The much anticipated 2026 Taichung Movie Fun-In Festival, a favorite among children and adults alike, is back. This year, the festival will tour all 29 administrative districts of Taichung from June 26 to August 29, offering free screenings of 21 hit animated films, including Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers and How to Train Your Dragon. At the press conference held on the 17th, the Xitun Kindergarten affiliated with the Taichung Area Farmers’ Association opened the event with an adorable performance. Chih-I Luan, Director of the Information Bureau of Taichung City Government, unveiled this year’s featured film lineup for the first time, officially announcing the launch of the strongest summer family cinema program. He also introduced a wide range of prizes for participants. Each screening will include lucky draws for a 32 inch LCD television and movie tickets, while outdoor screenings will additionally feature a 40 inch LCD television giveaway. The a 40 inch LCD television giveaway. The opening and closing events will offer even more grand prizes, including a 70 inch LCD television, a Nintendo Switch 2 game console, a wireless projector, and a tablet computer. Participants can enjoy snacks, take home prizes, and have a truly fun summer vacation.

Director Luan stated that the Taichung Movie Fun-In Festival has been held for 12 years and has become one of the most eagerly anticipated summer leisure events for families. This year continues the popular animation theme beloved by family audiences. The opening and closing events will feature the highly popular Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers and the live action version of How to Train Your Dragon, both widely loved by children and adults. In addition, the program includes specially selected titles chosen for their themes and popularity, such as Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Art World Tales, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, 100 Meters, Fureru, and Shin Ultraman, along with many other acclaimed and popular animated films. Audiences can look forward to a rich and exciting summer lineup.

Director Luan added that this year’s festival offers a rich and varied program. At the opening and closing events, members of the Stone Tiger Family will make special appearances to greet their young fans. In addition to the lucky draws for a 32 inch LCD television and movie tickets at every screening, outdoor events will also offer chances to win a 40 inch LCD television and provide delicious popcorn. The opening event on June 26 at the Taichung City Yangming Building in Fengyuan and the closing event on August 29 at the Fulfillment Amphitheatre in Nantun will further raise the excitement with grand prizes including a 70 inch LCD television, a Nintendo Switch 2 game console, a wireless projector, and a tablet computer. Parents are warmly invited to bring their children to enjoy the fun, watch animated films, and take home prizes.

The Information Bureau noted that, in addition to offering generous prizes at every screening, this year’s event also sincerely thanks the Vitalon Foundation, Vedan Biotechnology, the Vedan Cultural and Educational Foundation, and Lian Hwa Foods for their sponsorship. They will provide refreshments such as Sport S, Vitalon P, Little Green Onion Crackers, and Mantanxing crackers so that residents can enjoy happy moments together. In addition, the Taichung Film Development Foundation will also provide a number of prizes, including Zhongshan 73 movie tickets, stylish phone straps, and sports towels, making the event even more appealing.

The Information Bureau explained that this year’s program also combines public welfare with local community resources. In cooperation with the Labor Affairs Bureau of Taichung City Government, free massage services for the visually impaired will be provided at screenings in Xitun District on June 27, Tanzi District on July 18, South District on July 31, Dali District on August 14, and Taiping District on August 22. In this way, while enjoying the movies, residents can also help share warmth, friendliness, and support.

The 2026 Taichung Movie Fun-In Festival will officially begin in Fengyuan District on June 26 and will travel through all 29 districts of Taichung with selected animated films and a variety of lucky draw activities and special offers. It is one of the finest arts and cultural events for families during the summer vacation. The public is warmly invited to follow the festival across Taichung, experience the unique cultural character of each district, and enjoy the fun along the way. For detailed event information, please visit https://www.sgf3535.tw/2026fun-in/index.html.