We've all been there — you're searching for something to watch with your kids (or anyone, really) on Netflix, and you end up browsing the various genres and suggestions for the entire duration of a feature-length film before settling on one that you've seen 30 times already. With kids' short attention spans ever-present, there isn't any time for endless searching on family movie nights in 2018 — know what's available and when it's hitting the streaming service so you can mark your calendars accordingly.
Scroll through to see which classic and new movies Netflix has on offer for little ones in 2018 (and check out what's already slated for 2019!).
The delicious animated film begins streaming on Dec. 1!
Andy Serkis reinvents Rudyard Kipling's beloved masterpiece, The Jungle Book, in this Netflix film, which begins streaming on Dec. 7.
Visit Willy Wonka's chocolate factory on Netflix now!
The first movie of the epic franchise is streaming now, but will be gone come Dec. 25!
The '80s classic is available for you to watch with your tweens and teens now!
This Netflix original film about an optimistic hot dog is streaming now!
The hilarious animated movie is streaming now (but only until Oct. 13)!
This Netflix original film about a young horse enthusiast who rescues and rehabilitates animals on her family's beloved ranch is streaming now!
The sequel to the hit classic is streaming now!
The fantasy film based on Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials series is streaming now!
The sequel to the hilarious mystery movie is streaming now!
Catch up on the latest Star Wars episode with your kids — Episode VIII is streaming now!
The 2007 movie, based off the bestselling book by Katherine Paterson, is streaming now!
The half live action, half animated film is streaming now!
The third installment of the franchise is streaming now!