2026 Smash Hit Blockbuster Family Move Previews! GOAT, Toy Story 5, Super Mario Galaxy and More!

2026 is stacked with family and animated movies – from talking goats chasing sports glory, to robotic beavers, pouty fish, Mario in space, the return of Woody and Buzz, He-Man’s big comeback, a live-action Moana, and a wild new Cat in the Hat. In this video, we’re previewing 9 family-friendly & animated movies coming in 2026 so parents, kids, and animation fans can start planning their movie nights early. You’ll get quick plot breakdowns, confirmed release dates, and who each movie is best for (little kids, big kids, teens, or the whole family). 2026 Family & Animated Movie Preview Lineup 1. GOAT - 0:05 - February 13, 2026 In an all-animal world, a small goat named Will dreams of becoming the “greatest of all time” at roarball, a full-contact pro sport dominated by huge, fast predators. This animated sports comedy from Sony Pictures Animation features a massive voice cast (Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Stephen Curry and more) and drops just in time for NBA All-Star weekend. 2. Hoppers - 2:41 - March 6, 2026 Pixar’s Hoppers follows Mabel, a teen animal lover whose mind is “hopped” into a robotic beaver so she can communicate with animals and stop a construction company from destroying their habitat. Expect classic Pixar heart with sci-fi comedy, spy-movie vibes, and a stacked voice cast led by Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, and Jon Hamm. 3. The Pout-Pout Fish - 5:07 - March 20, 2026 (U.S.) Based on the beloved children’s book, this Australia/US co-production follows grumpy blue Mr. Fish, who lives in a shipwreck and gets pulled into an undersea adventure with hyperactive sea dragon Pip and a colorful cast of ocean friends. It’s a fantasy adventure comedy that hits Australian theaters on January 1, 2026, and splashes into U.S. cinemas on March 20, 2026. 4. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - 7:10 - April 3, 2026 Illumination and Nintendo send Mario, Luigi, Peach and Toad into outer space in the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie. This time, they’re traveling from planet to planet to face Bowser Jr., with Rosalina and the Lumas joining the fun. It’s a big-screen animated adventure comedy designed for kids who loved the first movie and parents who grew up on Mario. 5. Toy Story 5 - 8:18 - June 19, 2026 The toys are back – and now they’re up against tech. Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the gang find their old-school toy world threatened by a new villain: Lilypad, a frog-shaped smart tablet that kids are obsessed with. Directed by Andrew Stanton, Toy Story 5 explores what happens when classic toys go head-to-head with modern gadgets, mixing nostalgia, comedy and emotional punches the series is known for. Pixar Animation Studios 6. Masters of the Universe - 9:24 - June 5, 2026 For older kids and teens, Masters of the Universe brings He-Man back to the big screen in a live-action fantasy epic. Prince Adam, who crash-landed on Earth as a child, must reclaim the Power Sword and become He-Man to defend Eternia from Skeletor. With Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man and Jared Leto as Skeletor, expect big battles, colorful worlds, and full-on ’80s fantasy energy. 7. Moana - 9:45 - July 10, 2026 Disney’s live-action Moana retells the story of the brave chief’s daughter who sails beyond the reef, guided by the ocean itself, to restore the heart of Te Fiti and save her people. Catherine Lagaʻaia takes on the role of Moana with Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui, bringing the music, mythology, and oceanic adventure of the original into a live-action, big-screen spectacle. 8. The Magic Faraway Tree - 10:45 - 2026 9. The Cat in the Hat - 13:33 - November 6, 2026 Dr. Seuss’ iconic troublemaker finally gets a fully animated theatrical adventure. With Bill Hader voicing the Cat, this fantasy comedy brings mischief, magic, and full-blown chaos into a family home as the Cat’s wild world collides with ours. Warner Bros. is positioning it as the kickoff to a wider “Seussiverse,” so expect lots of visual gags, wordplay, and loud kid laughter. ********************************************************************* If you’re a parent, animation nerd, or just love a good family movie night, this video will help you build your 2026 watchlist and figure out which ones are “see it in theaters” vs “wait for streaming.” 💬 Question of the video: Which of these are you most excited for – GOAT, Hoppers, The Pout-Pout Fish, Mario Galaxy, Toy Story 5, Masters of the Universe, Moana, or Cat in the Hat? Drop your pick in the comments and tell me who you’re watching it with! 👍 If this helped you plan your movie year, like the video, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 bell for more 2026 movie guides, trailers, and review breakdowns! #FamilyMovies2026 #AnimatedMovies2026 #GOATMovie #Hoppers #PoutPoutFish #SuperMarioGalaxyMovie #ToyStory5 #MastersOfTheUniverse #Moana2026 #CatInTheHat2026 #KidsMovies #MoviePreviews #FamilyMovieNight