Disney+ Has 200 New October Titles, But These 3 Millennial Tearjerkers Stand Out

According to Tom’s Guide, Disney+ (including its combined hub with Hulu in the U.S.) has quietly added more than 200 titles in October alone. Buried inside that firehose of content, the outlet highlights three older animated movies that it argues are still some of the most emotionally devastating films for millennial viewers.

All three picks are feature‑length Disney or Pixar animations that center on family bonds, growing up and saying goodbye—movies that originally hit theaters years ago and have long been available on disc in Japan. The piece focuses less on plot recap and more on the emotional curve: each film starts as cozy comfort viewing before swerving into scenes that “warm your heart, then absolutely shatter it.” The writer also notes how easy rewatching on streaming has reinforced their impact for those who were children when the films first came out.

With so much attention on brand‑new originals and Marvel shows this month, the article suggests setting aside one October weekend to revisit a nostalgic favorite instead. Since the same movies are largely available on the Japanese version of Disney+, local subscribers can use the commentary as a guide to pick whichever title best matches their own memories—and be prepared to keep the tissues close at hand.