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VHS Kids Classics watch order

'90s Kids movies in order, release and chronological. Updated October 20, 2026.

These '80s and '90s family films don't share a story, so any order works. Release order runs from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) to The Parent Trap and Small Soldiers (1998).

How to watch the '90s Kids movies in order: the full guide

All 27 films and series in the VHS Kids Classics franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982); the first in chronological order is The Sandlot (set in 1962).

Release order

  1. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (Movie, 1982): Spielberg's boy-and-alien classic.
  2. The NeverEnding Story (Movie, 1984): A book that pulls its reader in.
  3. The Goonies (Movie, 1985): One-Eyed Willy's treasure.
  4. Flight of the Navigator (Movie, 1986): A boy returns eight years later, unchanged.
  5. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (Movie, 1989): Lost in the backyard.
  6. Home Alone (Movie, 1990): Kevin defends the house at Christmas.
  7. Hook (Movie, 1991): Peter Pan grown up.
  8. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (Movie, 1992): Kevin alone in New York.
  9. Beethoven (Movie, 1992): A St. Bernard takes over.
  10. The Mighty Ducks (Movie, 1992): A lawyer coaches a pee-wee hockey team.
  11. The Sandlot (Movie, 1993): Baseball and the Beast, summer 1962.
  12. Rookie of the Year (Movie, 1993): A 12-year-old pitches for the Cubs.
  13. Hocus Pocus (Movie, 1993): The Sanderson sisters return on Halloween.
  14. Free Willy (Movie, 1993): A boy frees an orca.
  15. Cool Runnings (Movie, 1993): Jamaica's bobsled team.
  16. Mrs. Doubtfire (Movie, 1993): Robin Williams as a nanny.
  17. Angels in the Outfield (Movie, 1994): Angels help the Angels.
  18. Little Giants (Movie, 1994): Underdog football.
  19. Richie Rich (Movie, 1994): The richest kid in the world.
  20. Casper (Movie, 1995): The friendly ghost.
  21. Jumanji (Movie, 1995): The board game that comes to life.
  22. Matilda (Movie, 1996): A girl with telekinesis.
  23. Harriet the Spy (Movie, 1996): A young spy's notebook is found.
  24. Space Jam (Movie, 1996): Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes.
  25. Flubber (Movie, 1997): Flying rubber.
  26. Small Soldiers (Movie, 1998): Toys with military chips.
  27. The Parent Trap (Movie, 1998): Twins swap places to reunite their parents.

Chronological order

  1. The Sandlot (set in 1962): Baseball and the Beast, summer 1962.
  2. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (set in 1982): Spielberg's boy-and-alien classic.
  3. The NeverEnding Story (set in Fantasia): A book that pulls its reader in.
  4. The Goonies (set in Astoria, Oregon): One-Eyed Willy's treasure.
  5. Flight of the Navigator (set in 1978 & 1986): A boy returns eight years later, unchanged.
  6. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989): Lost in the backyard.
  7. Home Alone (set in Christmas): Kevin defends the house at Christmas.
  8. Hook (set in Neverland): Peter Pan grown up.
  9. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (set in Christmas): Kevin alone in New York.
  10. Beethoven (1992): A St. Bernard takes over.
  11. The Mighty Ducks (set in Minnesota): A lawyer coaches a pee-wee hockey team.
  12. Rookie of the Year (set in Wrigley Field): A 12-year-old pitches for the Cubs.
  13. Hocus Pocus (set in 1693 & 1993): The Sanderson sisters return on Halloween.
  14. Free Willy (1993): A boy frees an orca.
  15. Cool Runnings (set in 1988 Winter Olympics): Jamaica's bobsled team.
  16. Mrs. Doubtfire (set in San Francisco): Robin Williams as a nanny.
  17. Angels in the Outfield (1994): Angels help the Angels.
  18. Little Giants (1994): Underdog football.
  19. Richie Rich (1994): The richest kid in the world.
  20. Casper (set in Whipstaff Manor): The friendly ghost.
  21. Jumanji (set in 1969 & 1995): The board game that comes to life.
  22. Matilda (1996): A girl with telekinesis.
  23. Harriet the Spy (1996): A young spy's notebook is found.
  24. Space Jam (1996): Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes.
  25. Flubber (1997): Flying rubber.
  26. The Parent Trap (1998): Twins swap places to reunite their parents.
  27. Small Soldiers (1998): Toys with military chips.

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Common questions

What order should I watch the '90s Kids movies in?

These '80s and '90s family films don't share a story, so any order works. Release order runs from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) to The Parent Trap and Small Soldiers (1998).

How many '90s Kids movies and shows are there?

There are 27 titles in the VHS Kids Classics franchise: 27 films and 0 series, released from 1982 to 1998. 2 more are announced: Jumanji: Open World and Hocus Pocus 3.

How long does it take to watch all the '90s Kids movies?

About 47 hours for all 27 titles, counting every episode.

What is the first '90s Kids title in chronological order?

The Sandlot, set in 1962. In release order the first is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982).

What is the next '90s Kids release?

Jumanji: Open World, out December 25, 2026.