Animation Marathon Lands In Szekszárd (Szekszárd) And Beyond

Animation Marathon brings family-friendly screenings to Szekszárd, Mohács, Kecskemét, and Budapest, Dec 27–Feb 1. Hungarian and international hits, online tickets, budget prices, festive picks, adventure favorites for all ages.

when: 2025.12.27., Saturday - 2025.12.31., Wednesday, Szekszárd

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The holiday stretch and early 2026 bring a nationwide wave of animation across Hungary, with online ticketing and screenings for all ages. Hungarian and international titles roll into cinemas in Szekszárd (Szekszárd), Mohács (Mohács), Kecskemét (Kecskemét), and Budapest (Budapest), with family matinees, festive picks, and adventure hits filling the calendar from December 27 to February 1. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs, and prices range from $3.40 to $7.65.

Where and when

December 27–31 plant the flag in 7100 Szekszárd (Szekszárd), followed by December 31–January 4 at 7700 Mohács (Mohács), Deák Square 3. Budapest (Budapest) joins on January 2 and 4 at Uránia National Film Theatre, 1088 Budapest, 8th District – Józsefváros, Rákóczi Road 21. Szekszárd (Szekszárd) continues January 2–4 and again January 9–11, January 16–18, January 23–25, and January 30–February 1 at the Babits Mihály Cultural Center, Szent István Square 10. Kecskemét’s (Kecskemét) Hírös Agóra, Otthon Cinema, Deák Ferenc Square 1, screens on January 10–11, January 18, and January 24–25.

December highlights

December 29, Monday, 15:30: Királyok királya (King of Kings), Kecskemét, Hírös Agóra, Otthon Cinema.

December 30, Tuesday, 15:30: Királyok királya (King of Kings), same Kecskemét venue.

December 30, Tuesday, 16:00: SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure), Szekszárd, Babits Mihály Cultural Center.

December 30, Tuesday, 17:00: A Grincs – filmvetítés (The Grinch – screening), Nyíregyháza (Nyíregyháza), Móricz Zsigmond Theatre, Szindbád VIP Cinema.

December 31, Wednesday, 10:30: Karácsonyi egércsata (Christmas Mouse Battle), Szekszárd, Babits Mihály Cultural Center.

December 31, Wednesday, 10:30: SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure), Mohács, Kossuth Cinema.

January in motion

January 1, Thursday, 17:00: SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure), Mohács.

January 2, Friday, 13:30: Sarkvidéki varázslat (Arctic Magic) – Törőcsik Mari Hall, Budapest, Uránia National Film Theatre.

January 2, Friday, 14:00: SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure), Mohács; and 14:00 SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure), Szekszárd.

January 3, Saturday, 14:00: SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure), Mohács; and 14:00 SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure), Szekszárd.

January 4, Sunday, 11:00: Sarkvidéki varázslat (Arctic Magic), Budapest; 14:00 SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure), Mohács; 15:00 SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure), Szekszárd.

SpongeBob takes over

January 9, Friday, 15:00: SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure), Szekszárd, Cinema.

January 10, Saturday, 15:00: SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure), Szekszárd; 16:00 SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure), Kecskemét.

January 11, Sunday, 15:00: SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure), Szekszárd; 16:00 SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure), Kecskemét.

January 18, Sunday, 16:00: SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure), Kecskemét.

January 24, Saturday, 16:00: SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure), Kecskemét.

January 25, Sunday, 16:00: SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure), Kecskemét.

Fresh family picks

January 16–18, daily 15:00: Finnik – Jó a szörny a háznál (Finnik – A Monster Makes a Good Housemate), Szekszárd, Cinema.

January 23–25, daily 15:00: Tafiti és Pamacs (Tafiti and Tufty), Szekszárd, Cinema.

January 30–31, 15:00, and February 1, Sunday, 15:00: Marakuda legendája (Legend of Marakuda), Szekszárd, Cinema.

Tickets, tips, and notes

Online ticketing is available for all listings; keep an eye on schedule updates as organizers may adjust times and films. Standard admission runs from $3.40 to $7.65. Revisit calendars for Bács-Kiskun (Bács-Kiskun), Baranya (Baranya), Pest (Pest), and Tolna (Tolna), add screenings to your list, set alerts, or request more info via the event contacts. Duplicate listings reflect multiple dates and venues to help you choose the most convenient showtime.

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Pros

Super family-friendly: lots of all-ages animation, family matinees, and recognizable titles like SpongeBob that work for kids and adults

Internationally familiar content mixed with Hungarian picks, so you’ll likely find something you know even if you don’t follow Hungarian animation

Locations spread across Budapest, Szekszárd, Mohács, and Kecskemét, giving you options if you’re touring multiple cities

Budapest’s Uránia National Film Theatre is a well-known, beautiful venue that’s easy for foreign visitors to spot on the itinerary

Prices are very budget-friendly ($3.40–$7.65), so it’s an easy add-on to a day of sightseeing

Online ticketing is available, which simplifies planning from abroad

Compared with similar family film marathons elsewhere, this offers a dense holiday schedule at a fraction of U.S. ticket prices

Cons

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Smaller cities like Szekszárd, Mohács, and Kecskemét are less known to foreign visitors, so you may need extra trip planning and time

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Hungarian language tracks/subtitles are likely for many screenings; non-Hungarian speakers may miss nuances unless it’s an English-language title like SpongeBob

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Reaching non-Budapest venues by public transport is doable but slower; renting a car helps, yet parking and navigation vary by town

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Schedules can change, so you’ll need to monitor updates and be flexible with timing