Kids and family movies
Family and kids movies showing in cinemas in Auckland, New Zealand in 2026. Watch the trailers for new and upcoming kid friendly and family movies.
MOVIES SHOWING NOW IN AUCKLAND
Movies now playing in New Zealand cinemas. Watch the trailers of all the new children and family movies to see on the big screens now and coming soon to cinemas.
Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie
Advance Screenings Now
Release date: 17 Sep 2026
After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs.
Rating: G
Running time: 88 mins
Spdier-Man: Brand New Day
Showing now
Release date: 30 July 2026
After Doomsday, Peter Parker tries to focus on college and leave Spider-Man behind. But when a new threat endangers his friends, he must break his promise and suit up again, teaming with an unexpected ally to protect those he loves.
Rating: M
Running time: 145 mins
Supergirl
Showing now
Release date: 25 June 2026
It follows Kara Zor-El’s story and her darker origin before she finally made her way to Earth.
Rating: PG
Running time: 110 mins
Minions & Monsters
Showing now
Release date: 25 June 2026
This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.
Rating: PG
Running time: 90 mins
Toy Story 5
Showing now
Release date: 18 June 2026
The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time around it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs get exponentially harder when they go head to head with this all-new threat to playtime.
Rating: G
Running time: 102 mins
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Showing now
Release date: 21 May 2026
The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything.
Rating: M
Running time: 132 mins
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Showing now
Release date: 1 April 2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is an animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros., and follows The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was released in 2023.
Rating: PG
Running time: 100 mins
MOVIES COMING SOON TO NEW ZEALAND CINEMAS
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
Release date: 17 Sep 2026
The new adventure sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween – until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock’s beloved pumpkin patch.
Rating TBC
Running time: 45 mins
Forgotten Island
Release date: 17 Sep 2026
While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali.
Rating: PG
Running Time: 109 mins
Paw Patrol - The Dino Movie
Release date: 17 September 2026
After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs.
Rating: G
Duration: 88 mins
WILDWOOD
Release date: 22 October 2026
From the makers of Coraline, Wildwood is a sweeping, darkly magical adventure about a young girl who ventures into a dangerous hidden forest to rescue her brother.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping
Release date: 19 November 2026
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping will revisit the world of Panem twenty-four years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the Fiftieth Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.
Disney's Hexed
Release date: 26 November 2026
An awkward teenage boy and his Type-A mom discover that what makes him unusual might be magical powers that will turn their lives and a secret world of magic upside down.
The Angry Birds Movie 3
Release date: 26 December 2026
Join the return of Red and Chuck for more new, fun and electrifying adventures!
The Cat in the Hat
Release date: 31 December 2026
A clever cat brings chaos and mischief to the home of two young children.
Jumanji: Open World
Release date: 26 December 2026
This Christmas, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan are reunited in Jumanji: Open World, the hilarious new installment of the wildly successful global action-adventure franchise. Our heroes have escaped the ever-changing jungles of Jumanji before, but this time the game comes to us – as Jumanji breaks free of its console, unleashing its chaos into our world.
Zac Power
Release date: January 2027
A top teen spy’s status is threatened by a new agent. After his careless actions let a villain steal advanced tech, he must face his shortcomings and work with his competitor.
Ice Age: Boiling Point
Release date: 4 February 2027
The sixth film in the Ice Age film series.
Narnia: The Magician's Nephew
Release date: February 2027
From Oscar-nominated director Greta Gerwig, adapted from C.S. Lewis’s cherished tale.
CoComelon: The Movie
Release date: 25 February 2027
Follows JJ and his friends on a new adventure. Based on the popular children’s series.
Not Alone
Release date: March 2027
A rocket mechanic and an astro-botanist are preparing for a revolutionary rocket launch. They develop romantic feelings while three runaway aliens take refuge in his home, seeking the rocket as their escape.
Gatto
Release date: March 2027
Following a black cat named Nero. Indebted to a feline mob boss, Nero finds himself forced to forge an unexpected friendship that may finally lead him to his purpose.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Release date: April 2027
The fourth installment in the Sonic the Hedgehog film franchise.
The Legends of Zelda
Release date: May 2027
A live action adaptation of the hit video game series “The Legend of Zelda.”
Shrek 5
Release date: June 2027
The fifth main installment in the beloved Shrek film franchise. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz will return as the voices of Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona. Zendaya joins the cast as Felicia, Shrek and Fiona’s teenage daughter.
How To Train Your Dragon 2
Release date: June 2027
Sequel to the live-action remake of the classic animated trilogy.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 2
Release date: August 2027
The Batman Part II
Release date: September 2027
The highly anticipated sequel to 2022’s The Batman.
The Haunting of Hotel Transylvania
Release date: September 2027
Drac has happily settled into retirement while Mavis takes the reins of the legendary monster hotel. But when a series of spooky and unexplained happenings sends chills through the resort, the Drac Pack embarks on its most spellbinding adventure yet: uncovering the mystery behind the haunting of Hotel Transylvania.
Frozen III
Release date: November 2027
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Release date: December 2027
Follows a portrayed of the character in the original trilogy that will explore Gollum’s unfinished business.
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Release date: March 2028
A child travels and finds “The Waiting Place,” where people are ominously waiting for something to happen.
Coco 2
Release date: November 2029
AUCKLAND CINEMAS
To find out what movies are playing at your local cinema in Auckland, New Zealand visit their websites listed here:
Academy Cinemas
Lorne Street, Central Auckland
academycinemas.co.nz
Beachside Cinema Takapuna
Takapuna, North Shore
www.takapunamovies.co.nz
Bridgeway Cinema
Northcote, North Shore
www.bridgeway.co.nz
Capitol Cinema
Balmoral, Central Auckland
www.capitol.co.nz
Cinema 3 Pukekohe
Pukekohe, South Auckland
www.pukekohecinemas.co.nz
Event Cinemas
Eight Auckland cinema locations: Albany, Broadway, Manukau, Newmarket (Westfield), Queen Street, St Lukes, Westcity Henderson and Westgate Massey
www.eventcinemas.co.nz
Hawkins Theatre
Papakura, South Auckland
www.hawkinstheatre.co.nz
Hoyts Cinemas
Six Auckland cinema locations: Botany Downs, Hibiscus Coast, Ormiston (Flat Bush), Sylvia Park, Wairau Park and Berkley Mission Bay
www.hoyts.co.nz
Lido Cinema
Epsom, Central Auckland
www.lido.co.nz
Matakana Cinemas
Matakana, North Auckland
www.matakanacinemas.co.nz
Monterey Cinemas Howick
Howick, East Auckland
www.montereycinemas.co.nz
Reading LynnMall
LynnMall, New Lynn, West Auckland
readingcinemas.co.nz
Rialto Cinemas
Broadway, Newmarket, Central Auckland
www.rialto.co.nz
Silky Otter Cinemas
Two Auckland Cinema locations: Orakei Bay Village and Ponsonby
www.silkyotter.co.nz
Stardome Observatory
Royal Oak, Auckland
www.stardome.org.nz
The Vic Devonport
Devonport, North Shore
www.thevic.co.nz
Waiheke Community Cinema
Oneroa, Waiheke Island
www.waihekecinema.nz
