Spy Kids ✦ Editor's Choice

At the time of its release, Spy Kids was groundbreaking for its focus on a Latino family without making their ethnicity the "problem" or the primary plot point. Rodriguez had to fight for this vision, famously telling executives that "you don't have to be British to enjoy James Bond" to justify the diverse cast. By being specific about the Cortez family's heritage, Rodriguez created a story that felt both authentic and universally relatable. Evolution of a Franchise

The spirit is far from retired. A new era began in 2023 with the release of Spy Kids: Armageddon , a partial reboot that premiered on Netflix . The film focuses on a new family, the Tango-Torrez family, with siblings Tony and Patty as the young agents. Rodriguez returned to the director’s chair, expressing his desire to create a "legacy moment" for a new generation of fans. Spy Kids

After an eight-year hiatus, the fourth film, subtitled All the Time in the World , was released on August 19, 2011. It introduced a new spy step-family led by a villain called the Time Keeper. The film was also released in "Aroma-Scope," a 4D experience that came with scratch-and-sniff cards, a gimmick that became a memorable, if not entirely successful, part of the experience. At the time of its release, Spy Kids