When was the last time you snuggled with the kids to watch something as a family? Hey, don’t sweat it – it can be a struggle finding something wholesome that both children and adults will enjoy.
From adventures through space and time to fighting pandas and farting unicorns, here’s a selection of family-friendly titles for you and the brood to enjoy in any mood.
1. ‘Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight’
Everyone’s favourite kickfighting panda is back – or will be! Join Po as he embarks on a globe-trotting quest for redemption and justice when a mysterious pair of weasels set their sights on a collection of powerful weapons.
He soon finds himself partnering with a no-nonsense English knight named Wandering Blade, and together, the mismatched warriors set out on an epic adventure to save the world from destruction.
The premiere date for “Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight” will be announced soon.
2. ‘The Adam Project’
Ryan Reynolds plays a pilot who teams up with his younger self (newcomer Walker Scobell) and his late father (Mark Ruffalo) to come to terms with his past while saving the future.
One of director and producer Shawn Levy’s most heartfelt projects to date, this film has something for everyone in the family to enjoy: fast-paced action, laugh-out-loud moments courtesy of Reynolds and his wisecracking mini-me, and a heartwarming underlying message.
It’s the perfect balance of comedy, action, emotion and family values with a dash of nostalgia.
3. ‘Upin & Ipin: Jeng Jeng Jeng!’ / ‘Upin & Ipin’, season 14
Based on the hugely popular animated series, the live-action/animated standalone film follows a young orphan named Aqish who “summons” the titular characters to help save the day when she learns her orphanage is in danger of being shut down.
Also, on Thursday, check out the 14th season of Malaysia’s longest-running animated series as the eponymous siblings get up to more fun. Among their misadventures? Playing detectives to find a lost notebook, testing a special hair-growth remedy, and trying their hand at first aid.
4. ‘Rescued by Ruby’
Based on a true story, Grant Gustin (“The Flash”) stars as state trooper Dan, who dreams of joining the K-9 Search & Rescue team. Sadly, no one will give him the chance.
Meanwhile, shelter dog Ruby dreams of having a home and is fast running out of hope.
When fate brings Dan and Ruby together, they forge an unshakable bond that helps them face their toughest challenge yet.
5. ‘He-Man and the Masters of the Universe’, season 2
The CG-animated revival of the iconic 1983 series is back, with He-Man and the Guardians of Grayskull forging new alliances, and new destinies, to outrun evil Skeletor’s pursuit of power.
Following the cliffhanger at the end of the first season, the fate of Eternos hangs in the balance. Erk.
6. ‘Karma’s World’, season 2
This musical series follows the 10-year-old titular character, a lyrically gifted middle-schooler who juggles her rap dreams and rhyming schemes while using her talent, ambition and heart to solve problems.
Season 2 sees Karma encountering more challenges that inspire fresh beats as she starts a new job, runs for school president, and works to make a difference in her community.
7. ‘Making Fun’
A giant T-rex that spits out tacos. A pirate pizza ship with a cannon that shoots out pies. A unicorn bicycle that – wait for it – farts glitter.
In this delightful reality show, grumpy craftsman Jimmy DiResta fields kids’ ideas for outlandish pointless inventions, and builds them… if he’s in the mood.