New Kids' Movies

Last updated: August 11, 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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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.

2026 PG (102 minutes)

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Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie Poster: The Paw Patrol poses in front of an orange dinosaur

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PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie

age 6+

Canine heroes meet dinos in engaging but perilous adventure.

2026 PG (88 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

MOVIE

The Breadwinner

age 6+

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

2026 PG-13 (95 minutes)

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

MOVIE

The Last Whale Singer

age 6+

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

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.

2026 PG (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.

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

MOVIE

ChaO

age 8+

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

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.

2026 NR (81 minutes)

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Descendants: Wicked Wonderland movie poster: Red and Chloe in Wonderland.

MOVIE

Descendants: Wicked Wonderland

age 8+

Fairy tale characters face peril, learn positive lessons.

2026 NR (95 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.

2026 NR (78 minutes)

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In the Company of Wolves: An American Journey movie poster: wolf silhouette with sunset scene of a rider and wolves.

MOVIE

In the Company of Wolves: An American Journey

age 8+

Thoughtful docu reflects on complicated human-wolf bond.

2026 NR (83 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.

2026 NR (122 minutes)

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Super-Charlie movie poster: A flying baby and a 10-year-old boy

MOVIE

Super-Charlie

age 8+

Superhero animation addresses feelings toward a new sibling.

2026 NR (82 minutes)

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Swapped movie poster: Animals look at their reflections.

MOVIE

Swapped

age 8+

Animals face peril, show courage, empathy, teamwork.

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

MOVIE

The Sheep Detectives

age 8+

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

2026 PG (109 minutes)

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Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender

age 9+

Faithful expansion of classic series has violence, peril.

2026 PG (99 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.

2026 PG (93 minutes)

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Hadestown the Musical movie poster: A collage of characters posing inside a red flower

MOVIE

Hadestown: The Musical

age 10+

Hit stage musical takes the edge off enduring Greek tragedy.

2026 NR (141 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.

2026 PG (114 minutes)

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Love in Slow Motion movie poster: Ali Kakooli stands on one side of a door Nour Al Ghadour stands on the other side

MOVIE

Love in Slow Motion

age 10+

Lightweight Arabic romcom with mature themes, mild language.

2026 NR (91 minutes)

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