Decades after her original visit, the magical and practically perfect nanny returns to 17 Cherry Tree Lane in a time of great need. Directed by Rob Marshall, "Mary Poppins Returns" finds the now-adult Banks children, Michael Ben Whishaw and Jane Emily Mortimer, facing personal loss and the grim possibility of losing their childhood home. Just as all seems lost, a familiar kite appears, and with it, the enigmatic Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins, who descends once more to bring joy and wonder back into their lives. Along with her optimistic lamplighter friend Jack Lin-Manuel Miranda, she whisks Michael’s three children away on breathtaking, musical adventures into fantastical realms hidden within their everyday London. This whimsical and heartfelt family fantasy blends live-action and animation, confronting grown-up worries with a timeless message about finding light in the darkness and remembering the power of imagination.
