“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 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 August and September 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.
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Disclosure Day
Goat
Hoppers
Michael
Project Hail Mary
Star Wars: The Mondalorian and Gorgu
The Sheep Detective
Tron: Ares
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.”
2026, Kids & Family/Animated/Comedy/Animation, Rated PG
Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):
“From Sony Pictures Animation, the studio behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, comes GOAT, an original action-comedy set in an all-animal world. The story follows Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball – a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Will’s new teammates aren’t thrilled about having a little goat on their roster, but Will is determined to revolutionize the sport and prove once and for all that “smalls can ball!”
2026, Comedy/Sci-fi, Rated PG
Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):
“What if you could talk to animals and understand what they’re saying? In Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature film “Hoppers,” scientists have discovered how to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! The adventure introduces Mabel, an animal lover who seizes an opportunity to use the technology, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could have imagined.”
2026, Musical, Rated PG-13
Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):
“MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
2025, Sci-Fi/Action, Rated PG-13
Description (Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes):
“TRON: Ares” follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings.”
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.
Class Dismissed.
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