Marvel Zombies Loses #1 Streaming Spot, Beaten Out By Disney’s Biggest Flop of 2025

Despite a strong start that briefly made it the most-watched show on Disney+, *Marvel Zombies* has now been surpassed by Disney’s biggest box office disappointment of 2025. The R-rated animated series quickly rose to the top of Disney+’s streaming charts after its release, and its popularity has reportedly caught the attention of Marvel Studios, who are now considering making more episodes.

It looks like *Marvel Zombies*’ time as the most popular show on Disney+ has ended. Pixar’s new movie, *Elio*, which launched on September 17th, has quickly become the most-watched title in the United States.

Despite a disappointing performance at the box office this summer, Disney is moving forward with plans for future films. *Elio*, a 2025 release, earned just $154 million globally. Reviewer Jeff Ewing of TopMob described the film as “imaginative but wildly uneven.”

Despite earning $154 million, the film was considered a box office failure, making it Pixar’s second-lowest-grossing film released in theaters.

Despite a rocky start, the movie Elio has become a hit on Disney+. It quickly entered the platform’s Top 10 in many countries and has now reached number one, surpassing the popular series Marvel Zombies.

The animated series *Zombies* premiered on Disney+ on September 24th and rapidly became one of the platform’s most popular shows. Sources at TopMob, specializing in Marvel news, suggest it could be the biggest Marvel Studios animated project ever.

You can now watch both *Elio* and *Marvel Zombies* on Disney+. *Elio* is Pixar’s newest animated film about a boy who feels like an outsider and is unexpectedly taken away by aliens.

Marvel’s *Marvel Zombies* is a first for Marvel Studios Animation – it’s their first animated series rated R. The story takes place in a Marvel universe that’s been overrun by a strange zombie virus, and focuses on the heroes caught in the middle, whether they’re still alive or have become zombies themselves.

What Does Elio’s Streaming Success Mean for the Movie’s Future?

Okay, so Elio totally crushed it with *Marvel Zombies*, and that’s awesome – seriously, taking down a giant like that is a big deal. But honestly, I’m not sure if that’s *enough* to guarantee it’ll stick around at Disney and Pixar long-term. It’s a good start, but the movie still needs a lot more going for it to really secure its future.

The animated series *Marvel Zombies* has gotten off to a great start on Disney+. It quickly became the most-watched show on the platform, which has definitely caught the attention of Marvel Studios. However, while popular, it’s not a guaranteed long-term hit, so surpassing it in viewership wouldn’t necessarily be a huge accomplishment.

As we’ve discussed, *Zombies* has an R-rating, which limited how widely it could be enjoyed. However, given that dedicated Marvel fans had eagerly anticipated the new series for months, it’s no surprise it quickly became the most popular show.

After its initial popularity, interest was expected to gradually decline over the following weeks. However, a small increase in viewers was anticipated as Halloween approached.

A real success for *Elio* is that it climbed to the top of streaming charts several weeks after it started playing on Disney+. Released on September 17th, the 2025 film is still attracting viewers and getting positive attention.

It’s too soon to say if *Elio*’s popularity on streaming will lead to a sequel or a Disney+ series, but its success definitely opens the door to that possibility.

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2025-10-10 13:05