Kids' Choice Awards: All-Time Stars

Last updated: June 24, 2025

The iconic Nickelodeon blimps, the bright orange carpet, the viral performances -- and that's all before the oozy green slime makes an appearance! The Kids' Choice Awards have honored some of the best in children's entertainment over the years, and we've rounded them up so you can find the best picks all in one place. With every decade represented since the event's 1987 kickoff, these movies, TV shows, books, and video games are full of relatable messages and belly laughs. Looking for more winning picks? Check out the outstanding media titles that have earned the Common Sense Selections seal, and our ever popular list of 50 Movies All Kids Should Watch Before They're 12.

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Finding Nemo Poster Image

MOVIE

Finding Nemo

age 5+

Sweet father-son tale has some very scary moments.

May 30, 2003 2003 G (101 minutes)

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MOVIE

Frozen

age 5+

Wintry Disney musical is fabulous celebration of sisterhood.

November 27, 2013 2013 PG (102 minutes)

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MOVIE

Despicable Me

age 6+

Clever, funny, and sweet villain-with-a-heart-of-gold tale.

July 9, 2010 2010 PG (95 minutes)

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TV

Doug

age 6+

Low-key '90s cartoon has good lessons for grade-schoolers.

Nickelodeon Kids' Animation (1991)

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MOVIE

Encanto

age 6+

Vibrant visuals, catchy songs, moving messages.

November 24, 2021 2021 PG (99 minutes)

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Finding Dory movie poster: Blue tang Dory and friends in the ocean

MOVIE

Finding Dory

age 6+

Delightful sequel promotes teamwork; sadness, scares.

June 17, 2016 2016 PG (103 minutes)

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MOVIE

Frozen 2

age 6+

Slightly darker sequel charms with catchy songs, messages.

November 22, 2019 2019 PG (103 minutes)

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Inside Out 2: Movie Poster: The emotion characters all squish together, their faces up against the "glass" of the poster

MOVIE

Inside Out 2

age 6+

Growing up is emotional in thoughtful sequel; some peril.

June 14, 2024 2024 PG (100 minutes)

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GAME

Mario Kart Wii

age 6+

Fun family-friendly game that's hard to put down.

Nintendo Wii (2008)

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MOVIE

Minions: The Rise of Gru

age 6+

Groovy 1970s origin story has slapstick violence.

July 1, 2022 2022 PG (87 minutes)

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Moana 2 Movie Poster: Moana and Maui stand on a boat, looking ready for adventure

MOVIE

Moana 2

age 6+

Teamwork, courage overcome danger in engaging sequel.

November 27, 2024 2024 PG (100 minutes)

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MOVIE

Puss in Boots

age 6+

Swashbuckling adventure features irresistible warrior cat.

October 28, 2011 2011 PG (90 minutes)

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MOVIE

Ratatouille

age 6+

Cute rat tale has some peril and potentially scary moments.

June 28, 2007 2007 G (110 minutes)

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TV

Rugrats

age 6+

Charming reboot faithful to '90s cartoon classic.

Paramount+ Kids' Animation (2021)

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MOVIE

Shrek 2

age 6+

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

May 26, 2004 2004 PG (100 minutes)

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SpongeBob SquarePants TV poster: SpongeBob with a wide grin on a gray background

TV

SpongeBob SquarePants

age 6+

Edgy, frenetic animated comedy highlights friendship, fun.

Nickelodeon , Nicktoons Kids' Animation (1999)

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The Lion King (1994) Poster Image: Simba above Rafiki, Timon, and Pumba

MOVIE

The Lion King (1994)

age 6+

Musical king-of-the-beasts blockbuster is powerful, scary.

June 15, 1994 1994 G (89 minutes)

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MOVIE

Up

age 6+

Pixar's stunning adventure is an upper for everyone.

May 29, 2009 2009 PG (98 minutes)

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MOVIE

Big Hero 6

age 7+

Awesome origin story is action-packed, deals with grief.

November 7, 2014 2014 PG (102 minutes)

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Coco Movie Poster: Miguel and Hector stand back to back on a path made out of marigold petals

MOVIE

Coco

age 7+

Stunningly animated, poignant tribute to family and culture.

November 22, 2017 2017 PG (109 minutes)

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