Guillermo del Toro Movies and TV Shows for Kids

Last updated: October 17, 2025

From creative consultant to producer, director, and writer, Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro wears many hats. While he's best known for his profound horror movies, his work on fantasy and fiction films and TV shows is just as extraordinary. From the Book of Life to Kung Fu Panda 2, del Toro's filmography offers plenty of kid-friendly options to choose from. You can also explore our Halloween Essentials by Guillermo Del Toro list for more titles from the beloved master of horror.

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Kung Fu Panda 2

age 6+

Panda hero saves the day in thoughtful family film.

May 26, 2011 2011 PG (90 minutes)

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Kung Fu Panda 3

age 6+

Upbeat but intense threequel looks at identity, family ties.

January 29, 2016 2016 PG (95 minutes)

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Megamind

age 6+

Clever animated superhero story is fun, not too scary.

November 5, 2010 2010 PG (96 minutes)

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Puss in Boots

age 6+

Swashbuckling adventure features irresistible warrior cat.

October 28, 2011 2011 PG (90 minutes)

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Rise of the Guardians

age 7+

Holiday icons defend childhood in gorgeous adventure.

November 21, 2012 2012 PG (98 minutes)

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The Book of Life

age 7+

Beautifully animated film has some scary imagery.

October 17, 2014 2014 PG (95 minutes)

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TV

3Below: Tales of Arcadia

age 9+

Action-packed, layered second chapter in del Toro's Arcadia.

Netflix Science Fiction (2018)

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Trollhunters

age 9+

Action-packed adventure show has scares, great role model.

Netflix Kids' Animation (2016)

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MOVIE

Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans

age 9+

Potentially upsetting violence in adventure series finale.

July 21, 2021 2021 NR (104 minutes)

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TV

Wizards: Tales of Arcadia

age 9+

Dark, engrossing continuation of "Trollhunters" saga.

Netflix Drama (2020)

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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

age 11+

Masterful but intense animated version is dark and scary.

December 12, 2022 2022 NR (120 minutes)

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

age 11+

Tolkien tale isn't as great as LOTR, but better for tweens.

December 14, 2012 2012 PG-13 (166 minutes)

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The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

age 11+

Sequel bolstered by brave elves, scary dragon, big spiders.

December 13, 2013 2013 PG-13 (161 minutes)

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Pacific Rim

age 12+

Loud robots vs. monsters movie could have used more heart.

July 12, 2013 2013 PG-13 (131 minutes)

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The Simpsons

age 12+

Clever, fast-paced cartoon with edgy humor.

Fox Comedy (1989)

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Hellboy II: The Golden Army

age 14+

Imaginative, campy comic book fun; lots of scares.

July 9, 2008 2008 PG-13 (110 minutes)

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Pan's Labyrinth

age 15+

Brilliant, poignant fairy tale has dark violence.

December 29, 2006 2006 R (120 minutes)

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Frankenstein

age 16+

Impressive take on classic horror tale has lots of gore.

October 17, 2025 2025 R (149 minutes)

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Hellboy

age 16+

Extreme gore, language in comic book movie reboot.

April 12, 2019 2019 R (120 minutes)

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The Shape of Water

age 16+

Compassionate monster movie/love story has mature content.

December 1, 2017 2017 R (119 minutes)

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