Futurama (1999)
Futurama is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
The verdict
Futurama ranks near the top of the current English series crop. It holds an 8.4/10 on TMDB from 3,907 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. In New Zealand you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Critics loved it — special praise for the animation. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Is it worth starting?
This is 11 seasons deep — English animation with a comedy streak, fine for the whole family. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
- Why
- Currently 8.4/10 from 3,907 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
The adventures of a late-20th-century New York City pizza delivery boy, Philip J. Fry, who, after being unwittingly cryogenically frozen for one thousand years, finds employment at Planet Express, an interplanetary delivery company in the retro-futuristic 31st century.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Matt Groening
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-21 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything that arrived in September 2026
Trailer
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