Hungary is closing out 2025 and kicking off 2026 with a nationwide animation bonanza, complete with online ticketing and a packed schedule across multiple cities. Family favorites and cult hits roll into Szekszárd, Mohács, Kecskemét, Budapest, and Nyíregyháza, with screenings tailored for kids and adults alike. Expect a steady flow of Hungarian and international animated films, holiday specials, and returning fan favorites across December and January. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs, so check before you go. Tickets range from about $3.50 to $7.85.
December Highlights
December 29–31 anchors the run-up to New Year’s. On December 29 at 15:30, Királyok királya (King of Kings) plays at Hírös Agóra, Otthon Mozi in Kecskemét. It returns on December 30 at 15:30, same venue. December 30 gets busy: SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure) screens at 16:00 in Szekszárd at the Babits Mihály Cultural Center; A Grincs – filmvetítés (The Grinch – screening) starts at 17:00 in Nyíregyháza at the Móricz Zsigmond Theatre’s Szindbád VIP Cinema. On December 31, Karácsonyi egércsata (Christmas Mouse Battle) shows at 10:30 in Szekszárd, while SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland sails into Mohács at the Kossuth Cinema at 10:30.
New Year Screenings
Mohács keeps the SpongeBob spirit going January 1 at 17:00 and January 2 at 14:00 at the Mohácsi Kossuth Filmszínház. Budapest joins January 2 with Sarkvidéki varázslat (Arctic Magic) in the Mari Törőcsik Hall at the Uránia National Film Theatre at 13:30, with another showing January 4 at 11:00. Szekszárd hosts SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland January 2 at 14:00 and January 3 at 14:00 at the Babits Mihály Cultural Center. Mohács adds January 3 at 14:00 and January 4 at 14:00 SpongeBob screenings. Szekszárd continues on January 4 at 15:00.
Kecskemét Weekends
Kecskemét’s Hírös Agóra, Otthon Mozi brings SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland January 10 at 16:00, January 11 at 16:00, January 18 at 16:00, January 24 at 16:00, and January 25 at 16:00—prime weekend slots for families.
Szekszárd Mini-Seasons
Szekszárd runs a January cycle at the Babits Mihály Cultural Center, Mozi: SpongyaBob: Kalózkaland on January 9–11 at 15:00 daily. Finnik – Jó a szörny a háznál (Finnick – A Monster Makes a Good Roommate) follows January 16–18, all 15:00 shows. Tafiti és Pamacs (Tafiti and Tuft) lands January 23–25, also 15:00. Marakuda legendája (Legend of Marakuda) closes January on January 30–31 at 15:00 and returns February 1 at 15:00.
Where to Find Them
– Szekszárd: 7100, Szent István tér 10, and city venues December 27–31; January 2–4; January 9–11; January 16–18; January 23–25; January 30–February 1.
– Mohács: 7700, Deák tér 3, December 31–January 4.
– Budapest (Józsefváros): 1088, Rákóczi út 21, January 2 and January 4 at Uránia.
– Kecskemét: 6000, Deák Ferenc tér 1, January 10–11; January 18; January 24–25.
– Nyíregyháza: The Grinch screens December 30 at the Móricz Zsigmond Theatre, Szindbád VIP Cinema.
Good to Know
– Dates: 2025.12.27–2026.02.01 across multiple venues.
– Tickets: approximately $3.50–$7.85; buy online where available.
– Programming may change; check listings before heading out.
