The best kids movies in cinemas now

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

DreamWorks have seized on the award-winning children’s novel series by Dav Pilkey to bring you Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie. With a cast of comedians and plenty of potty humour, this might be the season’s silliest kid’s film.

Ages: 5 and up

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Cars 3

The third instalment of the Cars series is zooming into cinemas this summer. Owen Wilson is back in pole position as our favourite Lightning McQueen, but a new generation of racing cars is threatening his top spot in the racing world.

Age: 6 and up

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The Emoji Movie

Tapping into the 'mega lols' of the emoji zeitgeist, but with a narrative arc to go with that, The Emoji Movie is holding out for your wow react. Join Sir Patrick Stewart, James Cordon, and Christina Aguilera on a journey round the backstage of your phone.

Ages: 6 and up

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Spider-Man: Homecoming

It’s that time of the decade; Spidey is back for the third time. In this installment, actor and gymnast Tom Holland plays a more fresh-faced and flexible Peter Parker.

Ages: 12 and up

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War for the Planet of the Apes

The War for the Planet of the Apes is upon us and, according to our film editor, it is good. Take your ape troupe on a tour to the cinemas this summer with one of the seasons most-buzzed blockbusters.

Ages: 13 and up

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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Cara Delevingne, Dan DeHaan, Rihanna, Clive Owen, and Ethan Hawke unite and join forces to save Valerian (and, presumably, the city of a thousand planets) in what's predicted to be one of the blockbusters of the summer.

Ages: 13 and up

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