As 2025 draws to a close, Disney+’s original television output tells a story of transition rather than expansion. The platform released fewer series than in earlier years, particularly within Marvel and Star Wars, but what did arrive often reflected a more focused, risk-aware strategy. Animation continued to play a major role, franchise storytelling became more selective, and a handful of projects leaned into darker or more mature material than Disney+ once seemed willing to host. Taken together, these ten shows represent the strongest Disney+ offerings of 2025, balancing ambition, execution, and staying power.
At the bottom of the ranking is Eyes of Wakanda, a visually impressive anthology exploring key moments in Wakandan history. While its animation and voice work are consistently strong, the series struggles with relevance. By situating itself within the main Marvel timeline while remaining narratively isolated, it feels more supplementary than essential.
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past fares better by fully embracing its non-canon status. Season two leans into absurdity and remix culture, swapping heroes and villains with playful confidence. The humor and creativity are effective, even if the lighter tone limits long-term emotional impact.
Another animated Marvel entry, Marvel Zombies, uses its alternate-universe premise to justify a more violent and stylized approach. The action sequences are inventive and the character combinations intriguing, though the story loses clarity toward the end, culminating in sequel setup that feels unnecessary.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man benefits from a familiar formula executed competently. It captures the core appeal of Peter Parker and his supporting cast, delivering a comfortable, accessible series that prioritizes tone and setup over narrative risk.
Ironheart stands out as the most directly consequential Marvel series of the year. Anchored by Riri Williams’ emotional arc, it explores grief, responsibility, and ambition with a grounded sensibility. Its main limitation lies in pacing, with a compressed episode count leaving supporting characters underdeveloped.
Star Wars: Visions continues to justify its existence through creative freedom. Season three again showcases international animation talent, delivering visually striking interpretations of Star Wars that benefit from the absence of canon constraints, even if not every episode resonates equally.
Breaking from family-oriented fare is Alien: Earth, a darker, adult-focused addition to Disney+’s catalog. Set as a prequel to the original Alien film, the series explores bioengineering, power, and control through a grim science fiction lens. Its first season ends with a sharp narrative turn that positions it as one of the platform’s most unexpected successes.
Daredevil: Born Again ranks near the top despite visible growing pains. While uneven and shaped by production changes, the series benefits from its mature tone, strong performances, and willingness to engage with moral ambiguity. Its final episodes suggest greater confidence moving forward.
Season two of Percy Jackson and the Olympians builds meaningfully on its debut. The storytelling is more assured, the scale broader, and the character development more nuanced, signaling a long-term adaptation that is finding its footing.
At number one is Andor, which remains unmatched in tone and execution. Season two deepens its examination of power, resistance, and moral compromise, favoring political tension and character consequence over spectacle. In a year defined by recalibration, Andor stands as Disney+’s clearest example of disciplined, adult-oriented franchise television.
