Holiday cheer is in the air, as families and friends gather to celebrate Thanksgiving this week. Thanksgiving is not only a time for reflection and gratitude, but also spending time with loved ones. It’s time to cozy up and escape into the magic of the silver screen with these five movies you can catch in theaters this Thanksgiving!
Wish
Nothing embodies the warmth of the holidays like a good Disney movie! Wish is the latest musical comedy. Welcoming audiences to the magical kingdom of Rosas to meet young Asha, a girl who makes a wish so powerful that it’s answered by the cosmos itself. Starring Ariana DeBose as Asha and Chris Pine as King Magnifico, Wish is sure to be a fantastical time for the whole family!
Trolls Band Together
Looking for a movie that’ll have you grooving in your seat? Get ready for the third installment of the Trolls franchise, Trolls Band Together. Starring Anna Kendrick, Troye Sivan, Zooey Deschanel, Rupaul, Justin Timberlake, and more!
Poppy is on another roller coaster of an adventure when she discovers that Branch and his four brothers were once part of her favorite boy band. After one of his siblings, Floyd, gets kidnapped, Poppy and Branch team up once again to save him.
The Marvels
Superheroes and the holidays always go together. And The Marvels promises to be a good mix of action and good fun. The Marvels picks up after The Disney+ series, Secret Invasion, where Nick Fury and Talos uncover a conspiracy by a group of Skrulls to conquer Earth.
The Marvels focuses on three iterations of the people who carry the Marvel mantle. When Danvers’ duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with her estranged niece, Monica Rambeau, and Jersey City super-fan Kamala Khan. These three begin swapping places with each other every time they use their powers. While trying to determine why they are entangled, this unlikely trio must work together to save the universe.
Paw Patrol: The Mighty
Paw Patrol will always be an instant hit for the kids! In this installment of the Paw Patrol movie series, the PAW Patrol pups magically gain superpowers after a meteor strikes Adventure City. However with great power, comes great responsibility, and when a mad scientist attempts to use their powers for evil, the pups must spring into action to save the city.
Five Nights at Freddy’s
Halloween may be over, but the thrills and chills don’t have to be. The Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise has always been a hit with younger audiences, whether it be the game, the books, or the countless YouTube videos around it. Despite this, the movie has more than enough substance for adults to enjoy as well, along with some familiar faces such as Matthew Lillard and Josh Hutcherson! If you and your family are looking for more of a thrilling Thanksgiving fair, then Five Nights at Freddy’s will be perfect for all ages.’
