The 23 most anticipated children's films for 2017

We start the year with the desire to continue having fun and one of the best ways to do it as a family is to enjoy the cinema. Today we announce the 23 most anticipated children's movie releases for 2017. We will be attentive to the big screen so that these funny quotes do not escape us. And don't miss the best releases now for 2018.

Cartoons, reviews of classics, family, superheroes, adaptations ... Surely the kids would want to go see them all. Which of these movies do you put on the agenda?

Ballerina

"Ballerina! (" Leap! "In English) It is one of the most anticipated releases this year and we will not have to wait too long, since next January 27 it opens in Spain. "Ballerina" is the animated adventure of a young orphan who wants to learn to dance, a story of overcoming, dreams and emotion that will remain in the hearts of many children. Felicia, along with her friend Victor, travels to Paris in 1879, where she will impersonate another person to be part of the Grand Opera House and thus fight to have the life she wants.

Monster trucks

"Monster Trucks" is another of the first family releases of 2017, specifically on January 13 in Spain. Animation film directed by Chris Wedge, known for other animated films such as "Epic. The Secret World", "Ice Age 4: The Formation of the Continents", "River" ... It is a movie full of action, adventure and cars that fly through the air, starring Tripp, a high school student who builds a Monster Truck from parts and scraps of scrap cars.

Beauty and the Beast

In 2017, the Disney classic "Beauty and the Beast" returns, this time in a non-animated version, with actors and actresses of flesh and blood and a trailer that has broken records. Directed by Bill Condon, the actors and actresses who participated in the main cast are: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Ewan McGregor, Ian McKellen, Emma Thompson, Kevin Kline ... In this movie we find the story of Bella who is imprisoned by a Beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she looks beyond the horrible outside of the Beast to recognize the kind heart and soul of the true Prince inside. Its premiere is announced for March 2017.

Zucchini life

"The life of Zucchini" is an animated film by the Swiss Claude Barras which was one of the great sensations of the last Fortnight of the Filmmakers of the Cannes Film Festival and awarded internationally. Stop-motion movie with a captivating message, tells the story of Icare (although he likes to be called 'Zucchini'), a boy who was abandoned by his father and after accidentally killing his depressive mother, is sent to A foster home with other children.

Batman: the LEGO movie

"Batman: The LEGO Movie" It is announced as one of the funniest movies of the year, with a more casual, comic and absurd approach to the superhero and his universe. It is one of Warner's great releases this year, which tells how Bruce Wayne's lifestyle as the Dark Knight takes a turn by having to deal with an orphan child he has adopted: Robin. It opens on February 10.

Captain Underpants

Many children read the adventures of this peculiar superhero, creation of Dav Pilkey that now goes to the big screen. Rob Letterman, director of "Nightmares" or "Monsters against aliens," directs this animated Dreamworks film that aims to repeat the successes of the books. The premiere is scheduled for March 2017 in the United States.

Cars 3

"Cars 3", the new Pixar movie, arrives in 2017, with the endearing characters that have caught thousands of children around the world. On this occasion Lightning McQueen discovers that he is now part of the "old guard" facing the newcomers technology experts, determined to return to the front line. We will also have the new Lightning coach and the villain of the film, the arrogant Jackson Storm. "Cars 3" will arrive in Spanish cinemas July 14, 2017.

Crazy about surfing, Kings of the waves 2

WWE Studios (Pressing Catch) has joined Sony to bring "Surf's Up 2: WaveMania", an animated sequel to "Crazy about Surfing", the Oscar-nominated action-comedy film in 2007 about surfing penguins. Cody Maverick tries to convince a team of surfers called The Hang 5 to make a mysterious trip to 'the trenches', where the legend tells that it is where the biggest waves in the world exist. It is not known if it will be released on the big screen or for the domestic sphere, we will be attentive!

The baby boss, A boss in diapers

Tim is a seven year old boy who has the best parents in the world. His life is perfect until one fateful day everything changes radically: his new brother arrives, an adorable baby, who dazzles his parents. This little boy has become the owner of the house, and that the baby becomes the boss is something that Tim does not like too much. "A boss in diapers" is a fun story for all audiences about the importance of family. Voices in English include Lisa Kudrow, Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi and Jimmy Kimmel. It is directed by Tom McGrath (director of the first three "Madagascar"). Its release date is scheduled for next March 31 in the United States and April 14 in Spain.

Gru 3. My favorite villain

"Gru 3. My favorite villain," returns this funny villain who surprises in the trailer to the rhythm of Michael Jackson, with the friendly Minions. Grau has to deal with the greatest enemy he has faced to date, Balthazar Bratt, a former star boy who as an adult has developed a dangerous obsession with the character he played in his childhood. We will see it from June 30, 2017 in cinemas.

The Smurfs: the hidden village

Again they reach the big screen Peyo's endearing characters in the animated production "The Smurfs: The Hidden Village" ('Smurfs: The Lost Village'), in which we will know the origin of these little blue beings. Smurfette and his brothers venture for the first time in the Enchanted Forest to find the legendary Smurf Village before the evil Gargamel does. In Spain we can see it from next March 31.

Guardians of the Galaxy 2

An expected Marvel premiere After the first installment he had great success among all audiences and won two Oscars. "Guardians of the Galaxy 2" is a family film directed by James Gunn that focuses on the family, along with a living planet, travel around the confines of the universe, enemies to overcome ... Adventures, surprise and humor that are released on April 28 in Spain and a day earlier in Latin America.

Rock dog

"Rock Dog" tells us the adventure of a Tibetan mastiff who wants to become a rock star. Bodi wants to be a rock star, even if that means challenging his father, changing cities and finding the legendary and lonely musician Angus Scattergood. The film is directed by Ash Brannon, known for his work on the "Toy Story" films and after several delays in its premiere it seems that it will reach American screens in February, and our cinemas?

Lego Ningajo

Six young ninjas, led by Lloyd, aka Green Ninja, will be in charge of defending their city called Ninjago. The animated film "LEGO Ningajo" It is based on the LEGO ninja dolls. Directed by Charlie Bean and with the legendary Jackie Chan in the original dubbing cast, the release date is September 22, 2017.

Coconut

We moved to Mexico with "Coco", which is the new original Pixar movie that tells the story of Miguel, a 12-year-old boy who has the dream of becoming a great musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz despite his family banning music for several generations. Along the way he finds himself in the land of the dead with Hector, a friendly skeleton with whom he will live a great adventure. It will hit theaters in November 2017.

The Seven Dwarfs and the Red Shoes

"The Seven Dwarfs and the Red Shoes" ('Red Shoes and The 7 Dwarfs') It is a 3D animated feature film made by Locus Creative Studios. A new adaptation of Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, which has its premiere scheduled for the end of the year. In it we will see that the dwarfs are really handsome knights in a spell. To end the curse, they must recover a pair of magical red shoes that hide a big surprise, as you can see in the trailer ...

And for the older ones ...

Good because they need parental guidance to understand the movie, or because the age classification is not yet clear, here we summarize other interesting releases for older children in 2017:

  • "The red turtle": a French silent animated film, directed by Michaël Dudok de Wit, co-produced by the prestigious Studio Ghibli. Without dialogues and an epic music that conveys adventure and a deep emotional journey, awarded internationally, opens on January 13.

  • "Power Rangers": new film based on the popular TV series created by Haim Saban and Shuki Levy in 1993 in which some high school students who acquire extraordinary powers, which will help them save the world from an alien threat. Premiere in March 2017.

  • "Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar's Revenge": pirates return with Jack Sparrow at the head and a familiar villain, Javier Bardem. The fifth installment of the saga has its premiere in May 2017.

  • "Transformers: Last Knight" It will arrive in summer. A new installment of the saga for fans of transformable machines.

  • "Spiderman: Homecoming": This new installment, scheduled for July 2017, features a teenage Spider-Man as the protagonist.

  • "Thor: Ragnarok": the last film in the trilogy that stars God Thor. With Hulk's company, Thor will hit theaters on October 27.

  • "The Justice League": DC Comic s Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and company superheroes will arrive in Spanish cinemas in November 2017.