A grandfather inventor talks to his granddaughter.
Kids, Musical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

this film’s strong storytelling, talented cast and uplifting songs (Jingle Jangle is a musical!) make it a tale the whole …

A sad little girl holds a stuffed animal rabbit.
Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Come Away

Come Away isn’t always as “magical” as one might expect or hope at first glance.

A smiling woman stands next to a grumpy-looking, dragon-like monster.
Action/Adventure, Drama, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Emily and the Magical Journey

Emily and the Magical Journey is a fantastical children’s flick about the bravery and power of a young girl.

We see a group picture of well-dressed witches.
Action/Adventure, Mystery/Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The Witches

The Witches’ twisted blend of pagan spirituality and its creepy premise make this a movie many families may well avoid.

An older woman teaches a young girl about monster hunting with cobwebs all around.
Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting

There are some terrific messages here. But monster-y moments may push this often fun flick out of bounds for some …

Five super-powered teens line up in blue uniforms.
Action/Adventure, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Secret Society of Second-Born Royals

Think Spy Kids meets Princess Diaries. Kind of.

Snow White and seven greenish dwarfs stand in a field.
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs

This animated kids’ original holds an important message for viewers of all ages: Outward beauty is no match for what’s …

A girl sees an alien in suspended animation.
Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe

Candace and her siblings band together, serve justice to the alien invaders and save the world.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Black Panther

Black Panther has a good heart, and it gives us a real hero—strong and honorable and, when possible, even filled …

Bill and Ted stand side by side.
Action/Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Bill & Ted Face the Music

Mostly, this flick seems intent on delivering a laugh-out-loud homage to the original franchise.

Action/Adventure, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
The New Mutants

This is, primarily, a horror movie—with a little bit of John Hughes’ Breakfast Club thrown in for good measure.

Magic teacher and kids make a mess.
Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Magic Camp

This Disney+ movie’s main message is impossible to miss, namely that true magic is really about love and kindness.

Action/Adventure, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Project Power

Brutal violence, profanity and drug use ultimately undermine this pseudo-superhero project’s empowerment aspirations.

Action/Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Fearless

While Fearless has a good heart and a kid-friendly story, frequent bathroom humor stinks up what could’ve been a welcome …

Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Sputnik

Once the blood starts to fly, this Russian horror film drowns in its own vat of hemoglobin.