There’s finally a chill in the air, which means it’s time to grab your thickest blanket, heat up some apple cider, and get cozy on the couch. After all, what better way to celebrate the start of the autumn season than with a family-friendly fall movie? Check out our list of 2025 favorites below—from long-time classics to more recent releases, there’s something for both the kids and the parents to enjoy.
10 New & Classic Family-Friendly Movies to Enjoy This Fall
Stitch Head
A heartfelt twist on the classic tale of Frankenstein, Stitch Head is about a gentle, worried creature who is trying to protect the Mad Professor’s other creations from being discovered by the townspeople.
Rating: PG, Release date: October 29, 2025
Where to watch: In theaters
It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
The beloved Peanuts gang is on a mission to score the best candy this Halloween, except for Linus and Sally, who are camped out waiting for the arrival of the Great Pumpkin.
Rating: G, IMDb rating: 8.2/10, Release date: 1966
Where to watch: Apple TV
Mickey’s Tale of Two Witches
Daisy Duck and Minnie Mouse are on a mission to become real witches! But first, they must pass a series of four tests from the Witch Academy in Happy Haunt Hills in order to graduate.
Rating: TV-Y, IMDb rating: 6.1/10, Release date: 2021
Where to watch: Disney+
Muppets Haunted Mansion
On Halloween night, Gonzo is challenged to spend one night in a spooky mansion that’s haunted by ghosts and ghouls. But if he can’t make it, he’ll be trapped there forever!
Rating: PG, IMDb rating: 6.3/10, Release date: 2021
Where to watch: Disney+
Spooky Buddies
Everyone’s favorite talking puppies are back! This time, the furry friends find themselves in a haunted mansion plagued by something spooky, and they must band together to put a stop to it.
Rating: G, IMDb rating: 4.6/10, Release date: 2011
Where to watch: Disney+
Gnome Alone
When Chloe discovers a troupe of talking gnomes in her new home, she and her neighbor must team up with them to save the world from underground beasts who want to attack the town.
Rating: PG, IMDb rating: 5.6/10, Release date: 2017
Where to watch: Netflix
Halloweentown
When a young girl follows her grandma one night only to discover she comes from a long line of witches, she has to team up with her family to save the magical Halloweentown from evil forces.
Rating: PG, IMDb rating: 6.6/10, Release date: 1988
Where to watch: Disney+, Prime Video
Curious George: A Halloween Boofest
Fall is in the air, and Curious George is ready to experience his first-ever Boofest! However, the annual Halloween celebration takes a turn when George discovers there is a scarecrow stealing hats!
Rating: TV-Y, IMDb rating: 6.9/10, Release date: 2013
Where to watch: Prime Video
Lego Star Wars: Terrifying Tales
Mustafar, Poe, and BB-8 crash land on a volcanic planet and are forced to search within Darth Vader’s creepy old castle for help. Once there, they listen to three terrifying tales about the legendary Star Wars.
Rating: G, IMDb rating: 6.1/10, Release date: 2021
Where to watch: Disney+
Hotel Transylvania
Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count’s teenage daughter.
Rating: PG, IMDb rating: 7.0/10, Release date: 2012
Where to watch: Prime Video, Apple TV, The Roku Channel
Cornerstone Academy Wishes You a Happy Fall!
Want your child to experience more fun fall activities? Then consider sending them to daycare! At Cornerstone Academy in Kenosha, Wisconsin, we organize seasonal activities such as fall-related field trips, crafts, and educational lessons! Contact us today for more information or to schedule a tour.
