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April 18, 2025

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6 Summer Movie Previews for Kids

Popcorn, candy and nice, cool air-conditioning are what make summer movies a must! The coming summer brings plenty to look forward to. Check out the trailers!

Summer will be here before you know it and that means new summer movies for the kiddos. Here are 6 of the ones kids are most excited about — check out the trailers and enjoy!

 

"The Secret Life of Pets 2" — June 7

Max, Chloe, Gidget and the gang are back for more shenanigans. For all ages, this is 3D computer animated comedy perfect for your summer fare.

 

"Dark Phoenix" — June 7

Superheros never quit! Based on Marvel Comics' X-Men characters, this is a 20th Century Fox film, distributed by Walt Disney Pictures.

 

"Toy Story 4" — June 21

Computer animation comedy in its fourth installation, the crew, along with some new characters, embark on a road trip adventure.

 

"Spider-Man: Far From Home" — July 5

The most celebrated superhero gets another look-see, considered the sequel to "Spider-Man Homecoming" (2017). In this rendition, Peter Parker and friends embark on a school trip to Europe.

 

"The Lion King" — July 19

This much-anticipated, photorealistic computer-animated remake of Disney's traditionally animated 1994 film stars the voices of Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Alfre Woodard, Billy Eichner, Beyoncé and James Earl Jones. 

 

"Artemis Fowl" — Aug. 9

A fantasy adventure film based on the first two novels in the series of the same name, Artemis Fowl II is working relentlessly to restore the family fortune while seeking the existence of fairies (who he believes will bring him to his father.

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Susan Swindell Day, Editor

Susan Swindell Day is the editor in chief of Nashville Parent and the mom of four amazing kids.