Looking for kids movies coming out in 2026? There are plenty of exciting family films heading to cinemas across Australia this year.
From animated adventures and beloved sequels to live-action remakes and big blockbuster releases, there are lots of movies families can enjoy together at cinemas like Event Cinemas, HOYTS and independent movie theatres.
Whether you’re planning a fun family movie night, looking for something to do during the school holidays, or waiting for the next big animated film, here’s a guide to some of the best kids and family movies coming to cinemas in 2026 and 2027.
We’ll keep updating this list as new movies, trailers and release dates are announced.
Screening Now in Cinemas
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
- Rating: PG
- Release Date: 1 April 2026
- Duration: 98 minutes
- Description: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is an animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
The Sheep Detectives
- Rating: PG
- Release Date: 7 May 2026
- Duration: 101 minutes
- Description: In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realise they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
- Rating: M
- Release Date: 21 May 2026
- Duration: 132 minutes
- Description: The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Winter School Holiday Movies (June–July 2026)
The winter school holidays are always a big time for family movie releases. These movies are expected to be some of the most popular cinema choices for kids in 2026.
Toy Story 5
- Rating: G
- Release Date: 18 June 2026
- Duration: 102 minutes
- Description: The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time around it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs get exponentially harder when they go head to head with this all-new threat to playtime.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Supergirl
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 25 June 2026
- Duration: 110 minutes
- Description: It follows Kara Zor-El’s story and her darker origin before she finally made her way to Earth.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Minions & Monsters
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 25 June 2026
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Description: This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Moana
- Rating: PG
- Release Date: 8 July 2026
- Duration: 115 minutes
- Description: In Disney’s live-action adaptation of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 30 July 2026
- Duration: 150 minutes
- Description: After Doomsday, Peter Parker tries to focus on college and leave Spider-Man behind. But when a new threat endangers his friends, he must break his promise and suit up again, teaming with an unexpected ally to protect those he loves.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Family Movies Later in 2026
Tom & Jerry: Forbidden Compass
- Rating: PG
- Release Date: 13 August 2026
- Duration: 100 minutes
- Description: During a chase in a museum, Tom and Jerry accidentally activate a magical compass that transports them to another world.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Paw Patrol – The Dino Movie
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 10 September 2026
- Duration: 88 minutes
- Description: After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
The Last Whale Singer
- Rating: PG
- Release Date: 24 September 2026
- Duration: 91 minutes
- Description: When a monstrous creature escapes from a melting iceberg, a self-doubting teenage humpback whale must face his fears and dive into the darkest depths with his friends…
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Disney’s Hexed
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 26 November 2026
- Duration: TBC
- Description:
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
The Cat in the Hat
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 3 December 2026
- Duration: TBA
- Description: Sally and Conrad are two bored kids whose life is turned upside-down when a talking cat comes to visit them.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Avengers: Doomsday
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 17 December 2026
- Duration: TBA
- Description: Marvel returns with another epic chapter in the Avengers saga. While not strictly a kids movie, many older kids and teens will enjoy this action-packed superhero adventure featuring some of Marvel’s biggest characters.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Jumanji 3
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 26 December 2026
- Duration: TBA
- Description: The Final Level of the next Jumanji series.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
The Angry Birds Movie 3
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 26 December 2026
- Duration: TBA
- Description: TBA
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Family Movies in 2027
Zac Power
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 7 January 2027
- Duration: TBA
- Description: A top teen spy’s status is threatened by a new agent. After his careless actions let a villain steal advanced tech, he must face his shortcomings and work with his competitor.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Ice Age: Boiling Point
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 4 February 2027
- Duration: TBA
- Description: TBA
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Gatto
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 4 March 2027
- Duration: TBA
- Description: From “Luca” director Enrico Casarosa, the film returns to Italy, following a black cat named Nero. Indebted to a feline mob boss, Nero finds himself forced to forge an unexpected friendship that may finally lead him to his purpose…
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Sonic the Hedgehog 4
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 18 March 2027
- Duration: TBA
- Description: The fourth installment in the Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
The Legend of Zelda
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 6 May 2027
- Duration: TBA
- Description: A live action adaptation of the hit video game series “The Legend of Zelda.”
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Star Wars: Starfighter
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 27 May 2027
- Duration: TBA
- Description: Set approximately five years after the events of Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker, Starfighter explores an entirely new adventure featuring original characters in a previously unexplored period of the Star Wars timeline.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
How to Train Your Dragon 2
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 10 June 2027
- Duration: TBA
- Description: Sequel to the live-action remake of the classic animated trilogy.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Shrek 5
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 17 June 2027
- Duration: TBA
- Description: A reboot of the epic animated ‘Shrek’ franchise.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 17 June 2027
- Duration: TBA
- Description: The story continues from the end of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Dr. Dolittle
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 24 June 2027
- Duration: TBA
- Description: Sent on a forced vacation to a five-star hotel, Dr. Dolittle learns from his pet monkey Chi-Chi that an epidemic has broken out among the animals in Africa.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Mutant Mayhem
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 16 September 2027
- Duration: TBA
- Description: Donnie, Raph, Leo, and Mikey are back for their next adventure with Master Splinter, the Mutants, April, and a new villain they have to face: The Shredder.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Frozen 3
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 25 November 2027
- Duration: TBA
- Description: TBA
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
Avengers: Secret Wars
- Rating: CTC
- Release Date: 16 December 2027
- Duration: TBA
- Description: Avengers: Secret Wars is the epic conclusion to the MCU’s Multiverse Saga, beginning after the events of Avengers: Endgame. It follows Avengers: Doomsday and will see the return of Robert Downey Jr. as the villainous Doctor Doom.
- Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer
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