Movie Entertainment this Season: Exploring On-screen Choices in Cinemas and Streaming Platforms
**Family-Friendly Entertainment Abounds This Summer**
Get ready for a summer filled with excitement, laughter, and adventure as a plethora of family-friendly movies and shows are set to grace both the big screen and streaming platforms.
In theaters, Landmark Theatres is hosting a **Family Friendly Film Fest Series** every Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday at 11:00am. Tickets are priced at just $2, offering a budget-friendly option for families. The lineup includes classics such as "Happy Feet," "The Goonies," and "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," as well as more recent hits like "Pokémon Detective Pikachu" and "Smallfoot."
Streaming services are also joining in on the fun. Netflix is set to debut a variety of family-friendly content in July, with highlights such as "Happy Gilmore 2," "The Karate Kid" trilogy, and "Paw Patrol, Seasons 2 & 3." For those seeking something new, keep an eye out for animated series like "7 Bears" and "My Melody & Kuromi," or reality shows like "All the Sharks" and "Building the Band."
Upcoming releases include "Zootopia 2," "The Minecraft" movie, and "The King of Kings," though these are mostly slated for earlier in the year and may not be available until late summer or later.
For those who prefer the big screen, there are several exciting films to look forward to. "Barbie Mysteries: Beach Detectives" is an animated series about best friends Brooklyn and Malibu solving crimes, streaming on Netflix Aug. 28, rated TV-Y7. "Freakier Friday" is a movie featuring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, scheduled to release in theaters on Aug. 8, rated PG. "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is scheduled to release in theaters on July 25, rated PG-13.
Other notable releases include "The Wildman of Shaggy Creek," "Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie," "Superman," "Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires," "The Bad Guys 2," "Grand Prix of Europe," and "Sketch."
In the world of television, "Project Runway" (season 21) is returning as a reality show where designers compete to show their work at New York Fashion Week, streaming on Hulu and Disney+ July 31, rated TV-PG. "Eyes of Wakanda" is an animated miniseries following the warriors of Wakanda, streaming on Disney+ Aug. 27, rated PG-13.
Streaming services are also offering romantic options, such as "My Oxford Year," a movie featuring British accents and kissing in the rain, streaming on Netflix Aug. 1, rated PG-13.
With so many options available, families will have no shortage of entertainment this summer. Whether you prefer the big screen or the comfort of your own home, there's something for everyone.
- Tween and teen kids might be excited to learn that 'Freaky Friday', featuring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, is scheduled to release in theaters on August 8, rated PG.
- If you're a fan of animated series, mark your calendars for August 28 when 'Barbie Mysteries: Beach Detectives', an animated series about best friends Brooklyn and Malibu solving crimes, streams on Netflix, rated TV-Y7.
- For families seeking a mix of entertainment and education, 'Project Runway' (season 21) is returning as a reality show where designers compete to show their work at New York Fashion Week, streaming on Hulu and Disney+ July 31, rated TV-PG.
- If you're looking for something new on your streaming platform, keep an eye out for animated series like '7 Bears' and 'My Melody & Kuromi', or reality shows like 'All the Sharks' and 'Building the Band', which are set to debut on various platforms in July.
