Although we're still eagerly awaiting the rest of the new family movie releases of 2020 [1], we'd be lying if we didn't admit that we're already excited about what's slated for 2021! With some of 2020's releases pushed back to next year due to the pandemic — not to mention the ones that were originally scheduled for 2021 (hello, Boss Baby sequel!) — there's a ton of movies already on the horizon for next year.
Keep reading to see which family movies are set to come out in 2021 (including a bunch of Disney movies! [2]) and to watch their trailers.
Peter Rabbit 2
What It's About: "Bea, Thomas, and the rabbits have created a makeshift family, but despite his best efforts, Peter can't seem to shake his mischievous reputation. Adventuring out of the garden, Peter finds himself in a world where his mischief is appreciated, but when his family risks everything to come looking for him, Peter must figure out what kind of bunny he wants to be."
Release Date: Jan. 15, 2021
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
What It's About: "When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind."
Release Date: March 5, 2021
Minions: The Rise of Gru
What It's About: "In the heart of the 1970s, amid a flurry of feathered hair and flared jeans, Gru (Oscar nominee Steve Carell [4]) is growing up in the suburbs. A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them. Luckily, he gets some mayhem-making backup from his loyal followers, the Minions. Together, Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto—a new Minion sporting braces and a desperate need to please—deploy their skills as they and Gru build their first lair, experiment with their first weapons and pull off their first missions."
Release Date: July 2, 2021
Jungle Cruise
What It's About: "Jungle Cruise [is] a rollicking thrill-ride down the Amazon [5] with wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff and intrepid researcher Dr. Lily Houghton. Lily travels from London, England to the Amazon jungle and enlists Frank's questionable services to guide her downriver on La Quila—his ramshackle-but-charming boat. Lily is determined to uncover an ancient tree with unparalleled healing abilities—possessing the power to change the future of medicine. Thrust on this epic quest together, the unlikely duo encounters innumerable dangers and supernatural forces, all lurking in the deceptive beauty of the lush rainforest. But as the secrets of the lost tree unfold, the stakes reach even higher for Lily and Frank and their fate—and mankind's—hangs in the balance."
Release Date: July 30, 2021
Additional Family Movies Coming Out in 2021
- Raya and the Last Dragon (March 12, 2021)
- The Boss Baby 2 (March 26, 2021)
- Ron's Gone Wrong (April 23, 2021)
- Untitled Spirit Riding Free Film (May 14, 2021)
- Cruella (May 28, 2021)
- Sing 2 (July 2, 2021)
- Space Jam: A New Legacy (July 16, 2021)
- The Bad Guys (Sept. 17, 2021)
- Blazing Samurai (2021)
