There’s something nostalgic about going to the movies, spending way too much on popcorn and drinks, and disconnecting from the world for a couple of hours. And with Thanksgiving being a big opening weekend for movies, watching a flick with the family is a fun way to spend some quality time together.
Once you’re filled to the brim with stuffing, mashed potatoes, and turkey, you’re in the perfect position to kick back and relax. The best way to do just that is to catch one of the newest movie releases either on your own couch or in the comfort of your local movie theater (seriously, have you sat in one of those recliners recently?!). Whatever your viewing preference may be, we’ve got a list of the best new movies to watch as a family over Thanksgiving weekend.
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New Movies Coming to Theaters
Grand Prix of Europe
Rating: PG | Release Date: November 7, 2025
Racing at the Grand Prix is a grand dream for one mouse. Edda has to decide whether she should stay home to save her family’s theme park or live out her dream racing at the Grand Prix. But when Edda gets the opportunity of a lifetime, the Grand Prix becomes more than just about racing. Find out what ‘not giving up’ truly looks like in this fun animated film.
Sarah’s Oil
Rating: PG | Release Date: November 7, 2025
Inspired by a true story set in the 1900s, 11-year-old Sarah uses her business skills to prove that the land her family inherited is rich with oil. By teaming up with experienced oilman Bertrand Byron Smith, they become the best team inspiring courage, breaking barriers, and learning what it means to not give up on one another.
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
Rating: PG-13 | Release Date: November 14, 2025
For the teen audience, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t might be a great option to watch as a family this Thanksgiving weekend. It’s the third film to the original Now You See Me movie, released in 2013. Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, and Morgan Freeman return to the big screen with new tricks up their sleeves—that’s bigger and better than anything we’ve seen before.
Wicked: For Good
Rating: PG | Release Date: November 21, 2025
The highly anticipated second part of the Wicked movie comes out this November, and we’re all counting down the days until we can sing along with our favorite witches. While the first Wicked film left us with a cliffhanger, the second act will be an adventure of how Elphaba and Glinda continue to be perceived as good vs. bad. Join the emotional journey of love and turmoil. Rumor has it, there will be new songs we’ve never heard before!
Zootopia 2
Rating: NR | Release Date: November 26, 2025
Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde come together to solve their newest case in Zootopia, where a “mysterious” reptile wreaking havoc on the city forces them to go undercover. Hopefully, the detectives can crack this case just as well as they did in the first movie—and might develop more than a friendship along the way.
New Movies to Stream at Home
Freakier Friday
Rating: PG | Release Date: Streaming on Apple TV+
If you haven’t watched our favorite mother-daughter duo, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, return for a Freaky Friday sequel, Freakier Friday, the time to stream it is now—or to rewatch it over Thanksgiving weekend. More than 20 years ago, we watched as Tess and Anna found a new appreciation for each other by switching bodies. Present day, Anna is all grown up with a daughter of her own. And this time, she’s going to be a stepmother. Watch to see if “that lightning might strike twice.” This movie is already a family favorite.
Dr. Suess’s The Sneetches
Rating: TV-Y | Release Date: November 3, 2025, on Netflix
The World of Dr. Suess is bringing a toddler-friendly film for our tiny tots based on the book The Sneetches and Other Stories by Dr. Suess. Sneetches are Sneetches! When differences separate the Star-Belly Sneetches and the Moon-Belly Sneetches, Stella and Pearl teach all the Sneetches that they really do have more in common than they think.
Playdate
Rating: PG-13 | Release Date: November 12, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video
Starring Kevin James and Alan Ritchson, a friendly playdate turns into an unexpected action-adventure no one saw coming. Depending on the audience, parents may want to screen this before watching it with the kids.
In Your Dreams
Rating: PG | Release Date: November 14, 2025, on Netflix
Cozy up right at home with the kids this holiday weekend and stream In Your Dreams on Netflix. Dreaming becomes a reality for this brother and sister duo. Stevie and Elliot set out on an unforgettable journey to find The Sandman, the one person who can make their dreams come true. Filled with action, adventure, and laughs, this one is a fun one for the whole family!
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