The best documentary movies on Disney Plus of 2021

Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special

Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special
5.9/10
Explore the Disney+ series of the MCU—past, present and future.

Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett

Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett
7.2/10
A special celebrating the origins and legacy of Star Wars' legendary bounty hunter, Boba Fett.

Rogue Shark?

Rogue Shark?
6.6/10
Explores a series of shark attacks that happened in the same patch of ocean, in the remote islands of the Whitsunday in Australia.

Star Wars Biomes

Star Wars Biomes
6.4/10
Take a virtual vacation to some of the Star Wars films’ most iconic and beloved locations like Hoth, Tatooine, and Sorgan, as this charming series whisks you off for fly-through tours of the Galaxy Far, Far Away.

Marvel's Behind the Mask

Marvel's Behind the Mask
6.5/10
A documentary special that explores the power of identity behind the iconic superheroes we know and love today. These legendary Marvel creations and stories have not only reflected the world outside our window – they have become a reflection of our own identities and who we truly are.

The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World

The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World
A historical journey spanning half a century and beyond at Walt Disney World, featuring spectacular visuals, musical performances, and interviews.

Pixar 2021 Disney+ Day Special

Pixar 2021 Disney+ Day Special
Join Pete Docter for a tour around Pixar and get a sneak peek at several upcoming Disney+ releases.

Wolfgang

Wolfgang
6.9/10
An intimate portrait of the life and work of the original "celebrity chef" Wolfgang Puck.

The Making of Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles

The Making of Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles
7/10
Go behind the scenes of "Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles."

Playing with Sharks

Playing with Sharks
7.5/10
Valerie Taylor is a shark fanatic and an Australian icon – a marine maverick who forged her way as a fearless diver, cinematographer and conservationist. She filmed the real sharks for Jaws and famously wore a chainmail suit, using herself as shark bait, changing our scientific understanding of sharks forever.

Own the Room

Own the Room
6.7/10
Follows five young star students on their journey to win one of the world’s most prestigious competitions for student entrepreneurs.

Shark Gangs

Shark Gangs
6.5/10
Scientists have discovered and investigate the reason behind the behavior of sharks swimming around in gangs even though they are viewed as solitary predators.

Croc That Ate Jaws

Croc That Ate Jaws
6/10
Discover what happens when two of the deadliest predators face each other.

Killer Shark Vs. Killer Whale

Killer Shark Vs. Killer Whale
6.4/10
Scientists dive deep on the mysterious and unusual predatory behavior of orcas attacking great white sharks, and the disappearance of the other sharks after these attacks.

World's Biggest Bull Shark?

World's Biggest Bull Shark?
6/10
Scientists seek to find if Big Bull, a bull shark who stretched more than 10-feet long and weighed over 1,000 pounds, is actually the matriarch of a unique population of giants.

Built for Mars: The Perseverance Rover

Built for Mars: The Perseverance Rover
7/10
BUILT FOR MARS: THE PERSEVERANCE ROVER goes behind the scenes at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to follow the birth of the Perseverance rover.

Lost Cities: The Great Flood

Lost Cities: The Great Flood
Albert Lin is on a global adventure, from icy Black Sea depths to the heights of the Peruvian Andes, searching for the origins of Great Flood stories.

The Magic Maker

The Magic Maker
4.4/10
Famed magician Adam Trent breaks the number one rule of magic and puts magic in the hands of everyday people to help them with the biggest and most emotional moments of their lives.

World's Most Dangerous Shark?

World's Most Dangerous Shark?
6.1/10
The Great White has a scary reputation, but Explorer Jacques Cousteau called the Oceanic White Tip “The most dangerous of all sharks…" Was he right?

Disney My Music Story: YOSHIKI

Disney My Music Story: YOSHIKI
7.3/10
Expect to see Yoshiki perform new arrangements and performances of hit songs Let It Go from Frozen, and Can You Feel the Love Tonight from The Lion King. Of course, we’ll also see performances of some iconic X Japan songs such as Endless Rain, and Without You. In addition to all of this, Yoshiki will give fans an intimate look at his musical origins and recording process at his L.A. studio.

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