Disney+ just rolled out a slick new binge-watching feature called Playlists — but two of Disney’s biggest cash cows, Marvel and Star Wars, are nowhere to be found in it. Here’s what’s actually included, and why the exclusion is raising eyebrows.
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What Is Disney+ Playlists?
Playlists is Disney+‘s new curated binge-watching feature, offering themed collections of shows and movies with continuous playback, grouped by genre, character, franchise, or mood. It’s meant to make discovery and marathon-watching easier for subscribers.
Who Made the Cut (and Who Didn’t)
| Category | Included in Playlists? | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Genre-based lists | Yes | Sci-Fi Movies, Thrillers, Romantic Comedies |
| Adult animated sitcoms | Yes | Family Guy, The Simpsons, Bob’s Burgers |
| Kids’ programming | Yes | Bluey, Cars, Pixar Movies, Spidey & Iron Man |
| Halloween specials (upcoming) | Yes | Huluween, Simpsons Treehouse of Horror |
| Marvel Studios content | No | Not yet available |
| Star Wars content | No | Not yet available |
For now, Marvel and Star Wars titles only show up scattered across generic genre bundles like “Action & Adventure Movies,” rather than getting their own dedicated hubs.
Why This Is Surprising
Marvel and Star Wars are arguably Disney’s two most valuable franchises, with nearly three dozen shows made exclusively for the platform and over 40 combined movies streaming there. Given that niche properties like Spidey & His Amazing Friends already got playlist treatment, it seems like only a matter of time before both franchises get their own dedicated collections — Disney just hasn’t confirmed a timeline yet.
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FAQs
Q1: Does Disney+ Playlists include Marvel or Star Wars content?
No — as of now, neither franchise has its own dedicated playlist, though their content still appears in general genre categories.
Q2: Will Marvel and Star Wars get playlists eventually?
Very likely, given their popularity and massive content library, but Disney hasn’t announced an official release date yet.
