New Film Releases Index | Spirituality & Practice

The Boy and the Heron Directed by Hayao Miyazaki A boy’s spiritual journey through grief to commitment, conveyed through wonder-inducing animation. Questing

The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse Directed by Charlie Mackesy, Peter Baynton A delightful adventure story about four new friends sharing their wisdom about life, challenges, and home. Kindness

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp A heartwarming, hilarious, poignant, and life-affirming story about a mystical shell. Enthusiasm

Encanto Directed by Jared Brush, Byron Howard An exuberant celebration of community and the myriad ways we can co-create home. You

Soul Directed by Pete Docter, Kemp Powers An animated masterpiece about a soul's adventure that will get you thinking and talking about life and the afterlife, your passions and purpose, and the spark that sets it all going. You

Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth Directed by Philip Hunt A wonder-filled animated film about the enchantments of the natural world seen through the eyes of a young boy. Wonder

Another Day of Life Directed by Raúl de la Fuente, Damian Nenow An animated documentary presenting a journalist's poignant perspectives on the horrors of war. Shadow

Abominable Directed by Jill Culton, Todd Wilderman A magical animated film about the power of friendship and music. Reverence

Steven Universe: The Movie Directed by Rebecca Sugar A delightful and moving animated fable about change and community. You

Toy Story 4 Directed by Josh Cooley The latest adventure from a franchise that encourages us to find and express our purpose in life. Play

Dilili In Paris Directed by Michel Ocelot A French animated film about justice for women. Kindness

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Directed by Dean Deblois A beautiful animated feature celebrating supportive friendships between humans and animals. Love

Mirai Directed by Mamoru Hosoda An entertaining animated film about a young boy adjusting to a new baby with the help of his ancestors. Love

Liyana Directed by Aaron Kopp, Amanda Kopp A documentary on the storytelling process combined with a incredibly moving animated tale of an empowered African girl. Questing

Isle of Dogs Directed by Wes Anderson An imaginative tribute to dogs with some social commentary on the side. Questing

In This Corner of the World Directed by Sunao Katabuchi A Japanese anime film about a young woman's daily life in a town near Hiroshima during World War II. Peace

Paddington 2 Directed by Paul King A sweet family film about a talking bear whose spiritual practice of kindness is what we need so desperately in our times. Kindness

Big Fish & Begonia Directed by Xuan Liang, Chun Zhang A creative Chinese animated film that marvels at mysterious connections. X-The Mystery

The Breadwinner Directed by Nora Twomey An animated feature about a young girl who defies the Taliban in Afghanistan through her courage and storytelling. Compassion

Coco Directed by Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina A wonderful animated feature set around the Day of the Dead in Mexico. Questing