Animated Film Wave Hits Szekszárd And Beyond

Discover 2025–2026 animated film screenings across Hungary—Szekszárd, Mohács, Kecskemét, Budapest, Nyíregyháza—family favorites and adult picks, affordable tickets, easy online booking, flexible schedules.
when: 2025.12.27., Saturday - 2025.12.31., Wednesday, Szekszárd

Online ticketing opens wide for a blitz of animated features across Hungary as 2025 turns into 2026, with screenings in Szekszárd, Mohács, Kecskemét, Budapest, and Nyíregyháza. Hungarian and international titles share the bill, mixing family favorites and grown‑up picks. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs. Prices range from $3.46 to $7.75.

Late-December Warm-Up

On December 29 at 15:30, Királyok királya plays at Kecskemét’s Hírös Agóra, HA Otthon Mozi, returning December 30 at the same time and venue. December 30 also brings SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure) at 16:00 at Szekszárd’s Babits Mihály Cultural Center, while Nyíregyháza’s Móricz Zsigmond Theatre, Szindbád VIP Cinema, screens A Grincs (The Grinch) at 17:00. New Year’s Eve morning doubles up at 10:30: Karácsonyi egércsata (Christmas Mouse Battle) in Szekszárd and SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland in Mohács’ Kossuth Cinema.

New Year, New Showtimes

January 1 at 17:00 keeps the pirate vibe in Mohács with SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland. January 2 splits the crowd: Budapest’s Uránia National Film Theatre (Mari Törőcsik Hall) screens Sarkvidéki varázslat (Arctic Magic) at 13:30, while Mohács shows SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland at 14:00, matched by Szekszárd’s SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland also at 14:00. The Mohács–Szekszárd tandem repeats on January 3 at 14:00. January 4 rolls on with Arctic Magic back at Uránia at 11:00, plus SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland at 14:00 in Mohács and 15:00 in Szekszárd.

Mid-January: SpongeBob, Finnik, Tafiti

Szekszárd’s Babits Mihály Cultural Center, Mozi, hosts SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland on January 9, 10, and 11 at 15:00. Kecskemét’s HA Otthon Mozi joins in on January 10 at 16:00 and January 11 at 16:00. From January 16–18 at 15:00 daily, Szekszárd premieres Finnik – Jó a szörny a háznál (Finnik – It’s Good to Have a Monster at Home), while Kecskemét returns to Bikini Bottom on January 18 at 16:00. January 23–25 at 15:00, Szekszárd welcomes Tafiti és Pamacs (Tafiti and Pamacs), with Kecskemét adding more SpongeBob on January 24–25 at 16:00.

Legend Closes the Month

Marakuda legendája (Legend of Marakuda) caps the January slate in Szekszárd, screening January 30 and 31 at 15:00, then February 1 at 15:00.

Where To Go

Find screenings at:
– Szekszárd, Szent István tér 10 and city venues (Dec 27–31; Jan 2–4, 9–11, 16–18, 23–25, 30–Feb 1)
– Mohács, Deák tér 3 (Dec 31–Jan 4)
– Budapest, 1088, Rákóczi út 21 (Jan 2 and 4)
– Kecskemét, Deák Ferenc tér 1 (Jan 10–11, 18, 24–25)

Grab seats online; family outings solved.

2025, adminboss

Pros
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Family‑friendly line‑up with lots of SpongeBob, Grinch, and other kid‑safe picks across multiple dates and cities
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Super affordable tickets ($3–$8), so taking the whole family won’t break the bank
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Mix of Hungarian and international titles means you’ll likely spot a few familiar franchises even abroad
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Multiple towns (Budapest, Szekszárd, Kecskemét, Mohács, Nyíregyháza) give you options if you’re road‑tripping
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Easy online booking and clear time slots make planning simple around holiday travel
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Budapest’s Uránia is central and well‑connected by metro/tram; other cities have straightforward car access and local buses
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Compared with U.S. holiday screenings, this feels more intimate and cheaper, with a fun regional flavor - Outside Budapest, places like Szekszárd or Mohács aren’t on most U.S. tourists’ radars, so logistics take extra planning
Cons
Many screenings are likely dubbed/subbed in Hungarian; minimal English could be a hurdle for non‑readers in the family
Schedules can change at organizers’ discretion, which is tricky if you’re on a tight itinerary
Compared with big U.S. film festivals or theme‑park events, this is lower‑profile internationally and more about local cinema culture than marquee premieres

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