September School Holidays: What’s On in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter

Looking for ideas for the September school holidays in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter? We’ve rounded up some of the best activities, events and things to do with kids and teens across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock and Port Stephens.

From playgrounds, bike rides and nature walks to indoor activities, workshops, day trips and family events, this guide will help you plan a fun and memorable break. There’s something for every age and interest including plenty of options for under-5s.

Please note: All information is correct at the time of publication.

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Dullboy’s Social Co

Spring into the school holidays with bowling, arcades and mini golf at Dullboy’s Social Co!

Grab one of their famous activity deals:

  • Tenner til Ten:  $10 games of bowling or mini golf. Available from 9-10am.
  • Plenty for a Twenty: A game of bowling + $10 arcade card for just $20pp. Available until 4pm.
  • Feel Alive for Fifty Five: A game of bowling + a game of mini golf + $30 arcade card for just $55pp. Available all day.

Deals valid 26.09.26 – 12.10.26 at both Warners Bay and Rutherford! Bookings recommended


Newcastle Jets Holiday Clinics

Every school holidays, the Newcastle Jets deliver a range of clinics and events built to keep kids entertained and active. The Spring School Holiday Clinics are ideal for young footballers just finding their feet or for those that already play for a local club, giving them the chance to build the fundamental skills of the game whilst having a great time. Clinics run at a range of venues right across the Hunter. We also host Girls Only Clinics – an all-girls environment where participants are coached by A-League Women’s players, Academy players and community coaches. There’s something for everyone!


Rippit Golf

September school holidays are a fun-for-all at Rippit Golf Broadmeadow. From Mini golf for the little rippers up to a full size driving range for the big swingers. Newbies welcome with gear provided. Open 7 days, rain, hail or shine.

And for something more structured, Kids’ Golf Camps run every Tuesday and Thursday, 10am–1pm, lunch included, $50 a session. Learn more and save your spots at rippitgolf.com.


Spring School Holidays at Hunter Valley Gardens

Bloom into spring at Hunter Valley Gardens with a vibrant family day out surrounded by breathtaking seasonal beauty. Wander through ten themed gardens bursting with colour and discover interactive experiences for all ages. Meet adorable baby lambs, get up close to butterflies, explore the fascinating world of bees, and enjoy family activities including daisy chain making and face painting. Garden lovers can be inspired by garden displays, horticultural talks and bonsai workshops, while the HVG Nursery offers garden-ready plants and flowers to take home. Take a break with a gourmet hamper from the Garden Terrace Café and find your perfect spot to relax and enjoy spring. Find out more by visiting the Hunter Valley Gardens website.


Rock and Water

Help your child find calm, confidence and self control. This week-long holiday camp presented by Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centre using Rock and Water techniques, teaches kids aged 6 – 14 vital skills to handle difficult situations and regulate big feelings.

Through a series of fun activities, both physical and mental, your child will focus on body awareness, emotional awareness and self-awareness. Taught by a Rock and Water instructor, your child will leave each session feeling confident and centered.Price for the week is $200 per child or $180 for siblings and includes graduation certificate and reflection journal. The spring school holidays sessions run from Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October from 9am til 12pm in Warners Bay. Contact Hunter Valley Martial Arts for more information on 4956 8876 or email sales@huntermartialarts.com.au or book your spot online here.


Chipmunks Playland & Café Belmont

Make a whole day of it these school holidays at Chipmunks Belmont! With NO TIME LIMITS, one entry means you can stay and play for as long as you like. During the school holidays, we’re adding even more fun, with FREE activities included with entry. Enjoy fairy bread making, face painting, glitter tattoos, ice cream decorating and visits from Charlie the Chipmunk. There’s also a weekday colouring competition with a FREE return entry to win every day! Come early, grab a coffee or lunch from the café, and settle in — no sessions, no rushing, just hours of play!


Workshop – Curtain Call: Strut Your Stuff

Join this hands-on workshop that will take your child’s imagination and creativity to the next level. Guided by artists from Fast Fashun, your child will have the opportunity to transform scrap material into new and exciting outfits of their own and then model them on the runway. Optionally, come by on the weekend for a free drop-in Create and Strut session. If your child prefers a quieter, low-sensory environment, Sundays offer individualized support and a calming space for your child to be playful and creative. Ticketed workshop suitable for children ages 4-12, accompanied by an adult. It runs Tuesday 29 September to Thursday 1 October at McIntyre Theatrette, Newcastle Museum. Cost $7.00 per child / adult or $20 Family Pass. Book your spot.


Lenny’s Country: Curious Legends 

Settle in for a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of local Indigenous culture led by respected Worimi Elder and artist, Auntie Debbie Dates on Wednesday 30 September from 4pm – 7pm in Carrington. Enjoy an evening of heartfelt storytelling and knowledge-sharing, local Worimi art, and yarns about Lenny’s Country – the land, community, and native wildlife – brought to life through the masterful illuminated puppetry of Curious Legends. The perfect spring weather for a picnic under the stars, including exciting hands-on activities for the little ones. Celebrate local history, community, and First Nations knowledge on the Throsby Creek Foreshore. Free entry and suitable for all ages. Find out more.


Week of Riverlights and Riverlights 2026


Looking for something fun and different to do with the kids these school holidays? Head to Maitland for the Week of Riverlights, a celebration of culture, creativity, food, music and family-friendly fun.
From hands-on workshops and cultural experiences to dance, drumming, cooking, crafts and more, there’s plenty to discover across Maitland throughout the week. It’s a great opportunity for kids to try something new, get creative and experience cultures from around the world – all while enjoying a day out together. The fun builds to the Maitland Riverlights main event on Saturday 10 October, when The Levee comes alive as a vibrant global village for a huge day of free family-friendly entertainment.


School Holidays at Hunter Region Botanic Gardens

Head to Hunter Region Botanic Gardens during the school holidays. There’s plenty of fin for families to enjoy including Koori Indigenous Walk and Talk with Kevin Riley, Leaf Dot-Painting Workshop with Deb Jackson, Pokemon Go Picnic, Bee-Hotel-in-a-can Workshop for Kids and a Spring Fair with Enchanted Forest activities.Visit the website for more details or book via Humantix.


Event Cinemas

Get ready for a movie adventure these September/October school holidays at Event Cinemas Kotara and Glendale! There’s something for every little movie fan, with three fabulous films guaranteed to bring plenty of laughs, excitement and family fun. Join the fearless pups in Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie for a prehistoric rescue adventure, discover mystery and magic in Forgotten Island, and enjoy hilarious farmyard antics with everyone’s favourite mischievous sheep in Shaun the Sheep: The Best of Mossy Bottom. So grab the family, settle into your favourite cinema seats and make these school holidays extra special with big-screen entertainment at Event Cinemas Kotara and Glendale! Visit: www.eventcinemas.com for session times


Spring School Holiday Fashion Workshops

Calling all young fashion lovers! 👗✨ Spend the day at SENI MODA discovering what it’s like to be a fashion designer.

Explore fashion illustration, colour and creativity, design your dream outfit, create your own fashion brand and develop a mini collection. Designed for aspiring young creatives aged 8–17, with workshops tailored to different age groups.

Students will create a fashion moodboard, illustrations, brand & logo, and mini collection, plus receive a Certificate of Completion.

📍 Boolaroo, NSW | 💲149 per student
🖍️ No experience required & materials are provided
👥 Limited spots available

Reserve your spot today, book now via the Seni Moda website.


High Speed Rail School Holiday Activities

Drop into the High Speed Rail Hub in central Newcastle for a range of free school holiday activities for children and families.

There is no need to book. The Hub is located at 175 Scott Street, Newcastle, and will be open weekdays from Monday 28 September to Friday 9 October 2026, between 10:00am and 4:00pm.

The Hub is a one-minute walk from the Queens Wharf light rail stop. Visit to build your own train, enjoy hands-on activities, and learn more about the proposed high speed rail connection between Newcastle and Sydney.

Admission is free and all activities are suitable for children accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, visit the High Speed Rail Authority Engagement Diary.


Newcastle Transport Big Day Out

Newcastle Transport is putting on a free family transport day these school holidays from 29 September to 1 October, and it’s built for kids aged 4 to 12. Children and their carers are invited to spend a morning starting at Newcastle Interchange learning about riding on public transport, from tapping on and off with a Child Opal card to holding on and finding a seat on the light rail, plus plenty of fun facts about trams, ferries and buses along the way.

The adventure continues with a ferry ride to Stockton for a play in the playground and a drink from The Landing, before a short walk to Customs House to choose your own way home, whether that’s the bus back to the Interchange, out to Charlestown or down to the beaches.

Friendly Customer Service Officers host each session, and every child takes home a $10 Child Opal card along with an Opal card holder, stickers, colouring-in sheets and more. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and accompanying adults will need to tap on with their own Opal card or credit card. To register for this free event, click here.


Charlestown Square


Spring has arrived at Charlestown Square! BLOOM is an immersive, large-scale inflatable art installation that transforms Charlestown Square into an overflowing garden of characters and colourful foliage. Created by internationally recognised artist Melissa Likes Sushi, the installation is deliberately dramatic – scaled to be visible from all three levels of the centre and impossible to miss. Wander through, slow down, look up. In the middle of the hustle and bustle of everyday life, BLOOM invites you to stop and explore. Running for four weeks and anchored by our official New Annual Festival partnership (25 September – 4 October), BLOOM makes spring/summer shopping at Charlestown Square even more worth it.

Make a full day of it with Charlie’s Fun Pass! While you’re here soaking up BLOOM, why not treat the kids to the ultimate day out? Charlie’s Fun Pass is packed with huge discounts on meals, treats and entertainment – all from just $45 (+ booking fee).

Charlie’s Fun Pass includes:

  • Holey Moley, Strike Bowling or Laser Tag — 1 game
  • Timezone – 30-minute time play + 200 Powertickets
  • Grill’d – Mini Me Meal
  • Boost Juice – Junior Juice or Smoothie
  • Yo-Chi – $10 Voucher
  • 1 FREE full day of parking

PLUS add on a movie and small popcorn at Reading Cinemas, or a 1-hour play session at Flip Out Junior for only $15 each (+ booking fee). Available online only. Collect your pass from the Customer Service Desk on Level 1, near JB Hi-Fi.


OUTDOOR & NATURE FUN

Blackbutt Reserve

Visit Blackbutt for playgrounds, animals and walking trails. You can see family favourites like wallabies and wombats as well as emus, wallabies and kangaroos in a separate paddock behind the playground. (Koalas are temporarily unavailable).

school holidays

Blackbutt Reserve is open every day during the school holidays. Wildlife exhibits are open 10am – 4:30pm, picnic facilities 7am – 7pm. Visit Blackbutt Reserve website to find out more.

Hunter Wetlands Centre

Spend a day at Hunter Wetlands Centre in Shortland. Activities at the wetlands include Bird feeding (10.30am daily), playgrounds, walking trails, egret tower, bush tucker garden, dip-netting and visiting the animal house. Guided Walks on Tuesday and Saturdays at 10.30am. Magpie Geese feeding everyday at 10.30am. Canoe hire (2 hours: $20 per Kayak $30 for 2-3 seat canoe).

National Parks & Wildlife Service

NPWS hosts a diverse range of tours across the Hunter region during the holidays for kids and families. In the Glenrock Twilight Tour, young explorers can discover nocturnal wildlife, including echidnas, sugar gliders, possums and bats, on a 4km twilight walk along Yuelarbah walking track in Glenrock State Conservation Area, near Newcastle. In the Glenrock Aboriginal cultural tour, families can hear cultural stories and gain insight into the world’s oldest living culture on a guided walk through Glenrock State Conservation Area with an Aboriginal Discovery ranger. For more information about Hunter Region tours, visit the NSW NPWS website.


LIBRARIES

If you’re looking for some indoor fun, head to a library. Our local libraries in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter offer affordable, creative and educational sessions for kids of all ages. Bookings are usually required.

Newcastle Libraries

There’s lots of fun school holiday activities at Newcastle Libraries including LEGO challenges, kids bingo, friendship bracelet making workshops, air dry craft mini bugs and paper flower craft. For more information and to book, visit the Newcastle Libraries website.

Lake Mac Libraries

There are a wide range of fun and interesting activities including crafty kids and teen sessions, Duplo Drop-in, LEGO Builders, Gone Buggo show, Dungeons & Dragons, Teenage sewing club, illustration workshop, 3D modelling with Tinkercad and guided tours of Sugar Valley Library Museum. For more information, visit Lake Macquarie City Council website.

Maitland Libraries

Get ready to dive into a world of imagination, creativity, and learning this school holiday season. There’s a reading party, Dungeon & Dragons workshops, craft sessions, Tawny Frogmouth bird walk, Crafty Cinema, Librarian for a Day and storytime sessions. There’s also special school holiday programming for the Riverlights Festival in the week leading up to the event. For more information, visit Maitland City Library website.

Cessnock Libraries

Spend the school holidays at Cessnock City Library! They are running a great range of activities for kids, tweens and teens at both branches including a Silent disco, Music bingo, Big Bang science workshops, dropin playdough sessions and and a film and craft session. For more information and to book, visit Cessnock City Library website.

Port Stephens Libraries

School holiday activities include family movie sessions, spring school holiday workshops on pollinators, bee hotels, recycled bird craft, fairy gardens and more. For more information and to book, visit Port Stephens Library website.


MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

Head to a local museum or gallery for school holiday fun.

Newcastle Museum

Newcastle Museum has an ongoing exhibition for the school holidays, and it is a nostalgic one. Mr Squiggle and Friends: The Creative World of Norman Hetherington has opened as the first stop on its national tour, and it is packed with puppets, props and plenty of reasons to bring the whole family along. It’s a free exhibition so bring kids along to introduce them to the man from the moon. Read our review.

In addition, there will be a range of school holiday activities from Strut Your Stuff hands-on workshop with clothing waste to a 2-day Marionette workshop for kids aged 9 – 14. There’s also the science shows. Catherine is back with the most popular show in the history of Museum science shows – Gums to Bums! Newcastle Museum is open 7 days a week during school holidays.

There’s plenty of other fun at the musueum too. As well as the science exhibits in the Supernova section, there’s the 6 minute BHP Steelmaking Show featuring special sound and smoke effects. Make your day out at Newcastle Museum even more fun by downloading the Newy with Kids Newcastle Museum scavenger hunt printable before you go. It takes you through different permanent exhibitions and is super fun for kids of all ages. For more information and to book, visit the Newcastle Museum website.

Fort Scratchley

Boasting one of the best panoramic views of Newcastle and with space for the kids to run wild and free, this historic landmark is a must do for all school holiday itineraries. Pack a picnic and enjoy the rolling grass hills overlooking the ocean and see if you can spot whales, or book in for a paid tunnel tour where you will learn about this history of this amazing site. For more details visit the Fort Scratchley website. Fort Scratchley is open from 10am – 4pm six days a week. The Fort is closed on Tuesdays

Head to MRAG these school holidays to explore the different exhibitions. There’s also school holiday activities including family clay play workshops and Riverlights lantern workshops and a Spin Poi workshop. For more information, visit Maitland Regional Art Gallery website.

The Art Gallery hosts school holiday workshops. Choose from Clam, Camera, Action, a stop motion animation workshop inspired by Angela Tiatia’s video work The Pearl or a wearable artwork workshop inspired by Angela Tiatia’s moving image work The Matildas. For more information, visit Newcastle Art Gallery website.


PLAYGROUNDS

Richley Reserve, Blackbutt Reserve

Spring is a great time to get outdoors and explore local parks and playgrounds with the kids. If it’s a hot start to the holidays, check out our playgrounds with shade roundup.

Need a coffee while the kids play? Here are the best playgrounds located near cafes and coffee shops in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter. We also have a guide to playgrounds near pubs if you feel like a pub lunch before or after a playground visit.

For more playground inspo, take a look at our Playground Guides. We’ve reviewed parks and playgrounds across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter and detailed roundup for each LGA as well as specialty guides to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Whether you’re chasing a fenced playground for a busy toddler, a park with a cafe nearby, or somewhere with a flying fox for adventurous kids, our guides make it easy to discover your next family outing.


BEACHES & POOLS

If the weather’s warm, head to the beaches or pools. All beaches will be patrolled during the summer swimming season from 26 September 2026 until 26 April 2027. Nobbys, Bar and Dixon Park Beach and Newcastle Ocean Baths and Merewether Ocean Baths are patrolled all year round. For patrol times and baths cleaning schedules visit the City of Newcastle website.

Lake Macquarie City Council lifeguards patrol Blacksmiths, Catherine Hill Bay, Caves Beach and Redhead beaches annually from the September/October school holidays through to April.

If you feel like a swim at a local pool, seasonal pools will be open. In the Newcastle region, Lambton Pool reopened on 24 August. The remaining pools at Mayfield, Wallsend, Beresfield and Stockton swimming centres operated by Blue Fit will reopen on Saturday 26 September.

In Lake Macquarie, Lake Mac Swim Centres at Speers Point will reopen on Saturday 26 September 2026 for the summer season. Morisset Swim Centre has re-opened for the season on Saturday 5 September 2026. Swansea Swim Centre will be closed for the 2026-27 season due to expansion. Lake Mac Swim Centres are offering intensive learn to swim school holiday sessions at Charlestown Swim Centre and West Wallsend Swim Centre.

FAMILY WALKS & HIKES

Go for a hike during the school holidays. It’s a perfect time of year for a walk before it’s gets too warm. Here are some family-friendly walks around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter that are perfect for spring adventures.


PUMP TRACKS IN NEWCASTLE, LAKE MACQUARIE & HUNTER

A spring day is a great time for kids to get active outdoors, and pump tracks are perfect for burning off energy during the school holidays. If you haven’t tried one before, a pump track is a looping circuit of rollers and banked turns designed for bikes, scooters and skateboards, where riders generate momentum by “pumping” their body up and down.

Check out our guide to pump tracks in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter to find one near you.


SKATE PARKS IN NEWCASTLE, LAKE MACQUARIE & HUNTER

Woodberry Skate Park

Get the kids out of the house and burn off some energy at one of the many skate parks in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter. Whether your kids ride scooters, skateboards or BMX bikes, skate parks are a great place for kids, teens and adults to practise their skills.

Many local skate parks are located near playgrounds, beaches, pools or cafes, making them an easy stop as part of a family outing.

Popular local skate parks include Empire Park at Bar Beach, South Newcastle Skate Park, Mayfield Skate Park, Stockton Skate Park and Swansea Skate Park.

You can find even more locations in our guide to skate parks in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.



FAMILY BIKE RIDES

The Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter region is full of some of the most beautiful and fun bike paths to suit any cyclists – from little ones just beginning on their biking adventures to those kids who want some challenge and fitness. 

Now that the weather is warming up outside, it’s perfect to head out on a bike ride with your kids. Here is a list of some of our favourite paved paths and mountain bike trails. We’ve put together a collection of our favourite family bike rides in Newcastle, family bike rides in Lake Macquarie, family bikes rides in Port Stephens and also bikes rides in the Hunter Valley.


FAMILY FUN

With warmer weather, spring in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter is a great time of year. The calendar fills up fast — events, festivals, walks, bike rides and school holiday activities — and with the humidity less than in summer, it’s actually a brilliant time to get out and explore with the kids.

Go camping

Winter Camping Kids

Get out and enjoy the region and go camping. Warmer temperatures, clear nights, and much quieter campgrounds than over summer. With the right stuff or a cabin booking, it can be one of the best family experiences of the year. We’ve got some fantastic tips for camping with kids, plus a list of 50+ camping spots all within a 3-hour drive of Newcastle.

Free & Cheap Fun

If you’re trying to keep school holiday costs down, check out our guide on how to survive school holidays on a budget with practical tips for saving money. Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter region offer plenty of free and low-cost activities that the whole family can enjoy.

Frisbee Golf

Take some frisbees and play frisbee golf at one of four permanent disc golf courses in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter region. For those unfamiliar with disc golf, it’s similar to traditional golf but instead of using golf clubs and a ball, you use a frisbee. The aim is to complete each hole with the fewest number of throws. It’s a fun and free family activity.

Go exploring with a Newy with Kids Scavenger Hunt

Looking for a fun and free way to get the kids outdoors and explore the region? Our Newy with Kids scavenger hunts are a great way to get out and discover hidden gems around the city. Whether you’re a curious kid, a teen up for a challenge with friends, or just someone who loves a good walk with a twist, these hunts are for you.

Download and print a Newy with Kids Scavenger Hunt and have fun whilst exploring the region for free. There are 9 locations to choose from in Newcastle as well as 2 HCCDC scavenger hunts for Museum Park and The Station. If you’re heading to Nelson Bay or Shoal Bay, pick up a scavenger hunt for the area from the Port Stephens Visitor Information Centre or download here. Explore Lake Macquarie with the Swansea scavenger hunt which covers Pirrita Island and our newest scavenger hunt is for Rathmines scavenger hunt.

Go to the Drive-In

if you want to go the drive in, get in quick as Heddon Greta Drive In will be closing in November. Rug up in the car with blankets and pillows, tune in to the FM broadcast and watch a movie under the stars. Heddon Greta Drive-In is the only drive-in theatre in the Hunter Valley and screens mainstream movies on Friday and Saturday nights. It’s a classic night out that kids absolutely love. Read our guide to Heddon Greta Drive-In.

Explore caves

A popular spot in Lake Macquarie, Caves Beach features a network of sea caves only accessible during low tide. Families can combine a walk along the beach with exploring the sea caves and rock pools. There’s a variety of different sized caves to explore, some of them with narrow openings to crawl through as well as tidal pools to explore outside the caves.

Walk up to a lighthouse

Nobbys Headland Newcastle

Walk up to Nobbys Headland. It’s an 800 metre walk from the Nobbys Beach car park with a bit of a steep climb at the end. Up at the top, you’ll get close to the lighthouse and enjoy great views of Nobbys Beach, Stockton, the Harbour and back to Newcastle. It’s also a great spot for whale watching at this time of year. It’s currently open weekends and public holidays from 8am to 4pm.


NEW RELEASE FAMILY MOVIES

Want to take the kids or teens to the movies during the holidays? As usual, there are a few new-release family-friendly movies to choose from.

Paw Patrol – The Dino Movie

  • Rating: CTC
  • Release Date: 10 September 2026
  • Duration: 88 minutes
  • Description: After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs.
  • Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer

Coyote vs. ACME

  • Rating: CTC
  • Release Date: 17 September 2026
  • Duration: 98 minutes
  • Description: After enduring years of catastrophic product failures at the hands of ACME, Inc., Wile E. Coyote finally fights back. Teaming up with billboard accident lawyer Kevin Avery, he takes on slick corporate counsel Buddy Crane and ACME, Inc., the profit-obsessed conglomerate behind every one of the Coyote’s chaotic catastrophes. Also, there’s a roadrunner. And dynamite.
  • Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom 

  • Rating: CTC
  • Release Date: 17 September 2026
  • Duration: TBC minutes
  • Description: The new adventure sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween – until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock’s beloved pumpkin patch. When Shaun turns mad scientist to fix the problem, things rapidly spiral out of control, leading to a wild beast roaming the woods.
  • Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer

Forgotten Island

  • Rating: CTC
  • Release Date: 17 September 2026
  • Duration: 100 minutes
  • Description: While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali.
  • Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer

The Last Whale Singer

  • Rating: PG
  • Release Date: 24 September 2026
  • Duration: 91 minutes
  • Description: Vincent, a teenage humpback whale, is the orphaned son of the last Whale Singer, whose magical song once protected the oceans. Burdened by the loss of his parents, Vincent doubts his own abilities. When the monstrous Leviathan escapes from a melting iceberg, threatening all marine life with its poisonous ink, Vincent must find his own song to stop the threat.
  • Trailer: Click here to watch the trailer

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