Kid & Teen Friendly Movies to Watch at the Cinema In 2024-2025
We always look forward to watching the latest movies at the cinema!
Check out our list of current and upcoming movies in Australia for 2024/2025 and keep checking back as we’ll be adding new titles regularly!
Missed a movie that came out earlier in 2024? No worries - it's probably streaming now, find out where via our Kid & Teen Friendly Movies to Stream In 2024 blog post!
BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE
Synopsis: This is a follow-up to the comedy Beetlejuice, about a ghost who's recruited to help haunt a house.
Release Date: 5th September 2024
Rating: M (Supernatural themes, scary scenes, horror scenes, violence and coarse language). Recommended for teens 13 years+.
Duration: 110 mins
Film Production Company: Warner Bros
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON
Synopsis: Inside of his book, adventurous Harold (Zachary Levi) can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book’s pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life—and that his trusty purple crayon may set off more hilarious hijinks than he thought possible. When the power of unlimited imagination falls into the wrong hands, it will take all of Harold and his friends’ creativity to save both the real world and his own. Harold and the Purple Crayon is the first film adaptation of the beloved children’s classic that has captivated young readers for decades.
Release Date: 12th September 2024
Rating: PG (Mild Fantasy Themes, mild violence and scary scenes and fight scenes). Recommended for kids 8 years+.
Duration: 92 minutes
Film Production Company: Sony Pictures
RUNT
Synopsis: Starring local Aussie stars such as Jai Courtney , Celste Barber , Deborah Mailman , Matt Day , Jack Thompson, Lily LaTorre , Jack LaTorre. Based on the novel by Craig Silvey, RUNT is a heartfelt and hilarious contemporary Australian family feature film, set in the country town of Upson Downs. It tells the story of ten-year-old Annie Shearer and her best friend, an adopted stray dog called Runt, as they try to save their farm and their family from drought and hardship.
Release Date: 19th September 2024
Rating: PG (Mild coarse language). Recommended for kids 8 years+ due to language.
Duration: 92 minutes
Film Production Company: Studio Canal
THE WILD ROBOT
Synopsis: The Wild Robot” follows Rozzum 7134 (“Roz” for short), a futuristic robot that washes ashore on a deserted island. A tale of survival and discovery begins when she becomes the unexpected protector to an orphaned gosling, which she names Brightbill. Together they struggle to survive the harsh environment, but only succeed with the help of a close-knit group of misfit animals, who become first friends, then family. Ultimately Roz and company save the island from a robotic invasion by Roz’s manufacturer, looking to bring her back to civilization by any means necessary.
Release Date: 19th September 2024
Rating: PG (Mild themes, mild violence and scary scenes and animated violence). Recommended for kids 8 years+.
Duration: 100 minutes
Film Production Company: Universal Studios
TRANSFORMERS ONE
Synopsis: An origin story set on Cybertron, home of both the Autobots and the Decepticons. The film is said to focus on the relationship between Optimus Prime and Megatron.
Release Date: 19th September 2024
Rating: PG (Mild crude humour, science fiction themes, animated violence, scary scenes and coarse language). Recommended for kids 10 years+.
Duration: 97 minutes
Film Production Company: Paramount Pictures
AUTUMN AND THE BLACK JAGUAR
Synopsis: Cast includes Emily Bett Rickards, Lumi Pollack, Wayne Charles Baker.
After years in New York City, 14-year-old Autumn returns to the Amazon rainforest to save her childhood village and beloved jaguar friend, Hope.
Release Date: 17th October 2024
Rating: PG (Mild themes, violence, coarse language and some scenes may scare young children)
Duration: 100 minutes
Film Production Company: Studio Canal
RED ONE
Synopsis: After a villain kidnaps Santa from the North Pole, an E.L.F operative must partner with the world’s most accomplished tracker to find Santa and save Christmas.
Release Date: 7th Nov 2024
Rating: PG (Mild fantasy themes, violence and coarse language). Recommended for kids 8 years+.
Duration: 123 minutes
Film Production Company: Warner Bros
WICKED
Synopsis: Wicked, the iconic musical, embarks on its highly anticipated journey to the big screen, marking a defining cinematic moment. Starring Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, the film unveils the untold tale of the witches of Oz. Their unlikely friendship at Shiz University takes a tumultuous turn after an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, leading to divergent paths and unforeseen consequences. Also starring Oscar® winner Michelle Yeohwho portrays the regal headmistress Madame Morrible, alongside a stellar cast including Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, and Jeff Goldblum. Directed by Jon M. Chu, Wicked is the first installment of a two-part cultural celebration, with Part Two set for release in 2025. Produced by Marc Platt and David Stone, the film adaptation stays true to Gregory Maguire's bestselling novel, with a screenplay by Winnie Holzman and music by Stephen Schwartz. Universal Stage Productions brings this theatrical masterpiece to the screen.
Release Date: 21st Nov 2024
Rating: CTC - (Check The Classification) once published
Duration: To be advised
Film Production Company: Universal Pictures
MOANA 2
Synopsis: Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Directed by Dave Derrick Jr. with music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa’i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina, “Moana 2” opens in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024.
Release Date: 28th November 2024
Rating: CTC - (Check The Classification) once published.
Duration: 100 minutes
Film Production Company: Disney
MUFASA: THE LION KING
Synopsis: “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka - the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny - their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.
Release Date: 19th December 2024
Rating: CTC - (Check The Classification) once published
Duration: To be advised
Film Production Company: Disney
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3
Synopsis: Join the adventure in "Mufasa: The Lion King" as Rafiki shares the legendary story of Mufasa with young Kiara, the daughter of Simba and Nala. Timon and Pumbaa add their classic humor to this captivating tale. Through flashbacks, witness Mufasa’s journey from an orphaned cub to meeting Taka, a royal heir. This chance encounter sparks an epic quest with a diverse group of misfits, united in their search for destiny. Together, they face challenges and confront a dangerous foe, testing their bonds and bravery.
Release Date: 26th December 2024
Rating: CTC - (Check The Classification) once published
Duration: To be advised
Film Production Company: Paramount Pictures
PADDINGTON IN PERU
Synopsis: PADDINGTON IN PERU brings Paddington's story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
Release Date: 1st January 2025
Rating: CTC - (Check The Classification) once published
Duration: To be advised
Film Production Company: Studio Canal
SNOW WHITE
Synopsis: “Disney’s Snow White” is a live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film. The magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy. “Disney’s Snow White” is directed by Marc Webb and produced by Marc Platt and Jared LeBoff, with Callum McDougall serving as executive producer, and features all-new original songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
Release Date: 20th Mar 2025
Rating: CTC - (Check The Classification) once published
Duration: To be advised
Film Production Company: Disney
DOG MAN
Synopsis: Dog Man, half dog and half man, he is sworn to protect and serve as he doggedly pursues the feline supervillain Petey the Cat.
Release Date: 3rd April 2025
Rating: CTC - (Check The Classification) once published
Duration: To be advised
Film Production Company: Universal Studios & Dreamworks
MINECRAFT
Synopsis: Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.
Release Date: 3rd April 2025
Rating: CTC - (Check The Classification) once published
Duration: To be advised
Film Production Company: Warner Bros
LILO & STITCH
Synopsis: To be advised.
Release Date: 22nd May 2025
Rating: CTC - (Check The Classification) once published
Duration: To be advised
Film Production Company: Disney
ELIO
Synopsis: For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers—in Disney and Pixar’s all-new movie “Elio,” the universe calls back! The original feature film introduces Elio, an underdog with an active imagination who finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe, and completely unprepared for that kind of pressure, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, survive a series of formidable trials and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.
Release Date: 12th June 2025
Rating: CTC - (Check The Classification) once published
Duration: To be advised
Film Production Company: Disney
FREAKIER FRIDAY
Synopsis:
Release Date: 7th August 2025
Rating: CTC - (Check The Classification) once published
Duration: To be advised
More details: Details about content in the movie, positive messages, sexual or drug content & references (if any) to come
Film Production Company: Disney
Wicked Part 2
Synopsis: Follows Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation.
Release Date: 20th Nov 2025
Rating: CTC - (Check The Classification) once published
Duration: To be advised
More details: Details about content in the movie, positive messages, sexual or drug content & references (if any) to come
Film Production Company: Universal Pictures
Zootopia 2
Synopsis: Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return on a thrilling new adventure as they tackle a perplexing crime threatening the city in Zootopia 2. Building on the success of the first movie, this sequel promises a wild ride filled with suspense and excitement.
Release Date: 27th Nov 2025
Rating: CTC - (Check The Classification) once published
Duration: To be advised
Film Production Company: Disney
Hoppers
Synopsis: An animal lover seizes an opportunity to use technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver, uncovering mysteries within the animal world.
Release Date: 5th Mar 2026
Rating: CTC - (Check The Classification) once published
Duration: To be advised
Film Production Company: Disney
Shrek 5
Synopsis: TBA
Release Date: 18th June 2026
Rating: CTC - (Check The Classification) once published
Duration: To be advised
Film Production Company: Universal Pictures
Toy Story 5
Synopsis: TBA
Release Date: 19th June 2026
Rating: CTC - (Check The Classification) once published
Duration: To be advised
Film Production Company: Disney