7 New Family Movies to Brighten Up Your February

February rarely tops anyone's "favorite month" list.

It's cold. It's often cloudy. And the sun sets each evening way too early. In fact, a 2023 YouGov survey placed February second on the list of Americans' "least favorite months." (January won that contest.)

Then again, maybe February gets a bad rap. Maybe we just need a new perspective.

During February, we gain roughly an hour of daylight. We build anticipation for spring. We also get to celebrate things like flowers, chocolate and love.

And …we get to enjoy family movie night.

Here are seven new movie options for families to enjoy this month.

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1. House of David (Prime Video)

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A God-fearing young man, David, embarks on an extraordinary journey as he slays a giant and takes the throne as the king of Israel. This excellent television series was produced by Wonder Project, an independent studio co-founded by Jesus Revolution director Jon Erwin and former YouTube and Netflix executive Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten. An embargo prevents me from sharing too many details. But if you enjoy The Chosen, you'll probably enjoy House of David, too. It launches on Prime Video on Feb. 27.

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2. Despicable Me 4 (Netflix)

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Villain-turned-hero Gru goes into hiding with his family when his old nemesis, Maxime, escapes from prison, determined to seek revenge. In this fourth installment of the Despicable Me franchise, Gru adopts a new identity as a solar panel salesman and settles into the quiet town of Mayflower as he seeks to bond with his toddler son, Gru Jr. Despicable Me 4 is the funniest animated film of 2024, skillfully blending humor with uplifting themes of adoption, family, and the power of redemption. Rated PG for action and rude humor.

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3. For The Love Of Chocolate (Great American Family)

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A cooking enthusiast (portrayed by Rhiannon Fish) is gearing up for the annual Masters of Chocolate Festival when her plans are thrown into disarray after losing her partner just before the competition. However, a charming single father (Jesse Hutch) soon steps in, helping her discover the perfect winning ingredient. For the Love of Chocolate launches on Great American Family Feb. 15.

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4. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Netflix)

4. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Netflix)

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The world's fastest hedgehog, Sonic, learns about responsibility and forgiveness as he tries to stop an old enemy, Dr. Robotnik, and a powerful new ally, Knuckles, from acquiring a mysterious green emerald. This fun, hilarious movie is the second film in a franchise that is based on the popular video game series. In Sonic 2, our hero partners with a new ally, Tails. It's rated PG for action, some violence, rude humor, and mild language. (Clearplay and VidAngel offer filters.)

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5. Someone Like You (Great American Family platforms)

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A young woman's world is shaken when a stranger claims she was adopted and had a long-lost biological sister. Soon, she embarks on a journey to uncover the truth, discovering she was the result of an embryo transfer and raised by the only parents she's ever known. During the journey, she also finds love. Based on a Karen Kingsbury novel, Someone Like You launches on Great American Pure Flix on Feb. 20 and on Great American Family on Feb. 22. Rated PG for thematic material.

6. Disciples in the Moonlight (Great American Pure Flix)

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In a dystopian future where the Bible is banned in America, a brave group of Christians embarks on a daring mission to smuggle copies of God's Word into the Midwest. This gripping film posits an America where truth is rejected, Scripture is distorted to fit personal agendas, and believers face mounting pressure to compromise -- realities that echo challenges in today's culture. Brett Varvel directed it.

7. Wicked (Home Video)

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Two young women from different backgrounds become friends at Shiz University in the Land of Oz. Based on a Broadway musical, the film tells the backstory of The Wizard of Oz as it follows the early bond between the two witches in that legendary tale: the Wicked Witch of the West (Elphaba) and the Good Witch (Galinda). It stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande and offers solid lessons on friendship. Rated PG for some scary action, thematic material and brief suggestive material. (Clearplay offers a filter.)

Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His stories have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, the Leaf-Chronicle, the Toronto Star and the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

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Originally published February 05, 2025.