Family Movie Night Ideas + Create Custom Movie Tickets (& 40 Favorite Family Films)

Last updated on January 9th, 2021 at 07:59 pm

If you’ve been missing the big screen, it might be time to throw a family movie night. The pandemic has kept many of us away from the movie theater, but there’s no reason you can’t create a similar experience to going to the movies right at home. Find fun ideas to take your family movie night to the next level below. We’ve also linked a cool ticket generator you can use to create custom tickets to make the experience feel that much more authentic.

1. Design custom movie tickets

A great way to invite your family members to the show is by giving them tickets to bring the night of the screening! This will make the night feel more authentic. Follow the link below to create your own!

Click to go to the Movie Ticket Generator

2. Offer classic snacks

Part of the appeal of going to the movies is the great junk food! Make some classic movie theater snacks to serve.

Here are a few ideas:

Pizza
French fries
Milkshakes
Soda
Candy
Popcorn (Serve it in these traditional red and white popcorn containers.)

3. Pick a theme and encourage dressing up

Going out to the movies is a great excuse to get dressed up. If your family enjoys a good theme, or simply an excuse to get dolled up, suggest one for your movie night!

Here are a few ideas:

Decade theme (60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, etc.)
Superhero theme
Horror theme
Sports theme
Animal theme

4. Family movie night ideas

Check out this list of films that are perfect for your family movie night! We’ve got something for everyone: classics you know and love, Disney princess movies, cartoons, kids’ movies from the ’80s and ’90s, and lots more.