Here Are the Family-Friendly Movies & TV Shows Coming in 2026

Several family-friendly movies and TV shows are hitting theaters and screens this year, offering endless entertainment options for kids of all ages. Among these are big-screen sequels like "The Super Mario Galaxy", "The Mandalorian and Grogu", "Toy Story 5", "Minions 3", and "The Angry Birds Movie 3". Additionally, new versions of beloved properties such as Disney's live-action remake of "Moana" and a feature-length "Paw Patrol" film are also part of the lineup.

Fans of animation will be thrilled to hear about upcoming releases like "Toy Story 5", which promises more exciting adventures with Woody and his friends. Another highlight is "Minions 3", bringing back the beloved yellow minions for another hilarious adventure. Meanwhile, Disney's "The Cat and the Hat" is set to make a comeback on the big screen.

If your kids are science fiction fans, they'll be excited about "Hoppers", an animated tale that combines animals with sci-fi elements. And for those who love magical worlds, "Forgotten Island" promises a thrilling adventure in which two friends find themselves trapped in a mysterious island.

On the smaller screen, returning series like "PokΓ©mon Horizons: Season 3: Rising Hope" and "Yo Gabba GabbaLand!" will make their premieres. PBS Kids also has a new show called "Phoebe & Jay".

Additionally, there are several upcoming releases that don't yet have confirmed dates, such as the animated series "Stranger Things: Tales From '85", which is set between seasons 2 and 3 of the original show. Another one to look out for is "Steps", a reimagining of Cinderella's tale from the point of view of her ugly stepsisters.

Fans can now check out the calendar below, featuring release dates for these exciting family-friendly movies and TV shows, including some great news about what's coming to Netflix this year.
 
I'm so stoked for all these new animated flicks πŸŽ₯πŸ‘§. My little one is literally obsessed with Mario Galaxy, have you seen the trailer? It looks like a total blast from the past! I love how they're bringing back old favorites and creating new ones to keep kids entertained. The Minions 3 movie is also going to be so funny, my friend's kid can't stop laughing about it 🀣. Disney's Moana remake sounds amazing too, my niece loves singing along to that soundtrack. It's great that there are some shows on Netflix this year, I'm low-key excited for them too πŸ˜„. What's your go-to family movie night favorite? 🍿
 
OMG, I'm so hyped for "Toy Story 5"!!! 🀩 Woody and his friends are going to be back in action and it's gonna be EPIC!!! πŸŽ‰ And don't even get me started on "Minions 3", those little yellow guys always make me LOL πŸ˜‚. Disney's live-action remake of "Moana" is also super exciting, I love singing along to that soundtrack 🎢. My little one is going to freak out when they see the "Paw Patrol" film on screen, it's gonna be so much fun for them πŸ•πŸ˜† Can't wait to catch up on all these awesome shows and movies with my family πŸ€—
 
ugh i mean yay πŸ™ƒ... another bunch of animated movies and tv shows hitting theaters and screens... like we haven't seen that a million times before πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ. but hey, who doesn't love a good super mario galaxy sequel or minions 3 right? πŸŽ‰... just don't expect me to take my kids to see any of these if they're gonna be stuck in a crowded theater with screaming children for two hours 😴. and can we talk about how we went from live-action moana to a paw patrol movie? what's next, a cat in the hat reboot? πŸ€ͺ... anyway, i guess it's always fun to see some new releases on netflix and stuff this year πŸ“Ί
 
omg u guys I cant wait 4 the new super mario galaxy movie!!! i mean woody & friends in toy story 5 is gonna be so lit!! and minions 3 is always a winner lol my niece is literally counting down till "The Cat and the Hat" hits theaters she's obsessed with that character 🀣 cant wait 2 see all these fave shows come out this year its shapin up 2 b an epic year 4 kids
 
omg I'm so stoked for all these new fam-friendly flicks & shows! Toy Story 5 is gonna be lit with Woody and gang 🀠🎸 And Minions 3 is always good for a LOL fest 🀣 Can't wait for Disney's live-action Moana remake, that soundtrack is gonna get me hyped πŸ’ƒπŸ»πŸŒŠ. And who doesn't love some animal-meets-sci-fi action in Hoppers? πŸš€πŸ’‘ Been binging PokΓ©mon Horizons: Season 3: Rising Hope lately and it's SO GOOD πŸ‘
 
omg i'm so down for "Toy Story 5" 🀩🎸 but like, have you seen the prices of tickets lately? it's getting crazy! and more "Minions 3" isn't really what we need right now, don't get me wrong i love those little yellow guys but there are just too many overhyped movies coming out this year 🀯. on a positive note though i'm super stoked for the new animated series on Netflix - have you heard anything about "Stranger Things: Tales From '85"? seems like it's gonna be some wild ride 😱πŸ’₯
 
I'm so hyped for Toy Story 5! I mean, Woody and his crew have been around for ages, but they never fail to bring the laughs. And Minions 3? Forget about it, those little guys are gonna make me laugh so hard 🀣. My niece is super excited for Moana too, she's been singing that song like it's her jam 🎢. I've got two grandkids who love Paw Patrol, can't wait to see them on the big screen together πŸ“Ί. But what's up with all these sci-fi and fantasy shows? Are kids really into that now? Hoppers sounds kinda cool, I guess πŸ‘€.
 
omg 2025 is gonna be epic for families with kids!!! 🀩 i mean just look at the lineups for movies and tv shows - we got big screen sequels, new versions of beloved properties, sci-fi animations, and magical worlds... it's like they're catering to every kid's dream genre! πŸŽ₯πŸ’«

according to a recent study, 70% of parents consider family-friendly content a top priority when choosing what to watch with their kids. so yeah, these movies and shows are definitely on point 🀝

and can we talk about the merch opportunities? πŸ˜‚ minions 3 is already making me think about where i'm gonna buy my little one's merch... any suggestions? πŸ›οΈ

oh and btw did u know that the average family spends around $1500 per year on movie tickets for their kids? so yeah, these movies are definitely worth it πŸ‘
 
OH MY GOSH I AM SO EXCITED FOR ALL THESE FAMILY FRIENDLY MOVIES AND TV SHOWS COMING OUT THIS YEAR!!! IT SOUNDS LIKE THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE WITH ANIMATED ADVENTURES, SCIENCE FICTION TALENT, MAGICAL WORLD EXPLORATION AND EVEN A REIMAGINED CINDERELLA STORY!!! 🀩🎬 I MEAN WHO DOESN'T LOVE WOODY AND HIS FRIENDS IN TOY STORY 5??? AND THE MINIONS ARE ALWAYS SO FUNNY IN THEIR MOVIES! AND FOR ALL YOU SCIENCE FICTION FANS OUT THERE, "HOPPERS" SOUNDS LIKE A REALLY COOL SHOW!!! πŸš€πŸ‘½
 
OMG I am literally so excited for all these new movies & TV shows! πŸŽ₯ My little ones are going to have a blast watching "Toy Story 5" & "Minions 3", can't wait for those πŸ˜‚. Animation fans are in luck too, there's some amazing stuff coming out like "Hoppers" & the live-action remake of "Moana". And yay for new episodes of "PokΓ©mon Horizons: Season 3: Rising Hope" & "Yo Gabba GabbaLand!". πŸ“Ί Can't wait to see what other fun things Netflix has in store this year! 🀩
 
I'm so stoked to see a bunch of awesome family-friendly flicks hitting theaters & screens this yr! I mean, who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned animated adventure? πŸŽ₯ From Super Mario Galaxy to Minions 3, it looks like there's something for every age & interest. And let's not forget about the new Moana remake - I loved the original, can't wait to see how this one turns out! πŸ’– What I'm most excited about tho is that sci-fi fans have got a treat in store with Hoppers. Combining animals w/ sci-fi elements? Mind blown 🀯! Definitely looking forward to catching some of these on screen, or binge-watching them on Netflix when they drop πŸ‘
 
Man I'm like really skeptical about all these new animated movies and shows πŸ€”... I mean don't get me wrong kids love 'em but have we seen the same formula done a million times already? And what's with all the sequels? Can't we just have some original content for once? πŸŽ₯ I swear every year it's like the same thing - big screen sequels and reboots... don't get me wrong my nephew loves his some Mario, but is it really worth 3 whole movies?! πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ And what about all the shows on Netflix? Are they gonna be just as cheesy as the others? I'm not sure if I'm excited or worried 😐
 
OMG, I'm SO hyped for all these new family-friendly movies & shows! πŸŽ₯πŸ‘ "Toy Story 5" is gonna be lit with Woody and his squad, and "Minions 3" is back with more laughs! πŸ˜‚ And can't wait to see Disney's live-action remake of "Moana" - I've been waiting for this forever! 🌊 But what's really got me stoked is "Forgotten Island", a sci-fi adventure that combines animals & magic? Sounds like my kinda jam! 🀩 Anyone else super excited about these releases? πŸ’₯
 
Ugh, I'm so sick of all these movie and TV show announcements flooding our screens 😩. Can't we just get a decent, uninterrupted conversation thread around here? 🀯 Every other post is just a list of upcoming releases. And don't even get me started on the formatting – all those bolded text sections are giving me a headache πŸ™„. I swear, if I see one more "Coming Soon" banner, I'm going to lose it πŸ’₯. Can we please just have a discussion about something that's actually relevant to our community? πŸ‘€
 
I'm so stoked to hear that we've got a bunch of awesome animated movies hitting theaters soon πŸŽ₯πŸ‘€ I mean, who doesn't love seeing their fave characters come to life on the big screen? And Toy Story 5 is gonna be EPIC! 😱 But can someone tell me what's up with the new "Cat and the Hat" movie? Is it a kid-friendly flick or is it more for grown-ups? πŸ€” I also saw that there's a new show called "Phoebe & Jay" on PBS Kids... has anyone seen it yet? What's it about? πŸ“Ί And I'm kinda curious about this "Forgotten Island" movie... sounds like an adventure, but what if it gets too scary for little ones? 😟
 
I'm so hyped for all these new family-friendly movies and shows hitting theaters and screens this year πŸŽ₯πŸ‘€! It's always a treat to see beloved characters like Woody and the Minions get their own big-screen adventures 🀣. And for all you sci-fi fans out there, "Hoppers" sounds like an awesome ride with animals and sci-fi elements πŸ”¬. But what I'm really looking forward to is seeing how Disney's live-action remake of "Moana" turns out - it's been too long since we saw Maui back on the big screen 🌊.
 
OMG, I'm so stoked for the new animated movie "Hoppers"! Combining animals with sci-fi elements sounds like a total blast πŸš€πŸ°. And can we talk about how excited I am for "Toy Story 5"? Woody and his friends are always my faves πŸ’•. I know some of these movies have been announced for ages, but it's still so cool to see them finally hitting theaters and screens this year πŸŽ₯. My little sis is super into Disney right now, so we're definitely watching "Moana" and "The Cat and the Hat". And who else loves PokΓ©mon? The new season of "PokΓ©mon Horizons: Season 3: Rising Hope" can't come soon enough 🐰😍. This year's lineup looks so fun!
 
πŸ€” I'm absolutely delighted to see that animation is making a comeback in the cinematic world πŸŽ₯. The inclusion of beloved franchises like Toy Story, Minions, and PokΓ©mon is sure to bring nostalgic value for both kids and adults alike 😊. On a more nuanced level, it's interesting to note how these movies cater to diverse interests - from science fiction to magical worlds, there's something for everyone πŸ‘.

Moreover, the announcement of "Steps", a reimagining of Cinderella's tale from the point of view of her ugly stepsisters, offers a refreshing twist on traditional fairy tales πŸ“š. It will be fascinating to see how this narrative choice is received by audiences and critics alike.

Overall, I'm excited for these upcoming releases and the opportunities they present for quality family entertainment πŸŽ‰. Bring it on! πŸ‘
 
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