Summer’s a great time for ducking into a movie theater to beat the heat! These six movies coming out this summer include live action, animation and new technologies, too. Mark your summer to-do calendars for fun with the kids at the movies and check out the trailers, too.
Six Summer of 2025 Movies for Kids
Lilo & Stitch (May 23, 2025)
Why kids will love it: This live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch brings back the heart, the chaos, and the cosmic cuteness. It’s a nostalgia trip wrapped in hugs, laughter and family vibes.
Karate Kid: Legends (May 30, 2025)
Why kids will love it:A fresh crew of martial arts newbies is stepping onto the mat to learn discipline, resilience, and a whole lot of crane kicks. Perfect for families who grew up with the originals — or for parents on a mission to prove that ‘80s movies are still totally awesome.
Elio (June 13, 2025)
Why kids will love it: Pixar’s blasting off again — and they’re aiming right for the heart. This time, it’s an out-of-this-world adventure starring an 11-year-old who accidentally becomes Earth’s ambassador (oops?).
How to Train Your Dragon (June 13, 2025)
Why parents will love it: A live-action reimagining of the beloved animated franchise, this brings the heartwarming tale of Hiccup and Toothless back to the big screen. Expect breathtaking visuals, soaring dragon flights, and all the emotions of the original—just in a new, more cinematic form. (Bonus: A chance to introduce your kids to one of the best modern animated sagas!).
Smurfs (July 18, 2025)
Why kids will love it: The Smurfs are back in a brand-new animated musical packed with catchy tunes, classic blue-faced shenanigans, and enough energy to power a village. If your kids This might just become your next go-to soundtrack on repeat.
The Bad Guys 2 (August 1, 2025)
Why kids will love it:The first Bad Guys stole hearts and now the sequel is upping the stakes with more slick animation, snappy one-liners, and the crew of animal crooks. It’s a heist, a comedy, and a redemption story — all rolled into one wildly fun ride.
Freakier Friday (August 8, 2025)
Why kids will love it:Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis reunite for another wild round of body-swapping mayhem, now with a step-parenting twist thrown into the mix. Get ready for generational mix-ups, unexpected life lessons, and a whole lot of “wait, I have to do what in whose body?!” It’s a fresh, funny reminder that sometimes the best way to understand each other … is to literally switch shoes.
