Check Out Boomer’s Top Summer Movie Picks for the Entire Family! for KIDS & families

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

The latest animated Spider-Verse film follows Miles Morales as he reunites with Gwen Stacy and encounters several new versions of Spider-People in the multiverse. The Brooklyn teen first felt his spider senses tingling in 2018’s eye-popping “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” This follow-up film finds Miles spinning a new adventure, but he has to CONTEND with different ideas of what it means to be a hero. “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” opens on June 2.

Books Come to the Big Screen

Several summer releases started in the pages of a book, including a couple of Young Adult favorites. Based on the beloved Judy Blume book, “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” is in theaters now. Set in the 1970s, this coming-of-age story follows 11-year-old Margaret as her family moves from the city to the suburbs. But the big move is not the only change that she must navigate. “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” is rated PG-13.

From the book “Wonder,” the movie “White Bird” follows the character of Julian and introduces his grandmother, who has her own story to tell. Based on books by R.J. Palacio, the movie explores where an act of kindness can lead. “White Bird” opens Aug. 25.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

They are the galaxy’s mightiest warriors. They’re Marvel’s mischief-making misfits. They are the Guardians of the Galaxy and they’re back in multiplexes on May 5. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” reunites Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Mantis, Nebula, Rocket and Groot for their final cinematic quest. Peter Quill struggles to unite the team to defend the universe one more time. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” is rated PG-13.

The Little Mermaid

Disney is looking to make a big splash with the latest version of a classic tale. It’s not a tale as old as time, but a live-action retelling of “The Little Mermaid.” Based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, the movie will feature three new songs written by Alan Menken, composer of the original Disney animated film, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, who also penned lyrics for “Moana” and “Encanto.”

Halle Bailey stars as the titular character, an adventurous mermaid who wants to explore the world beyond her ocean home. Melissa McCarthy plays the villainous sea witch, Ursula. “The Little Mermaid” opens May 26 and is rated PG.

Elemental

Do opposites attract? Can you get along with someone who is very different from you? Disney/Pixar’s “Elemental” takes place in a world where the folks seem to have little in common.

In Element City, the fire, water, land and air residents don’t often mix or else chaos ensues. But when the fiery Ember meets cool water guy Wade, the two find that they have more in common than they first thought. “Elemental” is in theaters June 16.

Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken

This animated movie gives a new perspective on the idea of heroes and villains. In “Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken,” the protagonist is an awkward high school student who learns that there’s more to her than meets the eye.

When Ruby finds out that she comes from a long line of legendary sea monsters, she must rise to the occasion and protect the world’s oceans. Lana Condor voices Ruby. “Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken” opens June 30.

Not Just for Kids

Some familiar names may catch your attention, but check with your parents before you head to the movies. A few summer films based on toys or comic books are rated PG-13. Some of these films are likely to appeal to NOSTALGIC adults even more than they do to kids. “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” opens June 9; “The Flash” opens June 16, and “Barbie” opens July 21.

“Barbie” finds the famous gal (Margot Robbie) leaving Barbieland to see if she can make her way in the human world. A large cast plays various versions of Barbie and Ken.

More Summer Movies!

Cowabunga! Everyone’s favorite pizza eating, subterranean reptiles are back! “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” follows the adventures of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and Donatello as they YEARN to be treated like normal teens. Check out TMNT in cinemas on Aug. 4.

Based on the Disney attraction, “The Haunted Mansion” tells the story of a mother (Rosario Dawson) and her son who move into a spooky New Orleans mansion. This film will haunt theaters on July 28. It’s rated PG-13.

“Harold and the Purple Crayon,” based on the children’s book by Crockett Johnson, depicts a youngster’s magical mission to find the moon. It opens June 30.