If you’re searching for the best family-friendly movies hitting theaters and streaming platforms soon, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re a parent looking for something safe and fun for the kids, or a fan of feel-good adventures, this list of new and upcoming family movies (2025) has something for everyone. From live-action remakes to whimsical animations and beloved book adaptations, here are the top 19 family movies to look forward to.
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1. Minecraft: The Movie
🗓 Release Date: April 4, 2025
🧱 Plot: Four misfits are sucked into a blocky world full of monsters, mining, and imagination. To return home, they must master the Minecraft universe—with Jack Black as Steve!
🎭 Stars: Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers
🎥 Director: Jared Hess
🎮 The long-awaited adaptation is finally here. Grab your enchanted armor and get mining!
2. The Legend of Ochi
🗓 Release Date: April 28, 2025
🐾 Plot: A shy girl sets out to reunite a baby ochi with its family, defying her village’s fear of the elusive creatures.
🎭 Stars: Helena Zengel, Willem Dafoe
🎥 Director: Isaiah Saxon
🎨 Stunning practical effects and heartfelt adventure set in the Carpathian Mountains.
3. Snow White
🗓 Release Date: 2025
👑 Plot: A princess teams up with rebels and dwarfs to overthrow her evil stepmother.
🎭 Stars: Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot
🎥 Director: Marc Webb
🍎 A bold reimagining of Disney’s very first princess story.
4. Dog Man
🗓 Release Date: 2025
🐶 Plot: Half-dog, half-man, all hero. Dog Man protects the city from villainous Petey the Cat.
🎭 Voices: Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery, Poppy Liu
🎥 Director: Peter Hastings
📚 Based on Dav Pilkey’s mega-popular books. Woof-tastic fun!
5. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip
🗓 Release Date: March 28, 2025 (Disney+)
🚗 Plot: A Mexican-American family hits the road to reconnect—with chaos, of course.
🎭 Stars: Eva Longoria, Cheech Marin
🎥 Director: Marvin Lemus
💬 A laugh-filled sequel full of heart and hilarious detours.
6. Lilo & Stitch
🗓 Release Date: May 23, 2025
🌺 Plot: A lonely Hawaiian girl finds friendship—and chaos—with a runaway alien.
🎭 Stars: Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, Tia Carrere
🎥 Director: Dean Fleischer Camp
🌊 Live-action remake of the beloved animated classic, with Chris Sanders back as Stitch!
7. Karate Kid: Legends
🗓 Release Date: May 30, 2025
🥋 Plot: A kung fu prodigy in NYC trains under Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso for the ultimate tournament.
🎭 Stars: Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang
🎥 Director: Jonathan Entwistle
💥 Cobra Kai continues on the big screen!
8. How to Train Your Dragon
🗓 Release Date: 2025
🐉 Plot: Hiccup and Toothless must unite Vikings and dragons to stop an ancient threat.
🎭 Stars: Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler
🎥 Director: Dean DeBlois
🔥 A live-action take on the DreamWorks favorite, with the original director back at the helm.
9. Inside Out 2
🗓 Release Date: June 13, 2024
🧠 Plot: Riley enters teenhood—and a wave of brand-new emotions.
🎭 Voices: Amy Poehler returns as Joy
🎥 Director: Kelsey Mann
😱 Say hello to Anxiety, Envy, and more in this Pixar sequel!
10. Moana 2
🗓 Release Date: November 27, 2025
🌊 Plot: Moana sets out on a new voyage to find the future of her people.
🎭 Voices: Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson
🎥 Director: Dave Derrick Jr.
🌀 The ocean is calling again—with more songs, more heart, and more adventure!
11. Zootopia 2
🗓 Release Date: TBA 2025
🦊 Plot: Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return for another mystery in the animal metropolis.
🎭 Voices: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman
🕵️ Expect social themes and high-speed fun in this sequel to the Oscar-winning original.
12. Despicable Me 4
🗓 Release Date: July 3, 2025
🎭 Voices: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig
💣 More Gru, more minions, and even more mischief in the 4th installment of this mega-hit series.
13. Migration
🗓 Release Date: 2025
🦆 Plot: A duck family decides to leave their pond for an epic migration south.
🎥 From Illumination (Minions, Sing)
✈️ Family, freedom, and flying in this heartwarming animated adventure.
14. Wish Dragon 2
🗓 Release Date: 2025
🐉 Plot: Din returns with more wishes, more lessons, and more magic in Shanghai.
💭 Follow-up to Netflix’s charming hit about a magical wish-granting dragon.
15. Kung Fu Panda 5
🗓 Release Date: 2025
🐼 Plot: Po continues his journey as the Dragon Warrior while discovering new challenges and ancient threats.
🥠 More martial arts, more comedy, and more dumplings await!
16. Trolls Band Together 2
🗓 Release Date: 2025
🎤 Plot: Poppy, Branch, and the gang go on a new musical adventure.
🎶 Family-friendly pop hits and wild colors return in this joyful sequel.
17. 🎬 Wicked: For Good (2025)
Release Date: November 21, 2025
Director: Jon M. Chu
Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum
The magic continues in Wicked: For Good, the highly anticipated second part of the two-part film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical Wicked. Following the journey of Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) and Glinda (Ariana Grande), this chapter delves deeper into their complex friendship, ideological differences, and the events that cement Elphaba’s infamous legacy as the Wicked Witch of the West.
While the first film set the stage with iconic numbers and backstory, this sequel promises not only emotional crescendos and stunning visuals but also two brand-new songs written specifically for the screen. Fans are speculating wildly about potential plot twists — including whether Alisha Weir (from Abigail) will portray Dorothy Gale. Although not confirmed, the whispers are growing louder, and signs are pointing toward a dramatic Ozian entrance.
Expect a press tour as dazzling (and possibly chaotic) as the Emerald City itself — especially after the cultural reset of Erivo and Grande’s first viral promo wave. With critical and commercial anticipation sky-high, Wicked: For Good is poised to be an unforgettable cinematic event that flies beyond expectations.
🧹✨ Defying gravity has never looked so good.
18. 🎬 Toy Story 5 (2026)
Expected Release: June 2026
Directors: Andrew Stanton, McKenna Harris
Starring: Tim Allen, Blake Clark
The toys are back — again! Pixar has officially confirmed Toy Story 5, sending waves of excitement (and a bit of impatience) through fans of all ages. The fifth installment in the beloved franchise is set for a June 2026 release, bringing more adventures, more heart, and probably more tears.
Returning to the director’s chair is Andrew Stanton, a Pixar veteran known for Finding Nemo, WALL-E, and contributions to past Toy Story films. Joining him is McKenna Harris, adding a fresh voice to the legacy. While details about the plot are still under wraps, the return of Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear has been confirmed, and Tom Hanks is all but certain to return as Woody.
While the wait may be long, expectations are sky-high. Will we finally find out what’s next for Woody after parting ways with his old friends? Will the toys face a new generation of children, or perhaps… a grown-up Andy?
Whatever the story, one thing is clear: this next chapter is bound to take us on an emotional ride, because with Toy Story, it’s never really goodbye.
🧸💫 To infinity… and a whole new adventure.
19. 💚 Shrek 5 (2026)
Expected Release: December 2026
Directors: Walt Dohrn, Conrad Vernon, Brad Ableson
Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Zendaya
He’s back, and this time… he’s got a teenager.
After a 15-year break from Far Far Away, Shrek 5 is officially happening — and the swamp has never felt so alive. DreamWorks is reviving its most beloved franchise, with original stars Mike Myers (Shrek), Eddie Murphy (Donkey), and Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona) reprising their iconic roles.
But here’s the big twist: Zendaya is joining the cast as the teenage daughter of Shrek and Fiona, promising a whole new generation of ogre chaos, sass, and heart. While plot details are still under wraps, a meta teaser video poking fun at Gen Z’s obsession with Shrek gave fans a taste of the humor we’ve come to love.
Long-rumored and repeatedly shelved, this sequel has been in the ether since Shrek 2 dominated the box office in 2004. It was shelved after Shrek Forever After in 2010, but talks were reignited by DreamWorks’ leadership over the years — and now it’s finally real.
Expect a holiday-season release full of laugh-out-loud moments, viral one-liners, and maybe even some new fairy tale friends (or foes). Shrek is love, Shrek is life — and Shrek is coming back.
🧅✨ 2026 just got a whole lot ogre.
Family Movie Magic Awaits in 2025
From blockbuster adventures like Minecraft and How to Train Your Dragon to reimagined classics like Snow White and Lilo & Stitch, 2025 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for family entertainment. Keep this list handy for your movie planning — and don’t forget the popcorn!