Many people in Michigan make it a holiday tradition to see a movie on the big screen over the Thanksgiving holiday, when a number of new films often debut.
This holiday weekend, theaters across Michigan, including in the Grand Rapids, Lansing and Detroit areas, are screening films from Thanksgiving to Sunday, Nov. 30, according to online showtimes. Offerings this coming weekend include R-rated horror films like “Thanksgiving,” family-friendly picks like “Zootopia 2,” the popular musical film “Wicked: For Good,” and more.
In addition to just-released films, like “Wicked” and new premieres, like “Zootopia,” theaters are bringing back some classic holiday films, including the John Candy and Steve Martin film “Planes, Trains & Automobiles.”
Here’s what to watch this Thanksgiving weekend.
What movies are playing in metro Detroit this weekend?
Here are some movies set to play at metro Detroit theaters Thanksgiving weekend:
“Planes, Trains & Automobiles”
“Now You See Me: Now You Don’t”
“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery”
“Another Sweet Christmas”
“The Thing With Feathers”
Where can you find theaters in metro Detroit?
These movie theater chains have metro Detroit locations:
What movies are playing in Lansing this weekend?
Here are some movies set to play at Lansing theaters Thanksgiving weekend:
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”
“Now You See Me: Now You Don’t”
“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Mystery”
“Jaari 2: Song Of Chyabrung”
“WWE Surivor Series: WarGames 2025”
“Another Sweet Christmas”
Where can you find theaters in Lansing?
These movie theater chains offer Lansing locations:
What movies are playing in Grand Rapids this weekend?
Here are some movies set to play at Grand Rapids theaters Thanksgiving weekend:
“Now You See Me: Now You Don’t”
“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery”
“Jaari 2: Song Of Chyabrung”
“WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2025”
“The Thing With Feathers”
“Aftershock: The Nicole Bell Story”
“Another Sweet Christmas”
Where can you find theaters in Grand Rapids?
These movie theater chains offer Grand Rapids locations:
What is ‘Wicked: For Good’?
Part two of the film version of the musical, “Wicked: For Good” stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, the Good Witch of the North, set in the fictional land of Oz, according to IMDb. The film follows the events prior to and during the 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz.”
“Wicked: For Good” has at 70% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 95% Popcornmeter.
What is ‘Rental Family’?
This coming-of-age drama, “Rental Family” follows the experiences of an American actor in Tokyo, played by Brendan Fraser, who works for a Japanese “rental family” agency, covering roles for strangers, reflecting implications for human purpose and relations, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
“Rental Family” has at 88% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 96% Popcornmeter.
What is ‘Zootopia 2’?
“Zootopia 2” is an animated film set in Zootopia, a fictional animal world, following the story of Judy Hopps, a rabbit detective voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, and fox detective Nick Wilde, voiced by Jason Bateman, solving the case of a mysterious reptile in town, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
“Zootopia 2” premieres in theaters on Nov. 26.
What movies are premiering this week?
New movies arriving in theaters this week include:
“Wildcats” with Kate Beckinsale premiering Nov. 25.
“Eternity” with Miles Teller and Elizabeth Olsen premiering Nov. 26.
“Tinsel Town” with Kiefer Sutherland premiering Nov. 28.
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