There are plenty of options for family audiences in the months ahead. In this guide we collect the family and animated films from November 2026 to August 2027 in date order, with short story summaries, as a starting point for planning what to watch with children and when.
Upcoming family and animated films
The Cat in the Hat (November 4) — The Cat is tasked with cheering up Gabby and Sebastian, who are trying to adjust to their new city. Bill Hader and Quinta Brunson are among the voices; the film runs 114 minutes. Steps (November 20) — An animation that looks at Cinderella’s stepsisters with different eyes. Hexed (November 25) — The story of Billie discovering her magical powers; 99 minutes. The Angry Birds Movie 3 (December 23) — Red saves the world while coping with fatherhood; 96 minutes. Ice Age: Boiling Point (January 28, 2027) — A Lost World adventure with dinosaurs and lava. Gatto (March 3, 2027) — The story of Nero, a black cat living in Venice; directed by Enrico Casarosa, with Mark Ruffalo and Laurence Fishburne among the voices. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (March 11, 2027) — Sonic and new hero Amy take on the technological enemy Metal Sonic; 120 minutes. Shrek 5 (June 30, 2027) — Shrek and Donkey head off on a new adventure in a magical city called “Far Far Away”. The Bluey Movie (August 4, 2027) — A big surprise upends Bluey and her family’s life.
Picks by age
For small children the Bluey film and The Cat in the Hat look the best fit. For school-age children, Hexed, Steps and Ice Age: Boiling Point are good options. Among films that bring the whole family together, Shrek 5 and Sonic 4 stand out.
Things to watch in the calendar
At the end of November Hexed and The Hunger Games share a weekend; in the last week of the year Angry Birds 3 and Jumanji: Open World will share family screens. In busy weeks it helps to check showtimes in advance.
Frequently asked questions
What can you watch with children in November? The Cat in the Hat, Steps and Hexed.
When is Shrek 5? June 30, 2027 in our catalogue.
Which is the longest family film? Among those with known runtimes, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 at 120 minutes.
Dates are the earliest regional release dates in our catalogue and vary by country. For Turkish release dates, follow cinema and distributor announcements.
