This week in new streaming family-friendly releases:
1. “Tom & Jerry: The Movie”
The classic cat-and-mouse cartoon about warring rivals Tom and Jerry gets an update courtesy of Warner Bros. and director Tim Story. The film stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Colin Jost, Rob Delaney, Bobby Cannavale, Lil Rel Howery and Ken Jeong in this blend of live-action and animation, wherein Tom and Jerry wreak havoc on an upscale Manhattan hotel. Rated PG for cartoon violence, rude humor and brief language. In theaters and on HBO Max Friday.
2. “Bigfoot Family”
This Belgian-French animated film is the sequel to the 2017 film “Son of Bigfoot.” In this film, Adam, the son of Bigfoot, sets out with his mother to find his father in the Alaskan wilderness, and ultimately foils the plans of a greedy oil tycoon. Netflix advises this film is suitable for ages 7 and up. On Netflix Friday.
3. “Punky Brewster”: This sitcom reboot of the classic ‘80s series stars Soleil Moon Frye reprising her unforgettable role as the rascally Punky, all grown up with kids of her own, and an ex-husband played by Freddie Prinze Jr. Cherie Johnson also returns to the role of Punky’s best friend. If you want to catch up with the original 1984 series, Peacock also has all 4 seasons available to stream. On Peacock Thursday.
