2024 is an exciting time for movie lovers! Check out the family friendly movies hitting theatres this year that you’re going to want to see with the kids.
Click on each title to watch the official movie trailer.
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A young girl going through a rough time starts to see others’ imaginary friends who have been left behind as the real-life friends grow up. This animation film’s cast includes: Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski and Steve Carell.
In theatres: May 17, 2024
The Garfield Movie
Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt) – the famous orange, lasagne-loving cat is unexpectedly reunited with his father, Vic, a rough street cat. Garfield and his pup friend Odie are forced from the pampered indoor life into joining Vic a hilarious, outdoor, high-stakes heist.
In theatres: May 24, 2024
Inside Out 2
Main character, Riley, is now in her teens, encouraging some new emotions
In theatres: June 14, 2024
Despicable Me 4
The family welcomes Gru Junior, who loves to hilariously torture his dad. They face a new nemisis, who force them to go on the run.
In theatres: July 3, 2024
Twisters
An update to the original 1996 movie “Twister” – centred on a pair of storm chasers who risk their lives chasing tornadoes
In theatres: July 19, 2024
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Harold’s purple crayon can make anything he draws in his book come to life. When he grows up and draws himself outside of the book’s pages, he finds the crayon can do even more incredible (and hilarious) things than he thought could be possible. When the power of the incredible magic crayon falls into the wrong hands, a new type of adventure begins.
In theatres: August 2, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
This live-action movie with original Beetlejuice actor, Michael Keaton, is a follow up to the original 1998 comedy where a ghost is recruited to help haunt a house.
In theatres: September, 2024
Moana 2
Moana receives an unexpected call from her ancestors and ventures with some new seafarers into dangerous, long lost waters.
In theatres: November 17, 2024
Wicked
One of the most famous and beloved musicals for over two decades – Wicked is finally making it to the big screen. Cast includes Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum and Peter Dinklage
In theatres: November 27, 2024
Mufasa: The Lion King
Simba is the king of the Pride lands. As he raises his cub to follow in the family’s royal paw prints, he explores the origins of his late father, Mustafa
In theatres: December, 2024
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Shadow the Hedgehog will arrive to cause trouble for the newly formed trio: Sonic, Tails and Knuckles, as they adjust to their new earthly lives
In theatres: December, 2024
Exciting family movies to watch for:
- Disney’s live-action adaptation of the Hunchback of Notre Dame
- Sesame Street
- Cruella 2
- Maleficent 3
- Mortal Combat 2
- Spellbound
- Disney’s live-action adaptation of Lilo and Stitch
- Disney’s live-action adaptation of the Sword in the Stone
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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Always check your local theatres to confirm release dates & times.
Photo credit: Universal Pictures Canada
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