25 of the Best Kids❜ Movies On Netflix Right Now

Gone are the days of relying on only four channels to get your movie viewing done! Thanks to the evolution of streaming services, Sydney families have access to hundreds of the best kids' movies on Netflix at the touch of a button, making that 30 minutes of me-time all the more accessible (let's be honest!) and family movie night all the more exciting!

Grab the popcorn and start planning your next family movie night! 

What Are the Best Kids' Movies On Netflix Right Now?

1. Wonka

Suitable for ages 4+

One of the most highly-anticipated movie releases of the year is now one of the bet kids' movies on Netflix!

Wonka is now streaming on Netflix for all kids who can't get enough of Roald Dahl's famous tale, but this time around, we're going back in time to before Willy Wonka because the famous Willy Wonka! Armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, Willy Wonka is on a quest to introduce the world to his own chocolate recipes - at all costs!

2. Migration

Suitable for ages 3+

 

Have you ever wondered what actually happens when birds migrate?

Migration is the adorable tale of a family of mallords who decide to leave their cushy New England home and migrate to Jamaica. Unfortunately, their well-laid plans quickly go awry when they get lost and wind up in New York City. 

3. Leo

Suitable for ages 3+

Hear the voice of Adam Sandler as Leo, a school lizard that has been stuck in the same school for decades. When Leo the Lizard discovers he only has one more year to live, he decides to escape to freedom, and he's taking his class along with him!

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4. The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Suitable for ages 4+

Mario and Luigi are back on the screen for the first time in decades with The Super Mario Bros. Movie.  

As per usual, Bowser is reeking havoc in his attempt to steal the heart of Princes Peach. Find out what happens when Mario and Luigi disappear down an underground labrinth and into the Mushroom Kingdom to save the princess. 

5. Trolls Band Together

Suitable for ages 4+

Trolls Band Together is the third installment from the super-popular Trolls franchise and could just be one of the most popular of all the Trolls movies!

Poppy discovers that Branch and his four brothers were once part of her favourite boy band. When one of his siblings, Floyd, gets kidnapped by a pair of villainous popstars, Branch and Poppy embark on an epic adventure to rescue Floyd and maybe even get the band together for one last concert!

6. Ferdinand

Suitable for ages 3+

If you little ones haven't had the joy of watching Ferdinand yet, they're about to meet their new favourite character!

Ferdinand is a gentle, flower-loving bull who gets taken away from his owner and best friend, Nina. Determined to return to his family, the big-hearted bull rallies a misfit team of bulls and a fiesty goat on the ultimate adventure to return home. 

7. Sonic The Hedgehog

Suitable for ages 4+

The first installment from the Sonic franchise is sure to be a hit in your family and offer a taste of nostalgia for all us parents! 

Sonic The Hedgehog follows the tale of an anthropomorphic blue hedgehog who can run at supersonic speed. When Sonic and his guardian are attacked by an echnidna tribe, Sonic uses a bag of golden rings to to open a portal to Earth. 10 years later, Sonic is hunted down by an evil scientist with plans to use Sonic's superpowers for his selfish needs.

8. Sing

Suitable for ages 3+

With an all-star cast voicing some of the most loveable animated characters, Sing continues to be one of the best kids' movies on Netflix.

The first Sing movie introduces us to Buster Moon, a dapper koala who runs the once-grand theatre that has fallen on hard times. Buster has one last chance to return the theatre to its former glory by producing the world's greatest singing competition. 

9. Orion and the Dark

Suitable for ages 6+

For all those little ones afraid of the dark, Orion and the Dark takes us on a journey to discover why the dark is nothing to be afraid of!

Like most kids, Orion's worst fear is the dark. When the embodiment of his worst fear pays a visit, Dark whisks Orion away on a crazy adventure around the world to prove there is nothing to be afraid of at night.

10. Abominable

Suitable for ages 4+

Themes of life, loss, and one's true home are explored in Abominable.

When young Yi discovers an injured yeti (who's running away from the evil Dr Zara), she sets off on a quest across China with her reluctant cousins to help the yeti find his family. 

11. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Suitable for ages 6+

The world of illusion, other dimensions, and multiple Spider-Mans collide in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

The 2018 film is the first installment for the Spider-Verse (aka multi-verse) franchise and follows teen Miles Morales as he gains superpowers from a spider bite and soon meets alternate versions of himself and gets embroiled in an epic battle to save the multiverse.

12. The Sea Beast

Suitable for ages 4+

One of the newer kids' movies on Netflix, fans of pirates, monsters, and adventure will love The Sea Beast.

When Maisie Brumble stows away on the boat of the legendary sea monster hunter, Jacob Holland, she must have her wits about her as she goes on one wild adventure into unchartered waters. 

13. The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run

Suitable for ages 3+

Fans of the iconic SpongeBob SquarePants will get a kick out of seeing their favourite characters come back to the screen as they go back in time to when SpongeBob met his best pal, Gary the Snail. 

14. Back to the Outback

Suitable for ages 4+

Back to the Outback was released in 2021 and quickly became a classic Aussie kids' movie and one of the best kids' movies on Netflix.

Back to the Outback follows the tale of a group of Australian reptiles on a mission to flee their captivity at the Australian Wildlife Park and go back to the outback where they belong.  

15. Yes Day

Suitable for ages 5+

Another great kids' movie on Netflix for the whole family to enjoy, Yes Day is a funny look at what happens when parents have to agree to everything the kids say for one whole day!

After feeling like they continually say 'no' to everything, Allison and Carlos decide to give their three kids a 'Yes Day', aka a full 24 hours where the kids get to make all the rules!

16. The Harry Potter Movies

Suitable for ages 9+

Something for the older kids, three Harry Potter movies have recently landed on Netflix and have quickly topped the list of the best kids' movies on Netflix Australia!

The first three of the iconic Harry Potter movies are available to watch on Netflix Australia, so get ready for a mega binge session of Harry, Hermione, Ron and more as the other five movies start dropping soon!

17. Thelma The Unicorn

Suitable for ages 4+

Thelma The Unicorn follows Thelma, a small-time pony who dreams of becoming a glamorous music star.

In a pink and glitter-filled moment of fate, Thelma is transformed into a unicorn and instantly rises to global stardom. However, this new life of fame comes at a cost.

18. Jumanji

Suitable for ages 5+

Kirsten Dunst and Robin Williams star in the classic family movie, Jumanji.

Jumanji is one of the most legendary boardgames to ever exist because it actually brings the world of the boardgame to life! When Judy and Peter come across the magical Jumanji in their new home, they meet Alan, a man who was trapped in the game when he was just a boy, and attempt to free him while facing dangerous animals and an evil hunter. 

19. Slumberland

Suitable for ages 5+

One of the quirkier kids' movies on Netflix, Slumberland follows the tale of a young girl named Nemo who stumbles upon a secret map of the dreamworld of Slumberland. With the help of a kooky outlaw named Flip, she travels across dreams and nightmares in the hopes of seeing her late father again.

20. VIVO

Suitable for ages 3+

Brand new to Netflix in 2022, VIVO is an animated family musical with a stellar cast of voices, including Lin-Manuel Miranda and Gloria Estefan.

Follow a music-loving kinkajou on the adventure of a lifetime to fulfil his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend.

21. Wish Dragon

Suitable for ages 4+

Still one of the best kids' movies on Netflix, Wish Dragon was released in 2021 and follows the animated tale of Din as he tries to reconnect with his childhood best friend thanks to the help of a wish-granting (and bright pink!) dragon.

22. The Willoughbys

Suitable for ages 4+

Another newcomer to the best kids' movies on Netflix, The Willoughbys takes a hilarious look at what happens when kids decide they don't need parents around to live in this world!

Watch the Willougby children as they hatch a plan to get rid of their parents and raise themselves in The Willoughbys. 

23. Over the Moon

Suitable for ages 4+

Does your little one have dreams of flying to the moon?

Distract them for the time being with Over the Moon, an adorable musical tale that follows Fei Fei as she builds and flies a rocket ship to the moon to prove the existence of a legendary moon goddess.

24. The Mitchells vs. The Machines

Suitable for ages 5+

If you've ever been concerned about your digital devices coming to life, see what the outcome would be first-hand in The Mitchells vs. The Machines.

Get ready for action and adventure as the Mitchell family embarks on a very unconventional family road trip that includes the world's digital devices come to life.

25. The Emoji Movie

Suitable for ages 4+

A kids' movie for the digital age, The Emoji Movie brings emojis to life in the texting world of Textopolis, where Gene, the meh emoji, struggles to stick with just one facial expression and fights the higher powers to become normal.

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