16 Family movies we're most excited to see in 2016

Part of the excitement and anticipation of each new year are the much awaited flicks we can look forward to enjoying with the whole family.

Click through this gallery to see what 2016 movies we're most excited to see!

Moana

The newest disney princess, Moana, descends from a long line of navigators. She embarks on a special mission to a fabled island with demi-god Maui.

They encounter treacherous seas along with its hidden mysteries. Their adventure shows them that, with love and loyalty between friends, anything is possible.

The Secret Life of Pets

Set in a manhattan apartment, this endearing new flick from Disney/Pixar features Max, a sheltered house pet, who's used to being his master's center of attention.

But his world is turned upside down when his owner brings home a stray puppy named Duke as a new pet.

They must put aside their differences when they learn of the plot of a scheming fluffy bunny to build an army of abandoned pets to take revenge on all happy house pets.

Finding Dory

Quite possibly the most awaited animated sequel in years, "Finding Dory" takes us on an adventure with beloved characters Marlin, Nemo and Dory as they embark on a new search to find the truth about Dory's past.

Norm of the North

This animated comedic adventure follows the story of Norm, a polar bear displaced from his home in the arctic.

He ends up in New York City with his friends where he becomes the mascot of a corporation; he eventually finds out they are connected to the events which led him to leave his homeland in the first place.

The Peanuts Movie

Get ready to say hello to Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the gang as they embark on their two greatest missions yet this January!

While Snoopy and his friends are off to take on Snoopy's arch-nemesis, Charlie Brown embarks on an equally epic adventure to win the love of his life.

Ice Age

The new addition to the much loved franchise, Ice Age, will continue following everyone's favorite squirrel, Scrat, in his pursuit of his ever elusive acorn.

Catch it in vivid 3-D this 2016!

Pete's Dragon

In this upcoming heartwarming animated film, we meet a young neglected foster boy who finds solace in his friendship with his pet dragon.

This animated movie hits cinemas in August 2016.

Alice Through the Looking Glass

This sequel to Alice in Wonderland revolves around Alice's return to wonderland where, sadly, she finds the Hatter has lost his "Muchness".

She then sets out to find a Chronosphere which will help her turn back time.

As she returns to the past to save the hatter before time runs out, she encounters both friends and enemies at different stages in their lives.

The Jungle Book

This beloved classic will be lighting up the big screens again this coming 2016.

Kids and those who are kids at heart can look forward to seeing the story of Mowgli, and his friends' adventures unfold in stunning 3-D live animation.

Trolls

Our beloved childhood toys will finally come to life on the big screen this 2016!

Trolls is a 3D live animation Musical from 20th century fox which is slated to be shown in November 2016.

It will follow the journey of Princess Poppy and Branch as they go on an important quest which will show them what they're made of and reveal their true colors.

Kubo and the Two Strings

In this anticipated animated film, the son of the greatest samurai who ever lived must find the magical suit of armor once worn by his father while he is being pursued by both gods and monsters.

It will feature the voices of actors Matthew McConaughey, Charlize Theron, and Rooney Mara.

Ratchet Clank

This 3D computer-animated science fiction action comedy film based on the platforming video game series of the same name, traces the backstory of the original Ratchet & Clank.

For instance, how Ratchet & Clank met each other as they attempt to save the Solana Galaxy from being destroyed.

Kung Fu Panda 3

Po is back!

In this highly anticipated third installment of the Kung Fu Panda franchise, we see Po reuniting with his biological father and traveling with him to a safe haven of pandas where he sadly struggles to fit in.

When the Panda sanctuary' safety is threatened, it falls upon Po to train a village of peace-loving and ill equipped Pandas to be Kung Fu Pandas just like him.

The BFG

With Steven Spielberg at the helm, this film adaptation of the beloved Roald Dahl novel is certainly something a lot of people will line up to see in the cinemas.

The BFG revolves around Sophie, the Queen of England and the BFG who embarked on an adventure to save the human world from the evil, man-eating giants who have been terrorizing it.

Written by

Bianchi Mendoza

English