"Part of growing up for kids is outgrowing games they loved or losing interest in past go-to activities. It’s safe to say, though, that there’s at least one pastime that remains a consistent favorite: going to the movies to watch the newest releases (with some good ol’ popcorn and candy in hand, of course).
While we love our streaming services as much as anyone, nothing really compares to catching a feel-good flick at your local theater with the kids. This is especially true during cold winter days, the long summer when school is out, and school breaks when you need something to entertain your LOs. If you can’t help but agree, you may be excited to hear that there are some exciting new kids movies coming out this year that would make for a perfect family outing.
This 2025, we can expect a lot of excitement in the movie world. We’re going to see plenty of highly-anticipated sequels. Not to mention, a live-action adaptation of a few of our favorite childhood animated movies. The best part? Even though these are new kids movies coming to theaters this year, they’re also sure to be highly enjoyable for parents, too.
There’s nothing quite like going to the movies as a family. Get excited with this list of 16 of the best new kids movies coming to theaters this year.
Henry Danger: The Movie
Release Date: Now Playing | Rating: TV-PG
Fast forward years later as Henry Hart, known as Kid Danger from the popular Nickelodeon show, is sucked into a reality-altering device. He becomes trapped in a series of stories that could affect his life forever. Henry encounters powerful villains; the question is, can he fight through all the different worlds he encounters?
Dogman
Release Date: Now Playing | Rating: PG
Based on the popular Dog Man book series, director Peter Hastings brings this favored hero to life through this animated movie. A “life-saving” surgery saves a police officer and his dog companion when they get wounded in the line of duty by making the two into one—dog and man. Dog Man has to stop an evil cat named Petey from making a clone of himself. Can Dog Man save the day?
Captain America: Brave New World
Release Date: February 14, 2025 | Rating: PG-13
It’s been over five years since the last Marvel movie hit theaters. Starring Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson) as the new Captain America, Sam takes on his new role to find who is behind an international incident. Who can the new captain trust?
Paddington in Peru
Release Date: February 25, 2025 | Rating: PG
With a rating of over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes already, Paddington in Peru “proves, once again, that a little bear with a heart can change the world.” Take your family out to watch the journey that ensues when Paddington visits his Aunt Lucy at the Home for Retired Bears.
Snow White
Release Date: March 21, 2025 | Rating: PG
From the 1937 Disney classic, Greta Gerwig and Erin Cressida Wilson bring their screenplay of the Snow White live-action to theaters this spring. Director Marc Webb shares the fairytale of Snow White (Rachel Zegler) and her seven dwarfs and how they must stand up to the Evil Queen.
A Minecraft Movie
Release Date: April 4, 2025 | Rating: PG
The Minecraft game has been popular among kids and adults since 2009. In this fun movie, actor Jack Black (Steve) helps a group of kids and adults return home by guiding them on an adventure in “a wonderland where anything you can imagine is possible.” This star cast includes actors Jennifer Coolidge, Jason Momoa, Danielle Brooks, Kate McKinnon, and more.
Lilo & Stitch
Release Date: May 23, 2025 | Rating: TBD
When a genetically-engineered alien arrives on earth on an island in Hawaii, a little girl named Lilo takes him in and names him “Stitch.” Together, they show that “Ohana” really means family, but can they stay together? Fans of the 2002 animated film need to see the live-action coming in May!
Karate Kid: Legends
Release Date: May 30, 2025 | Rating: PG
The beloved Jackie Chan returns to the box office this summer. Mr. Han recruits the help of Daniel LaRusso (the OG Karate Kid) to guide a young teen named Li Fong to stand up for himself in his new home of New York City.
How to Train Your Dragon
Release Date: June 13, 2025 | Rating: PG
On an island where dragons are the enemy, a young teenager named Hiccup goes against the grain and befriends a dragon named Toothless. His decision is the catalyst to a new way of life and shows how the land of people and dragons can join together to save each other’s kind. Don’t forget to add this to your list of must-see kids movies coming to theaters this year!
Jurassic World Rebirth
Release Date: July 2, 2025 | Rating: PG-13
Dr. Henry Loomis (Jonathan Bailey) and Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson) are tasked with finding DNA that will aid in a medical breakthrough that could “save countless lives.” The thing is, what they need to extract comes from the largest dinosaurs on the planet. Join the adventure to find out if they can survive the dinosaurs that were too dangerous for Jurassic Park.
Superman
Release Date: July 11, 2025 | Rating: PG-13
From the director of the Guardians of The Galaxy movie trilogy, this new rendition of Superman shares the story of Clark Kent (played by David Corenswet) and how his two worlds of human and alien heritage intertwine. The cast includes actors Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as the classic villain Lex Luthor.
Smurfs
Release Date: July 18, 2025 | Rating: TBD
Voiced by Rihanna, Smurfette is back on a new adventure. This time, she’s forced on a quest to save Papa Smurf who is pulled into the real world by evil wizards. This fun cast includes actors John Goodman, Octavia Spencer, Sandra Oh, Kurt Russell, and more.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Release Date: July 25, 2025 | Rating: TBD
The Fantastic Four: Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm take on the mission to save planet earth from the evil space god, Galactus. Find out if the bond between the four members is strong enough to defeat what comes their way to save the planet.
The Bad Guys 2
Release Date: August 1, 2025 | Rating: PG
Is it true that once a bad guy, always a bad guy? It’s hard to prove you’re good when an all-girls crew of criminals makes you do “one last job” on the bad side.
Freakier Friday
Release Date: August 8, 2025 | Rating: TBD
Our favorite mother-daughter duo, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, are returning for a Freaky Friday sequel, Freakier Friday, hitting theaters this August. More than 20 years ago, we watched as Tess and Anna found a new appreciation for each other by switching bodies. Present day, Anna is all grown up with a daughter of her own and, this time, she’s going to be a stepmother. Watch to see if “that lightning might strike twice.” This will surely be a parent favorite among new kids’ movies coming to theaters this year.
Wicked: For Good
Release Date: November 21, 2025 | Rating: PG
The highly-anticipated second part of the Wicked movie comes out this November, and we’re all counting down the days until we can sing along with our favorite witches. While the first Wicked film left us with a cliffhanger, the second act will be an adventure of how Elphaba and Glinda continue to be perceived as good vs. bad. Join the emotional journey of love and turmoil. Rumor has it, there will be new songs we’ve never heard before!
Zootopia 2
Release Date: November 26, 2025 | Rating: PG
Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde come together to solve their newest case in Zootopia where a “mysterious” reptile wreaking havoc on the city forces them to go undercover. Hopefully, the detectives can crack this case just as well as they did in the first movie—and might develop more than a friendship along the way.
Patty Schepel, Editorial Assistant
As the editorial assistant, Patty works with The Everymom’s team on pitches, creating original articles, updating existing content, photo sourcing, writing shopping product descriptions, inputting freelance articles, and more. When she’s not working, you can find her spending time with her family, training for half marathons—she ran one 16 weeks pregnant—traveling, cooking, reading a rom-com, and keeping her sourdough starter, Rose, alive.