Schedule Your Next Family Movie Night With These Upcoming 2022 Kids Movies We Can't Wait to Watch
You don't have to be a kid to enjoy a movie about superheroes, magical creatures or monsters! And lucky for us, a bunch of animated and kid flicks that will also entertain the inner child of any adult are slated to finally be released in 2022 after many delays over the last couple of years.
That means you and your loved ones can look forward to smelling the delicious scent of buttery popcorn and sitting down in a plush theater chair to enjoy a new family favorite on the big screen. But, if you're feeling hesitant about sitting in a theater these days, there are plenty of new films scheduled to drop on Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming services, so you can watch from the comfort of your own home.
From Pixar to Marvel, mark your calendars for these kids and family movies coming out soon!
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New kids and family movies: Full release schedule
Get ready to finish the year out strong with these exciting releases!
October 2022
Monster High: The Movie
Release Date: October 6
Where to watch: Paramount+
First launched as a doll franchise in 2010, Monster High is now coming to screens in movie format! In this upcoming flick, Clawdeen Wolf discovers a plot that could destroy her new school and also reveal her identity.
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile
Release Date: October 7
Where to watch: Exclusively in theaters
Based on the children's book by Bernard Waber about a crocodile who lives in New York City, the movie stars Shawn Mendes, Constance Wu, Javier Bardem and Winslow Fegley.
White Bird: A Wonder Story
Release Date: October 14
Where to watch: In theaters
A "companion piece" to the 2017 film Wonder, this is an American war drama film starring Ariella Glaser, Orlando Schwerdt, Bryce Gheisar, Gillian Anderson and Helen Mirren. Julian Albans is visited by his grandmother who tells him stories about her childhood as a young Jewish girl living in Nazi-occupied France during World War II.
The Curse of Bridge Hollow
Release Date: October 14
Where to watch: Netflix
Halloween decorations begin to come to life because of an evil spirit, and it's up to this dad and daughter team to save the day. You'll likely recognize breakout actress Priah Ferguson from Stranger Things!
The School for Good and Evil
Release Date: October 21
Where to watch: Netflix
Based on the bestselling series, BFFs Sophie and Agatha are whisked away to a magical school for future fairy-tale heroes and villains. This flick stars Sophia Anne Caruso, Sofia Wylie, Kerry Washington, Charlize Theron and more.
November 2022
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Release Date: November 11
Where to watch: In theaters
In the wake of King T'Challa's death in this epic and emotional sequel, Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M'Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers.
Blue's Big City Adventure
Release Date: November 18
Where to watch: Paramount+
In this Blue's Clues movie, Josh and Blue head to New York City to audition for a big Broadway musical.
Slumberland
Release Date: November 18
Where to watch: Netflix
According to Netflix, "A young girl (Marlow Barkley) discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw (Jason Momoa), with the hope that she will be able to see her late father again."
Strange World
Release Date: November 23
Where to watch: In theaters
Jake Gyllenhaal voices Searcher Clade, a family man on an unexpected mission, and is joined by the voices of Dennis Quaid, Gabrielle Union and more in this multigenerational tale.
Disenchanted
Release Date: November 24
Where to watch: Disney+
The eagerly-anticipated follow-up to 2007's Enchanted brings Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Idina Menzel and more back together, and shows what happens after Giselle tries to make her regular life into a fairytale.
December 2022
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
Release Date: December 2
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
Release Date: December 9, 2022
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Release Date: December 21
Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio
Release Date: December 2022
Family movies to look forward to in 2023
Peter Pan & Wendy
Release Date: 2023 TBA
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