If you have gone through and introduced your kids to all the classic movies of your younger days and want to find new family movies to stream, you’ve come to the right place. Right now, you can go to any of the best streaming services and find a massive collection of movies from 2024 and 2025 that will certainly entertain audiences of all ages. But sometimes, sifting through hundreds, if not thousands of streaming titles can take so long that your kids will have lost interest in watching something together.
Well, worry not, because we’re about to break down some of the best new and recent streaming movies that the whole family will love.
The Wild Robot (2024)
One of the most uplifting movies of 2024, The Wild Robot is one of those incredible animated movies that will leave you laughing, crying, and feeling every emotion known to man. Centering on a robot named Roz (Lupita Nyong’o) as it attempts to make sense of its new surroundings on a deserted island before becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned and undersized gosling, this emotionally charged exploration of family, love, and new beginnings is the stuff of wonder.
Though it does dive into some heavier topics, this is a movie that you should definitely watch with your kids. With stunning animation, a plethora of life lessons, and a voice cast that includes Pedro Pascal, Mark Hamill, and Kit Connor, there’s so much to love.
Rent/Buy The Wild Robot on Amazon.
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2025)
As soon as the Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl trailer dropped in October 2024, parents who grew up with the beloved claymation film series were jumping with joy. This BBC production, which became available for anyone with a Netflix subscription in January 2025, has everything you’d want from the franchise, and then some.
With classic characters (like a returning evil Feathers McGraw), all kinds of wacky and dangerous contraptions, and that signature charm of Nick Park’s legendary comedy franchise, Vengeance Most Fowl is something both longtime fans and newcomers alike will enjoy. If you’re trying to introduce your kids to Wallace & Gromit, this is a great place to start.
Stream Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl on Netflix.
Inside Out 2 (2024)
One of the best animated 2024 movies, Inside Out 2 took everything from the first film and turned it up a notch to create a hilarious, thoughtful, and admittedly cathartic theatrical experience. Picking up two years after Riley Anderson (Kensington Tallman) and her family moved to San Francisco, the movie follows the 13-year-old girl as she attends a high-skill hockey camp. Just when she thought she had everything under control, Anxiety (Maya Hawke) enters the picture.
What follows is one of the best Pixar films as well as a movie that doesn’t shy away from touching on mental health topics, which is something that was much appreciated as a parent. Don’t worry, it’s not too preachy, but Inside Out 2 does drive home some great points.
Stream Inside Out 2 on Disney+.
That Christmas (2024)
The holiday season may be behind us, but you can’t have a list of new family movies and leave off That Christmas. Directed by Simon Otto and written by Love Actually, About Time, and Four Weddings and a Funeral scribe Richard Curtis, this 2024 Netflix original film has everything you’d expect to find in a family-friendly Christmas movie, and so much more.
Taking place over the holiday season, the movie follows a group of kids who are forced to spend Christmas without their parents for various reasons but still find ways to make something special of it. It’s daring, it’s caring, and it’s full of wonderful moments, making That Christmas a film we’ll be watching with our kids for years to come.
Stream That Christmas on Netflix.
Out Of My Mind (2024)
If you’re looking for a great movie about disability to share with your kids, the 2024 Disney+ original film, Out of My Mind will certainly do the trick. This movie follows Melody Brooks (Phoebe-Rae Taylor), a nonverbal sixth grader trying to navigate everything life has to throw at her, whether it’s the awkwardness of pre-teen life or her cerebral palsy. As she gains her voice through the help of some awesome tech and even better friends, Melody makes the most of life and teaches us something along the way.
If you’re working with your kids (or yourself) about empathy, compassion, and just being a better person, you should definitely check out Out of My Mind. It will make you laugh, it’ll probably make you cry, but most importantly, it will make you think about others and the struggles they overcome in everyday life.
Stream Out of My Mind on Disney+.
Piece By Piece (2024)
There were a lot of great music biopics in 2024. While some, like Back to Black and A Complete Unknown, took a standard route to chronicling the lives of famous musicians, Piece by Piece took a more novel approach to the idea. A combination of biopic, documentary, and LEGO movie (yes, LEGO movie), Morgan Neville’s exploration of the life, music, and legacy of Pharrell Williams was one wild experience. But guess what… it works!
Who knows if we’ll see anything like this again (fingers crossed, though), so enjoy this unique and inventive journey into the story of one of the most consequential musicians, rappers, producers, and fashion designers of the 21st century.
Transformers One (2024)
It’s a shame so few people saw Transformers One in theaters, because this movie was a gem and breathed new life into the film franchise. Going back to its roots in animation, this origin story of Optimus Prime (Chris Hemsworth) and Megatron (Brian Tyree Henry) as they go from miners to the leaders of different factions on Cybertron was so much fun to watch, especially with the kids.
Just as awesome for adults as it is for kids, this love letter to the classic Transformers animated movie and TV shows could be a great introduction for younger audiences who didn’t grow up playing with the classic toys or missed the Michael Bay movies. Seriously, give this some love so we can get a sequel.
Stream Transformers One on Paramount+.
IF (2024)
Written and directed by John Krasinski, IF is one of those movies that will leave the kids in the audience laughing hysterically while also causing their parents to cry their eyes out. There is just something special about this 2024 fantasy film about a young girl (played by Cailey Fleming) meeting and befriending imaginary friends who have long been forgotten which makes it impossible not to get emotional. And I mean that in the best possible way.
An exploration of grief, imagination, and the pains of growing up, this transfixing coming-of-age story is one for the ages. But, again, be warned, this one will make you cry. Not just a tear or two, but full-on ugly crying.
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie (2024)
SpongeBob SquarePants has been around for the past 25 years, and during that time, the franchise has launched multiple theatrical and streaming feature films. While the latest addition to that collection, Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie does feature the titular sea-dwelling character, it’s more focused on the titular squirrel than anything else.
Released in August 2024 as a Netflix original, Saving Bikini Bottom follows Sandy Cheeks as she and other iconic characters like Patrick, Squidward, and Mr. Krabs attempt to find out why their underwater community has been lifted from the ocean and taken to dry land.
Stream Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie on Netflix.
Ultraman: Rising (2024)
The Ultraman franchise has been a part of Japanese culture for nearly as long as Godzilla, and over the years has released countless movies, TV shows, video games, and animated films that have consistently hit with audiences. This can be said about the latest addition to the franchise, Ultraman: Rising, which had a 100% score upon its release and became one of the most popular Netflix movies of 2024.
If you’ve never watched one of the previous titles in the series, Ultraman: Rising is a good place to start. It has all the hallmarks of the franchise with its titular hero coming in to save Tokyo from massive kaiju, as well as plenty of action, adventure, and a whole lot of heart.
Stream Ultraman: Rising on Netflix.
Thelma The Unicorn (2024)
If you are looking for a funny and uplifting animated film to watch with the whole family, look no further than Thelma the Unicorn. Released in 2024, this adorable movie follows a small pony with big dreams as she sets out to make something of herself and prove the world wrong. Becoming a unicorn with the help of some makeup and a carrot, this undersized farm animal with a heart of gold becomes an overnight sensation.
Fans of music, family-friendly humor, and some dazzling animation will find something to enjoy in this Netflix original.
Stream Thelma The Unicorn on Netflix.
Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)
Though it’s not the best Kung Fu Panda movie, the most recent addition to the franchise is still a great way to spend a couple of hours with the family. In Kung Fu Panda 4, Po (Jack Black) goes to war with the Chameleon (Viola Davis), a powerful shape-shifting villain who’ll stop at nothing to take the Staff of Wisdom. With a new sidekick, Zhen (Awkwafina), the giant panda goes to great lengths to save the Valley of Peace from complete destruction.
As was the case with previous movies in the franchise, this DreamWorks Animation film is full of great humor, tremendous action, and a whole lot of heart that will surely keep everyone entertained.
Stream Kung Fu Panda on Netflix.
Woody Woodpecker Goes To Camp (2023)
There is a long tradition of movies set at summer camp, and the latest entry in the Woody Woodpecker franchise is one of the latest additions to that list. Released on Netflix in April 2024, Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp is a live-action CGI hybrid that follows the iconic cartoon character as tries to save his new home, Camp Woo Hoo, from being closed down for good.
Sure, this movie is silly, juvenile, and a tad bit predictable, but just watch the looks on your kids' faces as they enjoy this over-the-top and zany slapstick comedy. Just be careful, as they may or may not start recreating Woody Woodpecker’s signature laugh.
Stream Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp on Netflix.
Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin (2024)
In addition to all the classic Charlie Brown holiday specials, an Apple TV+ subscription also gives you access to new movies, shows, and specials set in the world of the Peanuts. One of the most recent additions to the franchise is Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin, a new origin story about one of the most popular Peanuts characters as he first gets to know the gang.
Teaming up with Charlie Brown himself for the annual Soap Box Derby race, Franklin learns the true meaning of friendship and acceptance in a new place and with a new set of kids. In typical Peanuts fashion, Welcome Home, Franklin has equal amounts of humor and heart, with great messages found throughout.
Stream Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin on Apple TV+.
Orion And The Dark (2024)
Featuring the outstanding voice work of Jacob Tremblay and Paul Thomas Hauser, the 2024 Netflix original film, Orion and the Dark tells the story of a young boy who fears the dark and the embodiment of his fear as they embark upon an epic and eye-opening adventure. With some wild animation, an emotional story, and a sense of adventure like no other, this family-friendly film is a real gem.
Stream Orion and the Dark on Netflix.
Tiger (2024)
This falls more on the documentary side, but Tiger, the latest addition to the Disney Nature franchise, is something that you should definitely watch with the family as soon as possible. Released to Disney+ subscribers in 2024, it follows a tigress as she raises her cubs in India and tries to keep them safe, a feat easier said than done.
Guiding you through this powerful nature documentary is the narration of Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who explains the love and danger experienced by the young mother and her curious and clumsy cubs over 1,500 days.
Each of these movies appeals to both the young and young at heart, and will surely make for perfect options at your next family movie night. Make sure to check back in the future, because there are tons of other great movies that will soon be coming to a streaming platform near you, especially with the busy 2025 movie schedule bringing even more family-friendly fun.
