24 of the Best Movies for Kids of 2018
Hey, parents: You'll want to watch these, too!
Go ahead, let your little ones choose the film for the next family movie night. With these kid-friendly flicks, both children and parents will be in for a night of entertainment. And be sure to check out the best kids movies coming out in 2019!
Mary Poppins Returns
Premiere date: December 19
The magical nanny (played by Emily Blunt) is back to help her former charges, now parents themselves, through a rough patch.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Premiere date: December 14
In this cartoon installment, Spider-Man (voiced by Nicolas Cage) travels to alternate universes where he joins forces with other Spider-Men (and women!) to defeat evil.
Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2
Premiere date: November 21
Six years after they first saved Litwak's Arcade, Ralph and Vanellope must enter the internet through a Wi-Fi router to restore the game.
The Grinch
Premiere date: November 9
Voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, this animated version of Dr. Seuss's holiday tale perfectly comes to theaters right before the holiday season.
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Premiere date: November 2
Starring Keira Knightley as the Sugar Plum Fairy, Disney's The Nutcracker follows a girl named Clara on her adventure through fantastical realms of gingerbread people and toy soldiers.
Johnny English Strikes Again
Premiere date: October 26
Everyone's favorite special agent is back! After a cyber-attack exposes every undercover agent in the United Kingdom, Johnny returns to work to find the one responsible.
Mowgli
Premiere date: October 19
This much more somber and serious version of The Jungle Book shows the harsh life of a young boy growing up in the jungle.
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
Premiere date: October 12
All the monsters, creatures, and villains from R.L. Stine's bestselling books are coming to our world this Halloween. Beware!
Smallfoot
Premiere date: September 28
The tables will be turned this fall. A Yeti (voiced by Channing Tatum) tries to convince his friends that humans are real.
The House With a Clock in Its Walls
Premiere date: September 21
Cate Blanchett and Jack Black star in this whimsical film about a clock with dark powers.
A.X.L
Premiere date: August 24
The government invents a robotic dog named A.X.L. to protect the country's soldiers, but then abandons him after a failed test. A boy named Miles forges a friendship with the techno-pup, and together they battle the forces working against them.
The Little Mermaid
Premiere date: August 27
A reporter and his niece come across a magical friend who they believe to be a real mermaid in this live-action movie that you should definitely make a part of your world.
Dog Days
Premiere date: August 10
This adorable flick stars Nina Dobrev, Vanessa Hudgens, Eva Longoria, and many more famous faces who are all connected through their furry BFFs.
Christopher Robin
Premiere date: August 3
An adult Christopher Robin is reacquainted with his old friend Winnie the Pooh, who reminds him how to be a kid again. We can all relive the friendship of a boy and his bear.
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
Premiere date: July 27
The sequel to Teen Titans Go! is coming to theaters. Five young superheroes must take down a power-hungry villain in order to make it big.
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
Premiere date: July 13
The third installation of the Hotel Transylvania series follows Dracula and friends as they embark on a mysterious cruise.
Ant-Man and the Wasp
Premiere date: July 6
The Ant-Man and the Wasp pair up to fight crime while also uncovering secrets about themselves.
Incredibles 2
Premiere date: June 13
Elastigirl, Mr. Incredible, and the kids are back to defeat Frozone and a new threat, the Underminer, in this family-friendly romp.
Show Dogs
Premiere date: May 18
A police detective (Will Arnett) and his trusty canine companion (voiced by Chris "Ludacris" Bridges) go undercover at an elite dog show to solve an important case.
Duck Duck Goose
Premiere date: April 20
This family-friendly film tells the tale of a goose who ends up befriending two ducklings for his journey down to the South.
Jennifer Aldrich was the editorial assistant for CountryLiving.com.
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