Whether you’re just trying to make it through the next few weeks or you’re already thinking about Thanksgiving, it’s good to know the best kids movies on Netflix right now. Whether you need a distraction or you’re hosting friends and family, Netflix offers a host of quality kid-friendly flicks. Of course, you want to know that your kid isn’t watching garbage, which is why we made this Cliff Notes-esque list for you. Every month, we scan the collection and highlight the most worthwhile kids’ movies.
Although it’s a slow month, Netflix does add new family-friendly originals in Spellbound, as well as Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie. Read on for our picks of the best kids movies on Netflix now.
Make sure to check our guides for the best new movies to stream and the best movies on Netflix. We’ve also rounded up the best kids movies on Hulu, the best kids movies on Amazon Prime Video, and the best kids movies on Disney+ if you don’t find what you’re looking for on Netflix.
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Spellboundpg 2024
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie (2024)
In this latest addition to the SpongeBob Squarepants universe, SpongeBob’s Texan squirrel friend, Sandy, is at the heart of the action. When Bikini Bottom and all of its residents suddenly find themselves scooped out of the ocean, it falls to Sandy and SpongeBob to save the day.
The intrepid squirrel devises a way to bring her porous sponge up to the land to find the B.O.O.T.S. marine biology laboratory in Galveston, Texas. But what is initially an exciting adventure soon turns into a desperate mission to save the town from an evil plot. This CGI take on SpongeBob might be a little jarring for parents who grew up on the show, but it’s fun for kids.
Spellbound (2024)
Netflix assembled an all-star cast for this animated fantasy, including Rachel Zegler (Steven Spielberg‘s West Side Story), Nicole Kidman, and Javier Bardem. From the creators of several Pixar hits, Spellbound follows Princess Ellian’s struggles to reverse a mysterious curse that turned her parents into monsters.
Although the creatures are mostly playful, they’re nonetheless banished to the far reaches of the kingdom. Now, Ellian must travel into the wild to find the key to break the curse before it becomes permanent. The whole family can enjoy this animated adventure.
Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)
Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021)
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
Trolls Band Together (2023)
PAW Patrol: The Movie (2021)
Nimona (2023)
Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017)
Orion and the Dark (2024)
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023)
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023)
Leo (2023)
Minions (2015)
Spy Kids: Armageddon (2023)
The Monkey King (2023)
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)
The Angry Birds Movie (2016)
The Boss Baby (2017)
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical (2022)
Trolls (2016)
The Sea Beast (2022)
Over the Moon (2020)
Finding ʻOhana (2021)
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans (2021)
The cinematic conclusion to Guillermo del Toro’s Tales of Arcadia saga, which includes the Trollhunters, 3Below, and Wizards series, Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans takes place in the enchanted town of Arcadia, a haven of magic with many a mystical inhabitant. When the evil Arcane Order awakens the ancient Titans, the heroes of Arcadia must band together to put an end to the wretched reign of their mutual enemy. An action-packed spectacle, Rise of the Titans serves as a fitting end to del Toro’s expansive universe of trolls, extraterrestrials, and powerful wizards. Think of it as the animated little brother to Marvel’s The Avengers, an amalgamation of benevolent world-savers facing off against adversaries, and a battle that necessitates teamwork of fantastical proportions.