Though we are waiting for the movies slated for this year to be released, we are also excited about what coming in 2021. With some movies been shifted to 2021 due to the pandemic, we are certain 2021 will be the “Movie Year.”
Keep reading to see which family movies are set to come out in 2021 (including a bunch of Disney movies!) and to watch their trailers.
List credit : Popsugar
1. Peter Rabbit 2
What To Know: “Bea, Thomas, and the rabbits have created a makeshift family, but despite his best efforts, Peter can’t seem to shake his mischievous reputation. Adventuring out of the garden, Peter finds himself in a world where his mischief is appreciated, but when his family risks everything to come looking for him, Peter must figure out what kind of bunny he wants to be.”
Release Date: Jan. 15, 2021
2. Raya and the Last Dragon
What to Know: “Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people. However, along her journey, she’ll learn that it’ll take more than a dragon to save the world—it’s going to take trust and teamwork as well.”
Release Date: March 12, 2021
3. Minions: The Rise of Gru
What to Know : “In the heart of the 1970s, amid a flurry of feathered hair and flared jeans, Gru (Oscar nominee Steve Carell) is growing up in the suburbs. A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them. Luckily, he gets some mayhem-making backup from his loyal followers, the Minions. Together, Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto—a new Minion sporting braces and a desperate need to please—deploy their skills as they and Gru build their first lair, experiment with their first weapons and pull off their first missions.”
Release Date: July 2, 2021
4. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
What to Know: “SpongeBob and Patrick travel to the lost city of Atlantic City to solve the mysterious kidnapping of Gary the snail. They soon prove that there’s nothing stronger than the power of friendship as they encounter danger and delight at every turn.”
Release Date: Early 2021 (On-Demand)
5. Ghostbusters: Afterlife
What It’s About: “When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.”
Release Date: March 5, 2021
6. Jungle Cruise
What to Know: “Jungle Cruise [is] a rollicking thrill-ride down the Amazon with wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff and intrepid researcher Dr. Lily Houghton. Lily travels from London, England to the Amazon jungle and enlists Frank’s questionable services to guide her downriver on La Quila—his ramshackle-but-charming boat. Lily is determined to uncover an ancient tree with unparalleled healing abilities—possessing the power to change the future of medicine. Thrust on this epic quest together, the unlikely duo encounters innumerable dangers and supernatural forces, all lurking in the deceptive beauty of the lush rainforest. But as the secrets of the lost tree unfold, the stakes reach even higher for Lily and Frank and their fate—and mankind’s—hangs in the balance.”
Release Date: July 30, 2021
Additional movies to look out for in 2021
- The Boss Baby 2 (March 26, 2021)Ron’s Gone Wrong (April 23, 2021)
- Untitled Spirit Riding Free Film (May 14, 2021)
- Cruella (May 28, 2021)
- Sing 2 (July 2, 2021)
- Space Jam: A New Legacy (July 16, 2021)
- The Bad Guys (Sept. 17, 2021)
- Clifford the Big Red Dog (Nov. 5, 2021)
- Blazing Samurai (2021)
