Disney+ is known for its impressive catalog, but some movies are still shockingly absent from the streaming service. Going back as far as the early short films produced by The Walt Disney Company in the 1920s, Disney+ includes nearly every major motion picture and television program from the studio. Despite this comprehensiveness, there are several glaring omissions from the platform, and this has left fans to stream some of their favorite Disney titles elsewhere. Disney+ is stuffed with many obscure Disney movies, and yet some of the more obvious selections still haven't made the cut for one reason or another.
With content stretching from 1928's landmark short film Steamboat Willie all the way to modern releases like Pixar's 2022 animated feature Lightyear, Disney+ has become the go-to place for the Disney aficionado. While controversial movies like Song of the South are absent from the streaming service for their content, Disney has also censored media on Disney+ and drawn the ire of cinema purists who want films to be presented warts and all. Aside from that, the lack of classic films like Angels in the Outfield and Make Mine Music are much more inexplicable and leave a lot to be desired from the streaming service.
10 Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book (1994)
Released long before Disney began their habit of remaking every classic animated feature as live-action movies, Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book borrows from the original book as well as the studio's 1967 version, following Mowgli as he attempts to assert his dominance as the king of the jungle. Unlike in the animated feature, the animals in this adaptation do not speak, but they play just as large a role in the story. Disney's remakes usually don't compare to the originals critically, but the excellent cast and strong production design make this one a worthy addition to the studio's trio of Jungle Books, and it would fit right in on Disney+.
9 The Watcher In The Woods (1980)
With hits like Hocus Pocus under their belts, Disney often does well in the family-friendly horror genre, and The Watcher in the Woods stands as an early example of their success. While staying in the country, a family finds themselves haunted by the previous tenants. Creepy in the classic gothic style, The Watcher in the Woods is a perfect next step for the burgeoning horror fan, and it isn't too scary for older kids. The film stars Hollywood legend Bette Davis and is something of a cult classic. Even so, with Halloween becoming a popular holiday for streaming movies, Disney is missing a chance with their hidden gem.
8 So Dear To My Heart (1948)
Despite being a problematic movie that Disney wants audiences to forget, Song of the South is a technical marvel that combines live action with animation in an astonishing display for its time. Fortunately for Disney fanatics, So Dear to My Heart is just as technically impressive without the controversy, telling the story of a young boy who dreams of showing off his prized lamb at the local fair. Modern fans could get a lot of enjoyment out of the quaint little story if it was on Disney+, and the streaming service could help preserve one of Walt Disney's personal favorites (according to The Walt Disney Family Museum) for future generations.
7 Dragonslayer (1981)
Even if it isn't one of Disney's most successful live-action movies, the epic dark fantasy Dragonslayer is nevertheless a conspicuous absentee from Disney+. The movie tells the story of a young wizard's apprentice who must defeat an evil dragon that has been devouring young girls. Because of its dark subject matter, Dragonslayer doesn't necessarily fit within Disney's squeaky-clean image, but its presence on Disney+ could help resurrect the cult classic. The streaming service is an opportunity for Disney to bring new life to their forgotten films, and Dragonslayer could connect to a new audience if it could be seen on a bigger platform.
6 Angels In The Outfield (1994)
Disney's slate of sports films in the 1990s is best exemplified by the brilliant piece of corporate synergy known as Angels in the Outfield. A young kid prays that the Anaheim Angels can make the World Series and finds that the team receives divine intervention. A movie about angels helping a sports team win is strange enough to make it memorable, and a cast of stars including Danny Glover, Christopher Lloyd, and a young Joseph Gordon-Levitt elevates it beyond simple schlock. Considering the fact that Disney is invested in their hometown team in Anaheim, it is odd that the movie bearing their name isn't on Disney+ yet.
5 Tower Of Terror (1997)
The made-for-TV movie Tower of Terror is a relic of 1990s cross-promotion, but it left an impression on viewers despite essentially being an advertisement for the Disney theme park attraction. In the movie, an investigative journalist looks into the events of a mysterious disappearance at a luxury hotel in Los Angeles and finds more than just a good story. Fans struggle to watch Tower of Terror online because Disney hasn't put it on the streaming service, and there's sufficient interest despite it being a made-for-TV movie. Disney+ is missing an opportunity around Halloween time by not having Tower of Terror available to stream.
4 Tomorrowland (2015)
Most modern Disney movies arrive on Disney+ within weeks of their theatrical release, but 2015's Tomorrowland has yet to make its debut on the streaming service. Loosely based on the theme park land of the same name, the movie follows a young girl who is transported to a futuristic city just by touching a lapel pin. Though it is hardly a beloved Disney movie, Tomorrowland is still a multi-million dollar picture that has essentially been buried by the company. Even if fans aren't necessarily screaming for its release on Disney+, it's wasteful not to expose the somewhat maligned movie to a larger audience that might better appreciate it.
3 Dick Tracy (1990)
With rumors of a Dick Tracy sequel still bubbling after 30 years, this stands as one of their best movies that gets little attention from modern audiences because it isn't streaming on Disney+. In the comic strip adaptation, hardened detective Dick Tracy is on the trail of the city's biggest mob boss and needs evidence to bring the gangster down. Considering how popular comic book movies are in today's climate, it would fit right in among Disney+'s dizzying array of Marvel content. Even as an alternative to superhero movies, Dick Tracy is a window into a time when comic stories were just beginning to produce blockbusters.
2 Make Mine Music (1946)
Make Mine Music is Disney's eighth feature film, and it is part of their series of compilation features made because of World War II's strain on the workforce. It draws from unused material from shorts and features and presents 10 different mini-stories. Though it isn't one of Disney's best animated features, it is still an integral part of the studio's history and features a fair amount of excellent craftsmanship in the individual shorts. With Disney being so history-focused regarding their own brand, ignoring one of their earliest feature films makes the Disney+ catalog feel incomplete, especially for subscribers hoping to see every Disney animated feature.
1 The Brave Little Toaster (1987)
The Brave Little Toaster is one of the strangest omissions from the Disney+ catalog considering the fact that its two sequels are available on the streaming service. The animated feature concerns a group of household appliances who go on a quest to find their owner after they're abandoned. While the movie is notorious for giving young viewers nightmares, the impressive animation and original story are eerily similar to Toy Story, which is another Disney co-production. With one of the most popular 1980s animated movies missing from Disney+, fans have to look elsewhere to get their dose of nostalgia and nightmare fuel.