Since the Wicked movie came out in 2024, musicals have enjoyed a surge in popularity amongst kids, tweens, and teens. My own kids weren't even out of the theater after seeing Wicked before they asked what other musicals they could watch. And while we still love singing Defying Gravity on an endless loop, we were happy to find alternatives so we could feed their newfound interest in all things Broadway.

But this wasn't as easy as I had originally thought. I started perusing some of my grandma's favorites from the 1950s and 60s, and not all of them hold up in today's society. There are bits of racism in many of the classics, as well as songs I really don't want my tween daughter singing at school. But there are still plenty of kid-friendly musicals that do stand the test of time, as well as a new generation of family movie musicals with more modern themes.

Here are our picks for the best movie musicals for kids (besides Wicked, if you're also ready to stop hearing Popular over and over again). Find more ideas for family movie night, including the 75 best movies for kids, in our Guide to the Best Movies and TV Shows for Kids and the Whole Family.