From Inside Out 2 to Despicable Me 4, don’t miss our top picks for all the family to enjoy, available to buy or rent on Virgin Media Store
By Charlotte Briggs, Staff Writer
As we slowly bid farewell to another fantastic summer and get ready to spend our evenings hibernating in front of the telly, we’ve rounded up the freshest family films to snuggle up with. And they’re all available across Virgin Media Store right now.
Grab your popcorn and create a cinematic experience at home with these 2024 blockbusters that are making their way to your living room, including box-office record breaker Inside Out 2, furry comedy caper The Garfield Movie and action-packed adventure Kung Fu Panda 4.
With Virgin Media Store, you can buy and keep or rent these awesome family movies. Don’t forget with Premium Release titles, you can now buy or rent selected films at the same time they’re in cinemas – here’s how you do that. Plus, you can check out what other films and TV series are available on Virgin Media Store now.
Inside Out 2
Available to buy now. Cert U
Disney and Pixar’s charming sequel to its 2015 predecessor reunites viewers with Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust for their biggest challenge yet – puberty. Two years after the events of the first film, 13-year-old Riley is growing up and navigating all the complicated feelings that come with it. So when headquarters undergoes a sudden demolition to make room for Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment and Ennui, it’s up to our quintet to venture deep into Riley’s mind and restore her Sense of Self. Amy Poehler and Phyllis Smith reprise their roles while Maya Hawke (Stranger Things) and Ayo Edebiri (The Bear) join the cast.
Despicable Me 4
Premium release. Available to buy or rent now. Cert U
This Gru-vy fourth instalment of the Despicable Me series (and sixth in the wider Minions-verse) will having you laughing from start to finish. When reformed villain Gru (Steve Carell) reignites his boyhood rivalry with the villainous Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) and his girlfriend Valentina (Sofía Vergara), he’s forced to go on the run with his family including new addition Gru Jr. Of course, Bob, Stuart, Kevin and the rest of the Minions come along for the chaotic ride too. For more Minions mayhem don’t forget to check out the rest of the franchise’s flicks, available on Store now.
Inspector Sun And The Curse Of The Black Widow
Available to buy or rent now. Cert PG
Comedian Ronny Chieng voices Inspector Sun, a Hercule Poirot-inspired huntsman spider in this family film that pays homage to Agatha Christie’s works. After Inspector Sun boards a seaplane bound for San Francisco, his much-needed holiday quickly turns into another day at the office as a murder takes place mid-flight. But can Sun untangle this web of deceit and catch the culprit before it’s too late?
Kung Fu Panda 4
Available to buy or rent now. Cert PG
Skadoosh! Everyone’s favourite wise-cracking warrior is back and facing his toughest battle yet – finding a suitable successor to take his place as Dragon Warrior. However, a new challenge quickly presents itself when Po must defeat a villainous sorceress known as the Chameleon, who can shapeshift into various warriors while imitating their kung fu techniques. Jack Black, Awkafina, Viola Davis, Dustin Holman and Ke Huy Quan star.
IF
Available to buy or rent now. Cert U
What happens to our imaginary friends when we grow up? Twelve-year-old Bea (Cailey Fleming, The Walking Dead) is about to find out in this ensemble family flick written and directed by John Krasinski. After Bea moves in with her grandmother in New York, she begins to see long-forgotten imaginary friends and makes it her mission to reunite them with their original creators. Ryan Reynolds, Emily Blunt, Steve Carrell, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, George Clooney, Blake Lively and Awkwafina also star.
The Garfield Movie
Available to buy now or rent from Monday 2 September. Cert U
Everyone’s favourite Monday-hating, lasagne-loving bright orange cat is back for an all-new adventure. Come along for the wild ride as Garfield (Chris Pratt), his pup pal Odie (Harvey Guillén) and Garfield’s estranged father Vic (Samuel L Jackson) must break into a dairy farm to save themselves from the villainous Jinx (Hannah Waddingham). Nicholas Hoult, Ving Rhames and Snoop Dog also lend their vocal talents to this colourful caper.
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Inside Out 2 © 2024 Disney/Pixar
Despicable Me 4 © Universal Pictures 2024. All rights reserved.
Kung Fu Panda 4 © 2024 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.
IF © 2024 Paramount Pictures
The Garfield Movie © 2024 Project G Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved.