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Last updated: September 30, 2026

Spend more time watching Peacock and less time searching for what to watch. Use this list to find the best movies for your kids. And check back often! We'll be updating it daily with new arrivals.

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MOVIE

Meet the Small Potatoes

age 3+

Singing spuds' mockumentary is funny for kids and grown-ups.

2013 NR (115 minutes)
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Blippi's Big Dino Adventure Movie Poster: a dinosaur stands behind Blippi and Meekah
MOVIE

Blippi's Big Dino Adventure

age 4+

Preschool movie features dinosaurs and lots of learning.

2023 NR (68 minutes)
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MOVIE

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

age 4+

Heartwarming TV special is true to Seuss' classic book.

1966 NR (26 minutes)
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MOVIE

Spookley the Square Pumpkin

age 4+

Delightful musical tale of pumpkin who doesn't fit in.

2005 G (41 minutes)
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MOVIE

Thomas and the Magic Railroad

age 4+

Will please its many fans, but plot might confuse kids.

2000 G (85 minutes)
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MOVIE

Kung Fu Panda Holiday

age 5+

Heartwarming seasonal tale celebrates family bonds.

2012 NR (21 minutes)
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Over the Hedge

age 5+

Cute animated tale with some mild scares, cartoon violence.

2006 PG (96 minutes)
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MOVIE

Despicable Me 2

age 6+

More minions and romance make for a sweet, silly sequel.

2013 PG (98 minutes)
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Dog Man Movie Poster: An animated dog wearing a police uniform stands on a green lawn
MOVIE

Dog Man

age 6+

Amusing adaptation is true to book's silly humor, slapstick.

2025 PG (89 minutes)
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MOVIE

Home

age 6+

Animated alien comedy is sweet, cute, if not super original.

2015 PG (94 minutes)
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MOVIE

Kung Fu Panda

age 6+

Action-packed start of a franchise; scary scenes, fatphobia.

2008 PG (88 minutes)
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MOVIE

Kung Fu Panda 2

age 6+

Panda hero saves the day in thoughtful family film.

2011 PG (90 minutes)
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MOVIE

Megamind

age 6+

Clever animated superhero story is fun, not too scary.

2010 PG (96 minutes)
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MOVIE

Megamind vs. The Doom Syndicate

age 6+

Fun, kid-friendly sequel has cartoon violence, mild insults.

2024 NR (86 minutes)
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MOVIE

Merry Madagascar

age 6+

Funny holiday special spreads goodwill and joy.

2009 NR (30 minutes)
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Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken Movie Poster: A figure in the shape of a teenage girl lies on a bench with headphones on, while various mystical sea creatures dance above her
MOVIE

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

age 6+

Fun animated coming-of-age fantasy has thoughtful messages.

2023 PG (90 minutes)
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Shrek movie poster: Fiona, Shrek, Donkey, and Farquaad pose in front of a large "S" with ogre ears
MOVIE

Shrek

age 6+

Gross-out laughs meet a marvelous fairy tale mix.

2001 PG (93 minutes)
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MOVIE

Shrek 2

age 6+

As much fairy tale fun as the first; some potty humor.

2004 PG (100 minutes)
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MOVIE

Shrek Forever After

age 6+

Fiona's fierce, Shrek's lovable in still-funny 4th movie.

2010 PG (93 minutes)
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MOVIE

Shrek the Third

age 6+

Cute but not as fun as past movies; some cartoon violence.

2007 PG (93 minutes)
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