20 Best Family Movies on Paramount Plus 2026
Find family-friendly Paramount Plus picks, from Sonic the Hedgehog and The Lego Movie to The Sandlot, with 20 movies worth adding to your watchlist.
If you’re searching for an easy way to plan a family movie night, this roundup brings together the best picks on Paramount Plus right now, with something for every age group and mood. You’ll find big-screen fun like The Lego Movie, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3, plus adventure favorites such as The Adventures of Tintin, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, and Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender. For lighter laughs, Clash of the Thundermans and The Sandlot are easy crowd-pleasers, while Paramount Plus also offers a mix of action, comedy, drama, crime, and kids-and-family titles that keep the lineup varied. With 20 movies on the page, it’s simple to jump straight to a film that fits your evening.
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Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender
animation · action · adventure · family · fantasy · mystery
Avatar Aang, the world's last Airbender, learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a global quest to find it before it falls into the wrong hands.
Directed by Lauren Montgomery, Steve Ahn, William MataCast Eric Nam, Dave Bautista, Jessica Matten, Román Zaragoza, Steven YeunParamount Plus -
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Clash of the Thundermans
action & adventure · comedy · crime · drama · kids & family · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
When Chloe develops a destructive new superpower, the Hero League orders her to an elite boarding school for superheroes to learn control of her abilities. Faced with the prospect of sending Chloe away for years, the Thundermans split apart, with Phoebe, Barb and Billy taking her into hiding. Max, Hank, and Nora track their rogue family members, until the two factions face off against each other in a full-on battle for the Thundermans’ future.
Directed by Trevor KirschnerCast Kira Kosarin, Jack Griffo, Maya Le Clark, Rosa Blasi, Chris TallmanParamount Plus -
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The Lego Movie
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · sci-fi
An ordinary Lego mini-figure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil Lego tyrant from conquering the universe.
Directed by Phil Lord, Christopher MillerCast Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks, Craig Berry, Alison Brie, David BurrowsParamount Plus -
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Sonic the Hedgehog
action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · sci-fi
Powered with incredible speed, Sonic The Hedgehog embraces his new home on Earth. That is, until Sonic sparks the attention of super-uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik. Now it’s super-villain vs. super-sonic in an all-out race across the globe to stop Robotnik from using Sonic’s unique power for world domination.
Directed by Jeff FowlerCast Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Tika Sumpter, Natasha RothwellHuluParamount Plus -
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3
action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · sci-fi
Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
Directed by Jeff FowlerCast Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba, Colleen O'ShaughnesseyAmazon Prime VideoParamount Plus -
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Dora and the Lost City of Gold
action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · mystery
Dora, a girl who has spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, now must navigate her most dangerous adventure yet: high school. Always the explorer, Dora quickly finds herself leading Boots (her best friend, a monkey), Diego, and a rag tag group of teens on an adventure to save her parents and solve the impossible mystery behind a lost Inca civilization.
Directed by James BobinCast Benicio Del Toro, Madelyn Miranda, Dee Bradley Baker, Malachi Barton, Sasha ToroParamount Plus -
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The Ten Commandments
drama · history · kids & family · made in europe
Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.
Directed by Cecil B. DeMilleCast Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson, Yvonne De CarloParamount Plus -
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2
action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · sci-fi
After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.
Directed by Jeff FowlerCast James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter, Idris ElbaNetflixParamount Plus -
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Clifford the Big Red Dog
adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
As Emily struggles to fit in at home and at school, she discovers a small red puppy who is destined to become her best friend. When Clifford magically undergoes one heck of a growth spurt, becomes a gigantic dog and attracts the attention of a genetics company, Emily and her Uncle Casey have to fight the forces of greed as they go on the run across New York City. Along the way, Clifford affects the lives of everyone around him and teaches Emily and her uncle the true meaning of acceptance and unconditional love.
Directed by Walt BeckerCast Darby Camp, Jack Whitehall, Izaac Wang, John Cleese, Sienna GuilloryNetflixParamount Plus -
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Transformers One
animation · action · adventure · family · fantasy · sci-fi
The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.
Directed by Josh CooleyCast Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve BuscemiAmazon Prime VideoParamount Plus -
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Henry Danger: The Movie
action · adventure · comedy · drama · family · sci-fi
Henry Hart meets a superfan—eager to fight crime with Kid Danger—who comes into possession of a device that can open up alternate realities. Facing a wild ride, Henry will need his best friend Jasper and his new superfan sidekick to find his way out or be stuck in another dimension forever.
Directed by Joe MenendezCast Jace Norman, Sean Ryan Fox, Ella Anderson, Michael D. Cohen, Frankie GrandeParamount Plus -
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Where the Wild Things Are
adventure · drama · family · fantasy
Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts—Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander—crown him as their king, play rumpus, build forts and discover secret hideaways.
Directed by Spike JonzeCast Max Records, Pepita Emmerichs, Max Pfeifer, Madeleine Greaves, Joshua JayParamount Plus -
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A PAW Patrol Christmas
animation · family
Rubble is looking forward to Santa bringing him a new laser drill, but finds that Santa has come down with a cold and can’t deliver any presents. When Mayor Humdinger decides he’s going to the North Pole to take all the gifts for himself, it’s up to the PAW Patrol to stop him.
Directed by Jamie Whitney, Joey SoCast Lilly Noelle Bartlam, Christian Corrao, Luke Dietz, David Dixon, Lucien Duncan-ReidParamount Plus -
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IF
animation · comedy · drama · family · fantasy
After discovering she can see everyone's imaginary friends, a girl embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten imaginary friends with their kids.
Directed by John KrasinskiCast Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Steve CarellNetflixParamount Plus -
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
animation · action · adventure · comedy · crime · family · fantasy · sci-fi
After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O'Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.
Directed by Jeff Rowe, Kyler SpearsCast Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, Brady Noon, Ayo EdebiriParamount Plus -
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Free Birds
animation · comedy · fantasy · history · kids & family · science-fiction
Two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history—and get turkey off the holiday menu for good.
Directed by Jimmy HaywardCast Owen Wilson, Woody Harrelson, Amy Poehler, George Takei, Colm MeaneyParamount Plus -
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The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.
Directed by Derek DrymonCast Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn LawrenceAmazon Prime VideoParamount Plus -
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On the Line
comedy · kids & family · romance
Kevin has everything going for him, but his lifelong lack of confidence keeps him from recognizing love and happiness -- even if it's sitting next to him. When Kevin meets the girl of his dreams, Abbey, on Chicago's L train, they connect immediately but he lets this golden opportunity slip away by not having the courage to ask her for her name and number. Unable to find her, or forget her, Kevin and his buddies launch a massive campaign to locate Abbey.
Directed by Eric BrossCast Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, Emmanuelle Chriqui, GQ, James BulliardParamount Plus -
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Smurfs
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · musical
When Papa Smurf is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.
Directed by Chris MillerCast Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Dan LevyAmazon Prime VideoParamount Plus -
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PAW Patrol: The Movie
animation · action · adventure · comedy · crime · family · fantasy · sci-fi
Ryder and the pups are called to Adventure City to stop Mayor Humdinger from turning the bustling metropolis into a state of chaos.
Directed by Cal BrunkerCast Tyler Perry, Ron Pardo, Will Brisbin, Kingsley Marshall, Keegan HedleyParamount Plus
Wrapping Up
This list makes it easy to find a movie that works for kids, teens, and grown-ups without endless scrolling. Whether your family wants animated comedy, live-action adventure, or something with a little more heart, these Paramount Plus picks give you plenty of strong options. Bookmark this page and come back whenever you need a fresh movie night idea, because the recommendations are updated regularly. That way, you can always check what’s worth watching now and avoid wasting time on titles that miss the mark.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is this list updated?
We refresh this list regularly as titles are added or removed from streaming catalogs, so rankings and availability stay current.
Do I need a Paramount Plus subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Paramount Plus. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
How are these family movies ranked?
We rank by a combination of audience rating and current popularity, so you're seeing the family titles people are actually watching right now, not just an old fixed list.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026