Kids and family movies
Family movies streaming online and showing in cinemas in Auckland, New Zealand. Watch the trailers for recent, new and upcoming kid friendly and family movies.
MOVIES SHOWING NOW
Featured movies
COMBAT WOMBAT
Release date: 5 November 2020
In a fun and furry spin on the classic ‘recluse becomes reluctant hero’ tale, Maggie Diggins, a curmudgeonly wombat, unintentionally becomes the city’s superhero after she begrudgingly saves a rookie caped crusader from certain doom. A fun adventure for the whole family, don’t miss COMBAT WOMBAT in cinemas November 5!
Running time: 111 mins
Rating: PG
100% WOLF
Cinema release date 1 October 2020
Freddy Lupin, heir to a proud line of werewolves, is in for a shock when his first ‘warfing’ turns him into a ferocious… poodle. Despite his pink and fluffy exterior, can Freddy prove he’s still 100% WOLF? These school holidays, round up the pack for a fun animated adventure for the family—100% WOLF in cinemas October 1!
Movie rating: PG
Running time: 1h 36m
THE WAR WITH GRANDPA
Movie release date: 24 September 2020
When Grandpa moves in with the family, Peter is forced to give up his bedroom. Determined to get it back, Peter devises a series of crazy pranks to drive him out. But, Grandpa doesn’t give up easily and before long, it’s an all-out war!
Get ready for family fun these school holidays, THE WAR WITH GRANDPA, starring Robert DeNiro and Oakes Fegley hits cinemas September 24!
Rating: PG
Movie duration: 2h 21m
PAW Patrol: Jet to the Rescue
Cinema release date 24 September 2020
The super pups must defend Barkingburg from the Duke of Flappington, who has acquired the power of a mighty levitation gem.
Running time: 100 mins
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite!
Cinema release date 24 September 2020
Gwen the Cat and Roger the Dog are secret agents who covertly protect and save the world without humans ever finding out. Their partnership is due to the Great Truce, which has stopped dog and cat hostility for a decade. But the long-standing peace is threatened when a supervillain parrot discovers a way to manipulate wireless frequencies that only dogs and cats can hear. Will the heroes be able to stop the foul fowl, or will he cause a cat-a-strophe between the species?
Rating: G
Running time: 84 mins
The Secret Garden
Cinema release date 24 September 2020
An orphaned girl discovers a magical garden hidden at her uncle’s house.
Running time: 100 mins
Four Kids and It
Cinema release date 24 September 2020
A group of kids on holiday in Cornwall meet a magical creature on the beach with the power to grant wishes.
Running time: 110 mins
Astro Kid
Cinema release date 24 September 2020
Following the destruction of their ship, the young Willy is separated from his parents with whom he traveled in space. His spare capsule lands on a wild and unexplored planet. With the help of Buck, a survival robot, he will have to hold until the arrival of a rescue mission.
Running time: 89mins
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MOVIES COMING LATER THIS YEAR
THE CROODS: A NEW AGE
Release date: Boxing Day, 26 December 2020
The Croods have survived their fair share of dangers and disasters,from fanged prehistoric beasts to surviving the end of the world, but now they will face their biggest challenge of all: another family The Bettermans (emphasis on the “better”) are a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder.
When they take the Croods in as the world’s first houseguests, it isn’t long before tensions escalate between the cave family and the modern family. Just when all seems lost, a new threat will propel both families on an epic adventure outside the safety of the wall, one that will force them to embrace their differences, draw strength from each other and forge a future together.
Rating: PG
Duration: 95 mins
More films for kids and families coming soon to Auckland cinemas
Witches
Release date 10 December 2020
Based on Roald Dahl’s 1973 classic book ‘The Witches’, the story tells the scary, funny and imaginative tale of a seven year old boy who has a run in with some real life witches!
Running time: 104 mins
Dragon Hunter
Release date 1 Jan 2021
Firedrake, the young silver dragon, has had enough of constantly having to hide in a wooded valley. He wants to show the older generation that he is a real dragon.
Running time: 92 mins
Rating: PG
The Boss Baby 2
Release date 25 March 2021
Directed by Tom McGrath and cast includes Alec Baldwin, John Glanagan and James McGrath.
Peter Rabbit 2
Release delayed until April 2021
In PETER RABBIT™ 2, the lovable rogue is back. Bea, Thomas, and the rabbits have created a makeshift family, but despite his best efforts, Peter can’t seem to shake his mischievous reputation. Adventuring out of the garden, Peter finds himself in a world where his mischief is appreciated, but when his family risks everything to come looking for him, Peter must figure out what kind of bunny he wants to be.
Running time: 93 mins
Rating: TBC
Raya and the Last Dragon
Release date 1 April 2021
In a realm known as Lumandra, a re-imagined Earth inhabited by an ancient civilization, a warrior named Raya is determined to find the last dragon.
Cruella
Release date 27 May 2021
Disney’s live action movie based on the classic 101 Dalmatians villain, Cruella de Vil.
Rumble
Release date 15 July 2021
In a world where monster wrestling is a global sport and monsters are superstar athletes, teenage Winnie seeks to follow in her father’s footsteps by coaching a loveable underdog monster into a champion.
Luca
Release date 24 June 2021
Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, the original animated feature is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides.
Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: he is a sea monster from another world just below the water’s surface.
Minions: Rise of Gru
Release date 1 July 2021
The untold story of one twelve-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain.
Jungle Cruise
Release date 29 July 2021
Based on Disneyland’s theme park ride where a small riverboat takes a group of travelers through a jungle filled with dangerous animals and reptiles, but with a supernatural element.
The Addams Family 2
Release date 25 November 2021
The Addams get tangled up in more wacky adventures and find themselves involved in hilarious run-ins with all sorts of unsuspecting characters.
Sing 2
Release date 26 December 2021
Sequel to the 2016 animated film Sing.
Connected
Release delayed until 2021
Katie Mitchell is accepted into the film school of her dreams. Her whole family drives Katie to school together when their plans are interrupted by a tech uprising. The Mitchells will have to work together to save the world.
The Batman
Release date 3 March 2022
The Batman is an upcoming American superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. Produced by DC Films and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is a reboot of the Batman film franchise. The film is directed by Matt Reeves, who wrote the screenplay with Peter Craig.
Running time: 120 mins
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Release date 30 December 2021
A young girl’s love for a tiny puppy named Clifford, makes the dog grow to an enormous size.
Auckland Cinemas
To find out what movies are playing at your local cinema in Auckland, New Zealand visit their websites listed here:
Capital Cinema
Balmoral
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
Five Auckland cinema locations: Botany Downs, Hibiscus Coast, Sylvia Park, Wairau Park and Mission Bay
www.hoyts.co.nz
Lido Cinema
Epsom
www.lido.co.nz
Matakana Cinemas
Matakana
www.matakanacinemas.co.nz
Monterey Cinemas Howick
Howick
www.montereycinemas.co.nz
Monterey Lounge Cinema Takapuna
Takapuna, North Shore
www.montereytakapuna.co.nz
Reading Cinemas
Lynnmall, New Lynn
readingcinemas.co.nz
Rialto Cinemas
Broadway, Newmarket
www.rialto.co.nz
Silky Otter Cinemas
Orakei Bay Village, Orakei
www.silkyotter.co.nz
The Bridgeway
Northcote
www.bridgeway.co.nz
The Vic Devonport
Devonport, North Shore
www.thevic.co.nz
Waiheke Island Community Cinema
Oneroa, Waiheke Island
www.waihekecinema.nz
