Archives for December 15, 2025

A Very Jonas Christmas is a holiday film on Disney+ where the Jonas Brothers must overcome sibling rivalry and a series of chaotic obstacles to make it from a concert in London to New York for Christmas. The plot features an unlikely Santa Claus (played by Jesse Tyler Ferguson) who complicates their journey, forcing the brothers to confront their issues and remember what’s important. The story includes new music, cameos from their partners and family, and humorous, self-referential moments about their career.

KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Juliana S. comments, “A Very Jonas Christmas is easily one of the cutest Christmas movies to come out in a while! This film delivers a heartfelt message of the importance of family and how one’s relationship with their loved ones impacts everything in life. Plus, it includes an amazing new lineup of Jonas Brother’s songs!” See her full review below.

A Very Jonas Christmas

By Juliana S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 17

A Very Jonas Christmas is easily one of the cutest Christmas movies to come out in a while! This film delivers a heartfelt message of the importance of family and how one’s relationship with their loved ones impacts everything in life. Plus, it includes an amazing new lineup of Jonas Brother’s songs!

The film follows the Jonas Brothers (Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas), who are wrapping up their World Tour in London. When Santa (Jessie Tyler Ferguson) works a little holiday magic, the brothers end up stuck in Europe. As they try to find a way to get home to their families, the brothers realize that their broken brotherly bond might be the real reason they’re trapped. The story becomes a heartwarming and chaotic journey to reunite, filled with funny setbacks that can only be solved with love.

This is an inspiring film that families can enjoy with lots of great performances. One performance that stands out to me is from Jessie Tyler Ferguson, who plays Santa, the cause of the Jonas Brothers getting stuck in Europe. Ferguson uses his comedic timing to really nail the message of the movie in the most fun way. He balances quick comebacks with a sincere and warm memo to guide the brothers. Ferguson captures the magic that comes from Santa and adds a personal spin to the character. His performance not only draws attention to, but highlights the importance of family and brotherhood. Another person who catches my attention is Andrea Martin, as the lovable Uber driver, Deb, who assists the Jonas Brothers in getting home for the holidays. Martin mixes facial expressions with comedic timing to create the perfect character, who made me laugh out loud! Her joy and energy are infectious, and it is hard not to smile when she comes on screen. Martin easily becomes a fan favorite, adding the true Christmas spirit to the film.

The film’s message is that family matters most, and showing a little bit of love to one’s family can usually patch past mistakes.

I give A Very Jonas Christmas 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. It can be found on Disney+ and Hulu beginning November 14, 2025.

Set six years after the events at Camp Cretaceous, members of “The Nublar Six” are struggling to find their footing off the islands, navigating a world now filled with dinosaurs and people who want to hurt them. Reunited in the wake of a tragedy, the group comes together only to find themselves on the run and catapulted into a global adventure to unravel a conspiracy that threatens dinosaur and humankind alike and finally learn the truth about what happened to one of their own.

KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Jackson N. comments, “Jurassic World: Chaos Theory is a fresh take on the world of Jurassic Park and Jurassic World. This animated TV series keeps the sleek animation style that has made the Jurassic World story so fun to watch for eight seasons (five in Camp Cretaceous and four in Chaos Theory).” Valerie M. adds, “I was hooked from the first episode, binge-watched the entire season, and couldn’t stop thinking about the plot days after I had finished it. The writers really put their hearts and souls into this season. Clearly, they know that children can understand more complex stories, and it gave them the freedom to create Chaos Theory.” See their full reviews below.

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory
By Jackson N., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 12

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory is a fresh take on the world of Jurassic Park and Jurassic World. This animated TV series keeps the sleek animation style that has made the Jurassic World story so fun to watch for eight seasons (five in Camp Cretaceous and four in Chaos Theory).

This season continues the long-running animated Jurassic Park saga. After the chaos of last season’s finale, the heroes are exhausted and looking for a break. But, as always, that doesn’t last. Darius (Paul-Mikél Williams) is dealing with a lot after the return of Brooklyn (Kiersten Kelly) and the overwhelming odds that they will lose this fight against Biosyn. Kenji (Ryan Potter) tries to keep the group’s spirits up, while Sammy (Raini Rodriguez) and Yaz (Kausar Mohammed) bring their own humor and heart to the team.

While Jurassic World: Chaos Theory often shines, it sometimes feels like it stretches the story a little too far. For example, the inclusion of weaponized, assassin dinosaurs feels unnecessary. Dinosaurs are already scary enough when they hunt anything in front of them! The acting is funny and lively, though a few one-liners feel over-the-top and break the suspense, like in episode four, when the team reaches what they think is the data center and everyone piles on with a joke. Still, the story is strong, packed with humor, great animation, and filled with exciting moments. The animation especially stands out, with awesome rendering, realistic water and light effects, and incredible dinosaur designs. The music plays a big part in the series’ tension and energy. It builds suspense and makes the chase scenes even more thrilling. The bond between the characters is one of the best parts, and watching it grow over eight seasons brings a new generation into the Jurassic Park universe.

The main message of Jurassic World: Chaos Theory is that, even in the toughest times, having friends by your side on the journey makes everything better. The show includes themes of friendship, love, and heartbreak. While mostly tame, parents should note that the show does include animated violence and intense moments, like when the team is attacked by a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

I give Jurassic World: Chaos Theory 3 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12. The final season debuts in full on Netflix on November 20, 2025.

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory Season 4

By Valerie M., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 12

The latest season of Jurassic World: Chaos Theory is possibly the greatest season of an animated show I’ve seen. As complicated character dynamics are mixed in with action-packed adventures, its excellence is undeniable.

Season 4 follows the Nublar Six as they adventure into Biosyn to stop the illegal dinosaur trading they have been carrying out. Secrets come to light that make the team become wary of each other. We journey with the Nublar Six to see if they’ll be able to put their differences aside and stop Biosyn once and for all.

I was hooked from the first episode, binge-watched the entire season, and couldn’t stop thinking about the plot days after I had finished it. The writers really put their hearts and souls into this season. Clearly, they know that children can understand more complex stories, and it gave them the freedom to create Chaos Theory. If you’ve been watching the show since Season 1, you will probably be surprised by what is about to go down. I’ve become attached to the Nublar Six to the point where, for a moment, it felt like they were my friends. One of this season’s strengths is the characters’ relationships. They become happier once they settle their disputes. They work better together when they are not cautious of each other. For all the fans of action out there, don’t worry, Chaos Theory has a perfect amount of content for you as well. The mission is dangerous and the odds are against the team. This season is great at balancing action with emotions. I didn’t feel like I was being bombarded with one chase after another, nor did I feel like I was watching a soap opera. An interesting detail about the design of the Nublar Six: I enjoyed spotting all the little changes in their appearances as time has passed. The animated characters look more like real people.

This season’s message is that it’s better to not keep secrets from your friends if you want to trust each other. Keep in mind there are mentions of injury and possible death, as well as animal testing and loud noises.

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory Season 4 gets 5 out of 5 stars from me and I recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. Jurassic World: Chaos Theory Season 4 premiers globally on Netflix on November 20, 2025.