5 Best New Disney+ Series To Binge-Watch This Week (October 26–30, 2026)

The top 5 new Disney+ and Hulu series to watch this week, October 26–30, 2026, include a mystery thriller with comedic elements, a viral teen horror, and the #1 most-watched show worldwide. ScreenRant’s TV experts have picked the best new shows on both Hulu and Disney+ this week that are actually worth your time, as each is critically acclaimed and/or one of the top trending series worldwide.

Those looking for more weekly streaming recommendations this week can check out our updated binge guides for Netflix, Prime Video, and Paramount+. Right now on Disney+ and Hulu, there are great new options that everyone can enjoy, whether you’re looking for one of the best shows to binge before Halloween or simply one of the most celebrated series on any streaming platform. Cue up your watchlist and get ready to discover what’s worth a binge this week on Hulu and Disney+.

Phony

Following its 2-part series premiere last week, Phony is one of the most-watched shows on Disney+ at the time of writing, ranking #3 on the streamer’s global viewership chart. The series combines elements of comedy, mystery, and thriller and stars Connie Britton as Ellen, the alleged mother of Sam Nivola’s Sonny. After Sonny wakes up from a car crash, he suspects that the woman claiming to be his mother is not who she appears to be. Phony debuted to a 94% Rotten Tomatoes audience score and releases new episodes every Tuesday.

Coven Academy

Another massively popular new Disney+ series right now is Coven Academy, which spans 21 episodes in its first season, all just 10 to 22 minutes each. Coven Academy follows a group of teenage witches and warlocks who attend a supernatural boarding school in a haunted area of New Orleans. Coven Academy earned a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and is praised for its talented ensemble cast as well as its extremely short episodes, making it a breeze to binge. If you enjoy shows like Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Coven Academy is a great pick for you this week.

The Mob

The Mob is the biggest brand-new series arriving on Hulu and Disney+ this week, with a 2-part premiere dropping on Monday, October 26. Created by the same production companies that brought you the Emmy-winning series The Traitors, The Mob is a new reality competition game show series that places celebrities in a competition for a $250,000 prize. Like The Traitors, The Mob employs similar strategic elements that pit players against each other. The Mob is hosted by Parker Posey and features celebrity contestants such as Bruno Tonioli, Aida Turtrro, and Romeo Miller.

The Lowdown

The Lowdown is one of the most critically acclaimed series on Hulu and Disney+ of all time, earning a near-perfect 99% Rotten Tomatoes score for its first two seasons. Starring Ethan Hawke as a local writer and self-imposed investigator in Tulsa, Oklahoma, The Lowdown follows Hawke’s protagonist, Lee Raybon, as he unearths corruption in the name of truth and justice.

Lee often ends up in wild and unexpected predicaments which often place his life and even the lives of his loved ones in danger. The Lowdown is highly stylized and features a fantastic cast that includes season 2 newcomers, Betty Gilpin and Tommy Lee Jones. New episodes of The Lowdown arrive every Wednesday on Hulu and Disney+.

VisionQuest

VisionQuest remains the #1 most-watched Disney+ show in the world as well as one of the best MCU series of all time, as evidenced by its 90% Rotten Tomatoes score. VisionQuest officially completes an MCU trilogy that also includes WandaVision and Agatha All Along, both of which are also available to stream on Disney+.

VisionQuest sees the return of Avengers franchise star Paul Bettany as the titular protagonist, Vision, a synthesized android who is forced to flee his quiet existence when a bounty is placed on his head. Also featuring a performance by James Spader as Ultron, VisionQuest is the best new show to watch on Disney+ this week, with two new episodes arriving on Tuesday, October 27.

VisionQuest

Release Date

2026 – 2026-00-00

Network

Disney+

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