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New Family Titles to Watch Over The Weekend of June 20

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The weekend is here, which means a fresh batch of movie and TV titles are in the queue. Whether you're piling into the car on your way to the theater or piling onto the couch with your own snacks, there's plenty to watch as a family.

Here's your family watch list for the weekend of June 20.

Elio meets an array of space inhabitants, including liquid supercomputer Ooooo and Glordon in the Comuniverse. Photo:

Pixar

Pixar is back in theaters this weekend with an original family film called Elio. It centers a young boy who loves science, space, and dreaming of aliens coming to abduct him (seriously). Little does he know, his dream is about to come true, as he's taken on the journey of a lifetime.

Pixar fans who know to expect some deeper themes under the surface of an entertaining and colorful story shouldn't be disappointed by this one. Early word-of-mouth is already out of this world. Here's our full review of the film for more.

Quint (Robert Shaw), Police Chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider), and Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) in Jaws (1975). Photo:

Universal Pictures

The thriller known as the original summer blockbuster is swimming back into theaters this weekend, right on time for its 50th anniversary. As a classic display of building tension that still holds up to this day, watching this film on the big screen should be a fun way to introduce (or reintroduce) it to viewers who can handle it.

Since Jaws was originally released before the days of the PG-13 rating, it does feel more intense than its PG classification would suggest at times. And yet, it's on all the must-see lists for classic film lovers for good reason. Just make sure your boat's big enough.

Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical on Disney+. Photo:

Disney

For families who still can't let Frozen go, you can look forward to streaming the stage production on Disney+ to your icy heart's content.

Described by Disney as a show that brings the magic, music, and spectacle of the hit movie to the stage, viewers should also expect plenty of surprises from this version–including 12 new songs written to be enjoyed alongside classics everyone knows.

MARVEL'S SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS, Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends" tells the story of Peter Parker, Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy, who together form Team Spidey and embark on heroic adventures to protect their community. (Marvel). Photo:

Courtesy of Marvel/Disney

Season 4 of the hit show Spidey and His Amazing Friends debuted this week on Disney Jr. and is available to stream on Disney+. These junior versions of some of of Marvel's superheroes feature Spidey, Ghost-Spider, and Miles Morales as they team-up to stop villainous plots in the city.

This is a great intro to the superhero genre for young kids, where they can get a big dose of teamwork on display and action that's not too intense. Here's a closer look at why kids and parents should enjoy the latest season.

KPop Demon Hunters. Photo:

Netflix

K-Pop fans, get ready for a new trio of heroes coming to the Netflix stage this weekend! KPop Demon Hunters has the looks of being a welcome addition to the frenzy.

When they aren't selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey use their secret identities as demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat. Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet–an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise.

Walking with Dinosaurs (2025). Photo:

PBS/BBC

Any dinosaur lovers at home should be eating up this documentary special series on PBS this week. This 2025 version of Walking with Dinosaurs uses computer animation to follow the lives of the creatures during the Cretaceous period, from their beginning to their end.

You can stream all six episodes now on the show's PBS webpage.

We Were Liars main cast. Photo:

Prime Video

This new Prime Video series is an adaptation of the 2015 YA novel by E. Lockhart. It centers teen Cadence Sinclair Eastman as she tries to remember a fateful incident that happened during one summer on her wealthy family's private island. The problem? Her family and friends, known as "The Liars" aren't making it easy for her.

This mix of family drama, teen romance, and psychological thriller does have some heavier themes and is mostly recommended for mature tweens and older. So parents might want to watch the first episode or two to, or get familiar with some of the broader story beats before proceeding.

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