Introduction to Carnival Dive-In Movies

“Dive-In Movies” are one of the things I love most about cruising on Carnival. So if you’re booked on a Carnival cruise for November 2026, be sure to grab a bag of popcorn (note there is a small charge for popcorn on most ships), some buffet desserts and a coffee or adult beverage, pull up a lounger, and enjoy a flick at sea! Here are the movies that will be shown on the large outdoor screens (and at indoor venues on some ships without the outdoor screens) on Carnival cruises embarking the last week of October and November 2026. Note that not every movie will be shown on every sailing. To see when specific movies are playing on your cruise, check your daily printed Fun Times schedule or the Carnival HUB app.

Dive-In Movies for November 2026

Index (skip to)

Backrooms
Disclosure Day
Minions and Monsters
Project Hail Mary
Star Wars: The Mondalorian and Gorgu
Supergirl
The Blind Side
The Breadwinner
The Sheep Detective
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Toy Story 5
Tuner

Carnival Dive-In Movies for November 2026

Backrooms

2026, Mystery/Horror/Sci-Fi, Rated R

Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):

“A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.”

Disclosure Day

2026, Sci-Fi, Rated PG-13

Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):

“If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This summer, the truth belongs to eight billion people. Today is… Disclosure Day.”

Minions and Monsters

2026, Comedy/Adventure, Rated PG

Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):

“This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.”

Project Hail Mary

2026, Sci-Fi, Rated PG-13

Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):

“Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.”

Star Wars: The Mondalorian and Gorgu

2026, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Rated PG-13

Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):

“The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu.”

Supergirl

2026, Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Rated PG-13

Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):

“When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.”

The Blind Side

2009, Drama/Biography, Rated PG-13

Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):

“Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a homeless black teen, has drifted in and out of the school system for years. Then Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) and her husband, Sean (Tim McGraw), take him in. The Tuohys eventually become Michael’s legal guardians, transforming both his life and theirs. Michael’s tremendous size and protective instincts make him a formidable force on the gridiron, and with help from his new family and devoted tutor, he realizes his potential as a student and football player.”

The Breadwinner

2009, Comedy, Rated PG

Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):

“Starring record-shattering comedian Nate Bargatze in his first feature film, The Breadwinner stars Bargatze as salesman Nate Wilcox and Mandy Moore as his wife, Katie. To Nate and their three children, Katie is the ultimate mom — she manages their comically chaotic household with equal parts efficiency and love, and everything runs perfectly. But when Katie’s household invention leads to a once-in-a-lifetime deal on Shark Tank and takes her on a prolonged business trip, Nate has to figure out how to keep the house from (literally) falling apart. He and his kids soon learn that while he may not do it like mom, he can figure out how to do it his way. Welcome to the dad era.”

The Sheep Detective

2026, Kids & Family/Comedy/Mystery, Rated PG

Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):

“In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.”

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

2026, Kids & Family/Comedy/Adventure/Animation, Rated PG

Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):

“Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach embark on an adventure across the galaxy.”

Toy Story 5

2026, Kids & Family/Comedy/Animation, Rated PG

Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):

“The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen), Jessie (voice of Joan Cusack) and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad (voice of Greta Lee), a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same?”

Turner

2026, Mystery/Thriller/Crime/Drama, Rated R

Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):

“In Tuner, Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher’s first narrative feature, Leo Woodall stars as a gifted young piano tuner whose heightened sense of hearing draws the attention of criminals, who see his talents as useful for opening safes as well as for tuning Steinways. With his once-promising musical career over, he works across New York with his mentor Harry Horowitz (Academy Award-winner Dustin Hoffman), encountering a range of characters, including composition student Ruthie (Havana Rose Liu), with whom he forges an unexpected connection. Niki’s safecracking work threatens his budding romance with Ruthie and pulls him into increasingly dangerous territory.”

Which Carnival Ships have Dive-in Movies?

The following Carnival ships feature large outdoor Dive-in movie screens:

Breeze
Celebration
Conquest
Dream
Firenze
Freedom
Glory
Horizon
Jubilee
Liberty
Luminosa
Magic
Mardi Gras
Miracle
Panorama
Pride
Radiance
Spirit
Splendor
Sunrise
Sunshine
Valor
Venezia
Vista

Ships not on the list usually play movies indoors, but no guarantees. Be sure to check the HUB app or your daily Fun Times schedule once onboard.

And with that…

Class Dismissed.

Today’s Bonus Cruising Tip

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Looking for Carnival Menus? See them all for 2026 here!

Carnival Menus 2026

Homework (10 points): Share to the comments which movies you’re most looking forward to seeing on your Carnival cruise!

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