Family Films About the Future

Description: An alien arrives on Earth with a warning about humanity's future, offering a classic tale of peace, understanding, and the potential consequences of our actions on the planet.

Fact: The film was remade in 2008 with Keanu Reeves. The original was added to the National Film Registry in 1995 for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

Description: Marty McFly travels back in time to the 1950s in a time machine made from a DeLorean car, where he must ensure his parents meet and fall in love to secure his own existence. This classic is a fun introduction to time travel for families.

Fact: The film's script was rejected by several studios before being picked up by Universal Pictures. The DeLorean time machine was originally supposed to be a refrigerator.

Description: A boy is abducted by an alien spacecraft and returns to Earth eight years later, still the same age, leading to a journey through time and space. It's a unique blend of family adventure and futuristic technology.

Fact: The film was one of the first to use CGI for its spaceship scenes. The character of Max, the ship's AI, was voiced by Paul Reubens, better known as Pee-wee Herman.

Description: An eccentric inventor accidentally shrinks his children and their friends to the size of insects, leading to an adventure in their own backyard. It's a fun look at the future of technology and family bonding.

Fact: The film's special effects were groundbreaking at the time, using a combination of miniatures and animatronics. The original script had the kids shrinking to the size of ants.

Description: Set in the 1950s, this film tells the story of a boy who befriends a giant robot from the future, exploring themes of friendship, identity, and the potential for change in the future.

Fact: The film was a box office failure but has since become a cult classic. It was inspired by the novel "The Iron Man" by Ted Hughes.

Description: This animated film about a family of superheroes hiding their powers in a world that has turned against them explores themes of family dynamics, identity, and the future of heroism.

Fact: The film was inspired by director Brad Bird's own experiences with his family. It was the first animated film to win the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.

Description: Lewis, an aspiring inventor, travels through time to meet his future family, learning about the importance of moving forward and embracing change. It's a heartwarming story about family and the future.

Fact: The film features a cameo by the real-life inventor, Nikola Tesla. The character of Wilbur Robinson was originally designed to be much younger.

Description: Two brothers find a mysterious board game that sends their house into space, where they must navigate through cosmic dangers to return home. It's a thrilling adventure with lessons on brotherhood and responsibility.

Fact: The film is based on the children's book by Chris Van Allsburg, who also wrote "Jumanji." The movie was originally planned as a sequel to "Jumanji."

Description: A young girl discovers a mysterious pin that transports her to a futuristic city where she teams up with a former boy-genius inventor to prevent a global catastrophe. It's an optimistic take on the future with a strong message of hope.

Fact: The film was inspired by the Disneyland attraction of the same name. The movie's title was changed from "1952" to "Tomorrowland" during production.

Description: This animated adventure follows Wall-E, a small waste-collecting robot, who embarks on a space journey that could save humanity. Its themes of environmentalism and love make it a perfect family film about the future.

Fact: Wall-E was the first Pixar film to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival. The film has virtually no dialogue in the first 30 minutes.