2026 watch guide

The best family movies to watch in 2026

The family films worth your time this year — ranked by real viewer rating, newest greats first, with where to stream each in your country.

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New for 2026

The latest family releases people are actually rating.

Swapped9.0
Swapped
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie8.2
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Hoppers8.2
Hoppers
GOAT8.1
GOAT
The Sheep Detectives7.6
The Sheep Detectives
How to Train Your Dragon7.9
How to Train Your Dragon
Zootopia 27.7
Zootopia 2
Lilo & Stitch7.2
Lilo & Stitch
A Minecraft Movie6.3
A Minecraft Movie
Snow White4.3
Snow White

The 2026 ranking

  1. Swapped (2026)netflix · Adventure · Animation9.01h 42m
  2. The Wild Robot (2024)peacock · peacock premium plus · Family8.31h 42m
  3. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)Family · Comedy8.21h 38m
  4. Hoppers (2026)disney plus · Adventure · Animation8.21h 44m
  5. Flow (2024)hbo max · Adventure · Animation8.11h 25m
  6. Transformers One (2024)amazon prime video · fubotv · Animation8.01h 44m
  7. Spirited Away (2001)hbo max · youtube tv · Animation8.52h 5m
  8. How to Train Your Dragon (2025)netflix · Fantasy · Family7.92h 5m
  9. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)peacock · peacock premium plus · Animation8.21h 43m
  10. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)amazon prime video · Drama · Family8.32h 11m
  11. Zootopia 2 (2025)disney plus · Animation · Adventure7.71h 48m
  12. The Lion King (1994)disney plus · Animation · Family8.31h 29m
  13. Klaus (2019)netflix · Animation · Family8.21h 37m
  14. Wolf Children (2012)hbo max · youtube tv · Animation8.21h 57m
  15. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)amazon prime video · fubotv · Action7.61h 50m
  16. Coco (2017)disney plus · fubotv · Family8.21h 45m
  17. Wolfwalkers (2020)apple tv · Animation · Family8.21h 42m
  18. Ron's Gone Wrong (2021)disney plus · fubotv · Animation7.91h 47m
  19. Nimona (2023)netflix · Animation · Family7.91h 39m
  20. Inside Out 2 (2024)disney plus · Animation · Adventure7.51h 37m
  21. Sing 2 (2021)fubotv · Animation · Comedy7.81h 50m
  22. Togo (2019)Adventure · Family8.11h 53m
  23. Wish Dragon (2021)netflix · Animation · Family7.81h 39m
  24. WALL·E (2008)disney plus · Animation · Family8.11h 38m
  25. Wonder (2017)fubotv · mgm plus · Family8.11h 53m
  26. Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)disney plus · Animation · Action7.81h 47m
  27. Luca (2021)disney plus · Animation · Family7.81h 35m
  28. My Neighbor Totoro (1988)hbo max · youtube tv · Fantasy8.11h 26m
  29. Piper (2016)disney plus · Family · Animation8.16m
  30. Soul (2020)disney plus · Animation · Family8.11h 41m
  31. A Dog's Journey (2019)Family · Adventure8.11h 49m
  32. Luck (2022)apple tv · Animation · Adventure7.71h 45m
  33. Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009)Drama · Family8.01h 33m
  34. Song of the Sea (2014)Family · Animation8.01h 34m
  35. Paperman (2012)disney plus · Animation · Family8.07m
  36. Toy Story (1995)disney plus · hulu · Family8.01h 21m
  37. Castle in the Sky (1986)hbo max · youtube tv · Adventure8.02h 5m
  38. Up (2009)disney plus · Animation · Comedy8.01h 36m
  39. The Iron Giant (1999)Animation · Drama8.01h 26m
  40. Whisper of the Heart (1995)hbo max · Animation · Drama7.91h 51m

Best movies by genre, for 2026

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Good to know

What are the best family movies to watch in 2026?

Our top family picks for 2026 are Swapped, The Wild Robot, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — ranked by viewer rating, with where to stream each.

How is this 2026 list ranked?

By real viewer rating with a 1,000-vote minimum, weighted slightly toward recent releases so the freshest great family films rise to the top.

Where can I watch these family movies?

Every film links to its page with live streaming availability for your country, so you can jump straight to where it's playing.

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