9 family films you must see before the end of the year

1. 200% Wolf

Heroic poodle Freddy Lupin thinks he has everything it takes to lead his werewolf pack, but earning the respect of his packmates proves to be a challenge. If only he were more… wolfish. But when a wayward wish transforms him into a werewolf and deposits a mischievous moon spirit on earth, Freddy must restore the cosmic order before it’s too late.

With Batty and his dog pals along for the ride, Freddy must seek out a dangerous sorceress with a grudge against the wolf pack, before his new moon spirit friend runs out of life energy and fades away.

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2. Transformers One (showing in 2D and 4DX)

The Autobots go animated in this all-action CGI origin story, which sports an all-star voice cast and presents a fun new spin on the Transformers mythology. Toy Story 4 director Josh Cooley marshalls this story of the heroic Autobots and their dreaded enemies the Decepticons, with Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johansson lending muscular A-list heft.

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3. The Wild Robot

Critics have acclaimed DreamWorks' latest animation for its lush visual approach and empathetic story themes. Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o voices the robot Roz who finds herself washed up on a remote island where she becomes the surrogate parent to an adorable gosling. Prepare those hankies for a family adventure that examines the notion of robotic sentience while saluting the majesty of the natural world.

 

 

4. Paddington in Peru

Prepare those marmalade sandwiches and practice those hard stares because the effervescent Paddington franchise returns to our screens. It's been a while since the release of Paddington 2 (in 2017) and now the Ben Whishaw-voiced character, created by Michael Bond, returns to his home country of Peru to locate his origins. Series stalwarts Hugh Bonneville and Julie Walters are back while Emily Mortimer replaces Sally Hawkins. 

 

 

5. Wicked

Stephen Schwartz's long-running Broadway phenomenon finally reaches the big screen in the first installment of a two-part musical epic. Discover the origin story of the witches of Oz with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande playing the sisterly rivals on a collision course to change their entire world. Crazy Rich Asians director Jon M. Chu harnesses the magical wonder of Oz while the all-star support includes Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum.

 

 

6. Moana 2

Take to the high seas with the iconic Polynesian hero Moana in this long-awaited sequel. Disney's Moana 2 reunites us with the emboldened and increasingly adventurous title character (voiced once again by Auli'i Cravalho) who sets off on another mythic quest with her lunky demigod sidekick Maui (Dwayne Johnson). Expect more intoxicating visuals and ear-worming show tunes, this time from Opetaia Foaʻi, Abigail Barlow, and Emily Bear.

 

 

7. Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim

The origin story of Middle-earth's Helm Hammerhand gripped readers when they discovered it in the appendices of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Now, this supplement has been expanded to a full-blown anime adventure with Succession's Brian Cox voicing the tenacious Rohan leader. 

 

 

8. Mufasa: The Lion King

Have you ever wondered how lion brothers Mufasa and Scar became rivals? This CG animated adventure, the prequel to Disney's 2019 reboot of The Lion King, provides the answer. Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. voice the siblings in the days before Simba changed everything regarding Pride Rock. The photo-realistic CGI that distinguished the 2019 movie is very much on display while Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins (Moonlight) is behind the camera.

 

 

9. Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Keanu Reeves joins the live-action Sonic franchise to voice the nefarious Shadow. As the feared rival to both Sonic (Ben Schwartz) and Knuckles (Idris Elba), Shadow spells trouble, and that's before we consider the return of Jim Carrey's turning Doctor Robotnik. In fact, Carrey doubles up to play both the mad scientist and his equally deranged father.

 

 

Planning to watch all of these movies when they're released? Don't forget the Cineworld Family Ticket can be used for children up to the age of 14. 

Remember, adults pay kids' prices, the savings are the same, and if you're used to buying our old family ticket, you now just need to book two family tickets.