What if you made a family movie? Here are the films to do with the children this summer (from May to August). Classification by release date and age.
Lilo & Stitch – From 6 years old
Disney
Released May 21 – Twenty-three years after the animated film, Disney offers the film by Dean Deblois and Chris Sanders a new youth with a version in real shots. Lilo & Stitch are back in a new adventure which, despite some differences and adjustments, remains faithful to the original.
A film that will speak to the first spectators as well as those who are preparing to discover the facetious little blue extraterrestrial Stitch and the little girl with a well -soaked character Lilo.
Released on May 21 in our rooms, Lilo & Stitch made the best start of a film in theaters in 2025, a success that should push the studio to make a user!
Diplodocus – From 6 years old
Distribution
Release on May 28 – Are your little ones fans of dinosaurs? Take them in theaters Discover Diplodocus, the story of a little intrepid dinosaur, which dreams of adventures. When his universe begins to disappear mysteriously, he discovers his incredible power: that of traveling from planet to planet. Using a bunch of somewhat wacky friends, he then embarked on a fantastic epic to save his world
Inspired by the comics of the 80s which sold more than 3 million copies, Diplodocus mixes animation and real shots.
The film conveys a message on the importance of friendship and family ties in building self -esteem.
Dragons – From 6 years old
Universal
Release on June 11 – If you liked the animated film of the DreamWorks studios, be reassured, Dragons is the faithful adaptation in real shots.
Again staged by Dean Debloisthe feature film takes place on the steep island of Beurk, where for Vikings and Dragons have faced mercilessly. Harold, the chief son of the tribe, is an exception by binding himself to friendship with a dragon named Krokmou. Their improbable link will reveal the true nature of the dragons and question the very foundations of Viking.
This live version is led by Mason Thames, Nico Parker and Gerard Butler – who already lent his voice to the hero's father in the animated version.
Elio – From 6 years old
Pixar
Released it June 18 : Discover the universe with Elio! A year after Vice-Versa 2, the Pixar animation studio is back with Elio, an original film.
Directed by Adrian Molina, co -director of Coco, Domee Shi (Bao, Red Alert) and Madeline Sharafian, the feature film follows Elio, a child with an overflowing imagination passionate about extraterrestrials, who finds himself inadvertently teleported in the Communiverse, an interplanetary paradise sheltering intelligent life forms from the most distant galaxies. Trickly taken for the earth ambassador, Elio will have to overcome a series of unexpected events, tie links with eccentric creatures and face a cosmic crisis.
The film emphasizes family relationships, the importance of friendship and allows us to understand that you have to follow your dreams.
Tom Le Chat – From 3 years old
Kmbo
Released it June 18: Inspired by Jet Boeke's books, Tom the cat – looking for the lost comforter follows Tom, a little curious, mischievous and stubborn red cat, who loses his favorite comforter. With his friend Chat-Souris, he leaves for a great adventure in search of him.
An hour -long film, perfect for small spectators, who will quickly get attached to this hero on all fours, also amazed by the little things of everyday life. And then, which child has never lost his comforter, causing a moment of panic among parents?
This first adventure in the cinema will be followed, this winter, from another film (which can very well be seen independently), in which Tom and Chat-Souris will discover snow for the very first time.
Maya, give me another title – from 6 years old
The Jokers Films
Released it June 18: After Maya, give me a title released last October, Michel Gondry returns with the suite entitled Maya, give me another title narrated this time by Blanche Gardin.
Maya and her dad live in two different countries. To maintain the link with his daughter and continue to tell her stories, his father asks her every month “Maya, give me a title”. From this title, he makes her a cartoon of which she is the heroine. Michel Gondry then gives life to a poetic and fun journey that will make young people dream … and smile the big ones.
Like the first film, Maya, give me another title is a declaration of love in the cinema and the comic strip, but also of a father towards his daughter.
Amélie and the metaphysics of the tubes – from 6 years old
High and short
Release the 25 June : If you have read Amélie Nothomb, this title necessarily tells you something: Amélie and the metaphysics of the tubes is inspired by the book of the famous Belgian novelist.
To see from 6 years old, this film follows Amélie, a Belgian little girl born in Japan. Thanks to his friend Nishio-San, the world is only aventures and discoveries. But on the day of his three years, an event turned upside down the course of his life. Because at this age, for Amélie, everything is played out: happiness like tragedy.
The directors Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han focused the history of the film on the relationship between Amélie and her sweet governess, Nishio-San.
Liane-Cho Han explains: “ Through Nishio-San, it is the relationship in Japan which has always been, for us, the catalyst for Amélie's evolution, from birth to mourning that the departure represents. »»
A visually magnificent film on the way in which we forge an identity and on the importance of memories. A story that will delight young spectators as much as their parents and Amélie Nothomb fans.
Falcon Express – From 6 years old
Apollo Films
Released it July 2 :: After the ace of the jungle, Pattie and the anger of Poseidon or the adventures of Pil, the French animation studio Tat Productions is back with Falcon Express directed by Benoît Daffis and Jean-Christian Tassy.
In this adventure, pets, trapped on a train launched at full speed, will have to thwart Hans' plans, a resentful badger in search of revenge. While the crash seems inevitable, animals can count on Falcon, a spinning and resourceful raccoon, ready to do anything to save them!
A funny animal adventure full of suspense and action that will delight the whole family.
Buffalo Kids – From 6 years old
ARP Selection
Released 9 July :: With Buffalo Kids, the directors Juan Jesús García Galocha and Pedro Solís García (who both worked in the technical teams of Tad the explorer and sacred mummies) deliver a touching and inclusive adventure animation film.
This family western follows two young Irish, Mary and Tom, freshly landed in New York at the end of the 19th century. Delivered to themselves after the absence of their uncle, they decide to cross America to California.
On their way, they meet a group of orphaned children sent to the west to be adopted. Among them, Nick, a wheelchair boy. A presence that offers this film an inclusive dimension without forcing empathy.
A sincere and benevolent film which addresses solidarity and perseverance, to be seen from 6 years old, although certain sequences can impress the most sensitive.
Bed up below – from 3 years old
Whippet movies
Release on 16 July : A program of 4 short animation films Latvian animation from the animaicijas brigāde studio exclusively made of stop motion.
The program gives pride of place to small living beings, often fragile and vulnerable, but who have an important role in biodiversity.
A film lasting 40 minutes ideal for the little ones. Sens below makes it possible to raise awareness among children about the importance of preserving nature and its smallest inhabitants.
Smurfs – from 6 years old
Paramount
Release on 16 July :: Smurfs are back in the cinema! Eight years after the Smurfs and the lost village, the little blue guys created by Peyo in 1958 come back with a new film that mixes animation and real shots.
This new feature film is staged by Chris Miller, already at work on Shrek the third and the cat Potté.
In this new adventure, the great Smurf is mysteriously kidnapped by the villains: Gargamel and his brother Razamel. The Smurfette and its best friend The unnamed Smurf then go on a mission to find it! Then begins a delusional adventure where the blue heroes will cross the road of new colorful friends like Mama Pot and his little ones and the brother of the Grand Smurf.
Bad Guys 2 – From 6 years old
Universal France
Outing the 30th July : Two years after the Bad Guys, the DreamWorks animation studios come back with the following! Always staged by the French director Pierre Perifel and co -breaded by Juan Pablo without, the Bad Guys 2 sees the ex thieves drawn from their retirement and forced to do “a last job” by a fully female team.
Mr. Loup, Mr. Serpent, Mr. Perquin, Mr. Piranha and Miss Tarentule will therefore become Bad Guys again for our greatest pleasure and theirs. The heroes will find themselves here to have to team up with the bad girls including Mistigri, for a “last blow”. A real mission: impossible for children.
On the French vocal casting side, Pierre Niney will find his acolytes Igor Gotesman (Mr Serpent), Doully (Mle Tarentule) and Jean-Pascal Zadi (Mr Shark).
The world of Wishhy – From 6 years old
Animoon
Released it August 13 : After oops! I missed the ark…, Yakari, the film and Maurice the fabulous cat, the Finnish director Toby Genkel reveals the world of Wishy. In this animated film, the young Thomas meets Fleak, a hairy creature from another dimension. He finds himself embarked on a fantastic adventure during which he discovered a way to restart. But in exchange, he must face a monster devouring everything, born from his own shadow.
An inclusive film whose hero is a little boy in a wheelchair, which will allow young spectators to project themselves into an adventure where the difference becomes a force. Through its colorful and dreamlike universe, the world of Wishhy delicates the themes of disability, courage and self -esteem. Without ever pouring into pathos, the film celebrates each child's ability to overcome their fears and find their place, whatever their career.
A visually inventive tale to discover with the family from 6 years old.
Karate Kid – From 10 years old
Sony
Released it August 13 : After the three films released in the 1980s, Karate Kid and the Cobra Kai series, Ralph Macchio, a cult interpreter of Daniel Larusso, is back for Karate Kid: Legends.
In this feature film directed by Jonathan Entwistle (Power Rangers), the actor will support Jackie Chan, who takes up the role of Mr Han here he was already playing in the 2010 film with Jaden Smith. The latter will train and train Li, embodied by young Ben Wang, already seen in the American series of China.
A martial arts film that will appeal to fans of the first parts and the series. To see from 10 years old.
The ace of the jungle 1 & 2 – from 4 years old
SND
Came out on August 20: After their great success in theaters, the two feature films Les AS de la Jungle – adapted from the animation series – stand out on the big screen. What to delight the little fans of Maurice Le Manchot, Junior Le Poisson, Gilbert Le Tarsier, Miguel Le Gorille and Batricia La Batouris!
In the first part, the ace of Le Jungle will have to face Igor, a diabolical koala and its not very smart mercenary baboons whose project is to destroy the jungle. Entitled Operation Tour du Monde, the second part sees the heroes go around the world in search of an antidote in order to save their jungle from a pink foam.
True to the spirit of the series, these two films full of gags, winks and references will delight spectators from 4 years old.
