> At a Glance
> – Disney+ now streams 50+ adult-skewing series after the 2024 Hulu merger
> – Stand-outs include Andor, The Bear, Daredevil: Born Again, The Beatles Anthology
> – Docuseries, prestige dramas, and animated anthologies sit next to family classics
> – Why it matters: One subscription covers kids, nostalgia, and water-cooler prestige TV
Disney+ has quietly become a streaming buffet for adults. Since the 2024 Hulu merger, the app that once sold itself on princesses and Baby Yoda now hosts gritty crime dramas, music docs, and R-rated comedies-all next to Bluey.
What’s New for Adults
The service leans hard into grown-up originals. Andor earned five Emmys with its slow-burn spy thriller set in the Star Wars universe, while Daredevil: Born Again revives Charlie Cox’s street-level hero in a darker, Nolan-style crime saga already renewed through season three.
Non-fiction is just as buzzy:
- The Beatles Anthology-remastered nine-part chronicle of the band
- Fire and Water-two-part look at James Cameron’s Avatar tech and talent
- Limitless-Chris Hemsworth’s globe-trotting longevity experiments
Hidden Hulu Add-Ons
Because Disney+ now carries most Hulu inventory, subscribers also get:
- The Bear-Jeremy Allen White’s chaotic Chicago kitchen
- The End of an Era-Taylor Swift’s six-episode Eras Tour diary
- Secrets Declassified-David Duchovny unpacking real-world conspiracies
All sit inside the same interface that still defaults to Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.
Animated & Family-First Options
Adults-only animation hides in plain sight:
- X-Men ’97-revived ’90s cartoon with near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
- What If…?-Marvel multiverse one-offs starring returning film actors
- Win or Lose-Pixar’s first series, tracking a kids’ softball week from multiple POVs
Even Bluey-technically preschool fare-has become a cultural comfort watch for parents.
Franchise Expansions Worth Your Time
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians-faithful book adaptation renewed through season 3
- Loki-Tom Hiddleston time-travel dramedy with blockbuster VFX
- Ahsoka-Rosario Dawson’s Jedi quest, season 2 filming in April with Hayden Christensen
- Agatha All Along-Kathryn Hahn’s WandaVision spin-off set three years later
Key Takeaways
- Disney+ now rivals Netflix for prestige adult content thanks to the Hulu catalog
- One subscription bundles kids shows, nostalgia, and Emmy-winning dramas
- Franchise series like Andor and Loki stand alone even for non-fans
- Documentary slate covers music, science, and theme-park deep dives
Whether you want Star Wars noir, Beatles history, or a Chicago restaurant meltdown, Disney+ has a grown-up show queued up-no lightsaber required.
