Raising Is it good for kids?
Popular games, apps, shows, movies, and toys, checked for parents of 4- to 7-year-olds. For each one: official ratings by country, what it contains, the habit a young child may copy, one thing to try at home tonight, and a dial that counts six yes-or-no risk flags. How we count the flags · See all titles on the safety map · Kids' Media Risk Index 2026 · Kids' Media Publisher Index 2026 · Download all official ratings (open data, DOI).
Roblox
Online game platform with millions of player-made games
Minecraft
Building and survival video game by Mojang Studios (Microsoft)
Fortnite
Free-to-play online shooter game by Epic Games
Among Us
Online party game by Innersloth
KPop Demon Hunters
Animated movie (Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation), 2025, 95 minutes
Wicked: For Good
Movie musical (Universal), 2025, 137 minutes
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Live-action and animated movie (Paramount), 2024, 110 minutes
Stranger Things
Netflix series, 2016–2025, 5 seasons, 42 episodes
Five Nights at Freddy's
Horror video game series and two Universal films (2023, 2025)
The Cat in the Hat
Animated movie (Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Dr. Seuss Enterprises), 2026
Labubu
Collectible plush figure from The Monsters by artist Kasing Lung, sold by POP MART
Skibidi Toilet
Animated web series of short YouTube episodes, since 2023
YouTube Kids
YouTube's separate app for children, launched in 2015
Danny Go!
Live-action YouTube show with songs, dances, and movement games, since 2019
The Amazing Digital Circus
Animated web series by Gooseworx and Glitch Productions (Australia)
Poppy Playtime
First-person horror game by Mob Entertainment, set in an abandoned toy factory
Squid Game
South Korean Netflix thriller by Hwang Dong-hyuk
Cocomelon
Animated nursery-rhyme and song videos for preschoolers
Peppa Pig
British animated series for preschoolers, about 5 minutes per episode, since 2004
Steal a Brainrot
Roblox game by SpyderSammy, owned by DoBig Studios
Grow a Garden
Roblox farming game
Zootopia 2
Animated movie (Walt Disney Animation Studios), 2025, about 107 minutes
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Live-action and CGI movie by James Cameron (20th Century Studios), 2025, 197 minutes
Demon Slayer
Japanese anime series and films (studio Ufotable), based on the manga by Koyoharu Gotouge
Ms Rachel
YouTube and Netflix show for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
Bluey
Australian animated series, about 7 minutes per episode, since 2018
PAW Patrol
Canadian animated series about rescue pups, since 2013
SpongeBob SquarePants
Animated series on Nickelodeon, since 1999
Wednesday
Netflix series based on Charles Addams's characters
Blippi
Live-action educational videos for preschoolers
Brawl Stars
Mobile team-battle game by Supercell (Finland)
Coraline
Stop-motion animated movie (Laika), 2009, directed by Henry Selick
Gorilla Tag
Multiplayer VR game by Another Axiom
Dress to Impress
Roblox fashion game
Smiling Critters
Smiling, toy-like animal characters from the horror game Poppy Playtime
Coverstar
Short-video social app with challenges, avatars, and livestreams, by Norae Inc.
Snapchat
Messaging and camera app by Snap Inc., known for disappearing messages
CapCut
Video-editing app by ByteDance, the company behind TikTok
Locket
Photo-sharing app by Locket Labs
Visual discovery app by Pinterest, Inc.
TikTok
Short-video social app
Discord
Chat app for communities ("servers")
Twitch
Live-streaming app owned by Amazon, popular for video games
Toca Boca World
Digital dollhouse game by Toca Boca AB
Zigazoo
Short-video app for kids by Zigazoo, Inc., built around video challenges
Hazbin Hotel
Adult animated musical comedy by Vivienne Medrano, streaming on Prime Video
One Piece
Japanese pirate anime (Toei, since 1999) and a Netflix live-action series
Jujutsu Kaisen
Japanese anime series and films (studio MAPPA), based on Gege Akutami's manga
Invincible
Adult animated superhero series based on Robert Kirkman's comic, on Prime Video
My Hero Academia
Japanese superhero anime (studio Bones), based on Kohei Horikoshi's manga
Chainsaw Man
Japanese anime series and film (studio MAPPA), based on Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga
Photo, video, and Reels social network with direct messages, owned by Meta
YouTube
Video platform by Google
Encrypted messaging and calling app, owned by Meta
Social network with posts, Groups, Marketplace, and Messenger, owned by Meta
Messenger Kids
Messaging and video-call app for children, made by Meta
Yubo
Live-video app for meeting new people, founded in France in 2015
Character.AI
Chat app with AI characters created by users, by Character Technologies
X (Twitter)
Social network for short posts, formerly Twitter, with the Grok AI chatbot built in
Murder Drones
Animated web series by Glitch Productions, created by Liam Vickers
Deltarune
Role-playing game by Toby Fox, in chapters, set in a world parallel to Undertale
Undertale
Role-playing video game by Toby Fox where you don't have to destroy anyone
How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
Live-action remake (2025) of DreamWorks' 2010 animated film, by Dean DeBlois
99 Nights in the Forest
Roblox survival game in a dark forest, by Grandma's Favourite Games (March 2025)
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
French animated superhero series (2015) by Thomas Astruc, plus a 2023 movie
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Animated movie (2026) by Illumination, Universal and Nintendo
Sprunki
Fan-made music games based on Incredibox
Elio
Pixar animated sci-fi movie (2025)
Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Live-action and CGI remake (2025) of Disney's 2002 animated film, by Dean Fleischer Camp
Inside Out 2
Pixar animated film (2024), sequel to Inside Out
Moana 2
Disney animated musical (2024), sequel to Moana (2016)
The Bad Guys 2
DreamWorks animated heist comedy (2025), sequel to The Bad Guys (2022)
Gabby's Dollhouse
Netflix preschool series (2021–) and a 2025 movie, live action plus animation
Spidey and His Amazing Friends
Marvel animated preschool series on Disney Jr. and Disney+ (2021–)
Mario Kart World
Kart racing game by Nintendo for Nintendo Switch 2 (June 2025), with open-world driving
Stumble Guys
Free online obstacle-race game for up to 32 players, now owned by Scopely
Adopt Me!
Roblox pet-raising and trading game by Uplift Games, launched July 2017
Blox Fruits
Roblox action RPG by Gamer Robot Inc
Rainbow Friends
Horror hide-and-seek game on Roblox by Roy & Charcle, with colorful monsters
Huggy Wuggy
Blue furry monster with sharp teeth, the main villain of the horror game Poppy Playtime
Geometry Dash
One-tap rhythm platformer with user-made levels, by RobTop Games (2013)
Pokémon
Franchise from 1996
Subway Surfers
Free endless-runner phone game by SYBO and Kiloo (2012)
MrBeast
YouTube channel of big-budget challenges and giveaways, plus Beast Games on Prime Video
The Wild Robot
DreamWorks animated film (2024)
Ninjago
LEGO animated series
Dog Man
DreamWorks animated comedy (2025) based on Dav Pilkey's Dog Man graphic novels
Forsaken (Roblox)
Roblox "1 vs All" survival game
Dandy's World
Roblox "mascot horror" survival game
LankyBox
US YouTube channel of gaming videos, animations, and challenges starring Foxy and Boxy
GOAT (2026)
Animated sports comedy (2026)
Minions & Monsters
Third Minions film (2026)
Frozen III
Upcoming Disney animated film, the third Frozen movie (scheduled for November 2027)
Shrek 5
Upcoming DreamWorks Animation film for Universal, the fifth Shrek movie
Paddington in Peru
Live-action and animated family film (2024), the third Paddington movie
PolyBuzz
AI character chat app by Cloud Whale Interactive Technology LLC (per store listing)
Talkie AI
AI character chat app by Subsup (Singapore)
The Backrooms (2026 film)
A24 horror film (2026) by Kane Parsons, based on his YouTube series
Gacha Life and Gacha Club
Anime-style dress-up and story apps by Lunime
Hello Neighbor
Stealth horror game by tinyBuild
Baldi's Basics
Horror game made to look like a 1990s educational game
Rec Room
Social VR and cross-platform game by Against Gravity (Seattle)
Murder Mystery 2 (Roblox)
Roblox "1 vs All" game
Kick
Live-streaming platform by Kick Streaming Pty Ltd (Australia), similar to Twitch
Nee Doh
Squishy stress-ball toy by Schylling, filled with a sugar-based (maltose) gel
Clash Royale
Real-time multiplayer card battle game for phones by Supercell, released in 2016
Animal Crossing
Life-simulation game for Nintendo Switch
Kirby
Nintendo game series starring Kirby, including Forgotten Land and Kirby Air Riders
Toniebox
Screen-free audio player for kids
Yoto Player
Screen-free audio player for kids that plays stories and music from cards
Squishmallows
Soft marshmallow-like plush toys, made by Kelly Toys and owned by Jazwares
Sesame Street
Educational preschool series by Sesame Workshop, on Netflix and PBS Kids
Teen Titans Go!
Comedy cartoon about teenage superheroes
Fall Guys
Online obstacle-program party game for dozens of players, published by Epic Games
Baby Shark
Pinkfong song video, the most-viewed on YouTube, plus a Nickelodeon show
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Animated preschool series on PBS Kids by Fred Rogers Productions, since 2012
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Animated Nickelodeon series (2005–2008), plus a Netflix live-action remake and a 2026 film
Hoppers
Pixar animated movie (2026)
Moana (2026 live-action)
Disney live-action remake (2026) of the animated Moana, directed by Thomas Kail
The Amazing World of Gumball
Animated comedy series on Cartoon Network (2011–), about a cat named Gumball
Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Upcoming live-action and animated Sonic movie (Paramount), the fourth in the series
Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo's game console and successor to the Nintendo Switch, launched June 5, 2025
Stardew Valley
Farming and life-simulation game by ConcernedApe (Eric Barone), first released in 2016
Palworld
Creature-catching survival game with guns by Pocketpair
Rocket League
Car-soccer video game by Psyonix (Epic Games), free to play since September 2020
Terraria
2D digging, building, and monster-fighting game by Re-Logic, on PC, consoles, and phones
The Legend of Zelda
Nintendo's adventure game series starring Link and Princess Zelda, since 1986
Splatoon 3
Team paint-shooting game by Nintendo for Switch, released in 2022
Pou
Virtual pet game by Zakeh
Temple Run
Endless running game for phones by Imangi Studios
Clash of Clans
Village-building and battle strategy game for phones by Supercell, out since 2012
Candy Crush Saga
Match-three puzzle game for phones by King, out since 2012
My Talking Tom
Virtual pet game by Outfit7
ChatGPT and Gemini
AI chatbot apps
GTA 6
Open-world crime video game by Rockstar Games, the next Grand Theft Auto
Monkey
App for random video chats with strangers, plus swipe-to-add friends and group video
Call of Duty
First-person military shooter series by Activision, released yearly
Valorant
Free-to-play 5-vs-5 online shooter by Riot Games, on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
Wizz
App for swiping and chatting with new people worldwide, owned by Voodoo (France)
Threads
Text-based social media app by Meta, linked to Instagram
BeReal
Photo-sharing app
ZEPETO
3D avatar app with virtual worlds, chat, and fashion, by NAVER Z (South Korea)
Meta Quest 3
Virtual reality headset by Meta
Lethal Company
Co-op horror game for PC by solo developer Zeekerss, on Steam in Early Access
Bendy and the Ink Machine
First-person horror game by Joey Drew Studios, set in a 1930s cartoon studio
Barbie
Fashion dolls, playsets, and accessories by Mattel
Tamagotchi
Handheld digital pet by Bandai
Hot Wheels
Die-cast toy cars, tracks, and playsets by Mattel
Magna-Tiles
Magnetic building tiles
Beyblade
Battling spinning tops launched into a plastic arena (Beystadium)
Furby
Interactive talking plush toy by Hasbro, relaunched in 2023
Hatchimals
Toy creatures that kids hatch from eggs, by Spin Master
Garten of Banban
Indie horror game series by Euphoric Brothers, set in a creepy kindergarten
Brookhaven (Roblox)
Roblox role-play town
Piggy (Roblox)
Roblox horror escape game
DOORS (Roblox)
Roblox horror game
Bloxburg (Roblox)
Roblox life sim
Disney+
Streaming service by Disney
Telegram
Messaging app with private chats, groups of up to 200,000, and public channels
Discussion site and app made of communities (subreddits) run by users
Omegle (and its clones)
Website that paired strangers at random for text and video chat (2009–2023)
Toy Story 5
Pixar animated movie (2026)
Shrek (the films)
DreamWorks animated films about an ogre, based on William Steig's book Shrek!
Trolls (the films)
DreamWorks animated musical films inspired by Thomas Dam's troll dolls
Avengers: Doomsday
Upcoming Marvel Studios superhero film, the fifth Avengers movie
The Mandalorian and Grogu
Star Wars movie (2026) continuing the Disney+ series The Mandalorian
Supergirl (2026)
DC Studios superhero movie (2026) about Kara Zor-El, Superman's cousin
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Marvel superhero movie (2026), the fourth with Tom Holland as Spider-Man
Ice Age 6
Upcoming animated Ice Age movie (20th Century Studios), the sixth in the series
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
Animated movie (2026), the third based on the preschool series PAW Patrol
Genshin Impact
Free open-world fantasy adventure game by HoYoverse, with paid random character draws
Honkai: Star Rail
Free turn-based space-fantasy RPG by HoYoverse, the makers of Genshin Impact
Zenless Zone Zero
Free urban-fantasy action RPG by HoYoverse, the makers of Genshin Impact
Wuthering Waves
Free open-world action RPG by Kuro Games, with paid random character draws
Marvel Rivals
Free online team shooter with Marvel heroes, by NetEase Games, for PC and consoles
Free Fire
Free 50-player mobile shooter by Garena
Arknights: Endfield
Free 3D strategy RPG with base building, published by Gryphline
Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Free racing sim by Cygames whose runners are girls named after historic racehorses
Blue Archive
Free anime tactics RPG by Nexon in which the player is a teacher of schoolgirl students
Infinity Nikki
Free open-world dress-up adventure by Infold Games, the fifth Nikki game
Love and Deepspace
Free 3D romance game by Infold in which the player dates male characters
PUBG Mobile
Free 100-player battle royale shooter for phones, published by Tencent
Netflix
Streaming service for movies, series, and games by Netflix, Inc.
Peacock
Streaming service by NBCUniversal with shows, movies, sports, and live TV
Hulu
Streaming service owned by Disney, with TV series, movies, and live TV
HBO Max
Streaming service by Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount+
Streaming service by Paramount
Duolingo
Language-learning app by Duolingo, Inc., with short lessons, math, music, and chess
Life360
Family location-sharing app by Life360
Google Family Link
Google's parental controls app for children's Google Accounts and Android devices
Signal
Encrypted messaging and calling app by the nonprofit Signal Foundation
Messenger (Facebook)
Messaging and calling app by Meta, linked to Facebook
Lemon8
Lifestyle photo and video app powered by TikTok
Gauth
AI homework app that explains problems step by step
Phineas and Ferb
Animated Disney Channel comedy (2007–) about two stepbrothers' summer inventions
Gravity Falls
Animated Disney mystery comedy (2012–2016) about twins spending a summer in a strange town
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Disney preschool series (2006–) where Mickey and friends solve problems with tools
Big City Greens
Animated Disney Channel comedy (2018–) about a farm family that moves to the city
The Loud House
Animated Nickelodeon comedy (2016–) about Lincoln Loud, the only boy among 11 kids
The Owl House
Animated Disney fantasy series (2020–2023) about a teen who wants to become a witch
Octonauts
Preschool cartoon (CBeebies, 2010–) about undersea explorers who rescue sea creatures
Doc McStuffins
Disney preschool series (2012–) about a girl who "heals" her toys
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory
Animated Netflix dinosaur adventure (2024–), sequel to Camp Cretaceous
Sonic Prime
Animated Netflix action series (2022–2024) based on the Sonic the Hedgehog games
Puppy Dog Pals
Disney Junior preschool series (2017–2023) about two pug brothers on adventures
Hey Duggee
British animated preschool series (CBeebies, 2014–) about a dog who runs a club for kids
Madden NFL 26
American football video game by Electronic Arts, with real NFL teams and players
NBA 2K26
Basketball video game by 2K (Take-Two), with real NBA teams and players
EA Sports FC 26
Soccer video game by Electronic Arts, the series formerly called FIFA
League of Legends
Free online multiplayer strategy game for PC and Mac by Riot Games (2009)
Hogwarts Legacy
Open-world Harry Potter role-playing game published by Warner Bros. Games
Apex Legends
Online battle royale shooter published by Electronic Arts
Overwatch 2
Online team hero shooter by Blizzard
Rainbow Six Siege
Online tactical shooter by Ubisoft (2015), relaunched as Siege X in June 2025
Hollow Knight: Silksong
2D action adventure by Team Cherry, sequel to Hollow Knight, out September 4, 2025
Donkey Kong Bananza
3D platform adventure game by Nintendo for Nintendo Switch 2, released July 17, 2025
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Kart racing game with Sonic characters by SEGA (Sonic Team), released September 25, 2025
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
Lego action adventure game covering all nine Skywalker Star Wars films, by Warner Bros.
Super Mario Party Jamboree
Party board game with 110+ minigames by Nintendo, for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Luigi's Mansion 3
Ghost-catching adventure game by Nintendo for Nintendo Switch (2019)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Side-scrolling Mario platform game by Nintendo for Nintendo Switch (2023) and Switch 2
Slime Rancher 2
First-person game about catching and raising slimes, by Monomi Park, for PC, PS5, and Xbox
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (game)
Superhero action game by Insomniac Games and Sony for PlayStation 5 (2023) and PC (2025)
Fisch (Roblox)
Roblox fishing game
GRACE (Roblox)
Roblox horror game
Dead Rails (Roblox)
Roblox zombie game
Blade Ball (Roblox)
Roblox battle game
Tower of Hell (Roblox)
Roblox obstacle course (obby)
Natural Disaster Survival (Roblox)
Roblox survival game
Pet Simulator 99 (Roblox)
Roblox collecting game
Block Blast
Block puzzle game by Hungry Studio
Monopoly Go
Free mobile board game by Scopely based on Monopoly
Royal Match
Free match-3 puzzle game by Dream Games
Coin Master
Free mobile game by Moon Active
Hay Day
Free farming game by Supercell
PBS KIDS Games
Free app from PBS KIDS with 280+ learning games starring characters from PBS KIDS shows
Prodigy Math
Fantasy math game by Prodigy Education
ABCmouse
Learning app by Age of Learning for ages 2–8
Khan Academy Kids
Free learning app from the nonprofit Khan Academy for ages 2–8
Animal Jam
Online animal world by WildWorks
Sky: Children of the Light
Free online adventure by thatgamecompany
Lingokids
Learning app by Monkimun for young kids
Harry Potter (the films)
Eight Warner Bros. fantasy films (2001–2011) based on J.K. Rowling's novels
Barbie (2023 film)
Live-action comedy (2023) by Greta Gerwig, based on Mattel's dolls
Jurassic World Rebirth
Universal sci-fi action film (2025), the seventh Jurassic Park film
Coco
Pixar animated film (2017) about a boy in the Mexican Land of the Dead
Encanto
Disney animated musical (2021) about a magical family in Colombia
Luca
Pixar animated film (2021) about a sea-monster boy on the Italian Riviera
Turning Red
Pixar animated film (2022) about a 13-year-old who turns into a giant red panda
Kung Fu Panda 4
DreamWorks animated martial-arts comedy (2024), the fourth Kung Fu Panda film
Elemental
Pixar animated film (2023) set in a city of fire, water, earth, and air people
Frozen II
Disney animated musical (2019), the sequel to Frozen (2013)
Wonka
Musical fantasy film (2023), a prequel to Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Mufasa: The Lion King
Disney photorealistic animated musical (2024), a prequel to The Lion King (2019)
Jellycat
Soft toys and plush made by Jellycat, a London company
LEGO
Plastic building bricks and sets by the LEGO Group, Denmark
Funko Pop!
Vinyl collectible figures with big heads, by Funko, based on movies, shows, and games
Sonny Angel
Small collectible baby-angel figures with animal and fruit hats, by Dreams Inc., Japan
Smiski
Small collectible figures by Dreams Inc., Japan (also makers of Sonny Angel)
Orbeez
Water beads
Water beads
A product category, not one brand
L.O.L. Surprise!
Small surprise dolls in ball-shaped packaging, by MGA Entertainment
Nerf
Foam-dart blasters and foam sports toys by Hasbro
Play-Doh
Modeling compound in cans, plus tool sets and playsets, by Hasbro
Hoverboards
Product category
Super Simple Songs
Songs and animated videos for preschoolers on YouTube, by Skyship Entertainment, Toronto
Little Baby Bum
Animated nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers on YouTube, owned by Moonbug Entertainment
Despicable Me 4
Illumination animated comedy (2024), the fourth main Despicable Me film
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Live-action Christmas comedy (2000) by Ron Howard, with Jim Carrey as the Grinch
Sing 2
Illumination animated musical comedy (2021), sequel to Sing (2016)
My Neighbor Totoro
Studio Ghibli fantasy (1988) by Hayao Miyazaki about two sisters and a forest spirit
Cars (the films)
Pixar animated films about talking race cars
The Lion King
Disney animated musical (1994) about Simba, a lion cub exiled after his father's death
Goosebumps
Disney+ horror series (2023, 2025) from R.L. Stine's books
Ben 10
Cartoon Network action cartoon (2016–2021) about a boy who turns into aliens
My Little Pony
Netflix animated series (2022–2023) about five ponies in Equestria, from Hasbro's toy line
The Magic School Bus
Netflix science cartoon (2017) continuing the 1994 PBS series, based on Scholastic books
Captain Underpants
DreamWorks animated film (2017) from Dav Pilkey's books about two fourth-grade pranksters
The Addams Family
Animated comedy film (2019) about the macabre Addams family, plus a 2021 sequel
Monster High
Mattel fashion dolls based on the teenage children of famous monsters, launched in 2010
Crossy Road
Free mobile arcade game by Hipster Whale (2014)
Angry Birds
Rovio's slingshot puzzle game series
Pokémon GO
Free location-based phone game (2016)
Disney Dreamlight Valley
Gameloft life-sim game (2023)
Overcooked
Co-op cooking games by Ghost Town Games and Team17
Just Dance
Ubisoft dance game series
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Nintendo fighting game for Switch (2018) with characters from Nintendo and other series
Pikmin 4
Nintendo strategy-adventure game for Switch (2023)
Bratz
Fashion dolls by MGA Entertainment, first sold in 2001
Polly Pocket
Tiny dolls in pocket-size compact playsets, sold by Mattel since 1998
The Simpsons
Animated sitcom for Fox (since 1989) about Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie
Family Guy
Animated sitcom for Fox (since 1999) about the Griffin family of Quahog
South Park
Animated sitcom for Comedy Central (since 1997) about four fourth-grade boys
Rick and Morty
Adult Swim sci-fi cartoon (since 2013) about a scientist and his grandson
Smiling Friends
Adult Swim cartoon (2020–2026) about a small charity that tries to make people smile
Adventure Time
Cartoon Network fantasy series (2010–2018) about Finn and his dog Jake
Spy x Family
Japanese anime (Wit Studio, CloverWorks) about a spy, an assassin, and a mind-reader
Naruto
Japanese ninja anime
Death Note
Japanese anime thriller (Madhouse, 2006–2007, 37 episodes) about a notebook that kills
Attack on Titan
Japanese anime series (Wit Studio, MAPPA
Arcane
Animated Netflix series (2021–2024, two seasons) set in the League of Legends world
Young Sheldon
CBS sitcom (2017–2024) about child prodigy Sheldon Cooper, a Big Bang Theory prequel
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Prime Video teen romance (2022–2025) from Jenny Han's novels
Outer Banks
Netflix teen treasure-hunt drama (2020–2026)
Gilmore Girls
Comedy drama about a mother and daughter in a small Connecticut town (2000–2007)
Mean Girls
Teen comedy film (2004) written by Tina Fey
The Hunger Games (the films)
Dystopian film series (2012–2026) based on Suzanne Collins's novels
The Lord of the Rings (the films)
Peter Jackson's fantasy film trilogy (2001–2003) based on J.R.R. Tolkien's novel
Pitch Perfect
Musical comedy film (2012) about a college a cappella group, with two sequels
ARC Raiders
Online extraction shooter (2025) by Embark Studios for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Peanuts animated TV special (1966), about 25 minutes, now streaming on Apple TV
Hocus Pocus
Disney live-action Halloween comedy (1993) about three witches back in Salem
Home Alone
Christmas comedy (1990) about an 8-year-old left home alone who fights off two burglars
The Bluey Movie
Upcoming feature film based on the Bluey series (scheduled for August 2027)
Scooby-Doo
Hanna-Barbera mystery cartoon
Dora the Explorer
Nick Jr. animated preschool series (2000), rebooted in CGI as Dora on Paramount+ in 2024
Caillou
Canadian animated series about a 4-year-old boy (1997), rebooted in CGI in 2024
Masha and the Bear
Animated series by Animaccord (since 2009) about a girl and a retired circus bear
Ryan's World
YouTube channel of pretend play, skits, and challenges starring Ryan Kaji and his family
Vlad and Niki
YouTube channel of pretend play and stories starring brothers Vlad and Niki
Like Nastya
YouTube channel of role-play, songs, and lessons starring Nastya and her parents
Unspeakable
US YouTube channel of challenges, stunts, and vlogs
Kids Diana Show
YouTube channel starring Diana and her brother Roma, plus the Love, Diana series
RIVALS (Roblox)
Roblox first-person shooter
Royale High (Roblox)
Roblox fantasy school role-play and dress-up game by callmehbob, since 2017
Berry Avenue (Roblox)
Roblox role-play town by Amberry Games
Evade (Roblox)
Roblox survival game
Bee Swarm Simulator (Roblox)
Roblox game by Onett
Flee the Facility (Roblox)
Roblox horror chase game by A.W. Apps
Hole.io
Free phone game by Voodoo (2018)
Slither.io
Online snake game by Steve Howse (2016), in browsers and on phones
Pokémon cards
Pokémon Trading Card Game
Buckyballs
Desk toy of small, high-powered magnet balls, launched by Maxfield and Oberton in 2009
Gel blasters
Toy blaster that shoots water-soaked gel beads
Kinetic Sand
Moldable play sand by Spin Master
Bark Phone
Samsung Android phone sold by Bark with its monitoring and parental controls built in
Gabb Phone and Gabb Watch
Kids' phones and smartwatches by Gabb Wireless, with no internet browser or social media
Pinwheel Phone
Android phones running Pinwheel's parental-control software, managed by parents online
PJ Masks
Animated preschool superhero series on Disney Junior since 2015
Sofia the First
Disney Junior animated musical series about a girl who becomes a princess (2013–2018)
Odd Squad
Live-action PBS Kids math series about a kid-run agency, since November 2014
Wild Kratts
Animated PBS Kids science series with real zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt, since 2011
Trash Truck
Netflix animated preschool series about a boy and a giant trash truck, since 2020
Team Umizoomi
Nick Jr. preschool math series mixing animation and live action (2010–2015)
Wonder Pets
Musical animated series about classroom pets who rescue animals (2006), rebooted in 2024
Mark Rober
US YouTube channel of engineering builds and science stunts by a former NASA engineer
Aphmau
US YouTube channel of Minecraft and Roblox roleplay stories, many with crush plots
GoNoodle
US kids' movement videos
Dude Perfect
US YouTube channel of trick shots, sports battles, and sketches by five Texas friends
Lucas the Spider
Animated shorts and a TV series about a small, friendly jumping spider
Fruit Ninja
Phone game by Halfbrick (2010)
Cut the Rope
Physics puzzle game by ZeptoLab (2010)
Cooking Mama
Cooking minigame series by Office Create
Talking Angela
Virtual pet phone games by Outfit7
Hungry Shark
Ubisoft shark games
Work at a Pizza Place (Roblox)
Roblox job role-play (2008)
Kahoot!
Quiz game app by Kahoot ASA
Starfall
Reading and math website and app from a nonprofit, for preschool to grade 5
Reading Eggs
Subscription learn-to-read program by Blake eLearning (3P Learning) for ages 2–13
Teach Your Monster to Read
Phonics game from Teach Your Monster, supported by the Usborne Foundation charity
Osmo
Game pieces plus a stand that turns an iPad or Fire tablet camera into a play table
Lovevery
Subscription play kits of toys and books, each timed to a child's age, by Lovevery
Bakugan
Spin Master battle toys
Project Hail Mary
Sci-fi film (2026) about a science teacher who wakes up alone on a spaceship
Predator: Badlands
Sci-fi action film (2025) about a young Predator ousted by his clan
Red Notice
Netflix action comedy (2021)
Anaconda (2025)
Adventure comedy (2025) about friends trying to remake the 1997 film Anaconda
People We Meet on Vacation
Netflix romantic comedy (2026) about two friends who share a summer trip each year
Disclosure Day
Steven Spielberg sci-fi thriller (2026) about exposing a far-reaching cover-up
Hamnet
Historical drama (2025) about Shakespeare's family and the death of their son
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Netflix murder mystery (2025), the third Benoit Blanc film
Tron: Ares
Disney sci-fi action film (2025) about an AI soldier who goes rogue
We Were Liars
Prime Video psychological thriller series (2025), based on E. Lockhart's novel
Never Have I Ever
Netflix comedy-drama series (2020–2023) about a teen grieving her father
Gossip Girl
Teen drama series on The CW (2007–2012) about rich Manhattan teens
Pretty Little Liars
Teen mystery series on ABC Family/Freeform (2010–2017), seven seasons
The Naked Gun
Paramount spoof comedy (2025) with Liam Neeson as a detective, Frank Drebin Jr.
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Comedy-drama sequel (2026)
Masters of the Universe
Live-action He-Man fantasy adventure (2026) based on the Mattel toy line
Michael (2026)
Michael Jackson biopic (2026), from his childhood to the mid-1980s
Ready Player One
Steven Spielberg sci-fi adventure (2018) set in a virtual-reality game world
Iron Man
Marvel superhero film (2008)
XO, Kitty
Netflix teen rom-com series (2023–), a To All the Boys spin-off set in Seoul
Heartstopper
British Netflix teen romance series (2022–2024), from Alice Oseman's comics
Twilight
Vampire romance film (2008), the first in the Twilight Saga
Supernatural
Dark fantasy series (2005–2020)
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Marvel superhero film (2025) set in a retro, 1960s-style world
Thunderbolts*
Marvel Studios superhero film (2025) about a team of antiheroes
Happy Gilmore 2
Netflix golf comedy (2025), Adam Sandler's sequel to Happy Gilmore (1996)
Jurassic Park
Steven Spielberg's sci-fi film (1993) about cloned dinosaurs loose in a theme park
Back to the Future
Robert Zemeckis's sci-fi comedy (1985)
Freakier Friday
Disney body-swap comedy (2025), the sequel to Freaky Friday (2003)
Hello Kitty
Sanrio's cat character, sold as plush, toys, blind boxes, and accessories
Numberblocks
Animated preschool math series from CBeebies (BBC), on air since January 2017
Curious George
Animated series about a curious monkey, on PBS KIDS from 2006, later on Peacock
PBS KIDS (app and channel)
Public TV's kids brand
Nintendo Switch Lite
Nintendo's handheld-only version of the Nintendo Switch, launched September 20, 2019
Barney & Friends
Live-action preschool series with a purple dinosaur, on PBS from 1992 to 2010
Care Bears
Animated series Care Bears
Wii Sports
Nintendo sports game for the Wii (2006)
American Girl
18-inch dolls, books, and accessories by American Girl, a Mattel brand since 1998
Tynker
Coding app and website for kids, block coding to Python
Exploding Kittens
Card game
Melissa & Doug
Wooden, pretend-play, and activity toys for babies to age 8
Little Einsteins
Disney animated preschool series with classical music and art, 2 seasons
Pete the Cat
Animated musical series on Prime Video, based on the Pete the Cat picture books
Yoshi (games)
Nintendo game series starring Yoshi, Mario's green dinosaur friend
Blue's Clues
Nickelodeon preschool series
Strawberry Shortcake
WildBrain's animated series Strawberry Shortcake
Thomas & Friends
Preschool train series
Kidz Bop
Pop song covers sung by kids, on the official KIDZ BOP YouTube channel since 2014
Perler Beads
Plastic fuse beads placed on pegboards, then ironed by an adult
The Wiggles
Australian children's music group (Sydney, 1991) with TV series and a YouTube channel
UNO
Color and number matching card game by Mattel, for 2 to 10 players
ABCya
Educational games website and app for pre-K to grade 6, owned by IXL Learning
The Pink Panther (cartoons)
Short, mostly wordless cartoons about a pink cat, made for theaters from 1964
Winnie the Pooh
Disney's animated Winnie the Pooh series and films, based on A. A. Milne's books
Bob the Builder
British animated series about a builder and his talking construction machines
Dhar Mann
US YouTube channel of short scripted videos with moral lessons, made by Dhar Mann Studios
Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo's paid membership for online play, cloud saves, chat and classic games
Steven Universe
Cartoon Network series by Rebecca Sugar about a half-human, half-Gem boy (2013–2019)
Pingu
Swiss stop-motion series about a penguin family at the South Pole, with no real words
Jimmy Neutron
Nickelodeon cartoon (2002–2006) about a boy inventor, after the 2001 movie
The Berenstain Bears
Animated PBS series (2002–2003) based on Stan and Jan Berenstain's books
Little Bear
Canadian animated series (1995–2001) based on the Little Bear books
Max & Ruby
Canadian animated preschool series about two bunny siblings
Super Mario Odyssey
Nintendo Switch 3D platformer (2017)
High School Musical
Disney Channel musical TV movie (2006) about two teens auditioning for a school musical
The Powerpuff Girls
Cartoon Network superhero series about three kindergarten-age sisters, from 1998
Snoopy and Peanuts
Peanuts cartoons on Apple TV
Arthur
PBS Kids animated series (1996–2022) based on Marc Brown's Arthur books
Looney Tunes
Warner Bros. cartoons with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, first made in 1930
Dragon Tales
Animated PBS Kids series (1999–2005) about two siblings who visit Dragon Land
Garfield
Cartoons and films about the lasagna-loving cat from Jim Davis's comic strip
The Fairly OddParents
Nickelodeon cartoon (2001–2017) about a boy with two fairy godparents
Tom and Jerry
Cat-and-mouse cartoons created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera at MGM in 1940
Coolmath Games
Free browser and phone games site and app by Coolmath.com LLC
Paper Mario
Nintendo role-playing adventure series starring a paper-thin Mario, since 2000
SplashLearn
Math and reading games app for pre-K to grade 5 by StudyPad, Inc.
The Backyardigans
Animated musical preschool series by Janice Burgess on Nickelodeon, 2004–2013
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Animated PBS Kids series (2000) and Amazon/PBS reboot (2019) from Norman Bridwell's books
Shopkins
Tiny collectible grocery-shaped figures by Moose Toys, first released in 2014
Zoboomafoo
Live-action PBS Kids animal series with the Kratt brothers and a lemur, 1999–2001
Code.org
Nonprofit coding and AI courses on the web
Rugrats
Animated Nickelodeon series about toddlers (1991–2004), rebooted on Paramount+ in 2021
Cabbage Patch Kids
Soft-bodied dolls that come with "adoption" papers, sold since 1982
Dinosaur Train
Animated PBS Kids science series by Craig Bartlett and The Jim Henson Company, 2009–2021
Disney Princess
Disney's lineup of 13 princess characters from its animated films, 1937–2021
Super Why!
Animated PBS Kids reading series by Angela Santomero, 2007–2016
Hey Arnold!
Animated Nickelodeon series by Craig Bartlett about a fourth-grader in Hillwood, 1996–2004
iCarly
Nickelodeon sitcom (2007–2012) about teens with a web show
Courage the Cowardly Dog
Animated Cartoon Network horror-comedy by John R. Dilworth, 1999–2002
Descendants
Disney musical movies (2015–2026) for Disney Channel and Disney+, about villains' kids
Nickelodeon
US kids' cable channel owned by Paramount
Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network App by Turner Broadcasting, plus the US kids' cartoon cable channel
Disney Channel
Disney's US cable channel for kids and families
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!
Animated preschool series by Bob Boyle on Noggin, Nick Jr., and Nickelodeon, 2006–2010
Shimmer and Shine
Animated preschool series about twin genies on Nickelodeon and Nick Jr., 2015–2020
Baby Alive
Hasbro baby dolls that eat, drink, and wet, sold since 2006 (Kenner original, 1973)
Jenga
Block-stacking game created by Leslie Scott (1983), sold by Hasbro
Jibbitz (Crocs charms)
Clip-on charms for the holes in Crocs shoes
The Odyssey (2026 film)
Christopher Nolan's 2026 film of Homer's Odyssey, with Matt Damon as Odysseus
Sinners (2025 film)
Ryan Coogler's 2025 vampire horror film set in 1932 Mississippi
Terrifier (film series)
Slasher horror film series (2016–2024) by Damien Leone about Art the Clown
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