Upcoming Family Movie Releases

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Family Movie Releases

Hollywood is known to save the best for last, meaning the Fall movie season is usually filled with Oscar buzz-worthy films.  But, it ‘s also a great time for kid and family releases.  Disney typically has something to offer every November {remember that Frozen movie that came out two years ago?} and the holidays are a great time for family films!

This fall is no exception with The Peanuts Movie,  the final installment in The Hunger Games series, The Good Dinosaur, and that little Star Wars movie coming out in December.  2016 is also shaping up to be a great year for family movies, so this list includes some titles you need to get excited about!

It’s also a great time for family DVD releases with the summer titles starting to hit store shelves.  May the force be with you!

Fall Family Movie Releases:

Pan – This live action Peter Pan starring Hugh Jackman hits theaters October 9th.

Goosebumps – Based on the popular book series, Goosebumps stars Jack Black.  Coming got theaters October 16th.

Jem and the Holograms – This 80’s cartoon is getting a bit of a modern make-over when it comes to theaters on October 23rd.

The Peanuts Movie – The whole Peanuts gang is in this one!  Join Charlie Brown, Sally, Lucy and Linus on November 6th.

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 – Jennifer Lawrence stars as Katniss in the final installment of the film version of the popular young adult novel series.  Coming November 20th.

The Good Dinosaur – From Disney Pixar, The Good Dinosaur opens on November 25th

Star Wars: The Force Awakens – The much anticipated seventh installment in the Star Wars series welcomes back original cast members Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill on December 18th.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip – The fourth sequel in this popular film series opens on December 23rd.

Movies to Get Excited About in 2016:

The Nut Job 2 – January 16th

Kung Fu Panda 3 – January 29th

The Jungle Book – The live action version of the popular classic is directed by Iron Man director Jon Favreau.  It opens April 15th.

Angry Birds – May 20th

Alice Through the Looking Glass – Johnny Depp returns as the Mad Hatter on May 27th.

Finding Dory – Thirteen years later we get to find out what Dory is all about int this Finding Nemo sequel!  Find Dory in theaters on June 17th.

Tarzan – The live action version of this classic comes to theaters on July 1st.

The Secret Life of Pets – The trailer for this film showed with the Minions movie this summer.  It definitely looks like a good one!  In theaters July 8th. 

Ghostbusters – Paul Feig is directing this Melissa McCarthy lead cast in the reboot of the 80’s classic opening July 15th.

Ice Age: Collision Course – July 22nd

Pete’s Dragon – The much anticipated live action version of this Disney classic hits theaters on August 12th.

Coming Soon on DVD:

Tomorrowland – In case you missed the film this summer, starring George Clooney, it will be available on DVD October 13th.

Jurassic World – Maybe not appropriate for all kids, even I got scared in some parts, this exciting 4th installment in the Jurassic Park series hits store shelves on October 20th.

Max – Based on the popular kids book, Max will bring a tear to your eye!  Available on DVD October 27th.

Inside Out – This sweet film about a girl named Riley and the emotions that live in her head comes to stores on November 3rd.

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