Among the fantastic shows available this weekend on Disney+, three critically acclaimed series stand out as must-watch hits. Disney+ features a vast collection of original series and major franchises, along with Hulu’s celebrated content, including The Bear, which recently released a surprise prequel episode, and The Lowdown, one of the best new shows of 2025.
This weekend, however, only three top shows have emerged as the clear favorites that everyone seems to be watching, based on their dominance over the Disney+ worldwide viewership chart. Featuring an unsettling sequel to one of the most acclaimed psychological dramas ever, an action-packed MCU sci-fi thriller, and one of the most celebrated Star Wars series ever made, Screen Rant has you covered with the best streaming options exclusively on Disney+.
The Testaments
The Testaments premiered on Hulu and Disney+ with a 3-part debut on April 8 and has been one of the most-watched shows on the streaming platform ever since. Starring recent Golden Globe nominee and breakout star of the Best Picture winner One Battle After Another, Chase Infiniti, The Testaments is a sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale, the epic dystopian sci-fi series featuring Elizabeth Moss. The Testaments follows two teens who attend an elite and demanding prep school.
The Testaments currently ranks as the #1 most-watched show on Hulu and Disney+ right now, both worldwide and in the United States. With only three episodes left in season 1 and the finale releasing on May 27, now is a great time to catch up on one of the most talked-about new streaming series of 2026, which earned a strong 88% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Daredevil: Born Again
Daredevil: Born Again brought back Charlie Cox’s legendary performance as Matt Murdock / Daredevil from the original series that streamed on Netflix in 2015 and ran for three stellar seasons. Back by popular demand, Daredevil: Born Again returned in 2025 and already has two phenomenal seasons under its belt, including its most recent second season that just released its highly-rated finale last week.
Daredevil: Born Again, along with the entire Daredevil MCU franchise, is easily one of the most acclaimed and popular series on Disney+ and deserves its universal praise. Even if you aren’t a huge superhero fan, Daredevil: Born Again transcends genre tropes and delivers a gritty and dark psychological thriller. With season 3 already confirmed, Daredevil: Born Again is one of the greatest weekend binges available on the platform, especially for fans of Jon Bernthal’s portrayal of The Punisher, who also appears in the series.
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord
The best show to watch this weekend on Disney+ is the masterful new animated series Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, which achieved a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 98% along with a 92% audience score. Set after the events of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Maul – Shadow Lord follows one of the most iconic Star Wars villains as he rebuilds a criminal syndicate outside of the Empire’s influence.
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Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord just released its 2-part season 1 finale on May 4, making this weekend the first opportunity for viewers to binge-watch the entire series from start to finish. While a second season has yet to be confirmed by Disney+, the overwhelming acclaim and popularity of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord virtually guarantee further expansion. With each episode running between just 22 and 29 minutes, this modern Star Wars masterpiece is perfect for viewing on Disney+ this weekend.
