New, Original Family Movies You’ll Only Find on Netflix, Disney+ & Apple TV in 2023

True Spirit

When teenage sailor Jessica set out to be the youngest person to sail around the world unaccompanied, many said she couldn't do it. With the support of her parents and sailing coach, she managed to cross the vast oceans in just 210 days. This adventurous true story is based on Jessica Waton's memoirs.

Directed by: Sarah Spillane
Starring: Teagan Croft, Cliff Curtis, and Bridget Webb, with Josh Lawson and Anna Paquin
Release date: February 3, 2023
Streaming platform: Netflix
Rated: PG 

We Have a Ghost

The Magician's Elephant

Chupa

While visiting family in Mexico, teenage Alex discovers the mythical Chupacabra hiding in his grandpa's garage. A misunderstood and featured creature, Alex must embark on an adventure to save his new friend. 

Leo

Adam Sandler stars as Leo, a 74-year-old lizard, and class pet, in this animated musical comedy about the last day of elementary school. When Leo discovers he only has one year to live, he sets out to escape and see the world. Instead, he gets caught up in the worries of his students (be on the lookout for a terrible substitute teacher), and his adventures turn out to be quite different than he originally envisioned. 

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

The Monkey King

Get ready for an action-packed adventure with Monkey and his magical fighting Stick! Executive-produced by iconic filmmaker and actor Stephen Chow, Monkey will fight demons, gods, wild creatures, and his own ego in this fun animated film based on the Chinese legend "Journey to the West." 

Spy Kids: Armageddon

Nimona

Adapted from a graphic novel of the same name and set in a techno-medieval animated world, spunky shape-shifting teen Nimona comes to the aid of a fallen knight, Lord Ballister Blackheart, to help prove his innocence, shed light on the fact that people aren't always who they seem to be and that labels don't define who we are. 

Directed by: Nick Bruno and Troy Quane
Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Riz Ahmed, Eugene Lee Yang
Release date: TBD
Streaming platform: Netflix
Not Yet Rated 

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

The Mothership

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

While Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was released in theaters in late 2022, it will be available to stream on Disney+ on Feb 1. The film follows the residents of Wakanda as they come to terms with King T'Challa's death and struggle to keep their home safe from harm.

Directed by: Ryan Coogler
Starring: Angela Bassett, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Danai Gurira, and Lupita Nyong’o
Release date: Feb. 1
Streaming platform: Disney+
Rated: PG-13

Chang Can Dunk

Prom Pact

Peter Pan & Wendy

A retelling of the timeless classic that was first brought to life by author J. M. Barrie. This version will follow Wendy and her siblings as they follow the eternal boy-child Peter Pan to Neverland, though this installment will be a bit more Wendy-centric. Peter Pan & Wendy has some big names attached including Jude Law, who plays Captain Hook, and comedian Jim Gaffigan, who plays his right-hand man, Smee. Parents should be aware that there is some violence and frightening situations.

Directed by: David Lowery
Starring: Jude Law, Jim Gaffigan, Alexander Molony, Ever Anderson, Joshua Pickering, and Jacobi Jupe
Release date: April 28
Streaming platform: Disney+
Rated: PG

Crater

World's Best

Produced by the director of Hamilton comes an all-new hip-hop musical comedy co-written by Utkarsh Ambudkar (he also co-wrote the film's original songs). In World's Best, 12-year-old Prem Patel is a math genius who's also trying to navigate the trials and tribulations of being in middle school. When he discovers his father (who recently passed) was a famous rapper, he sets off to discover if musical talent runs in the family.

Directed by: Roshan Sethi
Starring: Utkarsh Ambudkar, Manny Magnus, Punam Patel, Jake Choi
Release Date: June 23
Streaming Platform: Disney+
Rated PG

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