Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022)
Kernel Score: 78% · 2,976 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 2022-01-31
Runtime: 92 minutes
Is Hotel Transylvania: Transformania worth watching?
Depends on your taste. The fourth Hotel Transylvania film swaps the monsters into humans and vice versa. It has a few good gags and enough colour for kids, but the series is running low on fresh ideas.
Watch it if you
- liked the earlier Hotel Transylvania films
- want a harmless family movie
- have younger kids
Skip it if you
- want sharp humour
- are tired of formula animation
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Prime Video (free with ads), Amazon MX Player
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When Van Helsing's mysterious invention, the "Monsterfication Ray," goes haywire, Drac and his monster pals are all transformed into humans, and Johnny becomes a monster. In their new mismatched bodies, Drac and Johnny must team up and race across the globe to find a cure before it's too late, and before they drive each other crazy.
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that this animated family comedy has mild cartoon peril and slapstick humor.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Cartoonish, non-graphic slapstick action and mild peril.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Hotel Transylvania: Transformania
If you liked Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Hotel Transylvania (2012) — 79%: The original film in the series
- Monsters, Inc. (2001) — 89%: Funnier, warmer monster comedy
- Shrek (2001) — 87%: Fairy-tale comedy with plenty for adults too
- The Emperor's New Groove (2000) — 87%: Fast, silly animated comedy that holds up well
- Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) — 82%: Another family comedy with a villain-turned-hero angle
- Rise of the Guardians (2012) — 84%: Family fantasy with famous characters in a new light
Director
Cast
- Andy Samberg as Johnny (voice)
- Selena Gomez as Mavis (voice)
- Kathryn Hahn as Ericka (voice)
- Jim Gaffigan as Van Helsing (voice)
- Steve Buscemi as Wayne (voice)
- Molly Shannon as Wanda (voice)
- David Spade as Griffin (voice)
- Keegan-Michael Key as Murray (voice)
- Brian Hull as Dracula (voice)
- Fran Drescher as Eunice (voice)
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania FAQ
Is Hotel Transylvania: Transformania worth watching?
Depends on your taste. The fourth Hotel Transylvania film swaps the monsters into humans and vice versa. It has a few good gags and enough colour for kids, but the series is running low on fresh ideas.
Where can I watch Hotel Transylvania: Transformania?
In the US you can stream Hotel Transylvania: Transformania on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Prime Video (free with ads) and Amazon MX Player and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Hotel Transylvania: Transformania OK for kids?
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that this animated family comedy has mild cartoon peril and slapstick humor.
What movies are like Hotel Transylvania: Transformania?
If you liked Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, try Hotel Transylvania, Monsters, Inc., Shrek and The Emperor's New Groove.