Holiday Movies for YOU!
It’s a great time to get your family together and head to the movie theater. Fantastic family films are in theaters in November and December. So, grab your popcorn and snacks and settle in for a season of cinematic excitement!
The Cat Makes Movie Mischief
“The Cat in the Hat” brings chaotic fun and frolic into movie theaters this holiday season. Things will get out of hand, according to the movie poster, as things (and Things) often do when the Cat is involved!
Dr. Seuss created this famous Cat wearing his DISTINCTIVE tall, striped hat. “The Cat in the Hat” was published in 1957. Since then, the Cat has appeared in other Seuss books, on television and in movies, and he even acts, and sings, as the narrator in a musical called “Seussical.”
This latest animated film features everyone’s favorite feline seeking to help two struggling siblings. Gabby and Sebastian are not bored and blue because of a rainy day. The sister and brother are under a cloud due to the family’s move to a new town. Can the Cat help out? Not without creating a massive mess first!
“The Cat in the Hat” is rated PG. It is playing in theaters now.
Fall Under the Spell of Hexed
“Hexed” is the newest full-length film from Walt Disney Animation Studios. The story follows a teenage girl who goes from having ordinary troubles to embarking on an extraordinary adventure. The coming-of-age story has a supernatural spin and takes audiences on a fantastical journey.
Billie (voiced by Hailee Steinfeld) is an awkward teen who discovers that she has magical abilities. When she discovers a magical realm called Hexe, Billie and her mother, Alice, must work together to navigate a world of witches. They join forces with a magical three-eyed, green-furred cat to square off against a sinister queen.
“Hexed” opens on Nov. 25. It is rated PG.
Angry Birds Fly into Cinemas
Pigs beware! “The Angry Birds Movie 3” blasts into movie theaters on Dec. 23. Feathers will fly in the latest Angry Birds adventure when Red tackles his biggest challenge yet—being a dad!
Red faces fatherhood with a little help from his friends, Bomb and Chuck. Things are sure to get funny and furious! So flock to theaters during your winter break, and enjoy these fine-feathered friends in their latest adventure.
“The Angry Birds Movie 3” is not yet rated.
Welcome Back to the Jungle
“Jumanji: Open World” brings your favorite Jumanji characters out of the game console and into the real world. So it’s no surprise when chaos ensues!
When Dr. Bravestone, Ruby Roundhouse, Mouse Finbar and Professor Oberon escape from the jungles of Jumanji and appear outside the game, things get crazy for Spencer and his family and friends. This action-adventure movie brings back all your favorites and throws in some new twists and a lot of humor.
“Jumanji: Open World” opens in theaters on Dec. 25.
Dark Tale Wildwood Enchants
The beautiful stop-motion animation in “Wildwood” tells an epic fantasy tale about a lost child. The movie’s story elements are dark, like an old-time fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. Children are put in danger, the enchanted woods are menacing, and warring clans wage battle in the film.
The teen protagonist, Prue, and her classmate Curtis VENTURE into the woods to rescue Prue’s infant brother who was kidnapped by a flock of birds. The kids find that the dangers in the woods are many, and some things are not what they seem.
“Wildwood” is in theaters now. It is rated PG-13.
Other Holiday Movies
“Ebenezer” tells the story of the original Christmas curmudgeon. Ebenezer Scrooge, created by Charles Dickens in “A Christmas Carol” in 1843, has been a famous figure in pop culture for years. His miserly ways and the ghosts he encounters have been featured in many retellings over the years. In this latest movie version, the specters are downright spooky. “Ebenezer” opens Nov. 13. It is rated PG-13 and may be too scary for younger children.
“The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” is the latest movie based on the popular young adult books by Suzanne Collins. The story follows a young Haymitch Abernathy as he navigates his way through the 50th Hunger Games. Based on the best selling novel published in March 2025, “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” is the second prequel to the original Hunger Games trilogy. The movie releases on Nov. 20 and is rated PG-13.
Grab a magnifying glass and get set to put your sleuthing skills to the test! “Flavia: Girl Detective” is a family mystery based on the Flavia de Luce book series. When the 11-year-old finds a body at her family’s decaying manor, she must investigate to clear her father’s name and find the killer. “Flavia: Girl Detective”opens Dec. 4 and is rated PG-13.
“Avengers: Doomsday” finds the Marvel heroes facing an awesome ADVERSARY—Doctor Doom! Worlds collide when the X-Men, the Avengers and more unite to face off against the vengeful Victor von Doom. The multiverse and all known worlds are in danger in the action epic. “Avengers: Doomsday” opens on Dec. 18. It is rated PG-13.
Movie Match-Up!
Match the Latest Movie to the Author/Illustrator who inspired it.
Chris Van Allsburg _______________________
Alan Bradley _________________________
Suzanne Collins ______________________
Theodor Geisel _____________________
Stan Lee & Jack Kirby ________________
Colin Meloy & Carson Ellis __________________
