At the Thanksgiving dinner table, chaos could certainly become a side-dish, especially when the kids gang assembles forces to turn up the energy. A pleasant kids' movie would be the perfect solution, especially if it has the right mix of warmth, laughter, and adventure. Netflix's line-up of kids movies, almost like a soft hug, offers tales of enchanted places, families, music, and more. They are ready to make the family festivities even more memorable. 

Look no further to find a Thanksgiving kids' movies watchlist because Netflix has got everyone covered.

Netflix's The Willoughbys is inspired by Lois Lowry's book, which children adore. The plot revolves around four children who are completely ignored and deprived of food and love by their parents. They hatch a plan to get their parents killed by taking them on a vacation brochure full of deadly places.

The Willoughbys boast an excellent cast that includes Will Forte, Maya Rudolph, Martin Short, Alessia Cara, Terry Crews, Jane Krakowski, and more voicing characters full of eccentricities, love, and imagination. The entire tale is narrated by the cat, voiced by Ricky Gervais. 

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Netflix has a plethora of options to choose from for a family night that is both cozy and unconventional, but full of love. Add some Grammy-nominated music to it, and rest assured, the little ones would be beyond pleased.

This animated musical of 2025 was nothing short of a cultural phenomenon that Netflix could not stop gushing about. Huntr/x, a K-pop girl group consisting of three members, namely Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, who fight demons and, at the same time, try to keep their superstar idol image, are the protagonists of the story. 

The movie, which is voiced by Ahn Hyo-seop, Arden Cho, May Hong, Yoo Ji-young, Lee Byung-hun, and more, is not only visually appealing but also has a smart design, catchy songs, hilarious moments, and action-packed scenes, perfect for older kids who are ready to experience something magical and modern. 

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And guess what? It comes with a sing-along version, adding to Netflix's incredible musical collections.

Netflix's Wonka might not be a canonical Thanksgiving movie, but its allure, quirkiness, and child-like wonder make it a great selection for family movie night. The story illustrates the early days of Willy Wonka before he was known as the legendary chocolatier. It stars Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka, Calah Lane as Noodle, Paterson Joseph as Arthur Slugworth, alongside a constellation of icons such as Rowan Atkinson, Olivia Colman, Hugh Grant, Keegan-Michael Key, and more. 

Wonka essentially puts a sweet new spin on the classic character, which has been through several adaptations, both good and bad. With the use of stunning visuals, catchy songs, dark undertones, and silly moments that lift the audience’s spirits with great imagination, this film can be suitable just after the Thanksgiving dinner. 

Netflix's Paddington 2 is heaping with love. In this follow-up by director Paul King, the bear from Peru (voiced by Ben Whishaw) aims to present Aunt Lucy with a rare pop-up book and gets wrongly accused of the book’s theft in the process. The film features Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Brendan Gleeson, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, and Hugh Grant, spreading warmth, laughter, and gentleness.

This 2017 live-action animated comedy makes for a heartwarming watch, pointing out to the families that kindness and a little marmalade go a long way. It is not only humorous but also a gripping sequel to Paddington, which makes it a fascinating binge for the kids as well as adults.

In Your Dreams is an animated adventure full of imagination where the heroes are the siblings Stevie (Jolie Hoang-Rappaport) and her little brother Elliot (Elias Janssen), who, by discovering a magical picture book, get to experience an amazing dream world. Their adventurous task is to locate the legendary Sandman (Omid Djalili), whom they think can fulfill their wish for a perfect family. 

Directed by Alex Woo, the movie was released on Netflix on November 14, 2025, after a limited theatrical release starting on November 7. What makes it a perfect Thanksgiving movie night watch among Netflix's lucrative collection is the sibling dynamic, the imperfect families, and the wish for togetherness, all packed in dreamlike, whimsical visuals, emotional depth, and a heartfelt journey.

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