20 Best Family TV Shows on Max 2026
Explore 20 family-friendly Max picks, from Looney Tunes Cartoons and Sesame Street to Batman and Planet Earth, for kids, teens, and adults.
If you’re searching for something the whole household can enjoy, this roundup of family-friendly picks on Max makes it easy to start streaming. The lineup spans playful animation, classic adventures, and smart comedy, with standouts like Looney Tunes Cartoons, My Adventures with Superman, Batman: The Animated Series, Adventure Time, and Justice League. Younger viewers can settle in with Sesame Street, while older kids and adults may gravitate toward the wonder of Planet Earth or the gentle humor of Margarita. With 20 titles on the page, there’s plenty to fit different ages, moods, and attention spans. Whether you want a quick short, an action-packed series, or something soothing for a weekend watch, these are strong options to queue up now.
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Looney Tunes Cartoons
animation · short · adventure · comedy · family · thriller
A series of short form cartoons starring the iconic and beloved Looney Tunes characters. Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and other marquee Looney Tunes characters are featured in their classic pairings in simple, gag-driven and visually vibrant stories.
Directed by David Gemmill, Ryan Kramer, Kenny Pittenger, Peter Browngardt, Michael RuoccoCast Eric Bauza, Jeff Bergman, Bob Bergen, Fred Tatasciore, Candi MiloMax -
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My Adventures with Superman
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · romance · sci-fi
Twenty-somethings Clark Kent, the bright and driven Lois Lane, and their best friend Jimmy Olsen begin to discover who they are and everything they can accomplish together as an investigative reporting team at the Daily Planet.
Directed by Jen Bennett, Diana Huh, Christina Manrique, Grace Liu, Chris PalmerCast Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Max Mittelman, Kiana MadeiraMax -
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Batman: The Animated Series
animation · action · adventure · crime · family · mystery · sci-fi
Vowing to avenge the murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne devotes his life to wiping out crime in Gotham City as the masked vigilante "Batman".
Directed by Kevin Altieri, Boyd Kirkland, Frank Paur, Dan Riba, Dick SebastCast Kevin Conroy, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Bob Hastings, Loren Lester, Robert CostanzoAmazon Prime VideoMax -
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Adventure Time
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · sci-fi
Unlikely heroes Finn and Jake are buddies who traverse the mystical Land of Ooo. The best of friends, our heroes always find themselves in the middle of escapades. Finn and Jake depend on each other through thick and thin.
Directed by Bong Hee Han, Larry Leichliter, Elizabeth Ito, Andres Salaff, Adam MutoCast John DiMaggio, Jeremy Shada, Tom Kenny, Hynden Walch, Niki YangHuluMax -
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Justice League
animation · action · adventure · family · fantasy · mystery · sci-fi
The long-awaited rebirth of the greatest superhero team of all time: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Hawkgirl, Green Lantern, and Martian Manhunter.
Directed by Butch Lukic, Dan RibaCast Carl Lumbly, Phil LaMarr, Michael Rosenbaum, George Newbern, Maria Canals-BarreraMax -
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Margarita
drama · comedy · kids & family
Unaware of her origins, a young woman stumbles upon a magical place, pursuing her desires. However, the cunning Delfina has usurped secrets about her birth to build an empire within this house.
Directed by Mariano Ardanaz, Eduardo Ripari, Guillermo Trochón, Cris MorenaCast Mora Bianchi, Isabel Macedo, Ramiro Spangenberg, Lola Abraldes, Graciela StefaniMax -
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Planet Earth
documentary · family
David Attenborough celebrates the amazing variety of the natural world in this epic documentary series, filmed over four years across 64 different countries.
Directed by Alastair Fothergill, Mark LinfieldCast Sigourney Weaver, Nikolay Drozdov, Thomas Anguti JohnstonMax -
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Sesame Street
animation · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy · game-show · music · musical · talk-show
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Directed by Jon Stone, J. Squires Emily, Robert Myhrum, Lisa Simon, Neil SmithCast Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, Sonia Manzano, Martin P. RobinsonNetflixMax -
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Regular Show: The Lost Tapes
animation · action · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy · sci-fi
Familiar duo Mordecai and Rigby navigate mundane park jobs that inevitably spiral into surreal, chaotic disasters.
Directed by Toby Jones, J.G. QuintelCast J.G. Quintel, William Salyers, Sam Marin, Mark Hamill, Roger Craig SmithHuluMax -
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Teen Titans Go!
animation · short · action · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy · horror · musical · mystery · romance · sci-fi
Robin, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy and Cyborg return in all-new, comedic adventures. They may be super heroes who save the world every day ... but somebody still has to do the laundry!
Directed by Luke Cormican, Peter Rida Michail, James Krenzke, Ken McIntyre, Dave StoneCast Greg Cipes, Scott Menville, Khary Payton, Hynden Walch, Tara StrongNetflixHuluMax -
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Light of My Lion
drama · family · mystery · thriller
The appearance of a mysterious little boy interrupts the quiet, predictable life shared by an artist with autism and his caring older brother.
Directed by Toshio Tsuboi, Takahiro Aoyama, Masahide IzumiCast Yûya Yagira, Ryôta Bandô, Tasuku Satô, Asuka Saitô, Osamu MukaiMax -
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Young Love
animation · comedy · family
The Young family – millennial parents Stephen and Angela, their daughter Zuri and her pet cat Rocky – juggle careers, marriage, parenthood, social issues and multi-generational dynamics while striving to make a better life for themselves.
Directed by Kevin R. Adams, Ricardo Curtis, Mark Davis, Armen Melkonian, Sahle RobinsonCast Kid Cudi, Issa Rae, Brooke Monroe Conaway, Loretta Devine, Harry LennixMax -
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Unexpected
reality tv · kids & family
A raw look at three teenage pregnancies and the effects it has on their families as everyone prepares for the arrival of the babies.
HuluMax -
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The Batman
animation · action · adventure · crime · family · fantasy · mystery · sci-fi
A young billionaire Bruce Wayne fights crime and evil as the mysterious vigilante, The Batman.
Directed by Brandon Vietti, Seung Eun Kim, Christopher Berkeley, Anthony Chun, Sam LiuCast Rino Romano, Alastair Duncan, Eve Sabara, Danielle Judovits, Kevin Michael RichardsonMax -
15
The Mountain Kitchen
documentary · family · reality-tv
For Annie Starke, it's all about great eats and good times as she prepares delicious meals indoors and over the fire at her family's mountain ranch in Montana.
Directed by Olivia BallCast Annie StarkeMax -
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Bargain Block: New Orleans
family
The duo head south for the winter, restoring abandoned homes in New Orleans. Facing hurricane damage, bee infestations, and strict building codes, they get help from Whitfield with tricky business choices.
Cast Keith Bynum, Evan ThomasMax -
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Halloween Wars
family · game-show · reality-tv
Cake decorators, sugar artists and pumpkin carving experts battle it out as they create Halloween-themed edible displays. The last team to scare off the competition will take home a $50,000 grand prize.
Directed by David Miller, Michael Pearlman, Peter NeyCast Todd Tucker, Cassandra Peterson, Rachel Fortner Weinstein, Pege Yates, Chaske SpencerMax -
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Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · horror
Set in 1920s Shanghai, ten-year-old Sam and 12-year-old Elle return the Mogwai Gizmo back home to the lush and perilous Valley of Jade.
Directed by Stephanie Gonzaga, Alexandra Chiu, Vaughn Ross, Jasmine Goggins, Michael ChangCast Gabrielle Nevaeh, A.J. LoCascio, Izaac Wang, Ming-Na Wen, BD WongMax -
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The Hunt
documentary · family
This major landmark series looks in detail at the fascinating relationship between predators and their prey. Rather than concentrating on ‘the blood and guts’ of predation, the series looks in unprecedented detail at the strategies predators use to catch their food and prey use to escape death. Sir David Attenborough narrates.
Directed by Ellen Husain, Rob SullivanCast Damien BoisseauMax -
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Iyanu
animation · action · adventure · family · fantasy
Set in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland, follow teenage orphan girl, Iyanu, a heroine who must uncover the mystery behind her newfound powers to save her people from an ancient curse threatening to destroy humanity.
Directed by Vincent Edwards, Dawud Anyabwile, Darnell Johnson, Esteban Valdez, Roye OkupeCast Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Serah Johnson, Okey Jude, Samuel Kugbiyi, Babajide OyekunleMax
Wrapping Up
This list is built to help you find dependable picks for movie nights, rainy afternoons, and easy background viewing with kids. From long-running favorites like Sesame Street to animated hits such as Adventure Time and Batman: The Animated Series, there’s a clear mix of fun, warmth, and rewatch value. You’ll also find options that work for mixed-age groups, including Planet Earth and My Adventures with Superman. Bookmark this page and come back when you need a fresh recommendation, since it’s updated regularly to reflect what’s worth watching now.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is this list updated?
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Do I need a Max subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Max. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 4, 2026