9 Big-Screen Summer Movies That the Whole Family Can Get Excited About

Release Date: May 22, 2015 (aimed at tweens and teens)

This Disney mystery adventure follows Casey, a curious teen who discovers that she can enter an alternate world when she touches a mysterious pin. Former boy-genius inventor (George Clooney) informs Casey that Tomorrowland is a world where nothing is impossible, and together the two set out on a mission to learn Tomorrowland's secrets.

Release date: June 12, 2015 (aimed at tweens and teens)

After 10 years of declining ticket sales, Jurassic World, a dinosaur theme park, creates an attraction featuring a genetically modified dinosaur that goes terribly wrong. Sound familiar? Twenty-two years after the original dinosaur classic, Jurassic Park, Chris Pratt and the rest of the cast will inspire a new generation of dinosaur fans with this adventure-filled flick.

Release date: June 19, 2015

Go inside the mind of Riley, a young girl whose family has moved from the Midwest to San Francisco — an event that has inspired many emotions. Her feelings — Joy (voiced by Amy Poehler), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger, Disgust (Mindy Kaling), and Sadness — have conflicting ideas on how to transition Riley through this event, but Joy is determined to keep things happy and positive in this adorable-looking film that the whole family will enjoy.

Release date: June 26, 2015

A documentary inspired by 5-year-old Miles Scott saving San Francisco from comic-book villains as Batkid last year, Batkid Begins aims to share that inspirational day and the power of social media with the entire world. This heartwarming story about a boy fighting against his leukemia — and fictional crime — is sure to move your entire family.

Release date: June 26, 2015 (aimed at tweens and teens)

Based on real events, Max follows the story of a retired military dog returning home to the US after his trainer's death. He is adopted by his trainer's family and forms an emotional bond with the marine's younger brother. This heartwarming story touches on heavy themes such as grief, but ultimately aims to show that you can overcome and heal through the toughest times.

Release date: July 10, 2015

Ever wonder where Gru's little helpers came from? A prequel to Despicable Me, this spinoff features everyone's favorite yellow guys in overalls, telling the story of their life before Gru — 42 years before! — when they worked for Dracula, a T. rex, and others.

Release date: July 24, 2015 (aimed at tweens and teens)

In this action-packed 3D sci-fi comedy, pixelated versions of everyone's favorite video game characters, like PAC-MAN and Donkey Kong, are taking over the Earth. Adam Sandler and his team of champion gamers must find a way to defeat the characters before they pixelate the entire world.

Release date: August 7, 2015

This slapstick spinoff of Wallace and Gromit will have kids in hysterics as a herd of sheep who "take a day off" find themselves navigating through a big city.

Release date: August 14, 2015

Jake (voiced by Rupert Grint) is a shy foosball pro who once beat the town bully, Flash, at a game. When Flash returns as a well-known soccer player, he challenges Jake to a real-life game rematch. With the help of his foosball figures, who have magically come to life, Jake hopes to defeat Flash and save the whole town in an underdog adventure the whole family will love.