Top 20 amazing kids movies this 2019
Thanks to an impressive lineup of family-friendly movie releases for 2019, you’ll be treated to retellings of Disney classics, become reacquainted with old friends (hello, Anna and Elsa) and explore new worlds. Here are the top 20 films we can’t wait to watch this year.
Original reporting by Danielle Valente
Peppa Pig Celebrates Chinese New Year
Showing on Tue 5 Feb
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Popular British cartoon Peppa Pig is now officially welcomed on the Mainland, and even ushers in the New Year with a Chinese cartoon of her own. The movie features Peppa Pig and her family celebrating Chinese New Year and will include many Chinese traditions, such as dragon dancing, donning the traditional qipao, eating auspicious food and more. Peppa Pig fans, this is your lucky year!
The Kid who would be King
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Things take an unexpected turn for young Alex when he finds a mythical sword. Upon his discovery, he teams up with knights and wizards to face off against the evil Morgana, who has some devious plans up her sleeve. Will some magic and a helping hand allow Alex to save the day?
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
Image: courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures
An other-worldly catastrophe ensues when LEGO DUPLO invaders threaten Bricksburg, and it's up to a few of our favourite characters to show 'em who's boss.
How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Image: courtesy DreamWorks Animation/Universal Studios
When a calm, peaceful existence for the dragons is jeopardised, rider and dragon must join forces to put an end to the mayhem.
Dumbo
Image: courtesy Disney Enterprises Inc.
Our favourite elephant gets the live-action treatment in Disney's latest retelling of the classic story. In the hands of Tim Burton, this film is bound to offer plenty of wow moments.
Missing Link
Image: courtesy Annapurna Pictures
Mr Link needs some assistance. He requests the help of Sir Lionel Frost to help reunite him with his family, which results in a journey that takes them all over the world.
Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Image: courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures
It's about time Pokémon get a silver screen adaptation. In this live-action flick, a young man teams up with Pikachu to uncover his missing father's whereabouts, but what they end up discovering is much more serious than they originally thought – and Pokémon are at stake.
Ugly Dolls
Image: courtesy STX Entertainment
In this animated movie, adorable misfits learn the importance of staying true to themselves.
Aladdin
Image: courtesy Disney
This is one magic carpet ride you're not going to want to miss. Journey alongside one of Disney's beloved princes in this highly-anticipated remake.
The Secret Lives of Pets 2
Image: courtesy Universal Pictures
Think your furry friends wait by the door for you to get home? Think again! Join our crew of pets as they embark on another adventure while their owners are away.
Toy Story 4
Image: courtesy Disney/Pixar
Looks like a new toy is in town and ready to shake things up for Woody and co.
The Lion King
Image: courtesy Walt Disney Pictures
Bring the tissues. Simba's story is getting a makeover for 2019, and this retelling will tug at your heartstrings.
Dora The Explorer
Image: courtesy Nickelodeon Movies
Nickelodeon is getting in on the live-action revamps in 2019 by bringing our favourite super sleuth to life.
Artemis Fowl 8.9
Image: courtesy Disney
Watch mastermind Artemis Fowl II jump from page to screen in the adaptation of the sci-fi bestseller.
The Angry Birds Movie 2
Image: courtesy Columbia Pictures Corporation
The high-flying troublemakers are back again, ready to wreck havoc and bring smiles to little ones' faces in the follow-up to the 2016 film.
Spies in Disguise
Image: courtesy Twentieth Century Fox Animation
This tale of espionage is unlike any you've ever heard before. What happens when the world's best spy is turned into a pigeon? He'll need a tech-savvy buddy to fix the problem, that's for sure!
The Addams Family
Image: courtesy of Cinesite
Ring in Halloween 2019 with an animated take on your favourite creepy, kooky family! *Snap, snap*
Sonic The Hedgehog
Image: courtesy Original Film
Revel in the nostalgia, '90s kids. Sonic is back, and even though our favourite hedgehog is not in video game form this time around, he still has an epic adventure to offer us. In 2019, Sonic trying to outsmart the government that's looking to hold him captive.
Frozen 2
Image: courtesy Walt Disney Pictures
Our favourite sisters are making their long-awaited return after the success of 2013's Frozen. Dare we say, a new 'Let It Go' is very likely waiting for us, so get ready for a kids' karaoke session.
Cats
Image: courtesy IMDB
The Broadway sensation is getting the movie treatment, so if you didn't catch these felines during their Great White Way tenure, now's your chance.
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