JBFC Kids

JBFC Kids programming introduces young audiences to film by celebrating cherished stories both new and old, revisiting those that are overlooked, and highlighting cultures from around the world. It is our mission to cultivate a new generation of cinema lovers.

JBFC Kids screenings take place every Saturday along with monthly sensory friendly screenings on a select Sunday. 

Looney Tunes: Back in Action Nov. 23–30, 2024 All pale in comparison to the earth-rending, bone-crushing, carrot-chomping, anvil-dropping, tail-feather-scorching, gleefully epic smackdown that is… Rabbit vs. Duck. Warner…
The Nightmare Before Christmas Dec. 7–14, 2024 Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his…
The Muppet Christmas Carol Dec. 21–28, 2024 The Muppets’ rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic tale puts a unique twist on that fateful Christmas Eve, when Scrooge is…
Tangled Jan. 4–11, 2025 When the kingdom’s most wanted—and most charming—bandit, Flynn Rider (Zachary Levi), hides out in a mysterious tower, he’s taken hostage…
Frozen Sing-Along Jan. 18–25, 2025 Join us for this special sing-along edition of the beloved Disney movie, Frozen! Costumes Encouraged! When the newly-crowned Queen Elsa…
NYICFF Kid Flicks: Celebrating Black Stories Jan. 20, 2025 Powerful films for ages 8+ Celebrating Black Stories spotlights Black narratives that transcend national boundaries, culture, and language with films…
The Princess and the Frog Feb. 1–8, 2025 A modern twist on a classic tale from Walt Disney Animation Studios features a beautiful girl named Tiana (Anika Noni…
Hidden Figures Feb. 15, 2025 The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson—brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as…
A Bug's Life Mar. 1–2, 2025 Journey inside the miniature world of bugs for bigger—than—life fun and adventure under every leaf. Embark on an incredible expedition…
James and the Giant Peach Mar. 8–15, 2025 Inspired by Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book, a young boy named James gains possession of some magic crocodile tongues after…
NYICFF: Little Kid Flicks Mar. 22, 2025 Inventive films for ages 5+ Presented in partnership with the New York International Children’s Film Festival. Let your little ones…
NYICFF: Big Kid Flicks Mar. 29, 2025 Deep and Daring Films for ages 8+ Presented in partnership with the New York International Children’s Film Festival. Big Kid…

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