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Strange World

age 8+

Sci-fi adventure/tender family drama has scares, peril.

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Wednesday

age 12+

Dead bodies, spooky imagery in cliched, darkly comic drama.

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Pokémon Scarlet/Violet

age 8+

Relationships at core of new creature-catching adventure.

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Pokémon Scarlet/Violet

age 8+

Relationships at core of new creature-catching adventure.

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Movie

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

age 12+

Epic, women-led sequel is part tribute, part intense battle.

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Heartstopper

age 13+

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"A must watch"

This is a fantastic show. It's inclusive, fun and full of positive role models.
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