The best movies on Disney+ right now (April 2022)

After a very robust lineup of new and original films in March, it looks like April is going to be a much slower month. And while that may be a bit disappointing, Disney+ still has something that no other streamer can match: A nearly complete lineup of films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic Entertainment. And that’s pretty exciting no matter what! It also means that Disney+ has something for the whole family. You just have to find the right film for you. Luckily, we’ve already narrowed down our updated selection of the best movies on Disney+.

If you’ve yet to do so, be sure to check out the Disney Bundle, which will get you Disney+, ESPN+, and a basic Hulu subscription for just $14 a month. You’re essentially getting three streaming services for the price of two, which is one heck of a deal.

If you want to expand your search, we’ve also rounded up the best shows on Disney+ as well as the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Amazon Prime, and the best movies on Hulu.

Queen of Katwe (2016)

Trailer

73 %

7.4/10

pg

124m

Genre

Drama

Stars

Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o

Directed by

Mira Nair

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This feel-good tale chronicles the true story of 10-year-old Ugandan chess phenom, Phiona Mutesi, who became a Woman Candidate Master recognized on the global chess stage. Born in Katwe, the largest slum in Kampala, Uganda, every day is a constant struggle for Phiona and her family. However, when she meets Robert Katende (David Oyelowo), a missionary who teaches children how to play chess, her life is completely changed. Phiona falls in love with the game and develops incredible skill, soon dominating local competitions and tournaments. With Katende’s guidance and fierce support from her mother, Nakku Harriet (Lupita Nyong’o), Phiona soon discovers chess is a golden ticket out of a life of poverty for herself and her family.

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