Family Picks

This returning animated classic follows a grumpy ogre who teams up with a wisecracking donkey to rescue a princess from a fire-breathing dragon. It is a fantasy comedy adventure that lands jokes for parents while staying fun and safe for children, rated PG. With 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 7.9 on IMDb, it is a reliable crowd-pleaser voiced by Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz.

Woody, Buzz and Jessie return as the gang faces a fresh challenge to playtime when Bonnie becomes obsessed with a new Lilypad tablet. This animated family comedy is warm, funny and gentle enough for younger kids while still fun for adults, rated PG. It earns a strong 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 7.4 on IMDb, with Tom Hanks and Tim Allen back in the lead roles.

The PAW Patrol pups land on a dinosaur island and meet a stranded pup named Rex, then race to save the day when reckless mining triggers a volcano. This animated adventure is aimed squarely at younger children, with simple, upbeat action and a clear rescue mission, rated PG. Do note it is screening at just one cinema this week, so plan ahead if it is on your list.