JustWatch, the world’s largest streaming guide, today released its top performing family friendly titles just ahead of the long Easter weekend. Drawing on millions of JustWatch film fans, the list highlights what US families are watching ahead of the long weekend—spanning decades, genres, and platforms.
Here are some of the key findings:
- Fresh releases lead the Easter watchlist
Three of the top 10 most popular titles are recent releases not yet available on streaming, showing that audiences are looking to watch something new over Easter. - Familiar favorites still steal the spotlight
Sequels, re-releases, and beloved titles like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Zootopia 2, and Wicked: For Good continue to draw strong interest, highlighting the enduring appeal of films audiences already know and love. - Classic comebacks
Renewed interest in the 1985 classic The Goonies is emerging this year amid rumors of a potential sequel in the works, making it a nostalgic pick for Easter viewing.
The Most In-Demand Family Movies of 2026
Methodology:
This analysis is based on data from JustWatch users in the United States and examines the most popular recent family friendly movies on JustWatch’s Streaming Guide. The ranking is based on the titles with the highest interest on JustWatch between January 1, 2026 and March 24, 2026.
Key Metric:
The primary metric used to measure audience engagement is title popularity. This metric captures user actions that indicate a strong interest in a title, such as clicking an external streaming provider or theater link.
