As Hoppers arrives on Disney+, here’s why it’s the UK’s best streaming service

There was a time when Disney+ was viewed primarily as the streaming home of Disney classics, Marvel superheroes and Star Wars adventures. Today, it has become something much bigger: arguably the most complete streaming service available in the UK.

While rivals often excel in one area, Disney+ has assembled a catalogue that combines premium British drama, blockbuster franchises, acclaimed documentaries, family favourites and some of the biggest movies in the world. The result is a platform that increasingly feels essential rather than optional.

Hit Shows for Every Viewer

One of Disney+’s greatest strengths is the diversity of its programming.

The breakout success of Rivals proved the service could create must-watch British television. The lavish adaptation of Jilly Cooper’s novel became one of the most talked-about dramas of recent years, bringing glamour, scandal and prestige production values to the platform.

At the same time, Welcome to Wrexham has evolved from an intriguing football documentary into a global phenomenon. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s story of transforming a Welsh football club has attracted audiences far beyond the sport itself, becoming one of streaming’s most uplifting success stories.

Disney+ continues to expand internationally too, with acclaimed titles such as A Thousand Blues demonstrating the platform’s commitment to bringing compelling stories from around the world to UK audiences.

And then there is The Simpsons. More than three decades after it first arrived on television, Springfield remains one of the service’s biggest attractions. Exclusive new specials ensure that the world’s most famous animated family continues to entertain both longtime fans and new generations of viewers.

The Home of the Biggest Franchises

No streaming platform can match Disney+ when it comes to major entertainment brands.

The service is home to the Marvel and Star Wars universes, delivering television that often feels every bit as ambitious as a Hollywood blockbuster.

The Mandalorian transformed expectations of what a streaming series could be, combining cinematic visuals with compelling storytelling and creating one of the most recognisable characters of the modern era in Grogu.

Meanwhile, X-Men ’97 became one of Marvel’s most acclaimed projects in years, proving that Disney+ can deliver critical success as well as blockbuster appeal.

These aren’t simply spin-offs designed to keep franchises alive between movies. They are headline productions with huge budgets, world-class talent and genuine cultural impact.

The Best Movie Library in Streaming

If television is one reason to subscribe, movies may be the biggest.

Disney+ benefits from an unmatched collection of content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Studios. That means subscribers gain access to some of the biggest theatrical releases of the year, often just a few months after they leave cinemas.

Nothing illustrates that better than Pixar’s Hoppers, which has just arrived on Disney+ after its successful theatrical run. The animated adventure follows Mabel, a teenager who uses cutting-edge technology to transfer her consciousness into a robotic beaver in order to communicate with animals. Packed with humour, heart and Pixar’s trademark imagination, it has quickly become one of the platform’s standout family films. The film reached Disney+ roughly three months after its cinema debut, underlining how quickly major releases now make the jump from the big screen to subscribers’ homes.

That rapid turnaround is one of Disney+’s most compelling advantages. Upcoming blockbusters such as Avatar: Fire and Ash will eventually join a service that already offers an extraordinary range of recent cinema hits alongside decades of beloved classics.

And then there is the back catalogue. Few streaming platforms can boast a library that includes everything from classic animated masterpieces such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and The Lion King to modern favourites including Frozen, Encanto and Pixar’s greatest hits.

For families especially, the value is difficult to overstate.

Outstanding Value

In an era when streaming subscriptions continue to rise in price, Disney+ remains remarkably competitive.

In the UK, subscriptions start at £5.99 per month, with three membership tiers available depending on viewing preferences, video quality and offline download requirements. The structure allows viewers to choose the package that best suits their budget while still gaining access to the same vast content library.

The Streaming Service That Has Everything

The challenge facing many viewers today is fragmentation. One service has the prestige drama, another has the big movies, another has the family content and another has the sport documentaries.

Disney+ increasingly offers all of them in one place.

Whether you’re watching Rivals, following the remarkable journey of Welcome to Wrexham, catching up with The Simpsons, exploring galaxies far away in The Mandalorian, enjoying the award-winning X-Men ’97 or settling down with Pixar’s latest hit Hoppers, the breadth of entertainment is unmatched.

What’s coming up on Disney Plus?

Over the coming months, Disney+ is set to deliver an impressive line-up of new series, blockbuster franchises and returning favourites, reinforcing its position as one of the UK’s most compelling streaming services.

June

June brings the launch of Doctor on the Edge, a brand-new original drama arriving as a complete box set, perfect for viewers looking for their next binge-watch.

Anime fans are also well catered for, with a major collection of titles joining the platform on June 19. Highlights include Dragon Ball Super: Broly, Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero and My Hero Academia, expanding Disney+’s growing anime offering.

July and August

Science-fiction fans have plenty to look forward to with Alien: Earth, one of the year’s most anticipated new series. Set within the iconic Alien universe, the show arrives on August 13 and promises to expand the legendary franchise in exciting new directions.

Later in the month, Disney+ debuts Eenie Meanie, a brand-new original film featuring a star-studded cast and plenty of action and comedy.

The summer will also see major additions from Disney’s biggest franchises, including the return of X-Men ’97 for its second season. Alongside this, audiences can expect the arrival of Disney’s live-action Moana, bringing one of the studio’s most beloved modern stories to streaming subscribers.

September

September marks the return of one of television’s most popular comedy-mysteries as Only Murders in the Building returns for its fifth season. Launching with a three-episode premiere on September 9, the series promises another entertaining mix of laughs, twists and celebrity guest stars.

From Marvel superheroes and Star Wars adventures to anime, original dramas and acclaimed comedies, Disney+’s upcoming schedule demonstrates the extraordinary range of content available to subscribers throughout the rest of the year.

Add in the promise of future blockbusters such as Avatar: Fire and Ash, the unrivalled Disney back catalogue and a price that starts at just £5.99 a month, and Disney+ has built a compelling case for being the UK’s best streaming service.