New family films and kids shows now streaming

Get familiar with the best new whānau-friendly films and shows new to Aotearoa streaming services, updated every fortnight.

The Sea Beast

Rated PG for violence. The life of a legendary sea monster hunter is turned upside down when a young girl stows away on his ship in this animated adventure from the director of Big Hero 6. Features the voices of Karl Urban (The Boys), Jared Harris (Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows) and Zaris-Angel Hator (Morbius).

Henchmen

Rated PG for violence & coarse language. In a world of super-villains, evil schemes and global domination, this animated comedy tells the story of the humble henchmen and a new recruit to the Union of Evil.

Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight

Rated PG for coarse language. Jack Black returns to DreamWorks’ martial arts family franchise in this series as the voice of Po. Partnered with a no-nonsense English knight, the pair must find a collection of four powerful weapons before a mysterious pair of evil weasels do.

Duck & Goose

Rated G. Feathered friends Duck and Goose couldn’t be more different, but in this preschool show, they learn how to bring out the best in one another. Based on books by Tad Hills.