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Out of all the great shows to dive into this weekend on , these three critically acclaimed and top-trending series are the only must-watch hits right now. Disney+ is home to an enormous vault of original series and massive franchises, as well as all of Hulu's acclaimed content, such as , and The Lowdown, one of the best new shows of 2026.
This weekend, however, only three top shows have emerged as the clear winners that everyone seems to be watching right now, based on their collective dominance over the Disney+ worldwide viewership chart. Between an unsettling sequel series to one of the most acclaimed psychological dramas of all time, an action-packed MCU sci-fi thriller, and one of the most celebrated Star Wars series ever made, Screen Rant has you covered with the best of the best streaming options exclusively on Disney+.
The Testaments
The Testaments premiered on Hulu and Disney+ with a 3-part debut on April 8 and has been one of the most-watched shows on the streaming platform ever since. Starring recent Golden Globe nominee and breakout star of the Best Picture winner One Battle After Another, Chase Infiniti, , the epic dystopian sci-fi series starring Elizabeth Moss. The Testaments follows two teens who attend an elite and demanding prep school.
The Testaments currently ranks as the #1 most-watched show on Hulu and Disney+ right now, both worldwide and in the United States. With only three episodes left in season 1 and the finale releasing on May 27, now is a great time to catch up on one of the most talked-about new streaming series of 2026, which earned a strong 88% score.
Daredevil: Born Again
Daredevil: Born Again brought back Charlie Cox's legendary performance as Matt Murdock / Daredevil from the 2015 original series, which initially streamed on Netflix and ran for three stellar seasons. Back by popular demand, Daredevil: Born Again returned in 2026 and already has two phenomenal seasons under its belt, including its most recent second season that just dropped its highly-rated finale last week.
Daredevil: Born Again, and the entire Daredevil MCU franchise, is easily one of the most acclaimed and popular series on Disney+ and is well-deserving of its universal praise. Even if you aren't the biggest superhero fan, Daredevil: Born Again transcends the tropes of the genre and actually delivers a very gritty and dark psychological thriller. With season 3 already confirmed, Daredevil: Born Again is one of the greatest weekend binges on the entire streaming platform, especially if you're a fan of Jon Bernthal's portrayal of The Punisher, who appears in the series as well.
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord
The best show to watch this weekend on Disney+ is the masterful new animated series Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, which earned a near-perfect score of 98% and a 92% audience score to match. Set after the events of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Maul - Shadow Lord follows one of the most iconic Star Wars villains as he rebuilds a criminal syndicate outside of the realm of the Empire.
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on May 4, naturally, making this weekend the very first one when viewers will be able to binge the entire series from start to finish. While a second season has yet to be confirmed by Disney+, the overwhelming acclaim and popularity of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord virtually guarantee further expansion. With each episode running between just 22 and 29 minutes, this modern Star Wars masterpiece is the perfect show to watch on Disney+ this weekend.
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