Kids & Family Movies In Cinemas for October Half Term 2026
The kids are back in school, autumn is on it’s way and it’s time to thing about the movies that will hit the screens in September and October 2026.
The films chosen are all rated U, PG or 12A. You can find out more about what this means here where we explain the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) UK Film Ratings.
Here are the family movies for everyone from toddlers to kids and teens showing nationwide at the moment.
Latest Kids Movies - October 2026
Grab your popcorn - it's time to settle down for this October Half Term’s hottest movies.
Practical Magic 2
If you loved the original 1998 cult movie Practical Magic, you’ll probably be itching to taking the kids to see Practical Magic 2 (Cert 12A) which is out on September 11th 2026.
A multi generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, attempts to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other.
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock return to their iconic roles in this sequel to the original cult classic, with newcomers Maisie Williams, Joey King and Lee Pace joining the cast.
Shaun The Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
Shaun the sheep returns to the big screen in Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom (Cert U). Everyone is looking forward to Halloween on Mossy Bottom Farm - until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock's beloved pumpkin patch!
But when Shaun turns mad scientist to fix the problem, things rapidly spiral out of control. With the Farmer missing and a wild beast roaming the woods of Mossingham, all the ingredients are in place for a monstrously fun family adventure…
Released on 18th September, it features the voices of CBBC legend Justin Fletcher as well as Kate Harbour and John Sparkes.
Little Monsters 2
In this sequel to 2022’s Little Monsters, careless Finnick loses his invisibility after awakening an ancient staff's magic. Now, all finns are in danger. He and Christine must embark on an adventure to restore his invisibility and save the finns.
Sense and Sensibility
An irresistible new take on Jane Austen’s iconic Sense and Sensibility (Cert U) this is a charming, witty, and deeply relatable story of love and sisterhood.
The Dashwood sisters - Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret - and their mother are forced to contend with possible poverty after Mr Dashwood's estate passes to their half-brother John Dashwood.
Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esme Creed-Miles, Caitriona Balfe, Frank Dillane, Herbert Nordrum, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, George MacKay and Fiona Shaw. It opens on 25th September.
Forgotten Island
In Forgotten Island (Cert PG) which is set in the Philippines during the 1990s, two childhood friends, Jo and Raissa, promise to remain close forever.
After graduating high school, Raissa prepares to move to the United States for college at the urging of her parents. Fearing the loss of their bond, Jo tries to persuade her to stay. However, the two are suddenly transported through a portal to the fantastical world of the forgotten island of Nakali, where memories gradually fade the longer one remains.
The movie opens on 16th October and features the voices of H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng and Lea Salonga.
Kiri and Lou Go Raaa!
When Lou, a gentle purple creature with an embarrassingly stretchy trunk, rescues Kiri, an ungrateful little dinosaur, from a flood, they’re swept into the greatest adventure in prehistory!
They hurtle down a rushing river, cross the ocean, travel inside a giant sea creature, and outrun an erupting volcano - discovering you can find friendship in the wildest places. Out on 16th October, Kiri and Lou Go Raaa! (Cert U) is the prequel to the beloved CBeebies series.
With the voices of Jemaine Clement, Olivia Tennet, Rima Te Wiata, Josh Thompson, Morgana O'Reilly.
Tad And The Magic Lamp
The latest instalment of the adventures of Tad Stones opens in the UK on 23rd October.
This Spanish made animated adventure follows the unlikely adventurer and Sara after they became parents of Oli. They come across a genie in the magic lamp that, upon a wish made by their pal Momia, takes them back in time.
They are forced to take measures to prevent history from taking a different course and returning home safely.
Tad and the Magic Lamp (Cert TBC) reunites the English-language voice cast including Trevor White as Tad and Alex Kelly as Sara.
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Monster Mia
Mia is a free spirit who feels totally out of place in her picture-perfect hometown of Primrose. In Monster Mia (Cert TBC) her inquisitive nature causes one too many problems at school, Mia is sent to the mysterious Rotwood Academy.
After discovering her new classmates are vampires, mummies, ghosts, werewolves and all other kinds of monsters, Mia starts to feel she’s finally found the place where she fits in… despite not being a monster herself. As she realises the monsters are afraid of humans as much as humans are monsters, Mia must find a way to bring the two worlds together before the wicked plans of her new headmaster, Van Vlad, cause disaster for all.
With the voices of Verena Altenberger, Armin Assinger, Lilian Gartner, it is out on 23rd October.
Still showing
The movies from earlier in the year still showing in some cinemas.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
This summer’s second superhero offering is Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Cert TBC, expected 12A), which is released on 31st July. Following the success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, this new movie marks an entirely new chapter for Peter Parker and Spider-Man.
Four years have passed since the events of No Way Home, and Peter is now an adult living entirely alone, having voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of those he loves. He’s devoted himself entirely to protecting his city - a full-time Spider-Man - but as the demands on him intensify, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens his existence, even as a strange new pattern of crimes gives rise to one of the most powerful threats he has ever faced.
It stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Michael Mando and Tramell Tillman.