We’re halfway through the year, school is out for summer, and summer is in full swing! While most families will no doubt take their children to the pool, beach, lake, or even partake in other outdoor activities and adventures, there will probably be days when families may have to stay indoors. My family has already had a few days where we had to stay indoors due to all the rain we’ve been getting, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t found ways to stay entertained. One of my favorite things to do over the summer is watch movies.
Whether it’s watching/streaming a movie at home or going to the movie theater, a few family-friendly movie releases are coming out this summer. Be sure to grab some popcorn and check them out!
Toy Story 5
Release Date: June 19, 2026
Toy Story 5 follows immediately after the events of Toy Story 4. After Woody left Bonnie to help abandoned toys find new owners, Jessie became the leader, and Buzz is now the second-in-command. The dilemma: Woody and the crew find their jobs at risk when Bonnie becomes fascinated by electronics. Honestly, I think this film will be a great teaching moment as it appears to take on today’s issues of screen time and electronics.
Minions and Monsters
Release Date: July 1, 2026
Minions and Monsters follows the Minions in 1920s Hollywood. They hope to make a monster movie and realize that they need to find monsters. After using a mysterious book, they accidentally summon a green creature. Ultimately, they team up with the green creature to find a monster, but of course, there are a few setbacks, and now they have to save the world after unleashing multiple monsters.
Moana
Release Date: July 10, 2026
This is the live-action adaptation of Disney’s 2016 animated film. Dwayne Johnson reprises the role of Maui that he previously played in the animated film. Catherine Laga’aia plays Moana. It’ll be interesting to watch the live-action film and see if there are any differences or if it closely follows the animated film.
Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie
Release Date: August 14, 2026
The upcoming Paw Patrol movie follows the crew as they land on a dinosaur island after a storm. They meet a stranded pup, Rex. The crew, along with Rex, face off against Humdinger to save the island.
The Magic Faraway Tree
Release Date: August 21, 2026
Tim and Polly Thompson move to the countryside with their three children after Polly finds out that the company she works for has put hidden cameras in her smart fridge design in order to spy on customers. The children are opposed to moving, but of course, they still arrive at their new home. Soon after, the children find a magical tree that takes them to a magical world. While on various adventures, the family begins to bond and learn valuable lessons along the way.
Coyote vs. Acme
Release Date: August 28, 2026
This live-action animated comedy is based on the article Coyote vs Acme by Ian Frazier. The story takes place at the ACME warehouse, where everything made is used by the Looney Tunes characters. Wile E. Coyote finally decides to take legal action against ACME after every item he uses to try to catch the Road Runner backfires on him. Many Looney Tunes characters are said to make an appearance, such as the legendary Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig.
Which movies do you plan to watch? Are there any movies you’d add to the list? If so, drop them in the comments.
