The first film screening in history took place on December 28, 1895 in Paris, a historic event that was witnessed by 35 people and was directed by the Lumière brothers. In the new millennium, very far from that time, The way of making and watching cinema has been totally transformed, proof of this is Disney+.
In comparison, now it is not necessary to go to a plaza or the cinema to enjoy the filmsbecause with the advancement of technology and the arrival of streaming platforms, there have been many advantages that film lovers have obtained, like the fact of enjoying diverse plots and genres within the reach of a click and without having to wonder how to download a video from Facebook.
Currently there are not only 500 one-minute films available, as in those times, but Disney+ and its competitors have a extensive catalog of productions, so the dilemma now is which titles to watch.
However, in this wave of novelties there are films that have managed to stand out and position themselves in the public’s taste.
1. Wish: The power of wishes
Asha and a little ball of limitless energy named Star prove that when the will of a brave human being connects with the magic of the stars, wonderful things can happen.
2. Coconut
Miguel is a young man with the dream of becoming a music legend despite his family’s prohibition. His passion will lead him to enter the “Land of the Dead” to learn about his true family legacy.
3. Moana
A grand adventure about a spirited teenager who embarks on a daring mission to save her town from an ancient and mysterious threat, on a journey of self-discovery. She will be accompanied by the arrogant demigod Maui, who will guide her across the ocean on an action-packed journey, filled with fearsome creatures and impossible challenges to restore the lost order.
4.Cars
Aspiring racing champion Lightning McQueen is on the fast track to success, fame and everything he’s ever dreamed of, until he mistakenly takes an unexpected detour on dusty, lonely Route 66. His cocky attitude fades when he reaches a small forgotten community that teaches him the important things in life that he had forgotten.
5. Charm
“Encanto” tells the story of the Madrigals, an extraordinary family who lives in a magical house in a vibrant town in the mountains of Colombia hidden in an “Encanto.” The magic of Charm has blessed each child in the family with a unique gift, from super strength to the power to heal. Everyone, except Mirabel, who wants to be as special as the rest of her family. But when the magic surrounding the Charming is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only Madrigal without any unique gifts, may be the only hope for her exceptional family.
6. Elementary
In a city where the residents of fire, water, earth and air live together, a passionate young woman and a boy who goes with the flow will discover something elemental: how much they have in common.
7. Toy Story
Andy’s toys, a six-year-old boy, fear that their time has come and that a new birthday gift will replace them in their owner’s heart. Woody, a cowboy who has been Andy’s favorite toy until now, tries to calm them down until Buzz Lightyear, a space hero equipped with all kinds of technological advances, appears. Woody is relegated to the background, but their constant rivalry will transform into a great friendship when they both get lost in the city without knowing how to get back home.
8. Monsters, SA
Monsters Inc. is the largest horror company in the world and James P. Sullivan is one of its best employees. Scare children is not an easy job as everyone believes that children are toxic and cannot have contact with them. But one day a girl accidentally sneaks into the company, causing chaos.
9. Network
Mei Lee, a slightly strange but confident 13-year-old girl, is torn between being the obedient daughter her mother wants her to be and the chaos of adolescence. Ming, her protective and slightly demanding mother, is never separated from her, which is an undesirable situation for a teenager. And if the changes in her life and her body weren’t enough, every time she gets too excited (which happens to her practically all the time), she turns into a giant red panda.
*Some titles may be repeated in the ranking because they are different episodes, seasons or installments, likewise, they may not have a description because the platform does not provide them.
Disney+ is a streaming platform that is owned by The Walt Disney Company and that offers its subscribers a wide catalog of movies, series, documentaries, among other multimedia products that have been released under the studios or brands of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star, National Geographicamong others.
The service was officially launched on November 12, 2019 in the United States and Canada, later expanding to the Netherlands and Spain. It was not until the end of 2020 that the platform finally reached Latin America and the Caribbean, with the exception of Cuba.
According to the report for the first quarter of 2023, the Disney+ streaming service has 157.8 million subscribers, which represented a drop of four million compared to what was registered in the previous quarter.
At the time of its launch, it was said that the platform sought to host 500 films and 7,000 episodes of television programs or series; In addition, the release of four original films and five television programs was contemplated, which was seen with the launch of The Mandalorian serieswhich cost close to 100 million dollars.
Disney+ allows its users to watch content on four devices at the same timealthough up to seven profiles can be created and content can be watched on up to devices.
