Ranking the 10 Most Rewatchable Family Movies of the 21st Century

Collider published a ranking of the 10 most rewatchable family movies of the 21st century, placing Elf (2003) at No. 1. The list orders the films as follows: Elf (2003) at No. 1; Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) at No. 2; Finding Nemo (2003) at No. 3; The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005) at No.

4; Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) at No. 5; Kung Fu Panda (2008) at No. 6; How to Train Your Dragon (2010) at No. 7; Moana (2016) at No. 8; Spirited Away (2001) at No. 9; and Paddington (2014) at No. 10. The piece highlights specific credentials for several entries: Spirited Away won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2003; Finding Nemo won Best Animated Feature after four Academy Award nominations; Kung Fu Panda grossed over $600 million and was the first animated movie to earn over 100 million yuan in China; and Elf was the number-one streamed movie on HBO Max in the US over the most recent holiday season referenced in the article.

The article also notes upcoming and continuing developments tied to these films: Paddington inspired two sequels with the latest, Paddington in Peru, releasing in the US in early 2025, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was still one of HBO Max’s 10 most-watched titles in December 2025 as its 25-year anniversary approaches in 2026 with planned theatrical re-releases, special edition merchandise, and other promotions.

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Culture, Elf, Finding Nemo, Spirited Away, Paddington, Kung Fu Panda