Celebrate Black History Month With 19 Iconic Movies & Shows On Disney+ & Hulu

Enjoy these Black cultural classics while learning about diverse experiences and perspectives

During Black History Month and throughout the year, we invite you to join us in commemorating Black historic movements, learning about iconic trailblazers, and enjoying the creative storytelling of Black artists who are shaping the present and future. We’ve curated delightful and inspiring titles to stream, from documentaries to sitcoms, and more. These powerful narratives and ensemble casts centered on Black identity honor and celebrate the vast range of Black perspectives.

Celebrate With Films From Black Directors

Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Directed By Ryan Coogler

In Black Panther, Director Ryan Coogler introduces us to Wakanda, an isolated high-tech African kingdom, by a young T’Challa who returns home to take his rightful place on the throne after the death of his father the king. However his succession is challenged by a powerful enemy who threatens his title as king and Black Panther, putting the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. T’Challa’s journey to release the full power of Black Panther and defeat his foes highlights the importance of representation for all kinds of heroes, making it an excellent choice for Black History Month. 

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Disney & Pixar’s Soul: Co-Written & Co-Directed By Kemp Powers

Kemp Powers is one of the creative minds behind the Academy Award®-winning feature Soul. The film is a celebration of life and highlights the contributions of Black Americans in jazz music, with creative input from musicians such as Herbie Hancock, Terri Lyne Carrington, Jon Batiste, and the late Quincy Jones.

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Mufasa: The Lion King Directed By Barry Jenkins

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Barry Jenkins, known for Academy Award®-winning films Moonlight and If Beal Street Could Talk, Mufasa: The Lion King is the live-action prequel to The Lion King (2019) and tells the story of the original king of Pride Rock as well as his journey to ruling the Pridelands of Africa.

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Commemorate Black Trailblazers With Documentaries & Biopics

Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising

This documentary features the role of Black actresses in Hollywood and how they have been marginalized despite their talents. Marvel's Tessa Thompson and ABC News’ Deborah Roberts, are among the chorus of Black women’s voices in this narrative about reclaiming power.

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The 1619 Project, Hulu

This six-episode docuseries is a more in-depth production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning essay by Nikole Hanna Brown that takes its name from the year the first slave ship arrived in the North American colonies. In each episode, historians and cultural commentators break down how slavery and later structural racism has affected the Black American experience over the 400 years. Nonetheless, each part of the docuseries reframes American history and how the Black community has found joy through resilience. (Hulu)*

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Women of the Movement, Hulu

The life and activism of Mamie Till-Mobley, the mother whose courage after the lynching of her 14-year-old son Emmett Till helped ignite the modern civil rights movement, comes to life in the ABC drama limited series Women of the Movement. Across six powerful episodes, the series honors her fight for justice and the enduring strength of a mother’s love, making it essential viewing this Black History Month. (Hulu)*

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Black Twitter: A People's History, Hulu

From executive producer Prentice Penny, known for his work on HBO’s Insecure, Black Twitter: A People’s History is based on the WIRED article of the same name that explores black identity in the digital age. In it cultural critics, influencers, and internet savants, illustrate how the platform brought people together to create online movements that affected real-world change. From memes like #ThanksgivingClapback to #MeetMeInTemecula, this three-episode docuseries epitomizes how social media became a place for Black people to create community all over the world.

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Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Hulu

Follow the journey of Staten Island’s rap icons, Wu-Tang Clan, in a dramatized portrayal of their lives from humble beginnings to legendary success. (Hulu)*

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The United States vs. Billie Holiday, Hulu

Watch Andra Day in her Golden Globe® Award-winning performance as the titular jazz singer in the biopic The United States vs. Billie Holiday, the tragic but enduring story of the famous artist who broke barriers for Black entertainers despite suffering from addiction while fighting against systemic anti-Black oppression.

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Series With A Strong Black Lead Or Inspiring Ensemble

Reasonable Doubt, Hulu

Led by Executive Producers Kerry Washington, Larry Wilmore, and Raamla Mohamed, Reasonable Doubt is a legal drama set in Los Angeles that follows Emayatzy Corinealdi as high-powered defense attorney Jax Stewart who works challenging cases on behalf of complicated clients. No matter the complexities of her trials, Jax fights for herself and her community both in and out of the courtroom. The powerhouse cast of black actors includes Morris Chestnut and Joseph Sikora, and guest stars such as Lori Harvey, Kash Doll, and more. The series’ inspirational messages make it a strong choice for viewing this Black History Month.

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Marvel Television’s Ironheart: Created By Chinaka Hodge

Set after the events in Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Marvel Television’s Ironheart follows the story of ambitious genius inventor Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) after she returns to her hometown of Chicago. Determined to make her mark on the work, Riri builds her own unique iron suit but soon finds herself wrapped in the mystery of the charming and super-powered Parker Robbins, a.k.a. “The Hood” (Anthony Ramos). Led by executive producers Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum,  Zoie Nagelhout, Chinaka Hodge, Ryan Coogler, Sev Ohanian, and Zinzi Coogler, Ironheart is essential viewing for Black History Month.

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Scandal, Hulu

A former media relations consultant to the President, Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) dedicates her life to protecting and defending the public images of our nation's elite. After leaving the White House, the power consultant opened her own firm, hoping to start a new chapter — both professionally and personally — but she can't seem to completely cut ties with her past. Slowly it becomes apparent that her staff, who specialize in fixing the lives of other people, can't quite fix the ones closest at hand — their own.

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How To Get Away With Murder, Hulu

The brilliant, charismatic and seductive Professor Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) gets entangled with four law students from her class, How to Get Away with Murder. Little do they know that they will have to apply what they learned to real life, in this masterful, sexy, suspense-driven legal thriller from Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers, executive producers of Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal.

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Laugh With Series That Showcase Black Joy

black-ish

From the creative mind of critically acclaimed writer, producer, and director Kenya Barris, black-ish follows the Johnsons, an upper-middle-class Black family in Los Angeles navigating race, identity and success in America. Led by Anthony Anderson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Jenifer Lewis, and Laurence Fishburne, the series uses sharp humor and heart to explore what it means to be black and proud, and raising the next generation — making it a standout choice for Black History Month viewing.

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mixed-ish, Hulu

A prequel to black-ish, mixed-ish rewinds to the 1980s as Rainbow Johnson looks back on growing up in a mixed-race family that’s suddenly dropped into the "real world" of suburban America. When Bow’s parents, Paul and Alicia, move their kids from a hippie commune to a neighborhood and school where the family is seen as neither Black nor white. Bow and her siblings must constantly choose between fitting in and staying true to who they are — turning questions of race, identity and belonging into warm, funny, and thought-provoking stories that resonate this Black History Month.

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grown-ish

A present-day spinoff of black-ish, grown-ish follows Zoey Johnson as she leaves home for Cal U and discovers that finding her voice as a young Black woman on campus is messier — and funnier — than she expected. From creator and executive producer Kenya Barris, the series dives into everything from campus activism and identity to relationships, mental health, and “adulting,” showing how friends, family, and community help her navigate a world that’s far from perfect — making it a smart, timely, watch this Black History Month.

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The Bernie Mac Show, Hulu

In this equally hilarious and heartwarming sitcom based on Bernie Mac's real life, Mac plays a stand-up comic who raises his sister's three kids with his wife after his sister falls on hard times.

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Instill Black Pride With Content For The Whole Family

Doc McStuffins

In this series, Dottie or "Doc McStuffins" is a 6-year-old inspired to heal mistreated stuffed animals and broken toys by her mother’s career as a doctor. The show is an opportunity for parents to watch alongside and inspire young children to follow their aspirations, find positive role models, and practice empathy.

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The Princess and the Frog

The Princess and the Frog is an animated musical comedy set in the great city of New Orleans. It’s a modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a beautiful young woman named Tiana, voiced by Anika Noni Rose, who is also an aspiring restaurateur filled with ambition. She meets a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss leads them on a hilarious action-packed adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana. Tiana’s representation shows that anyone can be a princess, making it an excellent watch for Black History Month.

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