10 Best New Kids Movies to Stream in February 2026

You’ve wrangled all the kids for family movie night. You’ve got popcorn. You’ve got drinks. But the hardest part has yet to come: Picking a movie that everyone likes. Rather than spend half the evening debating movie choices, consult our list of new kids movies streaming in February. I perused new releases at all the major platforms including HBO Max, Netflix, and Peacock, and below are 10 of the best picks.

You’ll have your choice of How to Train Your Dragon movies, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie will be available just in time for the sequel this spring. Then there’s Paddington 2, which famously and deservedly carried a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes for over three years. And if you want to introduce your kids to some ’80s and ’90s fare, try Ghostbusters or Mrs. Doubtfire.

Ferdinand (2017) | HBO Max | Feb. 1

In this adaptation of the beloved children’s storybook, Ferdinand the bull prefers picking flowers over fighting. When he escapes the bullfighting training facility where he was raised, he befriends a loving family that owns, lo and behold, a flower farm. But fate lands him back at the training facility, where his peaceful nature comes head to head with the bullfighting way of life.

This is a sweet, simple tale about everyone’s favorite flower-sniffing bull. John Cena earned props for his kind, friendly voice acting of Ferdinand, and Kate McKinnon can do no harm as a goat who appoints herself as Ferdinand’s mentor.

How to Train Your Dragon (2010) | Netflix, VOD | Feb. 1

In this animated fantasy adventure, dragons are enemy number one to a village of Vikings—and killing dragons is what everyone lives for. And then there’s Hiccup, the chief’s teenage son, who’s more into inventing than fighting. He’s also considered the village klutz. When he captures a fearsome dragon so that he can finally impress his peers, he ends up befriending the dragon instead. And the rest is history.

This is the original How to Train Your Dragon movie, back before there were multiple sequels, TV series, and games. And while I’ve enjoyed every single movie in the franchise, you can’t beat the joy of watching Hiccup and Toothless’s friendship unfold in this first installment.

Ghostbusters (1984) | Hulu, VOD | Feb. 1

Not all ’80s movies age well, but the original Ghostbusters mostly stands the test of time. Ghosts have taken over New York City, and what better crew to hunt them down than a trio of paranormal researchers working out of an abandoned fire station? With giant proton packs strapped to their backs, they trap ghosts dispatched by the evil Gozer.

Will the ghosts of Ghostbusters look cheesy to kids who’ve been raised in an era of CGI animation? For sure. But that’s part of the movie’s charm. Besides, kids of all generations should know exactly what the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man is and how it came to exist.

Life of Pi (2012) | HBO Max | Feb. 1

A teenage boy gets lost at sea after his ship sinks in the middle of the ocean. He’s joined on his escape raft by a tiger, zebra, hyena, and orangutan. If that sounds like a terrible combination of predators and prey to live in close quarters, it is. Suffice it to say, this is a tale of survival, especially when rations start to run low.

A word of warning that this movie skews toward an older kid audience—as in preteen or thereabouts. The story is powerful, but the pacing is slower and it gets dark—especially with animal versus animal brutality that might disturb younger kiddos. There’s also a devastating little twist at the end that may or may not go over a kid’s head, so you might want to do some research before hitting play.

Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) | Netflix, VOD | Feb. 1

A recently divorced father lands a job as his kids’ nanny so that he can spend more time with them. The big catch: He got the job in the guise of an older woman named Mrs. Doubtfire, and he must don prosthetics, wig, and dowdy clothes every time he shows up for nanny duty, lest he get discovered. As it turns out, he’s a big hit with the kids and even his ex-wife. But of course, shenanigans like this can only last for so long.

Robin Williams had so many memorable performances in his career, but this is one of his most iconic. Mrs. Doubtfire’s high-pitched voice is seared into memory from my own childhood, and the heartfelt story ages well even if some of the antics do feel dated.

Night at the Museum (2006) | Netflix, VOD | Feb. 1

When Larry, played by Ben Stiller, gets a job as the overnight security guard at the Museum of Natural History in NYC, he learns that the exhibits come to life when the sun goes down. This includes everything from the giant T-Rex to Attila the Hun to Theodore Roosevelt—and boy are they an unruly crew.

I love a good tale of inanimate objects coming to life when the humans are gone, and this is the ultimate example. The well-rounded cast includes Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, and Rami Malek.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) | Peacock | Feb. 3

While investigating a water main leak in the heart of Brooklyn, Mario and Luigi are transported to another world via a green warp pipe. Mario teams up with Princess Peach to keep Bowser from overthrowing Mushroom Kingdom and to rescue Luigi after he’s captured by Bowser. Along the way they get help from Toadstool, Donkey Kong, and some handy power-ups.

It goes without saying that this is a crowd-pleaser for anyone who’s played any iteration of Super Mario Bros. And the timing couldn’t be more perfect, since the sequel, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, is coming out in theaters this April.

How to Train Your Dragon (2025) | Netflix, VOD | Feb. 10

This live-action remake of the animated How to Train Your Dragon is a faithful retelling of the original. It recreates the animated version scene by scene and even shot by shot, in some cases. A live-action remake might seem unnecessary to devoted fans of the original, but there’s something thrilling about seeing a familiar story brought to life by flesh-and-blood actors—especially when the story is this good.

For the overall plot, see the original animated version above. Except in this case, the world is more immersive. All the dragon interactions look real—riding them, touching them, fleeing their fire breath. It evokes a sense of awe that you don’t quite get from an animated movie.

The Addams Family (2019) | Netflix, VOD | Feb. 20

In this animated take on the beloved creepy, kooky family, Morticia and Gomez Addams move to the burbs of New Jersey to raise their kids Wednesday and Pugsley. Life is good, until an over-zealous reality TV host with an HGTV-esque show decides the Addams mansion is an eyesore for her picture-perfect community of new homes.

Wednesday this is not, but it’s a cute intro to the Addams family for younger kids. The macabre jokes and the family’s fascination with darkness and death never get old, no matter which adaptation you’re watching.

Paddington 2 (2017) | HBO Max | Feb. 27

If you haven’t seen Paddington 2—or any of the Paddington movies, for that matter—this belongs at the top of your must-watch list. In this sequel, Paddington gets thrown in jail for a theft he didn’t commit. While the Brown family tracks down the real thief, Paddington befriends his prison pals and wins over their hearts with his signature marmalade sandwiches.

I love this movie because it hits home with kids across all ages. It’s sweet and funny without pandering, and it’s helped immensely by Hugh Grant and Brendan Gleeson, who commit 110 percent to their performances. All three of the Paddington movies have gone over well with my kids, who were about 8 and 11 when we watched them all.

More February kid movies that we love

There are lots more kids movies arriving on streaming platforms this February. Check out the list below if you’re looking for more flicks.

More recommended kid movies coming out in February

Feb. 1
Bad News Bears (2005) (Paramount+)
Ella Enchanted (Paramount+)
Ferdinand (HBO Max)
Ghostbusters II (Hulu)
Grease (Paramount+)
Grease 2 (Paramount+)
Hop (HBO Max)
Miss Potter (Peacock)
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (Netflix)
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (Netflix)
Rugrats Go Wild (Paramount+)
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (Paramount+)
Spider-Man: Homecoming (Peacock)
The Boss Baby (Peacock)
The Rugrats Movie (Paramount+)
The Smurfs (Hulu)
The Smurfs 2 (Hulu)
Trolls (Peacock)

Feb. 16
Ghostbusters Afterlife (Hulu)

Feb. 20
The Addams Family 2 (Netflix)

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