Best Family Movies of the 2020s
The 2020s reshaped family cinema, and this is what survived the decade's own hype cycle — 20 films ranked purely by audience score, from 2020 to 2026. Swapped leads at 8.9. If you only work through the top ten, you will have covered the decade properly.
20 titles · average score 8.2 ·
The top 5 picks
- 1
Swapped (2026)
★ 8.9 · 2,110 ratingsA small woodland creature and a majestic bird, two natural sworn enemies of the Valley, magically trade places and set off on an adventure of a lifetime to switch back. Their journey soon uncovers a greater threat—one…
- 2
Impossible Things (2021)
★ 8.4 · 429 ratingsAfter the death of her abusive husband, Matilde finds her new best friend in Miguel, her young, insecure, and disoriented neighbor.
- 3
Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace (2020)
★ 8.4 · 372 ratingsSecond chances start when a hardened criminal crosses paths with a precocious little girl who is helped by an angel to change hearts during the holiday season.
- 4
The Wild Robot (2024)
★ 8.3 · 6,447 ratingsAfter a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
- 5
Once Upon a Studio (2023)
★ 8.3 · 443 ratingsCreated for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of legendary Disney characters for a group photo.
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How this list is ranked
Nothing on this page is hand-picked to hit a word count. We pull films matching this list's criteria from TMDB, require a real audience behind each score, and rank by that score — 20 titles averaging 8.2. The page rebuilds daily, so new releases appear here as soon as enough people have rated them.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best family movie of the 2020s?
Swapped (2026) leads the decade with 8.9. The full list covers 2020–2026 and averages 8.2.
How many family movies from the 2020s are on this list?
20, each with at least 300 audience ratings behind its score. Anything with a thin vote count is excluded so the ranking reflects a real consensus.
Is this list updated?
Yes — it rebuilds every day from TMDB, so newly released movies appear as soon as enough people have rated them. You do not need an account to browse it, and there is no paywall on anything at MovieAI.