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Cocoon: The Return

6.519881h 56mPGMovieComedyScience Fiction

The reinvigorated elderly group that left Earth comes back to visit their relatives. Will they all decide to go back to the planet where no one grows old, or will they be tempted to remain on Earth?

DirectorDaniel Petrie
WritersStephen McPherson·Elizabeth Bradley
ProducersLili Fini Zanuck·Richard D. Zanuck

Where to watch

Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Daniel Petrie

DADon Ameche
Don Ameche
Art Selwyn
WBWilford Brimley
Wilford Brimley
Ben Luckett
CCCourteney Cox
Courteney Cox
Sara
HCHume Cronyn
Hume Cronyn
Joe Finley
JGJack Gilford
Jack Gilford
Bernie Lefkowitz
SGSteve Guttenberg
Steve Guttenberg
Jack Bonner
BOBarret Oliver
Barret Oliver
David
MSMaureen Stapleton
Maureen Stapleton
Mary Luckett
ESElaine Stritch
Elaine Stritch
Ruby
JTJessica Tandy
Jessica Tandy
Alma Finley
GVGwen Verdon
Gwen Verdon
Bess McCarthy
TWTahnee Welch
Tahnee Welch
Kitty

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Cocoon: The Return — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Cocoon: The Return?

Cocoon: The Return is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Cocoon: The Return on Netflix?

No, Cocoon: The Return is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is Cocoon: The Return on Amazon Prime Video?

Cocoon: The Return isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Cocoon: The Return for free?

Cocoon: The Return is available on Disney Plus in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Cocoon: The Return?

Cocoon: The Return is currently the latest film in the Cocoon Collection.

Is there a prequel to Cocoon: The Return?

Yes — Cocoon (1985) comes before Cocoon: The Return in the Cocoon Collection.

Is Cocoon: The Return part of a trilogy?

No — Cocoon: The Return is part of the Cocoon Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Cocoon Collection?

There are 2 films in the Cocoon Collection: Cocoon (1985) and Cocoon: The Return (1988).