Best Shows on Disney+ Australia in 2026: Our Top Picks

The Best of Disney+ Australia in 2026

Disney+ has come a long way since its launch as a family-friendly playground of Marvel, Star Wars, and animated classics. Thanks to the Star hub (which bundles what was previously Hulu content internationally), Disney+ Australia now offers a genuinely impressive range of adult-oriented dramas, comedies, and thrillers alongside its blockbuster franchises. Plans start from $13.99/month for Standard or $17.99/month for Premium with 4K.

Here are the best shows worth your time on Disney+ Australia right now.

1. The Bear (Seasons 1-3)

If you haven’t watched The Bear yet, drop everything and start immediately. Jeremy Allen White stars as a fine-dining chef who returns to Chicago to run his family’s chaotic sandwich shop. It’s electrifying, stressful, and deeply moving in equal measure. The cooking sequences are genuinely thrilling, the ensemble cast is stacked, and it’s the kind of show that makes you want to both pursue your dreams and have a panic attack. Season 3 expanded the world beautifully. An absolute must-watch.

2. Shogun (Season 1)

The lavish adaptation of James Clavell’s novel about an English navigator in feudal Japan is a masterpiece of historical drama. Hiroyuki Sanada delivers a towering performance as Lord Toranaga, and the show treats Japanese culture and politics with a depth and respect that elevates it far beyond typical historical fare. Visually stunning, narratively rich, and thoroughly absorbing.

3. Andor (Seasons 1-2)

The Star Wars show that proved the franchise could produce genuine prestige television. Diego Luna stars as Cassian Andor in the years leading up to the events of Rogue One, and the result is a sophisticated spy thriller that happens to be set in a galaxy far, far away. Season 2 brings the story to its conclusion with remarkable emotional weight.

4. Only Murders in the Building (Season 4)

Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez return as the amateur podcaster-detectives, and their chemistry continues to be television gold. Season 4 moves the mystery to a new setting while maintaining the witty, cosy-mystery vibe that’s made this one of the most consistently enjoyable shows on any platform.

5. Bluey — Complete Series

Not just the best kids’ show on television — one of the best shows on television, full stop. This Brisbane-made animated series about a family of Blue Heelers is funny, emotionally intelligent, and frequently moves adults to tears. If you’ve got kids, you already know. If you don’t, watch it anyway. It’s seven minutes of pure joy per episode.

6. Welcome to Wrexham (Season 3)

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s documentary about their purchase of a Welsh football club remains one of the most heartwarming shows going. Season 3 follows the club’s continued rise through the English football pyramid, and the community stories woven throughout are genuinely moving. You don’t need to care about football to love this.

7. Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Season 2)

The do-over adaptation of Rick Riordan’s beloved books is the version fans always deserved. Walker Scobell nails the titular role, and the second season tackles The Sea of Monsters with the care and fidelity that the films notoriously lacked. Great family viewing that doesn’t talk down to its audience.

8. The Old Man (Season 2)

Jeff Bridges stars as a former CIA operative dragged back into the world of espionage, and he brings every ounce of his considerable screen presence to bear. It’s a slower burn than your typical action thriller, but the character work is superb and Bridges is mesmerising. An underappreciated gem.

9. Criminal Minds: Evolution (Season 2)

The beloved procedural returned with a serialised format that breathed new life into the franchise. It’s darker and more intense than the original run, and the BAU team tracking a network of serial killers across the season makes for compelling viewing. Perfect for fans of the original who want something with a bit more edge.

10. Under the Bridge

A haunting true-crime limited series based on the 1997 murder of Reena Virk, starring Lily Gladstone. It’s a thoughtful, devastating examination of bullying, racism, and systemic failures that treats its real-life subject with the gravity she deserves. Not easy viewing, but deeply worthwhile.

The Bottom Line

Disney+ Australia has matured into a genuinely well-rounded streaming service. The combination of Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and Disney classics with the Star hub’s adult content means there’s something for every member of the household. At $13.99/month for Standard, it’s competitive value — especially for families. The days of dismissing Disney+ as “just for kids” are well and truly over.