School Holiday Movie Guide

Looking for an easy school holiday activity? You can’t beat a trip to the movies. With fresh new releases and plenty of family-friendly titles, the big screen has something for everyone these holidays.

School holidays are the perfect time for a cosy family movie outing or a fun catch-up with friends, no matter what the weather’s doing. Escaping into a world of make-believe – and enjoying those larger-than-life sights and sounds on the big screen – is even more exciting now with features like extreme screens and comfy reclining chairs. And with plenty of new releases timed for the holiday period, including a great mix of G and PG options, there’s always something for every age group. Films rated M are not suitable for kids under 15 years. You can view all of the official Australian Classification ratings here.

Below is a mix of family friendly films, plus movies for older teens, showing in cinemas during the December and January school holidays, plus a handy link to cinema locations around Adelaide. Plus outdoor movie screenings and free family friendly film events.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | In Cinemas 2 Apr 2026

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is an animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros., and follows The ...

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The Magic Faraway Tree | In Cinemas 26 Mar 2026

A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. Based on Enid ...

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Movies in the Park | Free Outdoor Movie Screening | Campbelltown

Movies in the Park is a free outdoor movie screening for the local community of Campbelltown. Grab the blankets to ...

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Outdoor Movie Night | Tusmore

The City of Burnside is hosting a free outdoor movie screening of Paddington in Peru at Hanson Reserve in Tusmore ...

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School Holiday Movie Deal | Capri Theatre | 11-26 April 2026

Grab cheap movie tickets at The Capri during the April school holidays. The iconic Capri Theatre is serving up affordable ...

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School Holiday Movie Guide

Looking for an easy school holiday activity? You can’t beat a trip to the movies. With fresh new releases and ...

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The Magic Faraway Tree | Movie Review

One of the world’s most beloved children’s classics comes to life on the big screen in The Magic Faraway Tree ...

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GOAT Movie | Review

GOAT movie is entertaining, wholesome and delivers strong life lessons on the importance of team work, believing in yourself and ...

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Ended: WIN Tickets to The Sheep Detectives | In Cinemas 7 May 2026

In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved ...

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