New Kids' Movies

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Our editors give you the scoop on all the latest kids' movies available in theaters and via major streaming services and premium video on demand. Check our list of new G, PG, PG-13 (and very occasional R, when there's a lot of kid interest) movies to find out whether the most recent releases for young kids, grade-schoolers, tweens, and young teens are right for your family. And, if nothing fits, check out our Essential Movie Guide.

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The Land of Sometimes movie poster: Alfie stands next to Elise on a ship, holding up the wish watch

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The Land of Sometimes

age 5+

Whimsical animated adventure with peril, potty humor.

March 20, 2026 2026 NR (93 minutes)

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Toy Story 5 movie poster: Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and the other toys stand behind the Lily Pad, looking alarmed

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Toy Story 5

age 5+

Some peril in thoughtful kids-and-tech animated adventure.

June 19, 2026 2026 PG (102 minutes)

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Orangutan movie poster: Orangutan mom and baby.

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Orangutan

age 6+

Mildly tense scenes in educational, enjoyable docu.

April 22, 2026 2026 G (81 minutes)

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The Breadwinner movie: Nate Bargatze proudly holds a "#2 parent" mug in front of a house under construction, while a child rides a horse on the roof

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The Breadwinner

age 6+

Bargatze's "doofus dad" comedy is wholesome but feels dated.

May 13, 2026 2026 PG-13 (95 minutes)

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The Last Whale Singer movie poster: Animated undersea creatures swim in the ocean together

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The Last Whale Singer

age 6+

Fact-filled animated whale tale deals with loss; some peril.

June 5, 2026 2026 PG (91 minutes)

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Minions & Monsters Movie Poster: Yellow minion with goggles surrounded by orange monster with large eyeballs

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Minions & Monsters

age 7+

Homage to Hollywood mixes massive monsters, 'toon violence.

July 1, 2026 2026 PG (90 minutes)

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie movie poster: Mario leaps in front of a collage of other characters

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

age 7+

Peril, some scares in peachy video game sequel.

April 1, 2026 2026 PG (98 minutes)

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A gorilla looks out from a leafy green background on the poster for A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough

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A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough

age 8+

Thoughtful nature docu is full of curiosity and heart.

April 17, 2026 2026 NR (90 minutes)

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Animal Farm movie poster: Five pigs standing on hind legs at the center of an animated image of farm animals smiling at a camera

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Animal Farm

age 8+

Farm-to-fable Orwellian comedy harvests critical thinking.

May 1, 2026 2026 PG (96 minutes)

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ChaO movie poster: Stefan and ChaO stand back to back as Stefan offers her an ice cream cone

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ChaO

age 8+

A bit of peril, language in quirky, vibrant mermaid romance.

April 10, 2026 2026 NR (90 minutes)

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Cheer Dad movie poster: dad in bow hat and feather boa holds hands with daughter in cheer uniform

MOVIE

Cheer Dad

age 8+

Book-based family drama challenges gender stereotypes.

June 16, 2026 2026 NR (81 minutes)

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Emi Martinez: The Kid Who Stops Time movie poster: Dibu with ball.

MOVIE

Emi Martinez: The Kid Who Stops Time

age 8+

Soccer legend shares his story in family-friendly docu.

May 28, 2026 2026 NR (78 minutes)

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Kylie Tension Tour Live Movie Poster: Kylie Minogue and bright lights.

MOVIE

Kylie. Tension Tour Live

age 8+

Joyful concert film with sexy dancing, alcohol references.

May 27, 2026 2026 NR (122 minutes)

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Swapped movie poster: Animals look at their reflections.

MOVIE

Swapped

age 8+

Animals face peril, show courage, empathy, teamwork.

May 1, 2026 2026 PG (101 minutes)

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The Sheep Detectives Movie: Farmer George stands at the center, surrounded by the movie's other human and animal characters

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The Sheep Detectives

age 8+

Cozy mystery deals with loss, power of memory and inclusion.

May 8, 2026 2026 PG (109 minutes)

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A Great Awakening Poster: George Whitefield and Ben Franklin's heads are seen in front of the Liberty Bell

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A Great Awakening

age 10+

Faith-based Ben Franklin story is talky; some violence.

April 3, 2026 2026 PG-13 (129 minutes)

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Eat Pray Bark movie poster: Dogs and owners in park

MOVIE

Eat Pray Bark

age 10+

Dog owners seek training for wayward pets; mild language.

April 1, 2026 2026 NR (92 minutes)

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Groundswell movie poster: Man pushes wheelbarrow with planet earth in it.

MOVIE

Groundswell

age 10+

Educational docu travels the world for climate solutions.

May 13, 2026 2026 PG (93 minutes)

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I Am Frankelda movie poster: A ghost-like characters looks down on herself sleeping.

MOVIE

I Am Frankelda

age 10+

Creepy Mexican stop-motion fantasy with peril, scary scenes.

June 12, 2026 2026 PG (114 minutes)

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It Takes a Village movie poster: Older couple stand with priest

MOVIE

It Takes a Village

age 10+

Polish comedy about village helping a neighbor; drinking.

April 1, 2026 2026 NR (96 minutes)

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