With movie theaters preparing to open up, streaming services poised to debut films on their platforms, and ever-changing release dates, it can be hard to keep track of which movies are coming out this year [1], let alone where you can watch them. Put your worries aside, because we've rounded up all of the family movies you'll want to catch with your kids this summer [2]. In between playing outside and family outings, summer screen time [3] can come in the form of new movies — from Disney releases to the highly anticipated Space Jam remake.
Keep scrolling to see which family movies are coming out this summer and where you can watch them, and then watch their trailers.
Luca
What It's About: "A young boy experiences an unforgettable seaside summer on the Italian Riviera filled with gelato, pasta, and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply held secret: he is a sea monster from another world just below the ocean's surface."
Release Date: June 18 (on Disney+)
Watch Luca on Disney+ now! [5]
The Boss Baby: Family Business
What It's About: "In the sequel to DreamWorks Animation's Oscar-nominated blockbuster comedy, the Templeton brothers — Tim (James Marsden, X-Men franchise) and his Boss Baby little bro Ted (Alec Baldwin [7]) — have become adults and drifted away from each other. Tim is now a married stay-at-home dad. Ted is a hedge fund CEO. But a new boss baby with a cutting-edge approach and a can-do attitude is about to bring them together again . . . and inspire a new family business."
Release Date: July 2 (in theaters and on Peacock)
Watch The Boss Baby: Family Business on Peacock now! [8]
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
What It's About: "Drac and the pack are back, like you've never seen them before in Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. Reunite with your favorite monsters for an all-new adventure that presents Drac with his most terrifying task yet. When Van Helsing's mysterious invention, the 'Monsterfication Ray," goes haywire, Drac and his monster pals are all transformed into humans, and Johnny becomes a monster! In their new mismatched bodies, Drac, stripped of his powers, and an exuberant Johnny, loving life as a monster, must team up and race across the globe to find a cure before it's too late, and before they drive each other crazy. With help from Mavis and the hilariously human Drac Pack, the heat is on to find a way to switch themselves back before their transformations become permanent."
Release Date: July 23
Vivo
What It's About: "An animated musical adventure that follows VIVO, a one-of-kind kinkajou (aka a rainforest 'honey bear,' voiced by [Lin-Manuel] Miranda), who must find his way from Havana to Miami in order to deliver a song on behalf of his beloved owner and mentor Andres."
Release Date: Aug. 6 (on Netflix)
Watch Vivo on Netflix now! [15]
PAW Patrol: The Movie
What It's About: "When their biggest rival, Humdinger, starts wreaking havoc as the mayor of Adventure City, Ryder and everyone's favourite heroic pups kick into high gear to face the challenge."
Release Date: Aug. 20 (in theaters and on Paramount+)
Watch PAW Patrol: The Movie on Paramount+ now! [18]
Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams
What It's About: "Discover double the singing and double the fun in this all-new musical movie Barbie Big City, Big Dreams. Barbie swaps the sunny shores of Malibu for the bright lights of Broadway to attend an exclusive summer performing arts program and meets…Barbie! Fast friends, the two discover they share more than a name as they explore New York City and all the amazing things they have in common. As they compete for the coveted once-in-a-lifetime Spotlight Solo from Times Square, the friends discover competition isn't all about winning, it's about striving to be your best, overcoming doubts, and sharing the spotlight."
Release Date: Sept. 1 (on Netflix)
