Jack Dodson, Bruce M. FischerDisney Plus
Wrapping Up
Whether you want a clever animated case, a globe-trotting treasure hunt, or a stranger, moodier story, this lineup makes it easy to find something worth streaming. The best part is the variety: some picks lean playful, some lean suspenseful, and a few sit right in the middle, which means there’s something here for different ages and tastes. Bookmark this page so you can come back when you want a fresh option, since it’s updated regularly with new additions and changes. If you’re planning a movie night and want a title that keeps you guessing, this is a reliable place to start.
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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