By the D23 Team
At Thanksgiving in 2021, we were especially thankful for The Beatles: Get Back. Often referred to as the most influential band of all time, The Beatles are the best-selling music act in history… and Oscar®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson is the only person in 50 years to be given exclusive access to the legendary band’s private film archives! Jackson later used that footage as the foundation of his three-part docuseries, available exclusively on Disney+. Of course, The Beatles: Get Back isn’t the only music doc or concert film available for Disney+ subscribers. Below, in chronological order, we present 11 of our favorite titles:
Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert (2008)
Consider this your backstage pass to hang out with Miley Cyrus, star of Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana. Filmed during her sold-out, 69-city, standing-room-only tour, the documentary film features appearances by Disney Legend Kenny Ortega and the Jonas Brothers. As Hannah Montana, Cyrus performs hit songs such as “Nobody’s Perfect” and “Rock Star”—and as herself, she rocks out to “See You Again,” “Start All Over,” and more.
Jonas Brothers: The Concert Experience (2009)
If you didn’t get your Jonas Brothers fix in Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert, this should do it! Follow the trio on their Burnin’ Up tour, which includes special collaborations with Demi Lovato (“This Is Me”) and Taylor Swift (“Should’ve Said No”). This is a special look at what the Jonas Brothers’ lives are like both on- and off-stage.
Folklore: The Long Pond Sessions (2020)
Speaking of Swift, we’re still obsessing over this intimate concert performance of every song from her Grammy®-nominated album folklore. Accompanied by her co-producers, Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff, Swift shares the creation and meaning behind each song.
Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles (2021)
Grammy® Award winner Billie Eilish performs every song from her sophomore album, Happier Than Ever, in sequential order from the stage of the legendary Hollywood Bowl. Featuring animated elements that take viewers on a dreamlike journey through Eilish’s hometown, the concert film also includes guest appearances by FINNEAS and other artists. (Because we can’t get enough of Eilish’s brilliance, we recommend following this up with The Making of Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles, released on Disney+ Day.)
The Beatles: Get Back (2021)
How do you tell a new story about The Beatles? If you’re Jackson, you start by combing through over 60 hours of unseen footage and over 150 hours of unheard audio. The Beatles: Get Back is the story of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr as they plan their first live show in over two years, capturing the writing and rehearsing of 14 new songs, originally intended for release on an accompanying live album. The three-part documentary features—for the first time in its entirety—their last live performance as a group, the unforgettable rooftop concert on London’s Savile Row, as well as other songs and classic compositions featured on the band’s final two albums, Abbey Road and Let It Be.
Olivia Rodrigo: driving home 2 u (2022)
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star turned musical tour-de-force Olivia Rodrigo takes a literal trip down memory lane in this behind-the-scenes film. Traveling from Salt Lake City, where she began writing her triple-platinum debut album “SOUR” (Geffen Records), to Los Angeles, Rodrigo recounts the story of “SOUR” along with performing new live arrangements of her songs and sharing intimate interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium (2022)
Originally livestreamed on Disney+, this historic concert was one of the greatest send-offs of all time to global superstar Elton John. Paying tribute to his 1975 performance at Dodgers Stadium that cemented his global success, the three-hour concert event features guest artists such as Dua Lipa and Kiki Dee honoring John with duet performances, along with John himself performing beloved hits including “Bennie and the Jets,” “Tiny Dancer,” “I’m Still Standing,” “Crocodile Rock,” and “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.”
Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) (2024)
Get out your friendship bracelets, Swifties, because the record-breaking phenomenon concert film Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour has debuted on Disney+ with a special (Taylor’s Version) cut! Capturing the epic tour that took the world by storm, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) not only showcases Taylor Swift’s career-spanning Eras Tour concert, but also features four additional main show songs not shown during the film’s theatrical run. Plus, stay through the credits to enjoy an acoustic collection of four unseen performances, including fan favorites “You Are in Love” and “Maroon.”
The Beatles: Let It Be (2024)
The Beatles: Let It Be, now streaming on Disney+, represents the fully realized version of director Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s original documentary. Shot in 1969, the film captures The Beatles as they wrote and rehearsed for what would become the Let It Be album. Despite its limited availability over the years, the film became famous for its iconic rooftop concert finale. Its significance has only grown following Peter Jackson’s 2021 docuseries, The Beatles: Get Back.
Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story (2024)
Hulu’s documentary series Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story delves into the band’s remarkable journey spanning over 40 years, from humble beginnings performing in gritty rock clubs in New Jersey to recreating platinum records and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The four-part series, available on Disney+, also takes a close look into lead singer Bon Jovi’s vocal injury, which nearly led him to quit the band.
The Beach Boys (2024)
Directed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, this Disney+ Original film includes interviews with Brian Wilson, Mike Love, David Marks, and Al Jardine, along with clips featuring Lindsey Buckingham, Don Was, and others. The Beach Boys is a tribute to the legendary band that transformed pop music, creating an iconic, harmonious sound that embodied the California dream.