“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 September, be sure to grab a bag of popcorn (note there is a $4 charge for popcorn), some buffet desserts and a 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 for the last week of September and October 2024. 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.
A Quiet Place: Day One
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Challengers
Despicable Me 4
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Inside Out 2
Kung Fu Panda 4
The Fall Guy
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
2024, Horror/Sci-fi/Mystery & Thriller, Rated PG-13
Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):
“When New York City comes under attack from an alien invasion, a woman and other survivors try to find a way to safety. They soon learn that they must remain absolutely silent as the mysterious creatures are drawn to the slightest sound”
2023, Action/Adventure, Rated PG-13
Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):
“After failing to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta wields the power of the mythic Black Trident to unleash an ancient and malevolent force. Hoping to end his reign of terror, Aquaman forges an unlikely alliance with his brother, Orm, the former king of Atlantis. Setting aside their differences, they join forces to protect their kingdom and save the world from irreversible destruction.”
2024, Drama, Rated R
Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):
“From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist – West Side Story), Tashi’s strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (Josh O’Connor – The Crown) — his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win.”
2024, Comedy/Family/Adventure/Animation, Rated PG
Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):
“In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world’s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold new era of Minions mayhem in Illumination’s Despicable Me 4. Following the 2022 summer blockbuster phenomenon of Illumination’s Minions: The Rise of Gru, which earned almost $1 billion worldwide, the biggest global animated franchise in history now begins a new chapter as Gru (Oscar® nominee Steve Carrell) and Lucy (Oscar® nominee Kristen Wiig) and their girls–Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier) and Agnes (Madison Polan)–welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal (Emmy winner Will Ferrell) and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina (Emmy nominee Sofia Vergara), and the family is forced to go on the run.”
2024, Sci-fi/Action/Adventure, Rated PG-13
Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):
“This latest entry in the Monsterverse franchise follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with an all-new cinematic adventure, pitting the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence — and our own. The epic new film will delve further into the histories of these Titans, their origins, and the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever.”
2024, Kids & Family/Comedy/Adventure/Animation, Rated PG
Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):
“The little voices inside Riley’s head know her inside and out–but next summer, everything changes when Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 introduces a new Emotion: Anxiety.”
2023, Kids & Family/Comedy/Adventure/Animation, Rated PG
Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):
“After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior (Golden Globe nominee Jack Black), is called upon by destiny to… give it a rest already. More specifically, he’s tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. That poses a couple of obvious problems. First, Po knows as much about spiritual leadership as he does about the paleo diet, and second, he needs to quickly find and train a new Dragon Warrior before he can assume his new lofty position. Even worse, there’s been a recent sighting of a wicked, powerful sorceress, Chameleon (Oscar® winner Viola Davis), a tiny lizard who can shapeshift into any creature, large or small. And Chameleon has her greedy, beady little eyes on Po’s Staff of Wisdom, which would give her the power to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm. So, Po’s going to need some help. He finds it (kinda?) in the form of crafty, quick-witted thief Zhen (Golden Globe winner Awkwafina), a corsac fox who really gets under Po’s fur but whose skills will prove invaluable. In their quest to protect the Valley of Peace from Chameleon’s reptilian claws, this comedic odd-couple duo will have to work together. In the process, Po will discover that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places.”
2024, Comedy/Action/Drama/Romance, Rated PG-13
Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):
“A stuntman, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?”
2023, Action/Adventure, Rated PG-13
Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):
“Experience the story of THE HUNGER GAMES — 64 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as tribute, and decades before Coriolanus Snow became the tyrannical President of Panem. THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES follows a young Coriolanus (Tom Blyth) who is the last hope for his failing lineage, the once-proud Snow family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. With his livelihood threatened, Snow is reluctantly assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler), a tribute from the impoverished District 12. But after Lucy Gray’s charm captivates the audience of Panem, Snow sees an opportunity to shift their fates. With everything he has worked for hanging in the balance, Snow unites with Lucy Gray to turn the odds in their favor. Battling his instincts for both good and evil, Snow sets out on a race against time to survive and reveal if he will ultimately become a songbird or a snake.”
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
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.
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