20 Best Family Movies on Peacock 2026
Find family-friendly Peacock picks for movie night, from Shrek and Minions to Harry Potter, The Goonies, Casper, and more everyone can enjoy.
If you’re searching for a family-friendly movie night lineup, this guide rounds up the best picks streaming on Peacock right now. You’ll find big crowd-pleasers like The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Shrek, Minions, and Casper, plus adventure favorites such as The Goonies and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. There’s a nice mix here for different ages and moods, from animated comedies to fantasy classics and heartwarming stories like Greater. Whether your crew wants laughs, magic, or a little action, these titles make it easy to build a fun watchlist without endless scrolling.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
action & adventure · animation · comedy · fantasy · kids & family · science-fiction
Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.
Directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc, Fabien PolackCast Brie Larson, Virginia Dare Jelenic, Benny Safdie, Kevin Michael Richardson, Chris PrattPeacock Premium -
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
adventure · family · fantasy
Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.
Directed by Chris ColumbusCast Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Saunders Triplets, Daniel RadcliffePeacock PremiumMax -
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The Goonies
action & adventure · comedy · kids & family
Young teen Mikey Walsh and his friends set off on a quest to find Pirate One-Eyed Willie's treasure in hopes of saving their homes from demolition. However, on their quest to find the treasure, they run into a family of recently escaped criminals, determined to capture the kids and reach the treasure first.
Directed by Richard DonnerCast Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Kerri GreenPeacock Premium -
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Shrek
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · romance
It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.
Directed by Andrew Adamson, Vicky JensonCast Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow, Vincent CasselPeacock Premium -
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
adventure · family · fantasy · mystery
When Harry Potter's name emerges from the Goblet of Fire, he becomes a competitor in a grueling battle for glory among three wizarding schools—the Triwizard Tournament. But since Harry never submitted his name for the Tournament, who did? Now Harry must confront a deadly dragon, fierce water demons and an enchanted maze only to find himself in the cruel grasp of He Who Must Not Be Named.
Directed by Mike NewellCast Eric Sykes, Timothy Spall, David Tennant, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma WatsonPeacock PremiumMax -
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
adventure · family · fantasy · mystery
Harry, Ron and Hermione continue their quest to vanquish the evil Voldemort once and for all. Just as things begin to look hopeless for the young wizards, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort's formidable skills.
Directed by David YatesCast Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert GrintPeacock PremiumMax -
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers—and brothers—Mario and Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.
Directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc, Fabien PolackCast Kevin Michael Richardson, Jack Black, Khary Payton, Chris Pratt, Charlie DayPeacock Premium -
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Casper
comedy · family · fantasy
Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey arrives to communicate with Casper and his fellow spirits, he brings along his teenage daughter, Kat. Casper quickly falls in love with Kat, but their budding relationship is complicated not only by his transparent state, but also by his troublemaking apparition uncles and their mischievous antics.
Directed by Rob Letterman, Brad SilberlingCast Chauncey Leopardi, Spencer Vrooman, Malachi Pearson, Cathy Moriarty, Eric IdleHuluPeacock Premium -
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
adventure · family · fantasy · mystery
Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of his second year at Hogwarts. Adventure and danger await when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber Of Secrets Has Been Opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione's magical abilities and courage.
Directed by Chris ColumbusCast Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Griffiths, Fiona ShawPeacock PremiumMax -
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Greater
biography · family · sport
The incredible true story of the greatest walk-on in the history of college football.
Directed by David L. HuntCast Neal McDonough, Leslie Easterbrook, Christopher Severio, Michael Parks, Nick SearcyAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumFreevee -
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Bee Movie
animation · adventure · comedy · drama · family · romance
Barry B. Benson, a recent college graduate who wants more out of his life than making honey, decides to sue the human race after learning about the exploitation of bees at the hands of mankind. What will happen next?
Directed by Steve Hickner, Simon J. SmithCast Jerry Seinfeld, Renée Zellweger, Matthew Broderick, Patrick Warburton, John GoodmanPeacock Premium -
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Minions
animation · adventure · comedy · crime · family · sci-fi
Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.
Directed by Kyle Balda, Pierre CoffinCast Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve CooganNetflixPeacock Premium -
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Labyrinth
adventure · family · fantasy · musical
When Sarah is forced to babysit her half-brother Toby, she inadvertently summons the Goblin King who whisks Toby away to his castle at the center of a labyrinth. Sarah enters into a bargain with the Goblin King where she is given just thirteen hours to solve the labyrinth and rescue Toby, or else lose him forever.
Directed by Jim HensonCast David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud, Shelley Thompson, Christopher MalcolmHuluPeacock Premium -
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Despicable Me 2
animation · adventure · comedy · crime · family · sci-fi
Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.
Directed by Pierre Coffin, Chris RenaudCast Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell BrandPeacock Premium -
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Shrek 2
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · romance
Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey set off to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's mother and father, the Queen and King. But not everyone is happily ever after. Shrek and the King find it difficult to get along, and there's tension in the marriage. The Fairy Godmother discovers that Fiona has married Shrek instead of her son Prince Charming and plots to destroy their marriage.
Directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury, Conrad VernonCast Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Julie Andrews, Antonio BanderasPeacock Premium -
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Sing
animation · comedy · family · musical
A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.
Directed by Garth Jennings, Christophe LourdeletCast Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, John C. ReillyNetflixPeacock Premium -
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Dog Man
animation · action · adventure · comedy · crime · family · fantasy · sci-fi
When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat.
Directed by Peter HastingsCast Pete Davidson, Poppy Liu, Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher, Billy BoydPeacock Premium -
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The Secret Life of Pets 2
animation · adventure · comedy · family
Max the terrier must cope with some major life changes when his owner gets married and has a baby. When the family takes a trip to the countryside, nervous Max has numerous run-ins with canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes and a scary turkey. Luckily for Max, he soon catches a break when he meets Rooster, a gruff farm dog who tries to cure the lovable pooch of his neuroses.
Directed by Chris Renaud, Jonathan del ValCast Patton Oswalt, Kevin Hart, Harrison Ford, Eric Stonestreet, Jenny SlatePeacock Premium -
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Kung Fu Panda
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
When the Valley of Peace is threatened, lazy Po the panda discovers his destiny as the "chosen one" and trains to become a kung fu hero, but transforming the unsleek slacker into a brave warrior won't be easy. It's up to Master Shifu and the Furious Five -- Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey -- to give it a try.
Directed by Mark Osborne, John StevensonCast Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Ian McShane, Jackie ChanPeacock Premium -
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What a Girl Wants
comedy · drama · kids & family · romance
American Daphne Reynolds heads to Europe in search of the father she's never met. But instead of finding a British version of her boho mother, she learns the love of her mom's life is an uptight politician. The only problem now is that her long-lost father is engaged to a fiercely territorial social climber with a daughter who makes Daphne's life miserable.
Directed by Dennie GordonCast Kelly Preston, Soleil McGhee, Colin Firth, Eileen Atkins, Jonathan PrycePeacock Premium
Wrapping Up
From animated hits to timeless adventure stories, this roundup makes it easier to choose a movie the whole household can enjoy. Titles like The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Shrek, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone bring plenty of repeat-watch appeal, while classics such as The Goonies and Casper add nostalgia for parents. Bookmark this page so you can come back whenever movie night rolls around. It’s updated regularly, so you’ll always have a fresh place to check for family-friendly streaming ideas on Peacock.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026