If you and your family love watching movies together, whether it’s at home or in a cinema, then we’ve got you covered for the year (so far!). Everyone loves a good movie to get lost in, to make them laugh and watch in wonderment, so we’ve compiled a list of all new family movies coming out in 2025.
Whether it’s a new Marvel feature, comical animations or a live-action set to have you on the edge of your seats! Check out 2025’s most anticipated movies below!
New Family Movies Coming Out in 2025
This year promises to be an exciting one for families with a host of new kids movies hitting the big screen. Among the most anticipated upcoming cinema releases UK, are a variety of family movies 2025 that cater to all ages. From heartwarming tales to action-packed adventures, kids’ movies in cinema this year are set to capture the imagination of young audiences.
Our favourites include beloved animated characters returning for new adventures and original stories that promise to become family favourites. As the year unfolds, keep an eye out for the latest kids movies 2025 to ensure a memorable cinematic experience for the whole family!
Dog Man
Release date: 7th February
Starring: Pete Davidson, Rickey Gervais and Isla Fisher
After a police officer and his loyal K-9 are injured in the line of duty, an unexpected, life-saving surgery combines them into one. The result? Dog Man—a hero with the courage of a man and the heart of a dog!
The kids will be talking about this family movie for months!
Captain America: Brave New World
Release date: 14th February
Starring: Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford and Seth Rollins
The much anticipated Marvel film since Sam took the shield in Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Captain America is BACK!
Sam becomes entangled in a high-stakes international crisis after a meeting with President Thaddeus Ross. Racing against time, he must uncover the truth behind a sinister global conspiracy before the mastermind plunges the entire world into chaos.
Snow White
Release date: 31st March
Starring: Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot and Andrew Burnap
Enjoy the live-action adaptation of the first Disney Princess, Snow White!
A Minecraft Movie
Release date: 4th April
Starring: Jason Momoa, Jack Black and Emma Myers
Be the first to watch a movie adaptation of the classic game Minecraft! Make your way into Overworld with four misfits and discover a strange and blocky realm fueled by creativity and imagination. To find their way home, they must navigate the unique terrain and embark on a magical journey guided by an unlikely ally – a resourceful crafter named Steve.
Thunderbolts
Release date: 2nd May
Starring: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan and Wyatt Russell
For families with older kids, they’ll enjoy this one. Follow a group of super villains as they take on a set of missions for the government. It’s not the group you think would work well together…but well, I guess we’ll find out soon enough!
Lilo & Stitch
Release date: 23rd May
Starring: Maia Kealoha, Sydney Agudong and Chris Sanders
Everyone’s favourite cheeky blue alien is back to grace your screens – but in live-action this time! Follow the story of Lilo, a lonely girl and a blue alien who is a ball of chaos!
Elio
Release date: 13th June
Starring: Yonas Kibreab, Jameela Jamil and Zoe Saldaña
Immerse yourself in a brand new adventure with Elio, a spirited space enthusiast with a vivid imagination and an obsession with aliens. Discover his journey as he suddenly finds himself beamed up to the Communiverse – an intergalactic council teeming with representatives from distant galaxies.
How To Train Your Dragon
Release date: 13th June
Starring: Mason Thames, Nico Parker and Gerard Butler
Discover the world of Berk, again, in this brilliant live adaptation of the beloved DreamWorks animation. With beautiful scores and much-loved characters to the action of dragons! It’s set to be a blockbuster hit!
Jurassic World: Rebirth
Release date: 2nd July
Starring: Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey
Not much as been said about the next Jurassic World franchise, but we know everyone’s excited for it (me included)!
No trailer has been released yet, but we’ll keep you updated when it does!
Superman
Release date: 11th July
Starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult
Any DC fans out there? Get sucked into this brand-new Superman film as he embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent!
The Smurfs Movie
Release date: 18th July
Starring: Rihanna, Octavia Spencer and Kurt Russell
This wasn’t on our radar but check out this brand-new animated musical featuring the beloved blue Smurfs! This exciting Smurf tale will star pop icon Rihanna as Smurfette. She’ll also be creating and performing original music for the film, bringing her signature style to the magical world of the Smurfs.
No trailer has been announced yet!
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Release date: 25th July
Starring: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Get ready for another Marvel adventure!
Set on a retro-futuristic Earth inspired by the 1960s, the Fantastic Four face their greatest challenge yet: defending their world from the cosmic entity Galactus and his mysterious herald, the Silver Surfer.
No trailer has been released yet!
Wicked: For Good
Release date: 21st November
Starring: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey
Enjoy the dramatic conclusion of the much-anticipated big-screen adaptation. After Elphaba gains full control of her powers, she is declared an enemy of the state by the Wizard and Madame Morrible.
Zootropolis 2
Release date: 26th November
Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman and Ke Huay Quan
Not much has been said about this long-awaited sequel, but it will start from where the first film ended. With plucky rabbit cop Judy Hopps and sly fox sidekick Nick Wilde going undercover in Marsh Market to track down a mysterious reptile.
No trailer has been released yet!
Next year is jam-packed with new kids movies that the whole family will enjoy! Whether it’s gripping action with their favourite superheroes, an animated tale that will take your hearts or a jaw-dropping comedy! There are also more family movies that will be announced later this year, so keep an eye out!
In the meantime, check out our Netflix recommendations for parents, or things to do with the kids!