Here, we take you through a quick rundown of all the current and upcoming 2013 movies especially good for kids!
Release Date: 3/22/13
Genre: Family, Adventure
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Prehistoric family The Croods, led by patriarch Nicolas Cage, are in for several surprises when they’re forced to abandon the cave they’ve always called home, and venture into the larger, animated world around them.
Release Date: 5/24/13
Genre: Family, Animation
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The makers of Ice Age and Rio present an animated tale about an ongoing struggle deep within the forest between forces of good and evil. A teenager finds herself transported into this world, and teams up with the inhabitants to save their world and her own.
Release Date: 6/21/13
Genre: Comedy, Animated, Family
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Pixar's offering this year is a prequel to their 2001 hit, Monsters, Inc., which takes us back to Mike and Sulley's college days – a time when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.
Release Date: 7/3/13
Genre: Comedy, Animated, Family
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Those crazy minions are back in Universal's sequel to the 2010 smash hit. Steve Carell returns to voice Gru as he, his girls and their hoard of minions face a new villain, voiced by Al Pacino.
Release Date: 7/19/13
Genre: Family, Animation
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In this family animated adventure, Ryan Reynolds provides the voice of Turbo, a snail who longs to become the greatest racer in the world, just like his hero, five-time Indianapolis champ, Guy Gagne.
Release Date: 7/31/13
Genre: Family, Comedy
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Gargamel’s up to his usual dastardly deeds, here creating smurf-like baddies called The Naughties, who kidnap Smurfette, take her to Paris, and try to get her to be a bad girl smurf. It’s up to Papa Smurf, Clumsy, Grouchy and Vanity, along with their human friends, to rescue her and save the day.
Release Date: 8/9/13
Genre: Comedy, Animated, Family
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Originally slated as a direct-to-DVD release, Pixar's sort-of spin-off from the Cars franchise flies into theaters in the late summer months. What's next? Boats?
Release Date: 9/13/13
Genre: Family, Animation
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Ariel, Sebastian, Scuttle, Flounder and the rest of the underwater gang return in three dimensions as the classic Little Mermaid is re-released to theaters, along with its amazing score, songs and timeless tale of a mermaid who sets out on a journey to find her prince and save her father’s kingdom.
Release Date: 9/27/13
Genre: Comedy, Animated, Family
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Menacing hybrid food-animals are causing problems and it's up to Flint Lockwood (Bill Hader) to put a stop to it in this sequel to Sony Animations' 2009 hit. Anna Faris, Neil Patrick Harris, Terry Crews and James Caan return.
Release Date: 11/1/13
Genre: Family, Animation
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The classic cartoon is revisited and refreshed, but the basic story about a smart dog named Peabody and his boy Sherman remains the same. This time, when Sherman gets a hold of a time machine, the animated duo take a fantastical joyride through the ages.
Release Date: 11/27/13
Genre: Family, Animation
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This animated tale about the journey of a hopeful girl, an extreme mountain man, and his sidekick to find the girl’s sister, the Snow Queen, and end her icy reign over the lands, promises lots of adventure, laughs, and the heart expected from the folks behind Tangled, Surf’s Up, and Wreck-It-Ralph.
Kids Can Go Free (Fees Not Included, Up To $15 Ticket Price Only With Purchase of Adult Ticket of Equal or Greater Price) with code DAVID
Limited time offer. While supplies last. There is a limited quantity of Code redemptions allowed in this promotion. Log into your Fandango account on Fandango.com or via the Fandango app between 12/1/25 and 2/28/26, buy at least one adult ticket to see David at a participating Fandango theater, and use the Fandango Promotional Code DAVID ("Code") to get up to $15 off the ticket price (fees must be paid separately) for a child's ticket (equal or lesser price than the adult ticket, up to $15 ticket price only) in the same transaction for the same showtime. Code expires, and can no longer be used, upon the earlier of 11:59pm PT on 2/28/26, or the limit of Code redemptions being reached, or David no longer being available in theaters. One-time use only. Code must be entered at checkout. Only valid for purchase of movie tickets made at Fandango.com or via the Fandango app and cannot be redeemed directly at any theater box office. If cost of child's movie ticket and associated fees and charges are more than Code's maximum discount, then user must pay the difference. Any price difference between total transaction price and Code's maximum discount will not be refunded. You must have, and be logged into, your Fandango account to redeem a Code. Fandango is free to join; you must be 18 years of age or older to create a Fandango account. If lost or stolen, cannot be replaced. No cash value, except as required by law. Void where prohibited. Not valid with any other offer. Offer valid in U.S. only (excluding U.S. territories and where prohibited by law). Non-transferable. Not for resale; void if sold or exchanged. You may have to pay taxes additionally. Limit one Code per person. Fandango reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time and without notice. This offer and redemption of the Code are subject to Fandango’s Terms and Policies at www.fandango.com/terms-and-policies.
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Earn double FanRewards Points when you see Ella McCay
*Limited time offer. Log in to your account on Fandango.com or the Fandango app between 6am PT on December 1, 2025, and 11:59pm PT on December 14, 2025, and for each 'Ella McCay' ticket you buy, you will receive double FanRewards Points (250 per ticket, instead of the usual 125) in your Fandango account for that transaction. You must be logged in to your Fandango account to receive and spend FanRewards Points. Fandango is free to join; you must be 18 years of age or older to create a Fandango account. When you receive 500 FanRewards Points, you will receive a $5.00 Discount Reward which you will need to convert into a Discount Promo Code for use on a qualifying purchase on http://www.fandango.com (which can be used on http://www.movietickets.com) or http://www.fandangoathome.com. Discount Promo Code expires 21 days after the $5.00 Discount Reward is posted to your Fandango account. Discount Promo Code cannot be combined with any other offer, promo code or discount. You may be required to pay taxes additionally. Discount Promo Codes cannot be used to purchase a gift card. After applying your Discount Promo Code, any unused balance will automatically expire. Void where prohibited. Fandango reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time and without notice. This offer is subject to the FanRewards terms at https://www.fandango.com/policies/fanrewards-terms and Fandango’s Terms and Policies and Privacy Policy at http://www.fandango.com/Terms-and-Policies.
Buy a ticket to watch Jack Black and Paul Rudd in Anaconda (2025) this Christmas, get Anaconda (1997) for $5 on Fandango at Home.
Limited time offer. Log into your account on Fandango.com or the Fandango app between 12:01am PT on 11/28/25 and 11:59pm PT on 1/16/26 and purchase at least one movie ticket to Anaconda (2025). Purchaser will receive a post-purchase email containing 1 Fandango at Home Promotional Code (“Code”) that is good for the purchase (and not the rental) of the original Anaconda (1997) for $5 in My Offers in your account on http://athome.fandango.com and via participating Fandango at Home apps. You must have, and be logged into, your Fandango account to receive a Code. Fandango is free to join; you must be 18 years of age or older to create a Fandango account. Code expires on (and must be used by) 1/21/26 at 11:59pm PT. Limit one per transaction. You may have to pay taxes additionally. One-time use only. Void where prohibited. If lost or stolen, cannot be replaced. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. No cash value, except as required by law. Not for resale; void if sold or exchanged. Offer valid in the U.S. only (excluding U.S. territories and where prohibited by law). You must have a Fandango at Home account to redeem your Code on Fandango at Home. Fandango at Home is free to join; you must be 18 years of age or older to open a Fandango at Home account. Credit card may be required for transactions on fandangoathome.com. Fandango reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time and without notice. This offer and redemption of the Code are subject to Fandango Terms and Policies and Privacy Policy at http://www.fandango.com/terms-and-policies.
Buy a ticket to Is This Thing On? for a chance to win a VIP comedy night in NY or Vegas!
NO PURCHASE OR APP NECESSARY. Purchase does not increase chances of winning. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 21 years of age and older. Void where prohibited. Ends January 20, 2026, visit https://www.fandangomovietickets.com/comedysweepstakes. Sponsor: Fandango Media, LLC, 10 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608.
Get the Search for SquarePants Starter Set for a ticket for The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants and an exclusive LED Patrick Star popcorn bucket.
*Search for SquarePants Starter Set is non-refundable. Domestic shipping will be added at checkout. Limited time offer. While supplies last. Movie ticket is non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Fandango reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time and without notice. Popcorn not included. You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a bundle. The LED Patrick Star Popcorn Bucket will begin shipping in December. Please use a physical U.S. address where the popcorn bucket shipment can be delivered. Once carrier confirms delivery, Fandango is not responsible for lost or stolen deliveries. Valid only in the U.S. and D.C., excluding U.S. territories and where prohibited by law. Not valid with any other offer. See full terms and conditions at https://redeem.fandango.com/products/search-for-squarepants-starter-set
Embark on a final journey to Pandora with the Collector’s Print Bundle, featuring one Movie Ticket and a Limited-Edition Print!
*Collector’s Print Bundle is non-refundable. Domestic shipping will be added at checkout. Limited time offer. While supplies last. Movie tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Fandango reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time and without notice. You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase a bundle. The Collectible Mini Print will begin shipping in December. Please use a physical U.S. address where the poster shipment can be delivered. Once carrier confirms delivery, Fandango is not responsible for lost or stolen deliveries. See full terms and conditions at https://redeem.fandango.com/products/collectors-print-bundle.
Buy 1 ticket to Five Nights at Freddy's 2, get 1 ticket free (equal or lesser price, up to $15 ticket price and fees) with code FNAF2DGA.
Limited time offer. While supplies last. There is a limited quantity of Code redemptions allowed in this promotion. Log into your Fandango account on Fandango.com or via the Fandango app between 12:01am PT on 12/5/25 and 11:59pm PT on 12/21/25, purchase one or more tickets to see Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, and use theFandango Promotional Code FNAF2DGA (“Code”) to get up to $15 off an additional ticket for the same showtime (equal or lesser value, up to $15 total ticket price and associated fees and charges). Code must be entered at checkout. Code expires, and can no longer be used, on 12/21/25, or when Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is no longer in theaters, or when the limit of Code redemptions is reached, whichever comes first. Only valid for purchase of movie tickets made at Fandango.com or via the Fandango app and cannot be redeemed directly at any theater box office. You must have a Fandango account, and be logged into your account, to use the Code. Fandango isfree to join; you must be 18 years of age or older to create a Fandango account. If lost or stolen, cannot be replaced. No cash value, except as required by law. Void where prohibited. Not valid with any other offer. Offer valid in U.S. only (excluding U.S territories and where prohibited by law). Non-transferable. One-time use only.Not for resale; void if sold or exchanged. You may have to pay taxes additionally. If cost of the ticket (and associated fees and charges) obtained through the Code is more than Code’s maximum discount, then you must pay the difference. Any price difference between total transaction price and Code’s maximum discount will not berefunded. Limit 1 Code redemption per person. Fandango reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time and without notice. This offer and redemption of the Code are subject to Fandango’s Terms and Policies at www.fandango.com/terms-and-policies.
Buy a ticket to The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, get The SpongeBob SquarePants Triple Feature bundle for $7.99 on Fandango at Home!
Limited time offer. Log into your account on Fandango.com or the Fandango app and purchase, between 12:01am PT on 11/24/25 and 11:59pm PT on 12/26/25, at least one movie ticket to ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants'. Purchaser will receive a post-purchase email containing 1 Fandango at Home Promotional Code (“Code”) that is good for the purchase (and not the rental) of The SpongeBob SquarePants Triple Feature bundle for $7.99 in My Offers in your account on http://fandangoathome.com and via participating Fandango at Home apps. You must have, and be logged into, your Fandango account to receive a Code. Fandango is free to join; you must be 18 years of age or older to create a Fandango account. Code expires on (and must be used by) 12/30/25 at 11:59pm PT. Limit one per transaction. You may have to pay taxes additionally. One-time use only. Void where prohibited. If lost or stolen, cannot be replaced. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. No cash value, except as required by law. Not for resale; void if sold or exchanged. Offer valid in the U.S. only (excluding U.S. territories and where prohibited by law). You must have a Fandango at Home account to redeem your Code on Fandango at Home. Fandango at Home is free to join; you must be 18 years of age or older to open a Fandango at Home account. Credit card may be required for transactions on fandangoathome.com. Fandango reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time and without notice. This offer and redemption of the Code are subject to Fandango Terms and Policies and Privacy Policy at http://www.fandango.com/terms-and-policies.
Buy a ticket to Disney's Zootopia 2, get 20% off the Shakira "Zoo" 7” Vinyl
Limited time offer. Log into your account on Fandango.com or the Fandango app between 12:01am PT on 12/1/25 and 11:59pm PT on 1/1/26 and purchase at least one movie ticket to ‘Zootopia 2’. Purchaser will receive a post purchase email containing a link (“Link”) to the Disney Music Emporium website that is good for 20% off the purchase of the Disney's Shakira "Zoo" from Zootopia 2 7" Vinyl. Link expires, and can no longer be used, at 11:59pm PT on 1/1/26. Limit 2 purchases per Link. You must have, and be logged into, your Fandango account to receive the link to the discount. Fandango is free to join; you must be 18 years of age or older to create a Fandango account. This offer is subject to Fandango’s terms and policies at https://www.fandango.com/terms-and-policies and the Link is subject to Disney’s terms and policies, at https://disneytermsofuse.com/
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