The boom in streaming platforms has changed the way we watch and enjoy movies; Disney+ does not want to be left behind

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 square or to the cinema to enjoy the films, because with the advancement of technology and the arrival of streaming platforms there have been many advantages that movie lovers have obtained, such as 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 movies available, as in those days, but Disney + and its competitors have a wide catalog of productions, so the dilemma now is which titles to watch.

However, in this wave of novelties, some films have managed to stand out and position themselves in the public’s taste. Then we leave you the list of the most popular of Disney + Spain.

1. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Journey into the unknown with Doctor Strange, who, with the help of mystical allies both old and new, journeys through the complex and dangerous alternate realities of the multiverse to confront a mysterious new adversary.

2. charm

“Encanto,” tells the story of the Madrigals, an extraordinary family that 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 Enchantment is in jeopardy, Mirabel decides that she, the only Madrigal without any unique gifts, maybe the only hope for her exceptional family.

3. Network

Mei Lee, an awkward but confident 13-year-old girl, is torn between being the dutiful daughter her mother wants her to be and the chaos of adolescence. Ming, her protector, 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 she does pretty much all the time), she turns into a giant red panda.

4. Lucas

Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, it tells the coming-of-age story of a boy who experiences an unforgettable summer filled with ice cream, pasta, and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his new best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deep secret: he is a sea monster from a world that lies beneath the surface of the water.

5. Overcoming: The Antetokounmpo Family Story

After immigrating to Greece from Nigeria, Vera and Charles Antetokounmpo struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under the daily threat of deportation. Desperate for Greek citizenship but undermined by a system that blocked them at all times, the family’s vision, determination, and faith brought them out of obscurity to launch the careers of three NBA champions.

6. Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear

Explore Buzz Lightyear’s evolution from toy to human in the making of Pixar’s Lightyear. Dive into the origin and cultural impact of everyone’s favorite Space Ranger, the art of designing a new “Human Buzz,” and the challenges Lightyear’s team faced along the way.

*Some titles may be repeated in the ranking because they are different episodes or seasons, and they may not have a description because the platform does not provide them.

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Disney + and its entry into the streaming market

Disney+ is a streaming platform that is owned by The Walt Disney Company and that offers its subscribers a wide catalog of movies, series, and documentaries, among other multimedia products that have been released under the studios Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star, National Geographic, among 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, except Cuba.

According to the last cut made in early 2022, the streaming service has around 130 million users worldwide. The goal for 2022 is expected to reach 50 countries, while by the end of 2023 it should have a presence in at least 160 nations.