Prepare for an exciting year of family movie nights with these 10 standout children's films releasing in theaters in 2018. From beloved animations like Peter Rabbit and Wreck-It Ralph 2 to the enchanting return of Mary Poppins, there's magic for kids of all ages. As a seasoned film reviewer specializing in family entertainment, I've curated this list with release dates, synopses, and trailers where available.
Early Man arrives in theaters on February 7, 2018. This spirited animated adventure follows Dug, a caveman living happily with his tribe until they're attacked by Lord Nooth's Bronze Age invaders. Dug rallies his friends for a high-stakes soccer match to reclaim their valley. Check out the trailer below to meet Dug and his crew.
Peter Rabbit hops into cinemas starting March 24, 2018. Inspired by Beatrix Potter's classic tales, this live-action/animation hybrid brings the mischievous bunny to life. Peter schemes to raid Mr. McGregor's vegetable garden, sparking hilarious chaos and chases.
A Wrinkle in Time, a Disney sci-fi adventure, was slated for April 4, 2018. Meg Murry embarks on a quest to rescue her disappeared father, whose secret government project on the tesseract unlocks travel through the fifth dimension to other planets. Note: This film won't screen in Dutch theaters.
Sherlock Gnomes premieres on April 18, 2018. Blending Romeo and Juliet with Sherlock Holmes, it follows garden gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet as they settle in London—only for all the city's gnomes to vanish, including their own. Detective Sherlock Gnomes and Watson spring into action.
https://youtu.be/KBYUPukmo8s
The Incredibles 2 swings into theaters on June 27, 2018. This sequel flips the script: superhero mom Helen takes the spotlight while dad Bob juggles stay-at-home life amid baby Jack-Jack's emerging powers. A sinister new villain forces the family to team up once more.
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation sails in on July 25, 2018, in the Netherlands. Overworked Dracula joins daughter Mavis and the monster family on a cruise, where he falls for enigmatic captain Ericka—leading to unexpected adventures on the high seas.
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms lands in Dutch cinemas on November 2, 2018. On Christmas Eve, Clara receives a magical nutcracker from her godfather, whisking her into four fantastical realms at midnight. She faces mouse armies, gingerbread soldiers, and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
The Grinch steals into theaters on November 28, 2018, just in time for the holidays. This green grouch despises Christmas and plots to sabotage it entirely in this fresh take on Dr. Seuss's classic (trailer pending at time of writing).
Wreck-It Ralph 2 crashes into theaters on December 12, 2018. Six years after saving the arcade, Ralph and Vanellope venture into the internet via Wi-Fi to fix her game—unleashing digital mayhem and thrills.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xka-nLPN9-Y
Mary Poppins Returns is the perfect holiday family film. The magical nanny returns to help the now-grown Banks children's kids navigate tough times with her signature whimsy and wonder.
Which of these 2018 kids' movies are you most excited for? I'm personally counting down to Mary Poppins Returns!
