A comprehensive list of the most anticipated kids movies coming out in 2021. Some films have experienced a delay in 2020 due to the pandemic, leaving release dates unknown or rolled over until the end of the year.
The film industry is slowly recovering however, some movies have gone straight to streaming services.
2021 KIDS MOVIES QUICK LIST:
Peter Rabbit 2 – January 15, 2021
Cinderella (Retelling) – February 5, 2021
Raya & The Last Dragon – March 5, 2021
Boss Baby Family Business – March 26, 2021
Godzilla VS Kong (PG 13 – Teenagers) – May 21, 2021
Cruella – May 28, 2021
Spirit Untamed – June 4, 2021
Ghostbusters Afterlife – June 11, 2021
Luca – June 18, 2021
Jungle Cruise (2020 Delayed)
Minions – Rise Of Gru (2020 Delayed)
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
Space Jam – a new legacy
Sing 2 – Dec 2021
Encanto – Nov 24
Clifford The Big Red Dog – Live Action – Nov 5
Peter Rabbit 2 – January 15, 2021
In PETER RABBIT™ 2: THE RUNAWAY, the lovable rogue is back. Bea, Thomas, and the rabbits have created a makeshift family, but despite his best efforts, Peter can’t seem to shake his mischievous reputation.
Adventuring out of the garden, Peter finds himself in a world where his mischief is appreciated, but when his family risks everything to come looking for him, Peter must figure out what kind of bunny he wants to be.
Cinderella (Retelling) – February 5, 2021
Cinderella – starring Camila Cabello – has been delayed from February 5 to July 16 due to COVID-19 concerns and widespread theater closures. Cinderella will be directed by Pitch Perfect writer and Blockers director Kay Cannon.
Raya & The Last Dragon – March 5, 2021
“Raya and the Last Dragon” takes us on an exciting, epic journey to the fantasy world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons lived together long ago in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity.
Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people. However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than a dragon to save the world—it’s going to take trust and teamwork as well.
See Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon in theaters or order it on Disney+ with Premier Access on March 5.
Boss Baby Family Business – March 26, 2021 | Trailer
In the sequel to DreamWorks Animation’s Oscar®-nominated blockbuster comedy, the Templeton brothers—Tim (James Marsden) and his Boss Baby little bro Ted (Alec Baldwin)—have become adults and drifted away from each other. Tim is now a married stay-at-home dad. Ted
Rumble – On Hold Until 2022
In a world where monsters are global wrestling superstars, one unlikely champion is stepping into the ring. Watch the official trailer for #RumbleMovie, slamming into theatres February 18, 2022.
Godzilla VS Kong (PG 13 – Teenagers) – May 21, 2021 | Trailer
Legends collide in “Godzilla vs. Kong” as these mythic adversaries meet in a spectacular battle for the ages, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.
Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home, and with them is Jia, a young orphaned girl with whom he has formed a unique and powerful bond.
But they unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla, cutting a swath of destruction across the globe. The epic clash between the two titans—instigated by unseen forces—is only the beginning of the mystery that lies deep within the core of the Earth.
Cruella – May 28, 2021 | Trailer
Academy Award® winner Emma Stone (“La La Land”) stars in Disney’s “Cruella,” an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious – and notoriously fashionable – villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil.
“Cruella,” which is set in 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, follows a young grifter named Estella, a clever and creative girl determined to make a name for herself with her designs.
She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets.
One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute, played by two-time Oscar® winner Emma Thompson (“Howards End,” “Sense & Sensibility”).
But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.
Spirit Untamed – June 4, 2021 | Trailer
Spirit Riding Free one of the famous netflix series is making its way to the big screen in 2021. Spirit Untamed will hit theaters on June 4, 2021.
All the original voice actors will be reprising their roles in the upcoming Spirit Untamed animated movie. The film logo, title, story and cast has also been released and it look quite interesting.
Ghostbusters Afterlife – June 11, 2021
From director Jason Reitman and producer Ivan Reitman, comes the next chapter in the original Ghostbusters universe.
In Ghostbusters: Afterlife, when a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. The film is written by Jason Reitman & Gil Kenan.
Luca – June 18, 2021 | Trailer
The story of a young boy Luca, who lives in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera. It’s a coming of age story about a boy experiencing an unforgettable summer. Luca is set to hit theaters Summer 2021.
Jungle Cruise – July 2021 | Trailer
The trailer was launched via a fun-filled Instagram Live featuring Dwayne Johnson, interacting with a boat full of skippers from the Jungle Cruise attraction at The Disneyland Resort.
Inspired by the famous Disneyland theme park ride, Disney’s JUNGLE CRUISE is an adventure-filled, Amazon-jungle expedition starring Dwayne Johnson as the charismatic riverboat captain and Emily Blunt as a determined explorer on a research mission. Also starring in the film are Edgar Ramirez, Jack Whitehall, with Jesse Plemons, and Paul Giamatti.
Space Jam – July 15 | Read More
NBA superstar LeBron James teams up with Bugs Bunny and the rest of the Looney Tunes for this long-awaited sequel.
Minions: The Rise of Gru – July 2020 (Delayed)
This summer, from the biggest animated franchise in history and global cultural phenomenon, comes the untold story of one 12-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain, in Minions: The Rise of Gru.
Teeming with Illumination’s signature subversive humor, pop-culture sophistication, full-hearted emotion, bold music sensibility, and over-the-top action, Minions: The Rise of Gru is steered by the franchise’s original creators.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run | Trailer (Delayed)
Gary’s been snailnapped! SpongeBob and Patrick embark on a hilarious adventure to Save Gary! Watch the official trailer for the SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run.
Hotel Transylvania 4 – Release Date Rumoured Aug. 6, 2021
Ron’s Gone Wrong – The story of Barney, an awkward middle-schooler and Ron, his new walking, talking, digitally-connected device. Ron’s malfunctions set against the backdrop of the social media age launch them on a journey to learn about true friendship. October 2021
Clifford The Big Red Dog – Clifford the Big Red Dog stars a 25-foot-tall red dog and his young owner, Emily, in this live-action movie adaption of the classic children’s book series. November 5 2021
Sing 2 – The sequel to the 2016 animated film, Sing, is expected to be in Cinemas in Dec 2021.
