5 adventurous movies to watch while waiting for Netflix's 'Family Pack'

Family Pack (2024) (image via Netflix)
A still from Family Pack (Image via Netflix)

Family Pack is set to premiere on Netflix on October 23, 2024. The adventure comedy follows a family that discovers a mysterious card game. When they play, they are magically transported back to a medieval village and must uncover a hidden secret involving werewolves to return home.

This film has a bit of everything: time travel, fantasy, and mystery, making it suitable for people of all ages. It promises a mix of humor and adventure as the characters overcome challenges together and focus on family bonds as they find themselves on an unexpected journey through time.

While waiting for Family Pack to become available on Netflix, this list of five adventurous movies is sure to give viewers a glimpse of what to expect from the movie.


Jumanji, Zathura: A Space Adventure, and three other adventurous movies to watch until Family Pack releases

1) Jumanji (1995)

A still from Jumanji (Image via Sony Pictures)
A still from Jumanji (Image via Sony Pictures)

In the 1995 movie Jumanji, a mystical board game transports individuals to an exciting jungle full of peril and excitement. The story starts with a boy named Alan Parrish, portrayed by Robin Williams, who is magically trapped in the game for 26 years after rolling the dice. His luck changes when siblings Judy (played by Kirsten Dunst) and Peter stumble upon the game in the dusty old mansion now his home.

As they play, chaos erupts—think stampedes, gigantic mosquitoes, and a relentless hunter named Van Pelt hot on their heels.

Similar to Family Pack, both movies transport their characters into the board game's worlds. They mix fantasy with the everyday challenges of family dynamics, all set in the most unexpected and exciting environments.


2) Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)

A still from Zathura: A Space Adventure (Image via Columbia Pictures)
A still from Zathura: A Space Adventure (Image via Columbia Pictures)

In Zathura: A Space Adventure, two bickering brothers, Walter and Danny, stumble upon an old board game tucked away in their basement. Little do they know that when they start playing, it sends their entire house hurtling through outer space! As they embark on this wild cosmic adventure, they must dodge meteor showers, confront Zorgons, and deal with their sister, who has been frozen in ice.

Fans love this movie for its exciting mix of adventure and the bond between siblings, showing how teamwork can help them tackle even the craziest challenges. It’s a bit like Family Pack, where a mysterious game also catapults a family into a fantastical world. Both films emphasize the strength of family ties and the power of working together to overcome obstacles, even if the magic and mayhem come in different forms!


3) The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)

A still from The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Image via Disney)
A still from The Sorcerer's Apprentice (Image via Disney)

In the 2010 film The Sorcerer's Apprentice, viewers experience a new perspective on magic and excitement as Balthazar Blake, portrayed by Nicolas Cage, hunts for the Prime Merlinian to defeat the wicked sorceress Morgana. The tale begins in 740 A.D., where treachery among Merlin's students launches a journey that spans through centuries.

Fast forward to modern-day Manhattan, where an awkward young man named Dave Stutler accidentally discovers he’s the chosen one after freeing Balthazar and a rival sorcerer from magical imprisonment. Fans enjoyed this film for its mix of action, humor, and heartfelt moments, particularly the bond that develops between Balthazar and Dave as they navigate chaotic magical situations together.

Similar to Family Pack, both films highlight the importance of teamwork and courage when facing enchanting challenges, making them relatable and entertaining for viewers of all ages!


4) Ender's Game (2013)

A still from Ender's Game (Image via Summit Entertainment)
A still from Ender's Game (Image via Summit Entertainment)

In Ender's Game (2013), young genius Ender Wiggin, played by Asa Butterfield, is thrust into Battle School, where he trains through intense simulations to prepare for an impending war against the alien Formics. As he dives into intense simulations, Ender thinks he’s just playing games. However, things take a shocking turn when he learns that his final simulation is, in fact, a real battle that destroys the Formic home planet.

Fans connected with the film due to its thrilling action, the tough moral questions it raises, and Ender’s transformation from a strategist to a hero grappling with the consequences of his decisions. It shares similarities with Family Pack, where the lines between reality and fantasy are also blurred through games.

Much like Family Pack, both films emphasize teamwork and the weight of decisions made under pressure, as a supposedly normal game turns into a whole other adventure.


5) Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

Kevin Hart in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (Image via Sony Pictures)
Kevin Hart in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (Image via Sony Pictures)

In the movie Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Spencer, Fridge, Bethany, and Martha, played by Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, and Jack Black, are four outcasts from high school. They unexpectedly get transported into a classic video game iteration of Jumanji as they clear out their school’s lower level.

To return home, they must team up to find their way through the jungle, conquer the evil Van Pelt, and bring a mystical gem back to where it belongs. Fans enjoyed this movie for its combination of action, humor, and emotional scenes. It cleverly flips traditional storytelling on its head while showcasing how the characters grow and bond with each other.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle shares a similar premise with Family Pack, where the characters also get swept into an adventurous world through a game they are playing. Both films highlight the thrill of exploring new realms and the deep connections that form when tackling challenges together.


These five adventurous films are ideal for filling the time until the excitement of Netflix's Family Pack arrives on October 23, 2024.

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