New Disney classics, Barbie, and Paw Patrol take 2; there are so many films hitting the silver screen in 2023! Here are all the new family movies you'll want to watch with the kids this year.
Sitting in relative peace and quiet with a big bucket of popcorn on a trip to the movies is one of our favourite easy activities to do with the kids (it’s also a great way to sneak in a mum time-out power nap…). So when the rain is pouring, and you’re looking for wet day winners, or you just want a rest in the air con for a few hours, you’re going to need this list of all the new movies at the cinema scheduled for release in Singapore in 2023.
Where to watch movies on the big screen in Singapore
If you’re looking for a cinema in Singapore, there are several options to choose from, and you are sure to find a complex near you. Shaw Theatres have regular cinema halls, but they also offer huge IMAX screens, a Lumiere experience with roomy leather recliners, and Dreamers at Jewel, which is the first theatre designed with families in mind. There are comfy sofas, and kids are easily forgiven for popcorn spills and being a little noisier than in a typical cinema!
Golden Village cinemas are scattered throughout the island, and they also offer a Gold Class option with plush reclining seats, a lightweight blanket, and premium food and beverage choices. This is great for a date night or a special movie moment!
The Projector at Golden Mile Tower is primarily known for screening art house films and has an old-world vibe, however they do show the occasional blockbuster! Often there are combined screenings with talks and thought provoking discussions.
New movies now showing at Singapore cinemas in 2023
1. Murder mystery lovers won’t want to miss Poirot’s latest adventure, ‘A Haunting in Venice’
Fans of murder mysteries and the inimitable Poirot (played by Kenneth Branagh in this recent collection of films), will not want to miss this latest adventure! After the fun romps in A Death on the Nile and Murder on the Orient Express, we can’t wait to unravel the much darker mystery of A Haunting in Venice. These films always make us feel as though we’ve been transported to another time and place, and we are sure this latest offering won’t disappoint. Especially with a cast that features the legend that is Michelle Yeoh! We’ll be booking a Gold Class date night for this one, or heading to the Projector for a more art-house vibe.
Rating: PG13
Run time: 1 hour, 43 minutes
2. Gran Turismo: Based on a true story
Formula 1 fever is sweeping Singapore in September and we think this is a great movie to keep in with the Grand Prix theme. Not one to show your teens if you are trying to limit screen time and video games, though! The story follows the rise of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won him a series of Nissan competitions, and led to him becoming an actual professional race car driver.
Rating: PG13 (some course language)
Run time: 2 hours, 14 minutes
3. Scare the older kids silly with Disney’s Haunted Mansion
Get in on the Halloween action early with this tale inspired by the classic Disneyland ride! Peppered with adult humour and loads of cheeky easter eggs that nod to the theme park, Disney’s Haunted Mansion tells the story of a mother and son who seek help from a collection of ‘spiritual experts’ to scare off unwanted ghosts.
Rating: PG13
Run time: 2 hours, 3 minutes
4. DC superhero Blue Beetle makes his debut on the big screen
Ready for this? Blue Beetle marks this DC Superhero’s first time on the big screen and we are so pumped to see it! The story follows Jaime Reyes, a recent college grad who returns home full of hope for his future. Only problem is, home is not as he left it. Enter the Scarab: an ancient alien relic that bestows Jaime with a suit of armour and super powers! We think this is one for the teenagers, although mums and dads will probably enjoy this too.
Rating: PG13 (some violence)
Run time: 2 hours, 8 minutes
5. Barbie
Barbie has almost finished its run at the cinema in Singapore, and if you are yet to catch it, now is your last chance! We found this layered film to be a thought-provoking one for our tweens. Have a read of our opinions, and let us know your own thoughts after viewing. Hats off to the fantastic performances from Margot Robbie in the title role, an effervescent Ken played by Ryan Gosling, and a tear jerking real-life superwoman, Gloria, played by America Ferrera. Pssst…We hear there is Oscar buzz for this one!
Rating: PG13
Run time: 1 hour, 54 minutes
6. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Check out the reboot of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film franchise (and the first animated entry since 2007!). In the film, the Turtle brothers set out to be accepted as normal teenagers while taking on a notorious crime syndicate and an army of mutants.
Rating: PG (some violence)
Run time: 99 minutes
New movies coming soon to cinema in Singapore
7. PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (in cinemas from 28 September 2023)
Paw Patrol is on a roll! Little super fans of the super pups won’t want to miss the team’s latest movie, coming to the cinema in Singapore on 28 September. When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the Paw Patrol pups superpowers. Can the pups band together to stop Victoria Vance, the evil scientist?
Pssst… Book your tickets early to GV’s Family Day on Saturday 23 September and you can score a sneak peek of the film as well as a goodie bag! There’ll be craft sessions happening as well, check the schedule for details.
Rating: PG
Run time: 1 hour, 33 minutes
8. The Trolls band together in a brand new adventure (in cinemas from 2 November 2023)
This new movie is hitting our screens in Singapore on 2 November and we are so excited for the return of the rainbow-haired Trolls! In the new movie adventure Trolls Band Together, we discover not only that Branch has brothers, but that he was part of a boyband! As a result, we can expect relentless references to boybands past and present and a toe-tapping soundtrack. We’re expecting lots of jokes only millennials will understand. This is one for the whole family!
Rating: TBA
Runtime: 100 minutes
9. Migration (to be released December 2023)
Illumination productions (think Minions) are back with a new film for 2023 – Migration. The story follows a family of ducks who convince their Dad to set off on a vacation of a lifetime – sounds fun!
10. Wish (to be released November 2023)
Another new Disney film to have on your radar – Wish follows the story of 17-year-old Asha and the legend of the wishing star. Asha makes a wish to the sky, which is answered by a ball of boundless energy called Star. Will Asha and Star work together to make a difference?
11. Harold and the Purple Crayon (postponed to August 2024)
This kids’ story book is coming to the big screen! Follow Harold, a little boy who can create what he needs in the world by drawing it with a purple crayon. We’re holding out for the release date on this one.
Streaming movies to look out for in 2023
12. Blue’s Big City Adventure (to be released November 2023)
Got fans of this lovable blue dog at home? Good news – Josh and Blue are hitting the big screen with their very own movie. Follow their adventure as they travel to New York City to audition for a Broadway musical. However, it doesn’t all go to plan, they end up getting lost as a result of Josh forgetting to bring his Handy-Dandy Notebook – oops! Check out the film on Paramount+ to see how they get on.
13. Peter Pan & Wendy (released in April 2023)
So, which of these 2023 new movies are you most excited to see at the cinema (and at home)?!