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5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks include a star-studded DreamWorks sequel and the highest grossing film of 2024 so far.
‘Trolls Band Together’
Stream it on Netflix.
The third installment in the DreamWorks “Trolls” franchise dives into boy band territory, which is fitting since Branch, the films’ main character, is voiced by Justin Timberlake, of ’N Sync fame. For years, Branch has kept his boy band past secret; he has four older brothers, we learn, and they had a group that broke up when Branch was just a baby. He’s been angry about it ever since.
When his brother John Dory (Eric Andre) crashes the royal wedding of King Gristle (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) and Bridget (Zooey Deschanel), the cat’s out of the bag. Cue the Backstreet Boys, Boyz II Men and New Kids on the Block jokes.
When Branch learns that their brother Floyd (Troye Sivan) has been kidnapped by the evil duo Velvet and Veneer (Amy Schumer and Andrew Rannells), Poppy (Anna Kendrick) persuades him to help out. From there it’s a candy-colored rescue adventure bursting with glitter bombs and pop tunes (and some handy messages about forgiveness and family ties).
Children who love the previous “Trolls” movies should find plenty to sing and dance about here. Walt Dohrn, who co-directed the first installment and directed the second, is back at the helm, and Elizabeth Tippet (“Trolls World Tour”) wrote the script.
‘If’
Stream it on Paramount+.
