If you’re anything like me, your sons and daughters are probably asking non-stop about when A Minecraft Movie, Freakier Friday, and other upcoming kids movies are going to hit the big screen. Seriously, it’s a question that comes up all the time, and after going through the 2025 movie schedule and making notes, I decided to go ahead and put them all together in one place.
Below is the full rundown of all the new family-friendly movies that will soon find their way to the big screen and when we’ll be able to watch them. From anticipated book-to-screen adaptations to in-the-works live-action Disney remakes and so much more, we’ll be seeing some additions to the list of great kids movies in the very near future.
Paddington In Peru - February 14, 2025
Director: Dougal Wilson
Cast: Ben Whishaw, Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas
When Paddington in Peru opens on February 14, 2025, it will kick off both a new year at the theater and a new adventure for everyone’s favorite marmalade-obsessed bear. Once again voiced by Ben Whishaw, Paddington will set off to find his beloved Aunt Lucy (Imelda Staunton) deep in the Amazon rainforest
The Unbreakable Boy - February 21, 2025
Director: Jon Gunn
Cast: Zachary Levi, Jacob Laval, Meghann Fahy
On February 21, 2025, Jon Gunn will bring The Unbreakable Boy to life and tell the story of Austin LeRette (Jacob Laval), a young boy trying to live life despite suffering from brittle bone disease. This heartwarming story will also see Zachary Levi play the boy’s supportive father.
The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie - February 28, 2025
Director: Pete Browngardt
Cast: Eric Bauza, Candi Milo, Peter MacNicol
Though we’ll probably never get to see Coyote vs. Acme, Warner Bros. is releasing a new Looney Tunes movie very soon. Set for release on February 28, 2025, The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie will follow Daffy Duck and Porky Pig as they discover an alien plot to take over the world. Working together to save the day, these reluctant heroes find themselves in a race against time.
Night of the Zoopocalypse - March 7, 2025
Cast: Gabbi Kosmidis, David Harbour, Scott Thompson
A zombie movie for kids? What’s this? On March 7, 2025, Night of the Zoopocalypse will hit the big screen with a story about a zoo that becomes the epicenter of a ghoulish outbreak after being struck by a meteor. But instead of humans, it’s the animals who are turned into zombies in this animated adventure based on a story by Clive Barker.
Snow White - March 21, 2025
Director: Marc Webb
Cast: Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Andrew Burnap
One of the biggest upcoming Disney live-action remakes hitting the big screen, Marc Webb’s Snow White will see Rachel Zegler play the iconic titular character as she stumbles upon a group of lively dwarfs deep in the forest. Gal Gadot will step in as the Evil Queen when the film opens on March 21, 2025.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip - March 28, 2025
Director: Marvin Lemus
Cast: Eva Longoria, Jesse Garcia, Paulina Chávez
Anyone with a Disney+ subscription will get a new family-friendly comedy on March 28, 2025, when Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip is released into the wild. This time around, the movie will center on a Hispanic family as they embark upon a road trip to better connect with their roots (and one another), but that’ll be easier said than done.
A Minecraft Movie - April 4, 2025
The Director: Jared Hess
Cast: Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks
The Minecraft movie is something we’ve been hearing about for years, but on April 4, 2025, we’ll finally get to see what all the fuss is about. The star-studded video game movie will see the likes of Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and Danielle Brooks jump into the popular sandbox game.
The Legend of Ochi - April 25, 2025
Director: Isaiah Saxon
Cast: Helena Zengel, Willem Dafoe, Finn Wolfhard
Bet you didn’t think you’d see a family-friendly flick on the list of upcoming A24 movies, but that’s where we are right now. On April 25, 2025, The Legend of Ochi will bring to the screen a story of a young girl embarking on the journey of a lifetime with a mysterious and utterly adorable creature looking for its family.
Lilo & Stitch - May 23, 2025
Director: Dean Fleischer Camp
Cast: Sydney Agudong, Maia Kealoha, Billy Magnussen
The live-action Lilo & Stitch movie is something that Disney fans have been looking forward to for a very long time, and on May 23, 2025, it’ll all pay off. Dean Fleischer Camp, who co-created Marcel the Shell with Shoes On with Jenny Slate, will sit in the director’s chair of this big-screen adventure that stars Sydney Agudong, Maia Kealoha, Billy Magnussen, and many others.
Elio - June 13, 2025
Director: Domee Shi, Madeline Sharafian, Adrian Molina
Cast: Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Jameela Jamil
Pixar’s Elio, another movie we’ve been talking about for years, will finally hit the big screen on June 13, 2025. This one will follow Yonas Kibreab’s titular character as he embarks upon an intergalactic journey after being mistaken for Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe.
How To Train Your Dragon - June 13, 2025
Director: Dean DeBlois
Cast: Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler
Fans of the How to Train Your Dragon animated franchise will be happy to hear that the long-awaited live-action remake is slated to open on June 14, 2025. Though Jay Baruchel won’t be showing up as Hiccup Haddock III, Gerard Butler will be reprising his role.
The Smurfs Movie - July 18, 2025
Director: Chris Miller
Cast: Rihanna, Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne
Those iconic blue creatures will be making a comeback when Smurfs hits the big screen on February 14, 2025. Not a lot is known about Chris Miller’s adaptation, but the cast is stacked with the likes of Rihanna, Nick Offerman, Dan Levy, Hannah Waddingham, and so many others.
The Bad Guys 2 - August 1, 2025
Director: Pietter Perifel, JP Sans
Cast: Sam Rockwell, Awkwafina, Zazie Beetz
If you loved The Bad Guys and couldn’t get enough of its talented cast, wild animation, or wonderful story, you’re in for a treat, as The Bad Guys 2 is slated to open on August 1, 2025. And best of all, Deadline has reported that the creative team and cast, including Sam Rockwell, will be back.
Freakier Friday - August 8, 2025
Director: Nisha Ganatra
Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Harmon
A sequel more than 20 years in the making, the highly-anticipated Freakier Friday will bring back Jamie Lee Curtis’ Tess Coleman and Lindsay Lohan’s Anna Coleman as they find themselves in yet another body-swapping fiasco. With new characters, new situations, and a new generation of moviegoers, this adventure will get underway on August 8, 2025.
Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie - September 26, 2025
Director: Ryan Crego
Cast: Laila Lockhard Kraner
Parents of children of a certain age will be excited (or terrified) to learn that Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie has a September 26, 2025 release date. Based on one of the most popular Netflix shows, this live-action/CGI hybrid will certainly have something for its diehard fans.
Zootopia 2 - November 26, 2025
Director: Jared Bush, Byron Howard
Cast: Jason Bateman, Ginnifer Goodwin, Ke Huy Quan
Nearly a decade after the release of its predecessor, Zootopia 2 will waltz into theaters on November 26, 2025. Not a lot is known about the project at this time, but Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman will be back as Judy and Nick, respectively, while Ke Huy Quan will show up as a new character named Gary.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search For Squarepants - December 19, 2025
Director: Derek Drymon
Cast: Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Mark Hamill
The fourth film in the franchise, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants will hit theaters on December 19, 2025, more than 25 years after the show debuted on Nickelodeon.
Hoppers - March 6, 2026
Director: Daniel Chong
Cast: Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm
We’ll have quite a few upcoming Pixar movies to look forward to seeing in the next couple of years, including Hoppers. Set for release on March 6, 2026, this sci-fi animated movie will follow an animal lover who takes part in a state-of-the-art procedure that transplants her consciousness into that of a robotic beaver so that she can see how those furry dam-builders live.
Super Mario Bros. 2 - April 3, 2026
Director: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic
Cast: TBA
The Super Mario Bros. 2 movie was a sure thing as soon as its 2023 predecessor dominated at the box office. We’re still more than a year out from its April 3, 2026 release, so be on the lookout for more information soon.
Toy Story 5 - June 19, 2026
Director: Andrew Stanton
Cast: TBA
Not a whole lot has been announced about the upcoming Toy Story 5 at this time, but it will surely be one of the biggest movies of the year when it opens on June 19, 2026. And while it has yet to be confirmed if franchise mainstays like Tom Hanks and Tim Allen will be reprising their famous roles, we should know more soon.
Shrek 5 - December 23, 2026
Director: Walt Dohrn
Cast: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz
More than a decade-and-a-half after we last saw Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy’s iconic characters on their last adventure, Walt Dohrn’s Shrek 5 will bring that titular ogre and his trusty donkey back to the big screen with a new adventure on December 23, 2026. Expect to hear a lot more about this one in the coming months.
Moana (Live-Action) - July 10, 2026
Director: Thomas Kail
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Laka’aia, John Tui
Disney’s live-action Moana film is something moviegoers of all ages will be able to enjoy when it lands on July 10, 2026, smack-dab in the middle of what’s shaping up to be a busy summer blockbuster season. A remake of the 2016 animated hit of the same name, this should be a lot of fun.
Ice Age 6 - December 18, 2026
Director: TBA
Cast: Ray Ramano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary
Christmas will come a week early for fans of this prehistoric animated franchise, as Ice Age 6 will open in theaters on December 18, 2026. Not a lot is known about the film at this point, but series mainstays Ray Ramano, John Leguizamo, and Denis Leary are all set to return. Guess it’s time to watch the first five Ice Age movies streaming while we wait.
Sonic The Hedgehog 4 - March 19, 2027
Director: Jeff Fowler
Cast: Ben Schwartz, Others TBA
Though it would be nice to pull off a speed dash to skip ahead to the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 4, looks like we’ll have to wait until March 19, 2027, to see what’s next for the blue blur. Details are slim to none for this upcoming video game movie, but the franchise hasn’t let us down yet.
Frozen 3 - November 24, 2027
Director: Jennifer Lee
Cast: Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff
One of the most popular (and successful) Disney franchises of all time will get a little bigger in the next few years when the highly anticipated Frozen 3 hits the big screen. Not much is known about the threequel at this time, but it is slated to open on November 24, 2027.
We’ll make sure to include updates as more family-friendly movies are announced in the coming weeks and months.
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