Though Easter may not be known for having the wide array of holiday movies and TV episodes that Christmas has to offer, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any at all. In addition to the good food, crafts and egg hunts, spread the festivities to the big screen and hop onto Disney+ for some Easter entertainment.
These movies and episodes offer something for the whole family, whether it be an Ice Age egg hunt or a hilarious episode of The Simpsons. And even if you don’t celebrate Easter, we’ve got some non-Easter classics on this list too that still feature some iconic bunny rabbits like Roger Rabbit.
If you’re looking to to amp up your Easter festivities and maybe even relax a bit after your egg hunt, check out this egg-celent list of Easter-themed entertainment to add to your festivities. We also know the holidays can be busy, so we wanted to avoid you getting stuck down the rabbit-hole of searching and sifting through movies. Who said holiday themed movies and episodes are only for Christmas anyways? Obviously not us!
Ever wondered how the world’s first egg hunt went down? Well it involved a prehistoric bird named Ethel (Taraji P. Henson) who decided to trust her sloth-friend, Sid (John Leguizamo), with keeping her egg safe. Other feathered friends decide to trust Sid with their eggs too, and the hunt itself doesn’t unfold until pirate bunny Squint (Seth Green) seeks revenge on Sid and his friends by hiding all the eggs. Head over to Disney+ to see if the iconic Ice Age herd can complete this high-stakes hunt.
If you aren’t feeling particularly festive this weekend but still want something fun to watch, this juicy mystery offers an entertaining storyline and witty rabbit without the Easter eggs and holiday themes. This classic follows a burnt out private investigator, Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskins), who gets enlisted by a cartoon producer R.K. Maroon (Alan Tilvern), to explore an adultery case involving Jessica Rabbit (Kathleen Turner) and her husband, Roger Rabbit (Charles Fleischer). Known for its innovative special effects and humor, this classic is sure to entertain.
Take it back to 1927 with this animated short. Created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks for Universal Pictures, Oswald the rabbit is featured in several shorts on Disney+ that are perfect for those of you looking for something to watch that isn’t particularly Easter themed. It also offers a great look into the evolution of animated cartoons.
Stay on theme with the Disney cartoons with this Mickey Mouse flick. This is the second seasonal installment of The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse and offers a bright and endearing story that is sure to get you in the mood for Spring and Easter.
Eager to celebrate Easter, Pooh, Tigger, Roo, Piglet and Eeyore head over to Rabbit’s house only to find out Rabbit has different plans: spring cleaning. Disappointed with the lack of holiday spirit and joy, Pooh and his friends try to convince Rabbit that there’s more to spring than just the cleaning. Tap into your inner child and celebrate spring and Easter with this adorable cartoon.
The Simpsons: “The Last of the Red Hat Mamas” (Season 17, Ep 7)
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Looking to bring some humor to your Easter? Check out this episode of The Simpsons where Marge is shunned after Homer has an altercation with the Easter Bunny at the mayor’s egg hunt. Maybe also use this episode as a chance to learn that Easter egg hunts are never that serious.
The Simpsons: “Dark Knight Court” (Season 24, Ep 16)
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Celebrate Easter the Simpson way with a couch gag. Between an Easter prank gone wrong and eggs decorated with the faces of The Simpsons, this episode is sure to get you excited for Easter.
Can’t get enough of the Easter-themed Simpsons episodes? Fear not because this episode retells the bible in classic Simpson fashion. If you sleep through mass on Easter Sunday, maybe just turn this episode on instead.
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