2024: 11 Kids Movie Sequels and Remakes That Are Making a Comeback This Year

17 Sept

Everyone loves a good kid’s movie. Even as an adult. The messages behind them are deep and meaningful and teach children positive morals from a young age. 2024 is the year of previously loved kids and family movies making a comeback! Whether it’s a remake or a sequel, these movies are being shown on the big screen once again, and we’re all here for it!

1. Kung Fu Panda 4

Release Date: 28 March 2024

Distributed By: Universal Pictures

First Movie in Franchise Released: 2008

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 71%

“After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm.” – IMDb Summary

2. The Garfield Movie

Release Date: 30 May 2024

Distributed By: Sony Pictures Releasing

First Movie in Franchise Released: 2004

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 14%

“I saw this on a Monday, which was very fitting! From the funny and relatable jokes to the deep and touching father and son relationship of Vic and Garfield, this movie has got to be one of my favourite movies I’ve ever seen.” – Google Review by Aprie Shrestha.

3. Inside Out 2

Release Date: 13 June 2024

Distributed By: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

First Movie in Franchise Released: 2015

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 91%

“Building on the foundation of the original, Inside Out 2 explores new emotional territories, offering a fresh and enriching experience for viewers of all ages.” – Google Review by Divya Bisht

4. Despicable Me 4

Release Date: 20 June 2024

Distributed By: Universal Pictures

First Movie in Franchise Released: 2010

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 55%

“Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith, and Agnes welcome a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run.” – IMDb Summary

5. Descendants: The Rise of Red

Release Date: 12 July 2024

Distributed By: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

First Movie in Franchise Released: 2015

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 50%

“Follows Red, daughter of the Queen of Hearts, and Chloe, daughter of Cinderella, as they team up and save Auradon by travelling back in time using the White Rabbit’s pocket watch to stop an event that would cause grave consequences.” IMDb Summary

6. Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie

Release Date: 2 August 2024

Distributed By: Netflix

First Movie in Franchise Released: 2004

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: TBD

“When Bikini Bottom is suddenly scooped out of the ocean, Sandy Cheeks and Spongebob journey to Sandy’s home of Texas, where they meet Sandy’s family and must save Bikini Bottom from the hands of an evil CEO.” – IMDb Summary

7. Transformers One

Release Date: 20 September 2024

Distributed By: Paramount Pictures

First Movie in Franchise Released: 2007

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: TBD

“The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.” – Rotten Tomatoes Summary

8. Paddington in Peru

Release Date: 8 November 2024

Distributed By: StudioCanal

First Movie in Franchise Released: 2014

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: TBD

“Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey.” – IMDb Summary

9. Moana 2

Release Date: 27 November 2024

Distributed By: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

First Movie in Franchise Released: 2016

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

“After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.” – Disney Summary

10. Mufasa: The Lion King

Release Date: 20 December 2024

Distributed By: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

First Movie in Franchise Released: 1994

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: TBD

“Simba, having become king of the Pride Lands, is determined for his cub to follow in his paw prints while the origins of his late father Mufasa are explored.” – IMDb Summary

11. Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Release Date: 20 December 2024

Distributed By: Paramount Pictures

First Movie in Franchise Released: 2020

Rotten Tomatoes Rating: TBD

“Heroes Sonic, Tails and Knuckles must face a mysterious new adversary: Shadow the Hedgehog, as Dr. Robotnik reemerges after his defeat with a new plan.” – Sonic the Hedgehog Cinematic Universe Wiki