With the Middle Eastern summer in full swing and school holidays in place, a family movie night is the perfect way to kickback and relax with loved ones!
As travel restrictions are still in place for most countries and with the heat of summer dampening outdoor plans, a family movie night seems the perfect way to relax and bond with family over a tub of popcorn.
Here are our top picks to help you decide what to watch on a family movie night:
The Lion King
A wise man once said, “old is gold” and we couldn’t agree more! Watching the original The Lion King has a charm of its own, the emotions, the thrill and not to mention the excitement! A perfect treat for you and your family.
The Harry Potter Series
Avada Kedavra all your boredom away with the Harry Potter series! Nothing beats magic, wands, and sports played on flying broomsticks! A series for youngsters and adults alike, Harry Potter and his battalion seems like the perfect go-to for a family movie night.
Frozen 1 and 2
A Disney original is always a good idea for family movie night. Be it Elsa’s magical powers or witnessing Anna’s love bring together her family – a movie with a happy ending is a movie for all!
The Pursuit of Happyness
Released in the early 2000’s, The Pursuit of Happyness is about a struggling salesman who takes custody of his son as he’s determined to begin a life-changing professional career.
Minions Series
Starring adorable little minions in lead roles, the Minions series is one to rev up the creative minds of your little ones at home. Filled with mischief, laughter and adventure, it is the perfect pastime these summer holidays. The latest installment, Minions: The Rise of Gru is set to hit the BIG Screen
The Princess Diaries
Breaking barriers of how each princess’ purpose is to have her prince, The Princess Diaries lead by example through their plot. Teaching girls about women empowerment and how even princesses make the silliest of mistakes, this widely loved movie is a must watch for all!
Avengers Marathon
Marvel fanatics, assemble! Everybody loves a good superhero movie with action, adventure, emotions and just the right kind of storyline. Filled with twists and turns, this adventurous, action-packed series will keep you hooked!
Back to the Future
With the latest sci-fi movies in today’s day and age, it’s always nice to kick back with an original that way ahead of its time. Back to the Future is about a 17-year-old high school student who is accidentally sent thirty years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, an eccentric scientist.
Up
Get ready for some waterworks and for your heart to be filled with joy. Up is one of Disney’s most popular award-winning animation that is based on 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen, who travels to Paradise Falls in his house equipped with balloons, inadvertently taking a young stowaway.
The Chronicles of Narnia
Based on a seven-book series, The Chronicles of Narnia has four movie installments, all revolving around a magical land with magical beings who must fight to protect what is theirs.
A plethora of blockbusters are also set to release on the BIG Screen over the rest of summer and the start of fall: Free Guy (August), Paw Patrol (August), Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (September), Venom: Let There Be Carnage (Septmeber), Dune (September), Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (September), Addams Family 2 (September) No Time to Die (October), Clifford the Big Red Dog (October) and more.
Book your tickets and head to the cinema for an immersive experience with your family and friends!
Sources: IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes
Cinema connects with families by reaching parents and children in a shared premium environment!
Cinema’s unique ability to deliver IMPACT and ENGAGE with a CAPTIVE audience makes it one of the perfect platforms for advertisers wanting to specifically target parents.
As per research conducted by IPSOS in 2017, family movies are a planned event and a majority of parents prefer taking their kids out for a movie on a monthly basis.
Kids/Family movies have also proven to be high performers in the past:
Each year, over 15+ blockbuster kids movies are released in the UAE
On average, blockbuster kids movies do 250K admissions in the UAE
Four Kids/Family movies made it to ‘UAE’s Top 10 Movies’ list in 2016
Three Kids/Family movies made it to ‘UAE’s Top 10 Movies’ list in 2017
Incredibles 2 – which released on 14th June 2018 (and is presently screening in cinemas), did over 332K admissions in just 4 weeks since its release date.
Missed out on advertising alongside a Kids/Family movie this year? Don’t worry, as Q3 and Q4 2018 has an exciting line-up of Kids/Family movies in store:
The House with a Clock in its Wall
Starring – Cate Blanchett, Jack Black, Kyle MacLachlan
Release Date – 20th September 2018
Smallfoot
Starring (voice) – Zendaya, Gina Rodriguez, Channing Tatum
Release Date – 27th September 2018
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
Starring – Madison Iseman, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ken Jeong
Release Date – 11th October 2018
Mowgli
Starring – Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett, Christian Bale
Release Date – 18th October 2018
The Grinch
Starring (voice) – Benedict Cumberbatch
Release Date – 8th November 2018
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Starring – Keira Knightley, Helen Mirren, Mackenzie Foy
Release Date – 8th November 2018
Ralph Breaks the Internet
Starring (voice) – Gal Gadot, Kristen Bell, Mandy Moore
Release Date – 22nd November 2018
Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse
Starring (voice) – Nicolas Cage, Hailee Steinfeld, Kimiko Glenn
Release Date – 13th December 2018
Mary Poppins Returns
Starring – Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep, Julie Walters
Release Date – 27th December 2018
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Sources: MVM/IPSOS Report, MVM Analysis, YouTube and IMDb