Disney Cruise Movies Playing at Buena Vista Theater in 2025
If you are going on a Disney Cruise, one of the things you will enjoy is going to see Disney movies inside a real movie theater. This is included in your cruise price, so you can watch as many Disney Cruise movies as you would like to see! Wondering what Disney Cruise movies will be playing during your cruise?
We have all the details and you’ll be glad to know that you will find current movies on the Disney Cruise Line, including first-run feature films and 3D movies!
Disney Cruise Movie Theater
Disney Cruise Line’s Buena Vista Theater is located on board each of the Disney cruise ships and seats a little over 250.
While you might find different Disney movies playing depending on how long the cruise lasts, pretty much all of the Disney Cruise Ships (Dream, Fantasy, Magic, Wonder and Wish) will have the same movie lineups.
This is even more true when it comes to new releases.
When a Disney movie comes to the big screen, the Disney Cruise line also gets that movie in its movie theater on the exact same day!
While the theater is a bit smaller than your traditional theater, you will find it feels just like a normal movie theater!
You will find a popcorn cart or refreshment stand that serves popcorn, candy, and canned soda (and beer), but you are free to bring your own with you.
I try to pack snack-sized movie theater candy for our cruise and we’ll stop by the beverage station for drinks before we go to the theater so we don’t have to pay anything extra!
What Movies are Playing on Disney Cruise Right Now?
If you are trying to find out the specifics of what movies are playing and at what time, you will want to look at your Disney Cruise Navigator App.
All of the Disney Cruise movies are listed on the Disney Cruise navigator app and listed by day and time so you can plan your movie experience in advance.
Movies playing on the Disney Dream, Fantasy, Wonder & Magic Cruise Ships (Updated: July 2024)
- Elemental
- Inside Out 2
- The Little Mermaid (Live Action)
- The Marvels
- Wish
- Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
- Deadpool & Wolverine
Disney Cruise Movies Playing on Themed Disney Cruises
Taking a Disney Halloween Cruise? You will find that they will be playing The Nightmare Before Christmas usually once during Halloween on the High Seas cruise.
Marvel-themed Disney Cruise plays most of the movies from the Marvel series such as:
- Avengers: Endgame
- Black Panther
- Black Panther Wakanda Forever
- Captain Marvel
- The Marvels
- Deadpool & Wolverine
- Doctor Strange
- Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness
- Shang Chi & the Legend of Ten Rings
- Guardians of the Galaxy
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
- Black Widow
- Thor: Ragnarok
- Thor: Love & Thunder
- Eternals
Star Wars-themed Disney Cruise plays all of the Star Wars movies throughout the cruise. Here is what you can expect to find:
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- Solo: A Star Wars Story
- Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
- Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
- Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
- Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
- Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back
- Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi
- Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens
- Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Episode IX)
Keep in mind, all themed Disney Cruises will also play non-themed movies as well.
Most of the family movies are run during the day into the early evening.
Later at night, you may find films tailored more toward adults (rated R).
No tickets are needed to see movies at the Buena Vista Theater. You simply show up at the movie time listed in your Personal Navigator, find a seat, and there you have it!
We have never had a problem getting a seat as there are nearly 400 seats in the theater and movies typically run more than once per cruise.
You might want to give yourself a little extra time if you want to purchase concessions because usually there is only one person working the counter.
Have you watched a movie at Buena Vista Theater on a Disney Cruise?
I happened to sail during the opening of 2 Disney movies: Maleficent & The Good Dinosaur. There’s nothing more exciting than attending a midnight PremEAR, and the 3D version is always shown in the Walt Disney Theatre.
Sea days are our favorite time to catch a flick. The Buena Vista Theatre is so comfy that you completely forget that you’re even on a ship.
Yes, we were able to see Good Dinosaur too on first run. It is such a nice theater!
Do they release the movie on ship before it comes out or just opening day?
Opening day.
Sometimes the night before. We watched “Rogue One” prior to the release date. So many people wanted to see it they showed it in Walt Disney Theater.
Do you have a list for April movies playing?
Sailing in mid April and really want Endgame to be there, but I have a feeling I’ll be a week too early.
We will be cruising on the Wonder in May. How do I find out what movies will be playing on board in May?
We won’t know what is playing in May until the last week of April or so. Be sure to check back then.
I have a question. Do they have intermissions for long movies? Avengers Endgame is like 3hrs long.
No intermissions.
Thanks. Also does it have previews before the movie?
Any update May showings?
Any chance they would pre-release Solo on the May 4th cruse?
Any idea what movies will be showing the first week of June?
I was hoping they would be playing Incredibles 2 since we sail the day after it’s released. Do you think there is any chance of this happening? This is our first cruise, so I have no idea how it all works. Thanks! :)
Incredibles 2 comes out June 15, so it may be added to the list closer to that date. My guess is that it will be added June 16th.
Thanks! Fingers crossed…
Anything on July yet? We’re boarding next weekend?
It really hasn’t changed much. There is the addition of Ant Man.
Any idea if they will show Christopher Robin on August sailings?
I am sure it will be. We haven’t received word yet, but I will update when I get the news!
We have done DCL many times and, yes, I love the movie experience on the ship(s).
Makes sense, given Disney’s background as, initially, a cartoon/film company!
Buena Vista Theatre(s) are spacious and comfortable – great sound, great sight-lines. Movies always start on time and occasionally have relevant previews (but no stupid commercials!). Concession stand is open 15~20 minutes before and right after the start of each show and prices are lower than your typical AMC.
They will show a VERY popular feature at the Walt Disney Theatre, typically at 4pm, when there’s a premiere. And even the Funnel Vision is watch-able if one has a good seat and pays attention.
any ideas on the movies for sept 2018 all I can find is for august are they the same?
Same, I’m looking for that, too.
How about Feb 2019 movies?
Hi,
Does anyone know if Avengers End Game will be playing on the Disney Fantasy the first week of April 2019? We set sail on April 6th – April 13th. I heard Disney Cruise shows Disney movies ahead of the actual premiere date. Please let me know!
What about movies for October 2019?
Does Anyone Know If, Pokemon Detective Pikachu (in theaters may 10th) is going to be shown on a Disney Cruise?.
Hi! My family and i will be on the cruise from 22nd til the 26th of april. I saw on your list that they will be showing end game on the 26th, is it still possible for us to catch the movie the morning before we disembark?? Is their theatre open 24 hrs??
Will Aladdin be shown on the May 25,2019 sailing of the Disney Fantady?
Hi, Any chance they’re playing Toy Story 4, in July?
YES!
What about August 2019? We board on the 7th!
Bring a blanket. It’s usually cold in the theater.
Do you know when Frozen 2 will be played on the ships? We are sailing mid October. Thanks.
It will play same day it is released in theaters.
do you think the rise of sky walker will be playing?? i’m sailing the week of new years….
Anyway to know if they’ll be showing the newest Star Wars movie on the release date? We’re boarding on Friday December 20th.
Yes, it will! Enjoy!
Will Rise of Skywalker have a midnight showing on Thursday the 19th or will it premiere the day of the 20th?
Just got off the Dream. Turning Red was not showing anywhere. Lightyear is, and Thor Love and Thunder debuted while we were onboard.
Hello, does anyone know Movies Playing on the Disney Dream on February 27th 2023? Thank you.
We are going on a cruise May 13 via Disney Magic. Do you think Guardians of the Galacy vol 3 will be playing