Everyone talks about Valentine’s Day, but the real star of the season is Galentine’s Day. It’s just more fun to get your girls together, drink some wine, eat delicious food and watch all your favorites. If you’re wondering what the best girl power movies are for your Galentine’s Day party, we’ve got a great list right here.
The Color Purple (2023)
First of all, “The Color Purple” is an amazing movie. The performances and music are all spectacular. The focus on sisterhood and how these women lift each other up through trauma is so perfect for girls’ night. The crew will get particularly rowdy when Sofia belts out “Hell No.”
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The Marvels
Three badass female superheroes working together to save the universe sounds like the perfect girl power movie.
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé
Dig out at that silver outfit one last time and get the girls together to enjoy the “Renaissance.” Don’t act like you don’t already have the choreography memorized.
Barbie
Come on, if it’s girls’ night, you know you’re going to “Dance the Night Away,” argue over who gets to be which Barbie and cheer like crazy for America Ferrera’s speech.
Magic Mike XXL
In case you were focused on other things during previous viewings, the sequel features Donald Glover singing “Marry You.”
Girls Trip
For everyone who’s gotten a little crazy during EssenceFest.
Waiting to Exhale
Two words. Angela Bassett. Also, bonus points if you spend the night listening to the soundtrack after you’re done with the movie.
Set It Off
Only your true friends will form a badass bank-robbing crew with you.
Bridesmaids
Finally, a movie that understands the true pain of being a bridesmaid.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
As heartbreaking as Wakanda Forever is, I can’t deny how amazing it is to see all the women get time in the spotlight.
The Woman King
Sometimes you just need to get your warriors together and take on the world.
Dreamgirls
The love stories of the Dreamgirls don’t end great, but you and your crew will have a fun time singing along.
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Our first Black Disney princess is still our favorite.
Homecoming
You can’t have a proper Galentine’s Day without Beyoncé.
The Bodyguard
Come on, Whitney running off the plane into Kevin Costner’s arms as “I Will Always Love You” swells.
The Color Purple
Yes, the movie is emotional and tough to get through, but it’s worth it when Celie finally leaves Mister, cursing him in the process. I still cheer Whoopi on every time I watch.
Love and Basketball
If we’re being honest, Quincy doesn’t really deserve Monica. He never treasures her the way he should. But, Sanaa Lathan is so fantastic, I always have time to watch her confidently outplay all the men doubting her.
Cleopatra Jones, Coffy
In case you need inspiration for how to handle your ex.
Love Jones
This movie ruined us all because we’ve been waiting for someone to write us poetry.
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