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Disney+ Drops 5 Marvel Films From Its Streaming Content

Something feels off on Disney+ right now—and if you’ve spent any time browsing the Marvel section, you’ve probably noticed it too.

You expect to find certain films. You assume they’ll be there. But when you actually search for them, they’re missing.

Not hidden. Not delayed. Just… not there.

And once you start noticing it, it’s hard to stop.

Disney+ Became the Marvel Hub Almost Instantly

When Disney+ launched in 2019, it didn’t take long to establish itself. It already had a deep catalog, but Marvel quickly became its biggest draw.

The pitch was simple: everything connects, and everything lives in one place.

For a while, that felt true.

Marvel fans could jump from movies to shows without leaving the platform. It created a seamless experience that other streaming services struggled to match.

But over time, that experience has become less complete.

Tom Hiddleston as Loki
Credit: Marvel Studios

The Shows Are Thriving—The Library Isn’t

There’s no question Disney+ has doubled down on Marvel storytelling.

Series like Loki (2021), WandaVision (2021), and Wonder Man (2026) have pulled fans deeper into the MCU. These aren’t optional viewing—they’re essential pieces of the narrative.

There’s a ton to watch.

But that doesn’t mean everything is there.

In fact, some of the most important Marvel-related films are still missing.

Venom’s Final Chapter Is Still Absent

Venom: The Last Dance (2024) feels like it should already be available.

The earlier Venom films have appeared on Disney+ thanks to Sony agreements, so the final installment feels like the last piece of the puzzle.

There’s a strong expectation that it will arrive in mid-2026.

Until that happens, though, the trilogy remains incomplete on the platform.

Tom Hardy as Venom in first film
Credit: Sony Pictures

Kraven the Hunter Doesn’t Fit the Pattern

Kraven the Hunter (2024) is harder to explain.

Even though it didn’t perform well, other Sony titles have made their way to Disney+. Madame Web (2024) is already there, proving that box office performance isn’t the deciding factor.

So why hasn’t Kraven followed?

There’s no clear answer—and that’s what makes it stand out.

Blade Is a Surprising Omission

Blade (1998) feels like it belongs on Disney+.

The platform already includes Elektra (2005) and multiple X-Men films from the Fox era. That makes Blade’s absence feel inconsistent.

This isn’t just another Marvel movie—it helped lay the groundwork for what came next.

With a reboot on the way, its absence feels even more noticeable.

Wesley Snipes as Blade in Blade (1998)
Credit: New Line Cinema

No Way Home Finally Fixes One Gap

One of the biggest missing pieces is finally being addressed.

Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) is set to arrive on Disney+ on April 15, 2026.

That addition brings Tom Holland’s Spider-Man story together in one place for the first time. It also arrives just ahead of Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026), which is set to hit theaters later in the summer.

It’s a major win for the platform.

Tobey Maguire, Tom Holland, and Andrew Garfield hugging in 'No Way Home'
Credit: Sony Pictures/Marvel Studios

Into the Spider-Verse Makes the Least Sense

The most confusing absence is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018).

Its sequel, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), is already streaming on Disney+. That makes the missing original feel even more unusual.

Given how important the first film is, its absence feels like a gap that shouldn’t exist.

And yet, it does.

gang of Spidey heroes in 'Inot the Spider-Verse'
Credit: Sony Pictures

Disney+ Is Still Catching Up

Disney+ offers a massive amount of Marvel content—but it’s not fully complete.

Streaming rights, partnerships, and licensing deals continue to shape what appears on the platform.

That’s why some films show up quickly, while others take years—or remain missing entirely.

Still, things are starting to move.

With Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) finally arriving, there’s reason to believe more titles could follow.

Until then, though, Disney+ remains just short of being the all-in-one Marvel destination fans expected.

And now, more people are noticing.

Sarah Larson

Sarah is a theme park enthusiast who loves visiting Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. She enjoys covering the latest attractions, park updates, hotel changes, and industry developments for theme park fans. A dedicated Marvel fan, she never passes up an opportunity to ride her favorite Disney attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. When it comes to Disney classics, Pirates of the Caribbean still holds the top spot on her list. At Universal, she’s a big fan of the thrills of VelociCoaster, but Men in Black: Alien Attack remains a personal favorite, where she proudly considers herself a professional "Galactic Defender."

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