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Family Films at Sydney Film Festival
Looking for a fun, screen-worthy outing the whole family can enjoy? The Sydney Film Festival 2025 is rolling out the red carpet for film lovers of all ages, with a fantastic selection of family-friendly films guaranteed to entertain, inspire and spark imaginations.
Whether you’re after laugh-out-loud animation, heartwarming adventures or stories that celebrate curiosity and courage, this year’s program has something for every kind of movie-loving family.
Here are our top two picks for family films at the Sydney Film Festival.
Family Films at Sydney Film Festival
How To Train Your Dragon
Get ready for fire-breathing fun and heartwarming adventure—How to Train Your Dragon soars onto the big screen in a spectacular live-action reimagining of the beloved animated classic.
Packed with thrilling action, daring flights and a healthy dose of dragon magic, this family-friendly crowd-pleaser follows Hiccup, a clever but underestimated Viking teen, as he changes everything on the island of Berk by befriending the most feared dragon of all—Toothless.
This epic tale of bravery, friendship and breaking tradition will have audiences cheering, laughing and maybe shedding a tear or two. A must-see cinematic adventure for dragon fans of all ages!
When: Monday 9 June 2025 | 2.30 pm
Where: State Theatre, 49 Market St, Sydney
Cost: $26 per adult, $20 per child
Night Of The Zoopocalypse
A wildly fun adventure filled with spooky laughs and zombie critters awaits—Night of the Zoopocalypse is an action-packed animated comedy perfect for brave young viewers and their grown-ups.
When a mysterious meteor crashes into the Colepepper Zoo, it unleashes a zombie virus that turns animals into the walking (and roaring) undead. Leading the charge to escape the chaos are Dan, a hilariously grumpy mountain lion, and Gracie the quick-thinking wolf.
As the infection spreads, the duo must dodge their zombified zoo-mates in a race against time. With colourful animation, cheeky scares and loads of laughs, this family-friendly fright-fest—based on a concept by horror legend Clive Barker—is the perfect way to introduce kids to the fun side of spooky.
When: Sunday 8 June 2025, 1.30 pm at Event Cinemas George Street
Saturday 14 June 2025, 12 pm at Ritz Cinemas Randwick
Where: Event Cinemas, 505/525 George St
Ritz Cinemas, 45 St Pauls St, Randwick
Cost: $26 per adult, $20 per child
For the full festival program, visit Sydney Film Festival.
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