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There's a new fun kids movie on Netflix and it's a mix of 'Like Mike' and 'The Mask'

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Seth Carr in 'The Main Event.' (Netflix/Bettina Strauss)
Seth Carr in 'The Main Event.' (Netflix/Bettina Strauss)

There's a new family movie on Netflix that will have have everyone from the kids to grandma, glued to the screen.

The Main Event is a kids fantasy meets family-friendly sports film, that follows 11-year-old Leo Thompson, played by Seth Carr (young Killmonger in Black Panther), in his quest to live his dream of becoming a WWE superstar.

When Leo discovers a magical mask, which gives him superpowers, he uses his new abilities to take on professional wrestlers in the ring - while also teaching the school bullies a lesson.

Did we mention his fun stage name: Kid Chaos! 

The cool story of Leo living his dream is similar to 2002's Like Mike with a dash of Jim Carrey's The Mask, the film can be fun for the whole family. 

The movie also stars Tichina Arnold (Everybody Hates Chris, Martin) as Leo's grandmother. 

Directed by Jay Karas, The Main Event co-stars Adam Pally, Ken Marino, and features WWE Superstars Kofi Kingston, The Miz and Sheamus.

The Main Event will be available to stream on Friday, 10 April

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

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