Barbie
Barbie isn’t as bad as it could’ve been. But it will still require some hand-holding to ensure teens glean the right message from it.
Choose Love
Choose Love is ultimately about choosing whether or not a young woman will cheat on her boyfriend.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Despite being a solid entry into the TMNT franchise, Mutant Mayhem has some surprisingly dark moments for a kids movie.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
While still plenty violent and filled with drinking and smoking, the Dial of Destiny does dial the content back a bit.
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah
Being a family-based movie doesn’t necessarily mean it’s completely family-friendly. But a surprising number of poignant moments turn up.
The Monkey King
This animated kids movie based on a famous Chinese story features a narcissistic monkey and a lot of Eastern spirituality.
Elemental
The themes we see here are still in line with what Pixar’s been doing for a while now, both in positive ways and in ways that may give some families pause.
Pee-wee’s Big Adventure
Pee-wee’s first foray onto the big screen is a fun, high-energy outing—but some content might cause parents to raise an eyebrow.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
The second animated Spider-Verse movie featuring Miles Morales is spectacular and overwhelming in equal measure.
The Slumber Party
Some families might be willing to give The Slumber Party a shot, but others may well find that the messaging here is more than they’re willing to navigate at their kids’ own sleepovers.