Disney+ Just Added Verts: A Faster, Swipeable Way to Find Something Good to Watch

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Disney+ Just Added Verts: A Faster, Swipeable Way to Find Something Good to Watch

Disney+ is testing a more mobile-native way to help you discover movies and shows without endless scrolling. Verts brings a vertical video feed to the Disney+ mobile app, giving you quick clips you can swipe through, save, and launch into full playback.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

March 14, 2026

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How many times have you opened a streaming app, stared at rows of titles, and closed it without pressing play?

Disney seems to think that problem is big enough to redesign discovery on mobile.

Here's a Cool Tip: Scroll with Verts.

Verts is a new vertical-video feed inside Disney+ that borrows the fast, swipeable feel people already use on their phones every day.

Feature Explanation

Verts on Disney+ is a new mobile discovery feed that lives behind a Verts icon in the navigation bar.

Tap it, and you enter a vertical stream of scenes and moments from Disney+ movies and shows.

From there, you can swipe through clips, add titles to your Watchlist, or jump straight into playback.

Disney says the goal is to make it easier for fans to find their next watch from the moment they open the app.

This matters because streaming discovery is often the weakest part of the experience.

Disney already introduced Top 10 Today in 2024 to surface popular content, but Verts goes further by turning discovery into a more visual, faster, phone-first experience.

Disney also says Verts is powered by a more advanced recommendation algorithm so the feed feels more personalized to each user.

What You’ll Gain

Find something to watch faster on your phone.
Preview shows and movies before committing.
Add promising titles to Watchlist in seconds.
Get a discovery experience that should improve as personalization learns your tastes.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here's how to do it.

Microsoft Web/Desktop

At the moment, Verts is only in the Disney+ mobile app for U.S. subscribers.

iOS

Update the Disney+ app on your iPhone.
Open Disney+ and sign in to your U.S. subscriber account.
Look for the Verts icon in the navigation bar.
Tap Verts to enter the vertical video feed.
Swipe up to move through clips from Disney+ movies and shows.
When something catches your attention, either add it to Watchlist or jump into playback.

fig. 1 - Disney+ Verts Example - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Example: Suppose you open Disney+ during lunch and want something family-friendly for tonight. Instead of browsing rows for ten minutes, you can swipe a few Verts clips, save two options to Watchlist, and pick one later with the family.

Android

Update the Disney+ app from Google Play.
Open the app and confirm you are signed in with an eligible U.S. Disney+ subscription.
Tap the Verts icon in the app navigation bar.
Swipe through short vertical clips.
Use the clip to decide whether to watch now or save for later.
Return to Watchlist later when you want to start a full episode or movie.

Example: If you are commuting home and only have a minute, Verts gives you a quick way to sample content without sitting through trailers or scanning menus.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Faster discovery: Useful for busy users who want a quick preview instead of reading descriptions.
More visual decision-making: Better for people who choose based on tone, characters, or pacing.
Mobile-first design: Feels natural on phones because it uses swipe behavior people already know.
Watchlist integration: Helpful for families or teams planning what to watch later.

Cons

Mobile only for now: No announced web, TV, or desktop version yet.
U.S.-only at launch: International users may have to wait.
Could encourage more browsing than watching: A slick feed can become another layer of scrolling.
No public performance data yet: Disney says engagement improved, but it has not shared hard numbers.

Feature Access

Verts is currently rolling out to Disney+ subscribers in the U.S. on the mobile app, starting the week of March 12, 2026.

Expect the experience to evolve over time with additional storytelling formats, creator content opportunities, and other personalized experiences.

There has not been announced timing for international expansion, web access, or TV interfaces.

Score

Criterion | Score (0–10) | Justification

Value | 8
It solves a real streaming problem: discovery friction. If it helps users choose faster, that is a meaningful quality-of-life upgrade.

Usability | 9
Swipe-based navigation is familiar, fast, and easy on mobile. The jump-to-play and Watchlist actions make the feed practical, not just flashy.

Wow Factor | 7
Vertical video inside Disney+ feels fresh, but it is an evolution of patterns users already know from social and streaming apps.

Total: 24/30 👍 Good
Verts look like a smart, modern upgrade to Disney+ discovery on mobile. Compared with Top 10 Today, it is less about popularity lists and more about visual sampling.

Key Takeaways

Verts gives Disney+ a more modern mobile front door.

If you often waste time browsing, this feature could help you find something worth watching faster and with less friction.

Cool Tip Snapshot

Feature Name: Verts on Disney+
Platform(s): Disney+ mobile app on iOS and Android
Quick Benefit: Swipe through clips, save titles, and jump straight into playback
Access Type (Free, Subscription, Beta): Disney+ subscription; currently rolling out in the U.S.

Try It Yourself

Open the Disney+ app on your phone, look for Verts, and test whether it helps you find something to watch in under two minutes.

Then share your result in the comments, subscribe to the One Cool Tip newsletter, and pass this Cool Tip along to your team, family, and friends.

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