The best kids movies on Netflix right now

In this Netflix animated original, you’ll meet Orion (Jacob Tremblay), a seemingly typical elementary school kid. But this is merely a facade, as Orion is secretly a bundle of adolescent anxiety, filled with irrational fears of everything from bees and dogs to clowns and cliffs. But the thing he’s most afraid of is one he can’t avoid: the dark. So when Dark itself (Black Bird‘s Paul Walter Hauser) decides to visit Orion to show him that the night’s not so scary, Orion has to learn to accept the unknown and stop letting fear control his life.

A box-office smash this past summer, The Super Mario Bros. Movie is sure to be a hit at your home, too. Brooklyn plumbers Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) aren’t doing so hot. But when they see a chance to make it big by repairing the city’s water main, they jump at the opportunity… only to get sucked down a green pipe and separated as they get sucked into portal into another world. While Mario lands in the Mushroom Kingdom with Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), Luigi is kidnapped by Bowser (Jack Black). Now, it’s up to Mario to discover the power within him to save his brother and the Mushroom Kingdom.

Universal’s Despicable Me (which is also on Netflix, as is Minions: The Rise of Gru) spawned a bizarre spinoff out of the yellow, eraser-like assistants of supervillain Gru. In Minions, you learn their backstory, as they served despicable masters throughout the ages, from T. Rex to Napoleon. When Minions can’t serve, they are sad. So, Minion Kevin recruits Stuart and Bob to venture into the world to find a new evil boss. They stumble across Scarlet Overkill (Bullet Train‘s Sandra Bullock), the world’s first-ever female supervillain.

Based on an ancient Chinese tale, The Monkey King follows a stick-wielding monkey on an epic quest for immortality. Along the way, he teams up with a young girl and must battle demons, dragons, gods, and the biggest obstacle of all: his own ego.

Michael Bond’s beloved children’s novels come to life in this hit comedy starring the titular bear. When Paddington (Passages‘ Ben Whishaw) travels from the jungles of Peru to London in search of a home, he soon finds himself lost, alone, and overwhelmed by the city. Fortunately, he stumbles across the kind Brown family, who offer him a temporary home. Things seem to be turning around until Paddington catches the eye of a museum taxidermist (Nicole Kidman).

From the team that brought viewers the groundbreaking series Our Planet comes a fun, feathery feature documentary that is vibrant, colorful, and cheerful. Narrated by legendary actor Stephen Fry, Dancing with the Birds is a wonderful voyage into the world of exotic birds. Each moment feels like a small story, filled with humor and excitement that the whole family will enjoy. Dancing with the Birds sends audiences on a journey around the world to some of the most exotic places. While short, it’s incredibly colorful and diverse. This documentary film is perfect for young audiences looking for a fascinating and refreshingly enjoyable view into the world of exotic wildlife.

Minecraft is one of the most popular video game properties in recent memory, encouraging players to build, explore, and learn. From teamwork to resource management and even coding, Minecraft has been a great learning utility. Minecraft: Story Mode takes the whimsical computer world of Minecraft and translates it into a miraculous adventure into the world of Minecraft. Originally released on video game platforms in 2015, Minecraft: Story Mode is a Netflix Interactive movie, where the viewer can decide what happens next. Using the remote control, viewers can shape choices and be a part of the action. Minecraft: Story Mode follows Jesse (Patton Oswalt or Catherine Taber), Axel (Brian Posehn), and Olivia celebrating their craftsmanship skills at EnderCon, when suddenly the entire world of Minecraft is threatened by a powerful evil. The trio is destined to save the universe and must trek across unknown lands to save all of Minecraft. This unique story and interactive adventure will keep families, especially young gamers, entertained.

You never know where life will take you, and in White Fang, a small wolf-dog is about to embark on a journey of a lifetime — through the wilderness of North America, encountering new friends and great danger. White Fang is based on the novel of the same name by Jack London. Unlike other novels, White Fang told the story from the viewpoint of the wolf-dog, creating a fascinating way in which animals view the world around them. Director Alexandre Espigares, who won an Academy Award for the animated short film Mr. Hublot, adapts the story through a wondrous splash of smooth animation and shading that evokes watercolors. White Fang is a heartwarming tale of adventure, heroism, and the people that you meet along the way.