Imagine the Incredibles without their superpowers. That’s the Mitchells – kind of quirky, pretty dysfunctional, but a big-hearted family nonetheless. And like the Incredibles, they’re humanity’s last hope.

In a world dominated by technology, it’s hard to make time for family. There’s no denying we all spend hours poking, prodding and pinching our phones every single day… but what happens when the tech fights back? In this gaff-stuffed, visually flawless film, the Mitchells go toe-to-toe with robots on the rampage. When the machines’ faceless overlord orders them to capture everyone on the planet, it’s down to our unlikely bunch of heroes to save the day.

Check out the full trailer below:

Want to know more about Netflix’s latest must-watch movie? We’ve got four fantastic reasons why you should definitely check it out...

1. It’s straight out of the Lord-Miller-verse

Phil Lord and Chris Miller have been at the helm of The LEGO Movie, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse and Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs, so all the quality animation, cheeky tonality and subtle visual gags are a given. In a world that was dominated by Disney Pixar for so long, a new contender has entered the ring, and we’re here for it.

2. It’s brand new, feature-length family fun

There’s been a serious lack of massive box-office smashes over the past year but now they’re (thankfully) trickling back into our lives. Although The Mitchells Vs. The Machines won’t see a cinematic release, it’s the perfect foundation for a big family night in.

3. There’s an all-star cast

Charlyne Yi (Knocked Up, This Is 40), Danny McBride (Pineapple Express, This Is The End), Oscar-winner Olivia Colman (The Crown, Hot Fuzz), Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids, Big Mouth), Chrissy Teigen and John Legend – you can see why we’re excited. Talk show host Conan O’Brien even pops up at one point. It’s a busy bill, but perfectly poised.

4. The backbone of the film rings true

Goofs and larks aside, the film centres around our addiction to technology – like a family-friendly Black Mirror. What you and the kids do with the takeaway is the important bit, even if it just means downing digital tools and committing to just “ten seconds of unobstructed, family eye contact” at the dinner table. Small wins.

When is The Mitchells Vs. The Machines on Netflix?

You can stream the film now in Apps & Games > Netflix.

How to watch Netflix with Virgin TV

If you have a TiVo^® box or Virgin TV V6 box, powered by TiVo^®:

Press home on your remote

Select Apps & Games

Select All Apps 

Select Netflix

If you’re already a Netflix subscriber, you can also access the app through Search & Discover or by pressing Red on channel 204. Just sign in with your existing login and start watching. And you’ll only have to log in the first time you use it. 

If you’re new to Netflix, then you’ll need to subscribe to use the app. The easiest way to do this is by going to netflix.com/virginmedia. You can also subscribe using the Netflix app in Apps & Games.