A traditional Christmas dinner? It's far too cliché! Why not organize a movie night for December 24? It could be a fun way to celebrate the holiday with friends and family. You could choose classicChristmas films or action movies to create a festive atmosphere. You could also provide food and drink to complete the experience. Don't forget to ask all guests to dress accordingly!
This is the best way to offer an entertaining and fun activity for all guests, whatever their age. What's more, it can be an opportunity to strengthen family ties and friendships by sharing a pleasant moment together, all the more so if the film you choose is the best! Last but not least, it can be an original way to celebrate Christmas, moving away from traditional activities such as decorating the tree or exchanging gifts. In short, organizing a Christmas movie night can be an excellent way to spend a pleasant moment in the company of loved ones.
If that's your choice, we've put together a selection of guides to the films and series you should see this Christmas, by platform ( Netflix, Amazon, Disney+...), TV channel and cinema.
Sonic 3 - The Movie: Shadow threatens Team Sonic in Jeff Fowler's new adventure
Sonic 3, an animated film by Jeff Fowler, features the voices of Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba and Keanu Reeves in an epic adventure in cinemas on December 25, 2024. [Read more]
Niko the little reindeer: Mission Santa Claus, the family cartoon for the vacations - Trailer
Niko the little reindeer is back for the festive season and Christmas vacations, with a brand-new adventure for youngsters to discover. Mission Père Noël opens in cinemas on December 4. [Read more]
Wicked - the enchanting prequel starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo: Our opinion and trailer
Wicked (Part 1), by Jon M. Chu, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, arrives in theaters December 4, 2024. A fantastic musical eagerly awaited by fans. [Read more]
Piece By Piece - documentary on Pharrell Williams in Lego animation: Our opinion and trailer
Piece By Piece, the animated Lego® film about the life of Pharrell Williams, arrives in cinemas on November 20, 2024. Starring Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar, and Justin Timberlake, this feature-length film revisits the artist's career, brick by brick. [Read more]
Teddy Bear's Christmas by Andrea Eckerbom: A magical tale for young and old at the cinema
Teddy Bear's Christmas, directed by Andrea Eckerbom, arrives in cinemas on December 11, 2024. This animated family film, perfect for children aged 5 and over, plunges us into a fairytale world where a little girl and her teddy bear experience an unforgettable adventure, at the heart of the magic of Christmas. [Read more]
Le Grand Noël des animaux, the animated family film for the festive season
On November 27, discover La grande aventure des animaux pour Noël, a sweet animated film for ages 3 and up. [Read more]
Gobbling Bears at the North Pole: animated adventure for the little ones
Gluttonous Bears at the North Pole is an animated family film directed by Kateřina Karhánková and Alexandra Májová. A gourmet winter adventure for children aged 3 and up in cinemas on November 13, 2024. [Read more]
La Reine des neiges, l'histoire oubliée: the original tale enchanted by the Comédie-Française on film
Discover La Reine des neiges, l'histoire oubliée, a family show adapted from Hans Christian Andersen's original fairy tale by the Comédie-Française, in cinemas from December 1. [Read more]
Élémentaire: the Disney-Pixar animated film comes to Disney+
With Elementary, Disney+ invites us into a world where fire, water, earth and air live together in harmony, and presents the touching story of Flam and Flack. Available November 28, 2024. [Read more]
Shaun the Sheep The Movie: Farm Strikes Back, a hilarious adventure for the whole family
The famous sheep Shaun returns in Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon, a funny and moving intergalactic adventure, available on Max on December 13, 2024. [Read more]
Garfield: Héros Malgré Lui, a family animated film to (re)discover on VOD - our review
Garfield: Hero in Spite of Him will be available on VOD for purchase on November 28 and for rental on December 4. [Read more]
Miraculous - the film: Ladybug and Chat Noir's adventure delights young and old alike on Disney+.
Miraculous - le film (2023) brings the adventures of Ladybug and Chat Noir to the big screen. An animated epic combining action, adventure and musical comedy for the whole family. [Read more]
Kung Fu Panda: Po the kung fu panda arrives on Netflix
Discover Kung Fu Panda, the animated film that combines humor, action and martial arts, available November 20 on Netflix. Po, the clumsy panda, is ready to save the valley! [Read more]
Vice-Versa 2, the sequel to Pixar's animated film, soon on VOD: Our review and trailer
Vice-Versa 2, the long-awaited sequel to the Pixar animated film, will be available on VOD for purchase from October 17, 2024, and for rental on October 31. A new emotional adventure for the whole family. [Read more]
Terra Willy: a space adventure for the whole family comes to Netflix
From November 1, Terra Willy - Planet Unknown, an animated film full of adventure and discovery for children aged 6 and over, lands on Netflix. [Read more]
The Snow Sister - A fantastic Christmas tale on Netflix
The Snow Sister, adapted from the bestselling novel by Maja Lunde and Lisa Aisato, tells the story of a grieving young boy who rediscovers the magic of Christmas thanks to an unexpected encounter. Available on Netflix on November 29, 2024. [Read more]
The Little Mermaid: the live-action remake starring Halle Bailey is coming to Disney+.
The Little Mermaid, directed by Rob Marshall, will be available on Disney+ from October 25, 2024. Rediscover the story of Ariel, the rebellious mermaid, in this fantasy adventure film for the whole family. [Read more]
Encanto: the Madrigal family returns to enchant Disney+ in November
Encanto, the Fantastic Madrigal Family , the fairytale animated film from Disney Studios, recounts the adventures of the Madrigal family and arrives on Disney+ on November 24, 2024. [Read more]
Ghostbusters - Ghostbusters: Legacy arrives on Netflix - Rediscover our review
The ghost hunters are back in a brand-new Ghostbusters movie, entitled "L'Héritage", following on from the adventures of Venkman and company. Directed by Jason Reitman, son of Ivan Reitman, director of the first two films in the saga. The film joins the Netflix catalog on December 6, 2024. [Read more]
Le Doudou: a hilarious quest with Kad Merad and Malik Bentalha
Philippe Mechelen and Julien Hervé's Le Doudou returns in force on Netflix from December 4, 2024. A comedy led by Kad Merad and Malik Bentalha, ideal for a moment of family laughter. [Read more]
Penguins of Madagascar: the funniest secret agents arrive on Netflix
Discover The Penguins of Madagascar, a hilarious animated comedy in which our favorite penguins turn into secret agents to save the world, available November 16 on Netflix. [Read more]
Madagascar 2: crazy animals land in Africa on Netflix
Watch Madagascar 2 on Netflix from November 16: an animated adventure for young and old, full of laughter and emotion. [Read more]
Scooby! discover the origins of Mystère et Cie in this hilarious adventure
With Scooby! (Scoob!), Tony Cervone offers a funny, thrilling family adventure where we discover the origins of the famous Mystery and Co. team. Available on Netflix from December 21, 2024. [Read more]
Santa & Co: Alain Chabat saves the magic of Christmas on Netflix
Catch Santa & Cie, Alain Chabat's Christmas comedy in which Santa looks for a cure for his ailing elves, from November 19 on Netflix. [Read more]
Le Manoir magique: a feline adventure full of magic and emotion
The House of Magic, an animated film directed by Ben Stassen and Jérémie Degruson, arrives on Max on December 25, 2024. A warm, magical adventure for ages 6 and up. [Read more]
The Last Airbender: a fantasy epic for the whole family on Netflix
The Last Airbender, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, combines action, adventure and fantasy. Available on Netflix from December 22, 2024, this adaptation promises an epic journey. [Read more]
Ellian and the Spell: the new Netflix animated film by Vicky Jenson - Trailer
Ellian and the Spell, an animated musical film directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) and starring Rachel Zegler and Nicole Kidman, arrives on Netflix on November 22, 2024. [Read more]
This Christmas: Richard Curtis signs a magical animated comedy on Netflix
This Christmas, Richard Curtis's first animated adventure, tells interlocking tales of love, family and one big Santa blunder. A festive tale to be discovered on Netflix on December 6, 2024. [Read more]
La Première étoile: unforgettable ski vacations with Lucien Jean-Baptiste
Lucien Jean-Baptiste's La Première étoile returns to Netflix on December 12, 2024. A warm, family-friendly comedy that promises laughs for young and old alike. [Read more]
If these few recommendations aren't enough for you, take a look at our other cinema guides.
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