Disney released 2025 viewership data showing Bluey as the most-watched series with 26.5 million rewatches and Moana 2 as the top film with 80 million views on Disney+
With 2025 approaching its end, Disney released details on how films and shows performed on Disney+ and Hulu, providing insight into audience viewing habits. Over the past year, Disney+ has continued evolving with the introduction of ABC News and ESPN into the app, along with international rollout of Hulu within Disney+. This resulted in the Disney+ app receiving its biggest refresh since launch.
May 4 emerged as the most popular day of the year for viewership on Disney+, with Star Wars content clearly the main driver as audiences around the world celebrated Star Wars Day. ABC News became the most-watched Streams channel on Disney+, though Streams currently operates only in the United States.
Top series and films
Bluey claimed the title of most-watched series of the year, generating 26.5 million rewatches from audiences. The animated children’s program consistently appears at the top of Nielsen charts each week, making its annual dominance unsurprising. The show’s family-friendly content and repeat viewing appeal contributed to its sustained popularity throughout the year.
Moana 2 became the most-watched movie of the year with 80 million views. Following the original Moana’s sustained popularity on Disney+ for years, the sequel’s strong performance was anticipated. The statistics demonstrate how Disney extracts additional value from films on Disney+ following successful theatrical runs.
Live content and sports
Dancing With The Stars emerged as the most-watched live title of the year on Disney+. The established show aired weekly for months, though only a handful of other live events competed in this category, making the distinction less remarkable. The program’s regular schedule and existing fan base contributed to its accumulated viewership totals.
Ninety million hours of sports content have been viewed on Disney+ since ESPN launched on the platform. This figure appears relatively modest compared to 40 million hours of ocean-themed content from National Geographic viewed on Disney+, particularly considering the substantial investment in live sports programming. This metric will likely grow as ESPN becomes a bigger part of Disney+ globally and more subscribers discover the sports offerings.
Documentary and specialty content
Devil In The Family: The Fall Of Ruby Franke became the most-watched documentary series on the platform. Documentary content continues attracting substantial audiences seeking true crime and real-life storytelling.
The virtual ride-along video of the Incredicoaster from Disney California Adventure has been viewed over 3 million times, demonstrating audience interest in theme park content. This statistic shows how Disney leverages its physical attractions for digital engagement.
Four million Disney+ Perks have been redeemed by subscribers, indicating engagement with loyalty and rewards programs. Over 160 million views or listens of companion podcasts occurred, showing how supplementary content extends viewer engagement beyond primary programming.
International and network content
Seven of the most-watched international originals were released this year, including The Stolen Girl from EMEA, Nine Puzzles from APAC and The Best Heart Attack Of My Life in Latin America. These titles demonstrate Disney+’s expanding global content strategy and regional programming success.
FX’s biggest premiere of the year was Alien: Earth, with viewers watching over 100 million hours. This milestone reflects continued strength in prestige television programming and franchise extensions attracting substantial audiences.
Upcoming programming
Fans of The Muppet Show are receiving their first look at the show’s upcoming special, arriving 50 years after its debut. A teaser aired exclusively Wednesday on Good Morning America showing Kermit the Frog turning on lights in the massive theater and setting down a coffee cup before a title screen revealed Seth Rogen as executive producer and the February date.
The special event will air on February 4 on ABC and stream on Disney+. The highly anticipated special is executive produced by Seth Rogen and Sabrina Carpenter, featuring Carpenter as a special guest, along with music, comedy and chaos Muppet fans have grown to adore from the puppet crew.
All five seasons of the show, which aired from 1976 to 1981, are currently available to stream on Disney+. The Muppet Show, created by Jim Henson, became a national sensation partly by welcoming major entertainment names to join the puppet ensemble of Kermit, Miss Piggy and others. Guests who appeared on the show included Elton John, Johnny Cash and Diana Ross.
Platform evolution
The 2025 statistics reflect Disney+’s transformation from a dedicated streaming service into a comprehensive entertainment hub incorporating news, sports and expanded content libraries. The integration of ABC News, ESPN and Hulu content broadened the platform’s appeal beyond traditional Disney entertainment.
The viewing data demonstrates that family content, particularly animated series like Bluey, maintains consistent appeal for repeat viewing. Major theatrical releases like Moana 2 generate substantial streaming numbers when added to the service, validating Disney’s strategy of theatrical-to-streaming windows.
International original programming performing well indicates successful localization strategies in different markets. The variety of content types attracting millions of hours of viewing shows Disney+ competing across multiple entertainment categories rather than relying solely on franchise properties.