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    ST. ALi Italian Film Festival

    ST. ALi Italian Film Festival


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    The largest celebration of Italian culture and film outside Italy, the ST. ALi Italian Film Festival, returns to cinema screens this September – October with an unmissable selection of the best new Italian cinema!

    King Creole

    Retrospective

    King Creole


    PG
    • 116 MIN • Retrospective

    Director: Michael Curtiz

    Cast: Elvis Presley, Carolyn Jones, Walter Matthau

    A rebellious young man takes a job as a nightclub singer to make ends meet, attracting the attention of a local crime boss.

    NYT: In the Mood for Love

    NYT: In the Mood for Love


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    • 98 MIN • Drama

    Release Date: Saturday 23rd August

    Director: Kar Wai Wong

    Cast: Rebecca Pan, Szu-Ying Chien, Ping Lam Siu

    Two neighbors, a woman and a man, form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses. However, they agree to keep their bond platonic so as not to commit similar wrongs.

    NYT: There Will Be Blood

    Retrospective

    NYT: There Will Be Blood


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    • 158 MIN • Retrospective

    Director: Paul Thomas Anderson

    Cast: Paul Dano, Daniel Day-Lewis, Ciarán Hinds

    A story of family, religion, hatred, oil and madness, focusing on a turn-of-the-century prospector in the early days of the business.

    The Thing

    Retrospective

    The Thing


    MA15+
    • 109 MIN • Retrospective

    A US research station, Antarctica, early-winter 1982. The base is suddenly buzzed and attacked by a helicopter from the nearby Norwegian research station. They appeared to be trying to kill one of the dogs from the US base. Having dealt with the threat, the members of the US team fly to the Norwegian base, only to discover them all dead or missing. They do find the remains of a strange creature the Norwegians burned. The Americans take it to their base and deduce that it an alien life form. After a while it is apparent that the alien can take over and assimilate into other life forms, including humans, and can spread like a virus.

    Caught Stealing

    Caught Stealing


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    Crime, Thriller

    Release Date: Thursday 28th August

    Director: Darren Aronofsky

    Cast: Vincent D'Onofrio, Matt Smith, Zoe Kravitz

    He was just supposed to watch the cat. Now he's running for his f**king life… The gritty heart of 1990s New York beats with blood and betrayal in CAUGHT STEALING, a wild, atmospheric plunge into urban chaos from visionary filmmaker Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream) and starring Austin Butler (Elvis, Dune: Part Two). A gripping adaptation of Charlie Huston’s cult noir novel of the same name, CAUGHT STEALING tells the story of Hank Thompson (Butler), a washed-up ex-baseball player whose quiet life takes a violent turn after a seemingly harmless favour thrusts him into the city’s brutal criminal underworld. What begins as a stroke of bad luck quickly spirals into a fight for survival, as Hank is forced to navigate a treacherous game of cat and mouse with a motley crew of threatening gangsters, where survival means crossing lines he never thought possible. In his unmistakable style - raw, unflinching, and psychologically charged - Aronofsky crafts a captivating dark comedy crime thriller that careens through an odyssey of violence, redemption, and absurd crises. Blending pulpy crime with urban absurdity and a kinetic sense of fun, CAUGHT STEALING marks a fresh new chapter in urban thrillers, anchored by a sensational performance from Butler. Also featuring a powerhouse supporting cast - Zoë Kravitz, Regina King, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber and Vincent D’Onofrio - prepare to dive into the chaos.

    Honey Don't!

    Honey Don't!


    MA15+
    • 89 MIN • Comedy, Mystery

    Release Date: Thursday 28th August

    Acclaimed writer, director and multiple Academy Award winner, Ethan Coen (Fargo, No Country for Old Men), reunites with co-writer Tricia Cooke for another superbly visceral dark comedy in HONEY DON’T! – the spiritual sequel to their 2024 lesbian comedy, ‘Drive-Away Dolls’. Margaret Qualley, fresh off the back of her standout role in Oscar-winning hit horror, ‘The Substance’, stars as Honey Odonahue, a sleek, smooth and no-nonsense private investigator. When a strange car fatality disrupts the sleepy town of Bakersfield, California, Honey refuses to call it an accident. With the help of local cop MG Falcone (Golden Globe-nominated comedian Aubrey Plaza), Honey follows a trail of clues, leading to a mysterious church run by the sleazy Reverend Drew Devlin (Chris Evans; Materialists). Also starring Critic’s Choice Award nominee Charlie Day, Emmy Nominee Billy Eichner and Tony winner Lena Hall, HONEY DON’T! is another quippy, witty and deliciously bloody entry into the esteemed Coen catalogue.

    Jaws: 50th Anniversary

    Retrospective

    Jaws: 50th Anniversary


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    • 127 MIN • Retrospective, Drama, Thriller

    Director: Steven Spielberg

    Cast: Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw

    Fifty years ago, terror swam onto the silver screen—and the world has never looked at the ocean the same way since. Jaws, Steven Spielberg’s groundbreaking thriller, took audiences on a heart-pounding ride of suspense, fear, and sheer cinematic brilliance. From its haunting, minimalist score to its unforgettable moments of horror and heroism, the film redefined the blockbuster, proving that a great white shark could terrify millions without ever needing to be seen. As we celebrate five decades of Jaws, we honor not just the legacy of the film, but the storytelling, craftsmanship, and thrilling performances that make it as gripping today as it was in 1975. Whether you're a longtime fan or experiencing it for the first time, prepare to relive the tension, the adventure, and the iconic lines that cemented Jaws as one of the greatest films of all time. Just remember—don't go into the water. On August 28, JAWS will return to cinemas for its 50TH Anniversary in stunning 4K presentation, for new and returning audiences to share in this one-of-a-kind cinema experience.

    Ne Zha 2 (English Dubbed)

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    Ne Zha 2 (English Dubbed)


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    • 144 MIN • Animated, Adventure, Fantasy

    Release Date: Thursday 28th August

    Director: Yu Yang

    Cast: Joseph , Mo Han, Hao Chen

    After earning the title of the highest-grossing animated movie ever made, Ne Zha 2 returns with an English-dubbed release, bringing this visually spectacular and wildly popular animated epic to even more audiences worldwide, featuring the voices of some the world’s most talented actors including Oscar-winner, Michelle Yeoh. "Ne Zha 2" ignites the screen with blazing fury and heart-pounding mythic action. In this explosive sequel, the rebellious fire-born hero must confront destiny once more — this time not just to save the world, but to conquer the chaos within himself. As ancient gods rise, monstrous powers awaken, and alliances twist in the shadows, Ne Zha faces a storm of betrayal, sacrifice, and redemption. With breathtaking animation and thunderous battles, Ne Zha 2 is a high-octane journey into the soul of a legend where the line between demon and deity, burns in dragon fire.

    The Ballad of Wallis Island

    The Ballad of Wallis Island


    PG
    • 100 MIN • Comedy, Drama

    Release Date: Thursday 28th August

    Director: James Griffiths

    Cast: Carey Mulligan, Sian Clifford, Tom Basden

    Earning one of the biggest standing ovations at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND is a heartwarming, critically adored British dramedy starring three-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan. Directed by James Griffiths (A Million Little Things, Episodes) based on his award-winning 2007 short film, ‘The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island’, this fresh, charming and emotionally resonant tale of miscommunication, lost love and renewed hope stars UK comedy veterans Tom Basden and Tim Key, who also co-wrote the film, alongside Sian Clifford, Akemnji Ndifornyen and Carey Mulligan. After agreeing to do a private gig on a remote island, international music superstar Herb McGwyer (Basden) is perplexed to learn that he’ll be playing for an audience of one - eccentric lottery winner Charles (Key). And the seaside concert he’s set to do? That’s actually a reunion show for McGwyer Mortimer, the folk-rock duo that launched his career years before. Reuniting with his ex-bandmate and former lover Nell (Mulligan) after nearly a decade of estrangement stirs up old feelings - made even more complicated by her husband Michael (Ndifornyen) having accompanied her on the journey. As the musicians re-engage with their back catalogue in preparation for the big show, Herb and Nell find their musical chemistry remains as strong as ever, but old wounds soon begin to resurface, jeopardising everything. Somehow, amiable Charles must find a way to manage a collection of strong personalities if he’s to witness his dream performance.

    The Thread

    The Thread


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    • 115 MIN • Drama

    Release Date: Thursday 28th August

    Director: Daniel Auteuil

    Cast: Daniel Auteuil, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Grégory Gadebois

    One of France’s most beloved and awarded actors, the remarkable Daniel Auteuil is also an accomplished writer and director in his own right, and the engrossing new legal thriller THE THREAD finds him once again in top form. Auteuil stars as Jean Monier, a well-past his prime defence lawyer who – ever since discovering he was responsible for a killer being exonerated – now prefers to work as a prosecutor. But one evening Jean agrees to help his over-committed wife and fellow counsel Annie (Sidse Babett Knudsen) by meeting with Nicolas Milik (Grégory Gadebois), a shell-shocked father of five who has just been arrested for the murder of his troubled wife. Milik’s predicament inexplicably touches Jean; the more he pieces together the events of the night in question, the more he becomes convinced of Milik’s innocence. Soon Jean rediscovers his passion for his vocation, and becomes obsessed with exposing the killer. Characterised by typically first-rate performances from its stellar cast, this pulled-from-the-headlines drama - based on true events and adapted from the memoirs of lawyer-turned-bestselling author Jean-Yves Moyart - is a gripping exploration of guilt, conceit and the slippery nature of justice. A major word of mouth hit at the French box office in late 2024, THE THREAD packs a genuine punch, with a conclusion that lingers long after the credits have rolled.

    André Rieu Maastricht Concert:Waltz the Night Away

    André Rieu Maastricht Concert:Waltz the Night Away


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    • 166 MIN • Concert

    Release Date: Saturday 30th August

    Directors: André Rieu, Michel Fizzano

    Cast: André Rieu

    Step into a night of music, romance, and celebration with André Rieu’s Waltz the Night Away! An all-new summer concert captured live from the stunning Vrijthof Square in his beloved hometown of Maastricht is coming to cinemas! Each night, the Vrijthof transforms into a grand ballroom as André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra invite audiences of all ages to waltz under the stars. With timeless melodies and beautiful waltzes, this concert will take you on a journey filled with joy, love, and heartfelt emotion. Let yourself be swept away by one of the most romantic events of the year, bigger and more dazzling than ever, on the big screen. Bring someone special and create cherished memories as you Waltz the Night Away with André Rieu — only in cinemas!

    St. Peter's and the Papal Basilicas of Rome

    St. Peter's and the Papal Basilicas of Rome


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    • 95 MIN • Alternative Content

    Release Date: Saturday 30th August

    Director: Luca Viotto

    From Michelangelo to Bernini, from Raphael to Borromini, this film immerses you in a journey through the four Papal Basilicas in Rome and their treasures. As the Jubilee Year of Hope unfolds, we look back to Pope Francis' opening of the previous Jubilee of Mercy, opened in 2017. This documentary takes you on a journey through the four Papal Basilicas in Rome and their treasures: St. Peter’s (one of the 25 destinations most visited by travellers from all over the world), St. John in the Lateran, St. Mary Major and St. Paul Outside the Walls. Four majestic buildings – each with a precious papal altar, each a treasure trove of timeless works of art and a destination for millions of travellers and pilgrims over the centuries – play the leading role in our encored film tour. Introduced with excerpts from 'A Roman Journal' by Stendhal recited by Adriano Giannini, their stories are told by Antonio Paolucci, Paolo Portoghesi, Claudio Strinati and Micol Forti.

    But Also John Clarke

    But Also John Clarke


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    • 106 MIN • Documentary

    Release Date: Thursday 4th September

    When satirist John Clarke died in 2017, the world mourned an icon. A defining comedic voice who wrote and appeared in numerous films and TV productions, and who – in a beloved double act with Bryan Dawe – skewered political hypocrisy for almost 30 years on current affairs shows, he gave away very little about his own life. At home, by contrast, he was an open book. In a remarkable series of recorded conversations between John and his daughter, writer/director Lorin Clarke, he traces his steadfast resistance to authority back to his childhood and offers delightful insights into his four decades in the entertainment industry. Weaving together personal anecdotes, a rich television archive, tales from international comedy greats and riches from more than 200 boxes of Clarke’s work and letters, this MIFF Premiere Fund–supported documentary is a deeply personal insight into a legend of the antipodean screen, and a tribute to the disruptive power of creativity.

    Fight or Flight

    Fight or Flight


    MA15+
    • 102 MIN • Thriller

    Release Date: Thursday 4th September

    A mercenary takes on the job of tracking down a target on a plane but must protect her when they're surrounded by people trying to kill both of them.

    Heathers: The Musical

    Heathers: The Musical


    MA15+
    • 135 MIN • Alternative Content

    Release Date: Thursday 4th September

    Director: Andy Fickman

    Cast: Ailsa Davidson, Simon Gordon, Maddison Firth

    The hit West End stage show is coming to the big screen! Welcome to Westerberg High, where Veronica Sawyer is just another one of the nobodies dreaming of a better day. But when she’s unexpectedly taken under the wings of the three beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers, her dreams of popularity finally start to come true. Until JD shows up – the mysterious teen rebel who teaches her that everyone fears being a nobody, but it's murder being a somebody...

    Sorry, Baby

    Sorry, Baby


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    • 103 MIN • Drama

    Release Date: Thursday 4th September

    Director: Eva Victor

    Cast: John Carroll Lynch, Naomi Ackie, Lucas Hedges

    Bittersweet, bruisingly honest, and heartwarmingly funny, SORRY, BABY is the wildly impressive feature debut for writer, director and star Eva Victor. Premiering at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim and winning the eminent Screenwriting Award, the raw and emotional black comedy drama - from A24 films and produced by legendary Oscar-winning filmmaker Barry Jenkins (Moonlight) - explores a college professor's journey to recovery after a sexual assault. Masterfully shifting between moments of heartbreak and humour to illustrate the non-linear and difficult process of healing from trauma in a digestible yet effective manner, Victor's astonishing debut also features Naomi Ackie (Mickey 17), Lucas Hedges (Ladybird), John Carroll Lynch (Fargo) and Kelly McCormack (Sugar Daddy).

    The Conjuring: Last Rites

    The Conjuring: Last Rites


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    • 125 MIN • Thriller, Horror

    Release Date: Thursday 4th September

    Director: Michael Chaves

    Cast: Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ben Hardy

    From New Line Cinema comes the ninth entry in the theatrical Conjuring universe, The Conjuring: Last Rites, directed by franchise veteran Michael Chaves and produced by franchise architects James Wan and Peter Safran. The Conjuring: Last Rites delivers another thrilling chapter of the iconic Conjuring cinematic universe, based on real events. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reunite for one last case as renowned, real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in a powerful and spine-chilling addition to the global box office-breaking franchise. Farmiga and Wilson star alongside Mia Tomlinson and Ben Hardy, who portray Ed and Lorraine’s daughter Judy Warren and her boyfriend, Tony Spera, as well as Steve Coulter returning as Father Gordon, Rebecca Calder, Elliot Cowan, Kíla Lord Cassidy, Beau Gadsdon, John Brotherton and Shannon Kook.

    The Roses

    The Roses


    MA15+
    • 105 MIN • Comedy

    Release Date: Thursday 4th September

    Director: Jay Roach

    Cast: Kate McKinnon, Allison Janney, Benedict Cumberbatch

    From acclaimed director Jay Roach (Meet the Parents, Bombshell) and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Tony McNamara (The Favourite), THE ROSES is a biting satirical black comedy that reimagines Warren Adler’s 1981 novel ‘The War of the Roses’. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, the film delves into the unravelling of a seemingly perfect marriage. Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Colman) and Theo (Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. With a stellar supporting cast including Kate McKinnon, Andy Samberg, Allison Janney, and Ncuti Gatwa, THE ROSES offers a contemporary twist on a classic tale, exploring themes of ambition, identity, and the complexities of modern relationships.

    Oh, Hi!

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    Oh, Hi!


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    • 95 MIN • Black Comedy

    Release Date: Friday 5th September

    Director: Sophie Brooks

    Cast: Logan Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Molly Gordon

    Fresh from acclaimed debuts at the Sundance and Telluride Film Festivals, OH, HI! arrives with a wave of audience buzz, and for one night only, you can see it exclusively at Palace Cinemas! This sharply witty romantic comedy of miscommunication and mismatched expectations follows Iris and Isaac’s first romantic weekend getaway, a trip that takes an unexpected and chaotic turn. With magnetic, opposites-attract chemistry, Molly Gordon (Shiva Baby, The Bear) and Logan Lerman (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) bring Iris and Isaac’s swiftly unravelling romance to life. Convinced her beau’s reluctance to commit is just a passing confusion, Iris launches into increasingly unhinged attempts to secure his heart, along with the help of her ride-or-die BFF, Max, hilariously played in a scene-stealing turn by Australia’s own Geraldine Viswanathan (Thunderbolts*). Set against the idyllic charm of a rustic farmhouse amid a picturesque countryside, OH, HI! initially paints the perfect romantic backdrop, only to cleverly upend it with cheeky whimsy and deliciously twisted humour. As the scenery’s serenity gives way to emotional chaos, the film keeps audiences teetering between swoon-worthy moments and hilariously perilous surprises. Don’t miss your one and only chance to experience it on the big screen.

    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle


    MA15+
    • 155 MIN • Animated

    Release Date: Thursday 11th September

    Director: Haruo Sotozaki

    Cast: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Natsuki Hanae, Hiro Shimono

    Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon. While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades – Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji at the Swordsmith Village. As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji. The destination of where Tanjiro and Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons’ stronghold – the Infinity Castle. And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons ignites.

    Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

    Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale


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    Drama

    Release Date: Thursday 11th September

    It's almost time to bid farewell... Acclaimed period director Simon Curtis (Downton Abbey: A New Era, My Week with Marilyn) reunites with Oscar-winning writer and creator of the beloved period drama franchise, Julian Fellowes, for DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE – a moving and majestic final chapter to one of cinema’s most cherished British sagas. The cinematic return follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the centre of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. With secrets revealed, old flames rekindled, and long-standing loyalties tested, the Crawleys must embrace change while the staff prepare for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future. Featuring the return of dazzling Highclere Castle favourites, this cinematic event promises to deliver wit, romance, and regal splendour in classic Downton Abbey fashion. Fifteen years in the making, don’t miss the unforgettable final instalment to this Emmy and Golden Globe-winning phenomenon.

    Splitsville

    Splitsville


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    • 100 MIN • Comedy

    Release Date: Thursday 11th September

    When Ashley asks for a divorce, the good-natured Carey runs to his friends, Julie and Paul, for support. Their secret to happiness is an open marriage; that is, until Carey crosses the line and throws all of their relationships into chaos.

    The Long Walk

    The Long Walk


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    Thriller

    Release Date: Thursday 11th September

    In a dystopian near-future, 100 teenage boys must embark on an annual competitive test known as "The Long Walk". The rules are simple: maintain a speed above 4 miles per hour. Receive three warnings in an hour and you’re shot dead. The last one walking gets whatever he wants for the rest of his life. Under these grim circumstances the boys develop deep friendships despite knowing that each of their friends’ survival is a threat to their own.

    David Gilmour Live at the Circus Maximus, Rome

    David Gilmour Live at the Circus Maximus, Rome


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    • 150 MIN • Alternative Content, Concert

    Release Date: Wednesday 17th September

    Director: Gavin Elder

    Cast: David Gilmour

    The forthcoming film of David Gilmour's 2024 return to Rome's historic Circus Maximus as part of the Luck and Strange tour, his first in nearly a decade, was directed by long-time Gilmour collaborator Gavin Elder. The sublime spectacle, filmed against the backdrop of the ancient ruins of Rome, blends solo tracks from David’s most recent album Luck and Strange including a stirring rendition of Between Two Points with Romany Gilmour as well as classic Pink Floyd anthems such as Sorrow, High Hopes, Breathe, Time, Wish You Were Here, and Comfortably Numb. The Luck and Strange tour spanned twenty-three dates in five cities and was instantly sold out. With no new shows on the horizon, David Gilmour Live at the Circus Maximus, Rome is the best and only way to experience the master of his art on stage.

    A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

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    A Big Bold Beautiful Journey


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    • 120 MIN • Drama, Romance, Fantasy

    Release Date: Thursday 18th September

    Director: Kogonada

    Cast: Margot Robbie, Colin Farrell, Phoebe Waller-Bridge

    What if you could open a doorway and walk through it to re-live a defining moment from your past? Visionary director Kogonada (Columbus, After Yang) returns with A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY, a romantic fantasy-adventure starring the phenomenal Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell. Written by Emmy winner Seth Reiss (The Menu), this funny, emotionally rich and deeply thought-provoking tale follows a couple who travel through time to better understand one another - and themselves. Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin Farrell) are single strangers who meet at a mutual friend's wedding. Soon after, through a surprising twist of fate, they find themselves together on A Big Bold Beautiful Journey – a sweeping adventure where they get to relive defining moments from their respective pasts. As they retrace the paths that shaped them, they begin to uncover how they got to where they are in the present… and whether they might still have the power to change what comes next. Featuring an all-star supporting cast including Golden Globe winner Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag), Oscar winner Kevin Kline (A Fish Called Wanda), Lily Rabe (The Great Lillian Hall), and Billy Magnussen (Lilo & Stitch), A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY invites audiences to reflect and rediscover what it truly means to live fully. With wit, wonder, and emotional depth, the film underscores the power of confronting the past as a way to open the heart to love in the present.

    Kangaroo

    Kangaroo


    PG
    Comedy, Adventure, Family

    Release Date: Thursday 18th September

    Director: Kate Woods

    Cast: Rachel House, Ryan Corr, Emily Taheny

    KANGAROO is a heart-warming family comedy about ex TV personality, Chris Masterman, who becomes stranded in an Outback town outside Alice Springs. There, he teams up with 12-year-old Indigenous girl Charlie. The pair form an unlikely friendship and work together to rescue and rehabilitate orphaned joeys in the remote but stunning Outback community - an endeavour that proves to be life-changing for them both.

    Sketch

    Sketch


    PG
    • 92 MIN • Family, Comedy

    Release Date: Thursday 18th September

    When a young girl’s sketchbook falls into a strange pond, her drawings come to life—unpredictable, chaotic, and dangerously real. As the town unravels, she and her brother must track down the creatures before they leave permanent damage. Their father, racing to find them through the fallout, must navigate a town in crisis to reunite his family and stop the disaster they never meant to unleash.

    The Bad Guys 2

    The Bad Guys 2


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    Family, Adventure

    Release Date: Thursday 18th September

    In the new chapter from DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed 2022 action-comedy hit about a crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws, The Bad Guys are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys, when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do “one last job” by an all-female squad of criminals. Based on the New York Times best-selling book series by Aaron Blabey, The Bad Guys 2 reunites the film’s all-star cast and filmmakers. Returning to their roles as The Bad Guys are Academy Award® winner Sam Rockwell as dashing reformed pickpocket Mr. Wolf; Marc Maron as safe-cracker Mr. Snake, Craig Robinson as master-of-disguise Mr. Shark, Grammy winner Anthony Ramos as the short-fused Mr.Piranha and Golden Globe winner Awkwafina as expert hacker Ms. Tarantula, aka “Webs”. The A-list comedic cast includes the return of Zazie Beetz as Diana Foxington, BAFTA winner Richard Ayoade as Professor Marmalade, Emmy winner Alex Borstein as police chief Misty Luggins and Lilly Singh as Tiffany Fluffit.

    Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie

    Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie


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    • 105 MIN • Family, Adventure

    Release Date: Saturday 20th September

    DreamWorks Animation elevates its global smash streaming series into its first ever cinematic adventure with Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie. In the new film, Gabby (Laila Lockhart Kraner, reprising her role from the series) heads out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi (four-time Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan) to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco. But when Gabby’s dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady named Vera (Oscar® nominee Kristen Wiig), Gabby sets off on an adventure through the real world to get the Gabby Cats back together and save the dollhouse before it’s too late. The all-star comedic voice cast includes Saturday Night Live powerhouses Ego Nwodim, Kyle Mooney and Melissa Villaseñor, as well as Emmy nominee Thomas Lennon (Reno 911!, American Dad!), Jason Mantzoukas (Invincible, Big Mouth), and Fortune Feimster (Fortune Feimster: Crushing It, Velma). The beloved series voice cast reprises their roles as Pandy Paws, CatRat, Cakey, DJ Catnip, Baby Box, MerCat and more.

    Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe

    Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe


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    • 107 MIN • Documentary

    Release Date: Sunday 21st September

    Director: Cosima Spender

    Cast: Andrea Bocelli, Veronica Berti, Caterina Caselli

    One of the world’s greatest singers, Andrea Bocelli has a voice that transcends genres and generations. In this intimate portrait of the acclaimed Italian tenor, Bocelli, for the first time, tells his story in his own words. Documentarian Cosima Spender follows Bocelli with unprecedented access beyond the footlights to reveal an uncompromising artist and devoted family man with a fearless passion for living. Despite losing his sight at age 12, Bocelli dedicated his life to music and, after years spent entertaining customers in piano bars, caught the attention of the legendary Luciano Pavarotti, who heard Bocelli’s voice on a demo tape. Bocelli’s life changed dramatically with the worldwide smash hit “Time to Say Goodbye,” his astonishing duet with Sarah Brightman that catapulted him to superstardom. With hard-fought technical mastery of his voice and his decades-long love of opera — “music’s heaven” — Bocelli would go on to perform on the world’s most prestigious stages and with diverse singing partners such as Céline Dion, Jennifer Lopez, and Dua Lipa. Through interviews, archival performance footage, and informal gatherings with family and friends, Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe celebrates the voice — and man — who continues to touch the hearts of millions of listeners around the world.

    NT Live: Inter Alia

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    NT Live: Inter Alia


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    • 120 MIN • Alternative Content, Theatre

    Release Date: Thursday 25th September

    Director: Justin Martin

    Cast: Rosamund Pike

    Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

    One Battle After Another

    One Battle After Another


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    • 160 MIN • Crime, Drama, Thriller

    Release Date: Thursday 25th September

    Director: Paul Thomas Anderson

    Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Regina Hall, Benicio Del Toro

    Some search for battle, others are born into it.  Academy Award-nominated, BAFTA-winning filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood) and Academy Award and BAFTA winner Leonardo DiCaprio join forces for one of the most anticipated cinema events of the year with the darkly comedic action thriller, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER. Loosely inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel 'Vineland', Anderson has concocted an explosive combination of cutting black comedy, whip-smart political satire and edge-of-your-seat action blockbuster. When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own's daughter. Anderson's bold visual style and evocative character explorations are perfectly matched by powerhouse performances from DiCaprio and the fully-loaded all-star ensemble cast, including Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti, Wood Harris, Alana Haim, and Oscar and BAFTA winners Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn.

    Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

    Spinal Tap II: The End Continues


    CTC
    Comedy

    Release Date: Thursday 25th September

    What comes after 11? We’re about to find out. Forty-one years after the comedy classic "This is Spinal Tap," SPINAL TAP II: THE END CONTINUES reunites director Rob Reiner with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer as they reprise their iconic roles as the legendary heavy metal band Spinal Tap in this long-awaited sequel. Featuring Elton John, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Questlove, and more. Forty-one years after the release of the groundbreaking mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, the now estranged bandmates David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls (Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer) are forced to reunite for one final concert. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues also marks the resurrection of documentarian Marty Di Bergi (Rob Reiner), who once again tries to capture his favourite metal gods as they contemplate mortality—and the hope that their 12th drummer doesn’t join them in The Great Beyond. Joined by music royalty Paul McCartney and Elton John, Spinal Tap wrestles with their checkered past to put on a concert that they hope will solidify their place in the pantheon of rock ’n' roll.

    GoldenEye - 30th Anniversary

    GoldenEye - 30th Anniversary


    PG
    • 130 MIN • Adventure, Thriller

    Release Date: Monday 29th September

    Director: Martin Campbell

    Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean, Famke Janssen

    When a deadly satellite weapon system falls into the wrong hands, only Agent 007 can save the world from certain disaster. Armed with his license to kill, Bond races to Russia in search of the stolen access codes for "Goldeneye," an awesome space weapon that can fire a devastating electromagnetic pulse toward Earth. But 007 is up against an enemy who anticipates his every move: a mastermind motivated by years of simmering hatred. Bond also squares off against Xenia Onatopp, an assassin who uses pleasure as her ultimate weapon.

    Him

    Him


    CTC
    Horror

    Release Date: Thursday 2nd October

    What would you sacrifice to become the greatest of all time? From Oscar winner Jordan Peele and Monkeypaw Productions, producers of the landmark horror films Get Out, Us, Candyman and Nope, comes a chilling journey into the inner sanctum of fame, idolatry and the pursuit of excellence at any cost, featuring an electrifying dramatic performance from Marlon Wayans (Air, Respect). HIM stars former college wide-receiver Tyriq Withers (Atlanta, the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer) as Cameron Cade, a rising-star quarterback who has devoted his life, and identity, to football. On the eve of professional football’s annual scouting Combine, Cam is attacked by an unhinged fan and suffers a potentially career-ending brain trauma. Just when all seems lost, Cam receives a lifeline when his hero, Isaiah White (Marlon Wayans), a legendary eight-time Championship quarterback and cultural megastar, offers to train Cam at Isaiah’s isolated compound that he shares with his celebrity influencer wife, Elsie White (Julia Fox; Uncut Gems, No Sudden Move). But as Cam’s training accelerates, Isaiah’s charisma begins to curdle into something darker, sending his protégé down a disorienting rabbit hole that may cost him more than he ever bargained for. The film features a dynamic supporting cast including alternative comedy legend Tim Heidecker (First Time Female Director, Us) and Australian comic Jim Jefferies (The Jim Jefferies Show), plus MMA heavyweight fighter Maurice Greene and hip hop phenoms Guapdad 4000 and Grammy nominee Tierra Whack, all three in their feature film debuts. HIM is directed by Justin Tipping (Kicks) from an acclaimed Black List screenplay by Zack Akers & Skip Bronkie (creators of the sci-fi crime series Limetown) and by Justin Tipping.

    The Smashing Machine

    The Smashing Machine


    CTC
    Drama

    Release Date: Thursday 2nd October

    Genre-bending writer-director Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems) reunites with indie film favourite, A24, for the highly anticipated drama, THE SMASHING MACHINE, starring real-life WWE champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the career-defining role of UFC legend Mark Kerr. In the late 90s, a campaign is set up to have the brutal Ultimate Fighting Championship banned, turning all eyes to the competition and its competitors. Up-and-coming fighter Mark Kerr (Johnson) reaches all-time career peaks under the glorious spotlight. Though personal struggles with addiction, winning and love disrupt his trajectory as the balance between man and machine turns red. Based on the unforgettable true story, this visceral biopic, exploring both Kerr and his sport, chronicles the heights and trials of the fight and fighter as they both became a worldwide phenomenon. Johnson’s dramatic edge alongside chemistry with returning Jungle Cruise co-star and Oscar-nominee, Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer), has audiences buzzing. Incredibly immersive, aesthetically exciting, and promising to evoke a roller coaster of emotions, Safdie continues to push the envelope, delivering and awe-inspiring story that feels genuinely raw and authentic.

    The Travellers

    The Travellers


    M
    Drama

    Release Date: Thursday 9th October

    The Travellers is a poignant, funny and heartwarming family story from acclaimed filmmaker Bruce Beresford. Stephen Seary, a charismatic and successful stage designer, returns to his small hometown in Australia to say goodbye to his dying mother. What was to be a quick trip descends into chaos, drama, and at times downright funny moments as Stephen navigates family responsibilities, a difficult relationship with his father, old friends & past lovers, all while trying to return to Europe for a major opera contract.

    Tron: Ares

    Tron: Ares


    CTC
    • 111 MIN • Sci-Fi, Action

    Release Date: Thursday 9th October

    “TRON: Ares” follows a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings. The feature film is directed by Joachim Rønning and stars Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Hasan Minhaj, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Cameron Monaghan, with Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges.

    After the Hunt

    After the Hunt


    CTC
    Drama

    Release Date: Thursday 16th October

    From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name, Challengers), AFTER THE HUNT is a gripping psychological drama that probes the complex power dynamics, trust and consent, and far-reaching consequences of silence within the charged world of academia. Julia Roberts stars as a respected college professor whose world is turned upside down when her brilliant and outspoken student (Ayo Edebiri) accuses one of her closest colleagues (Andrew Garfield) of serious misconduct. As the academic community reels from the revelation, the professor is forced to navigate a treacherous landscape of loyalty, morality, and professional ethics. Meanwhile, the turmoil awakens a dark secret from her own past - one she has long buried - that threatens to unravel not only her career but her very sense of self. Tense and emotionally charged, AFTER THE HUNT explores the ripple effects of accusation and denial within a microcosm of power and privilege, posing difficult questions about complicity and courage. This layered drama, rich in nuance and moral ambiguity, will make its highly anticipated world premiere out of competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.

    Good Fortune

    Good Fortune


    CTC
    Comedy

    Release Date: Thursday 16th October

    In GOOD FORTUNE, a well-meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Keanu Reeves) meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Aziz Ansari) and a wealthy venture capitalist (Seth Rogen). Written & directed by Aziz Ansari, and starring Seth Rogan (TV’s The Studio, The Long Shot), Keanu Reeves (John Wick & Matrix franchises), and Aziz Ansari ( TVs Parks & Recreation and Master of None, This is The End).

    Roofman

    Roofman


    CTC
    Crime, Drama

    Release Date: Thursday 16th October

    Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), a former Army Ranger and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname: Roofman. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for Leigh (Kirsten Dunst), a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in.

    The Black Phone 2

    The Black Phone 2


    CTC
    Horror

    Release Date: Thursday 16th October

    Four years ago, 13-year-old Finn killed his abductor and escaped, becoming the sole survivor of The Grabber. But true evil transcends death … and the phone is ringing again. Four-time Academy Award® nominee Ethan Hawke returns to the most sinister role of his career as The Grabber seeks vengeance on Finn (Mason Thames) from beyond the grave by menacing Finn’s younger sister, Gwen (Madeleine McGraw). As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, the headstrong 15-year-old Gwen begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine Lake. Determined to solve the mystery and end the torment for both her and her brother, Gwen persuades Finn to visit the camp during a winter storm. There, she uncovers a shattering intersection between The Grabber and her own family’s history. Together, she and Finn must confront a killer who has grown more powerful in death and more significant to them than either could imagine. From returning visionary writer-director Scott Derrickson, Black Phone 2 is written again by Derrickson & C. Robert Cargill, based on characters created by Joe Hill. The film is produced by Jason Blum, Derrickson and Cargill. The executive producers are Joe Hill, Adam Hendricks and Ryan Turek.

    Mortal Kombat 2

    Mortal Kombat 2


    CTC
    Adventure, Action

    Release Date: Thursday 23rd October

    From New Line Cinema comes the latest high-stakes installment in the blockbuster video game franchise in all its brutal glory, Mortal Kombat II. This time, the fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders. Karl Urban stars as Johnny Cage, alongside Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, with Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden, Joe Taslim as Bi-Han, and Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi and Scorpion. Director Simon McQuoid returns to helm the follow up to his explosive 2021 cinematic adventure, from a screenplay by Jeremy Slater, based on the videogame created by Ed Boon and John Tobias.

    Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

    Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere


    CTC
    • 119 MIN • Drama

    Release Date: Thursday 23rd October

    From Scott Cooper, director of the Oscar-winning music-drama Crazy Heart, comes the gritty, soul-searching biopic, SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE. Based on Warren Zanes' 2023 book and starring Golden Globe winner Jeremy Allen White (The Bear, The Iron Claw), the highly anticipated biopic follows Bruce Springsteen's journey crafting his hauntingly raw 1982 album “Nebraska”, which emerged as he recorded Born in the USA with the E Street Band. In the early 80s, Bruce Springsteen (Allen White) is a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom. As the E Street Band rides the high of The River tour, Bruce finds himself increasingly disillusioned by the expectations of stardom. Retreating into solitude in his modest New Jersey home with nothing but a four-track recorder and his guitar, he lays bare a collection of dark, deeply personal songs that will ultimately redefine his legacy. Told through a mix of intimate moments, flashbacks, and stark Americana visuals, SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE explores Bruce’s fraught relationship with his father, his lifelong struggle with mental health, and his refusal to conform to the commercial demands of the music industry. Peeling back the layers of a rock icon at a crossroad, the film sees Springsteen confront his own demons in pursuit of truth through music, leading to an album that is widely considered to be one of his most enduring works. Co-starring Oscar nominee Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice, Succession) as music critic Jon Landau, SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE is helmed by a crew of biopic familiars, creating a real and rare visionary wonder set to be as powerful as the work it is based on.

    Bugonia

    Bugonia


    CTC
    Comedy

    Release Date: Thursday 30th October

    Yorgos Lanthimos reunites with stars Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons for the twisted sci-fi comedy, BUGONIA. Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

    Pee-wee's Big Adventure

    Retrospective

    Pee-wee's Big Adventure


    PG
    • 90 MIN • Retrospective, Comedy, Family

    Director: Tim Burton

    Cast: Paul Reubens, Elizabeth Daily

    When eccentric man-child Pee-Wee Herman gets his beloved bike stolen in broad daylight, he sets out across the U.S. on the adventure of his life.

    Predator: Badlands

    Predator: Badlands


    CTC
    Sci-Fi, Action

    Release Date: Thursday 6th November

    “Predator: Badlands,” which stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, is set in the future on a remote planet, where a young Predator (Schuster-Koloamatangi), outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia (Fanning) and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. The film is directed by Dan Trachtenberg and produced by John Davis, Dan Trachtenberg, Marc Toberoff, Ben Rosenblatt, Brent O’Connor.

    The Running Man

    The Running Man


    CTC
    Sci-Fi

    Release Date: Thursday 6th November

    In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.

    Cool Hand Luke

    Retrospective

    Cool Hand Luke


    M
    • 126 MIN • Retrospective, Drama

    Director: Stuart Rosenberg

    Cast: Paul Newman, George Kennedy, Strother Martin

    When petty criminal Luke Jackson is sentenced to two years in a Florida prison farm, he doesn't play by the rules of either the sadistic warden or the yard's resident heavy, Dragline, who ends up admiring the new guy's unbreakable will. Luke's bravado, even in the face of repeated stints in the prison's dreaded solitary confinement cell, "the box," make him a rebel hero to his fellow convicts and a thorn in the side of the prison officers.

    Keeper

    Keeper


    CTC
    Thriller

    Release Date: Thursday 13th November

    One of the most talked about horror film of the year, KEEPER is the next hugely anticipated film from Neon & LONGLEGS director Osgood Perkins. Liz and Malcolm escape for a romantic anniversary weekend at a secluded cabin. When Malcolm suddenly returns to the city, Liz finds herself isolated and in the presence of an unspeakable evil that reveals the cabin’s horrifying secrets.

    Now You See Me: Now You Don't

    Now You See Me: Now You Don't


    CTC
    Crime

    Release Date: Thursday 13th November

    The Four Horsemen return along with a new generation of illusionists performing mind-melding twists, turns, surprises, and magic unlike anything ever captured on film. Directed by Ruben Fleischer (Venom, Uncharted, Zombieland), the film stars Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, with Rosamund Pike, and Morgan Freeman.

    Wicked: For Good

    Wicked: For Good


    CTC
    Adventure, Musical

    Release Date: Thursday 20th November

    And now whatever way our stories end, I know you have rewritten mine by being my friend ... Last year’s global cinematic cultural sensation, which became the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, now reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion in Wicked: For Good. Directed once again by award-winning director Jon M. Chu and starring the spectacular returning cast, led by Academy Award® nominated superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices. Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz’s silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). Glinda, meanwhile, has become the glamorous symbol of Goodness for all of Oz, living at the palace in Emerald City and reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. Under the instruction of Madame Morrible (Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh), Glinda is deployed to serve as an effervescent comfort to Oz, reassuring the masses that all is well under the rule of The Wizard. As Glinda’s stardom expands and she prepares to marry Prince Fiyero (Olivier award winner and Emmy and SAG nominee Jonathan Bailey) in a spectacular Ozian wedding, she is haunted by her separation from Elphaba. She attempts to broker a conciliation between Elphaba and The Wizard, but those efforts will fail, driving Elphaba and Glinda only further apart. The aftershocks will transform Boq (Tony nominee Ethan Slater) and Fiyero forever, and threaten the safety of Elphaba’s sister, Nessarose (Marissa Bode), when a girl from Kansas comes crashing into all their lives. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good. Wicked: For Good also stars Emmy nominee Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James as Glinda’s fawning assistants, Pfannee and ShenShen and BAFTA and Grammy nominee Sharon D. Clarke (Caroline, or Change) as the voice of Elphaba’s childhood nanny, Dulcibear.

    Zootopia 2

    Zootopia 2


    CTC
    Adventure, Comedy

    Release Date: Thursday 27th November

    Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers.

    Eternity

    Eternity


    CTC
    • 112 MIN • Romantic Comedy

    Release Date: Thursday 4th December

    From A24 comes ETERNITY — a crowd pleasing romantic comedy starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner. In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with (Miles Teller) and her first love (Callum Turner), who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive.

    Five Nights at Freddy's 2

    Five Nights at Freddy's 2


    CTC
    Horror, Thriller, Mystery

    Release Date: Thursday 4th December

    They’re not just at Freddy’s anymore. In 2023, Blumhouse’s box-office horror phenomenon Five Nights at Freddy’s, based on the blockbuster game series by Scott Cawthon, became the highest-grossing horror film of the year. Now, a shocking new chapter of animatronic terror begins. One year has passed since the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. The stories about what transpired there have been twisted into a campy local legend, inspiring the town’s first ever Fazfest. Former security guard Mike (Josh Hutcherson) and police officer Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) have kept the truth from Mike’s 11-year-old sister, Abby (Piper Rubio), concerning the fate of her animatronic friends. But when Abby sneaks out to reconnect with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy, it will set into motion a terrifying series of events, revealing dark secrets about the true origin of Freddy’s, and unleashing a long-forgotten horror hidden away for decades. The cast of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 includes returning co-stars Theodus Crane as Jeremiah and the legendary Matthew Lillard as William Afton. The film features new characters played by Freddy Carter (Shadow and Bone, Pennyworth), Wayne Knight (Jurassic Park, Seinfeld), Mckenna Grace (Ghostbusters franchise, Annabelle Comes Home) and horror icon Skeet Ulrich (Scream, Riverdale). Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Emma Tammi and is written by game series creator Scott Cawthon.

    Avatar: Fire and Ash

    Avatar: Fire and Ash


    CTC
    Action, Adventure, Fantasy

    Release Date: Thursday 18th December

    The epic third instalment in James Cameron's Oscar-winning and record-breaking fantasy adventure film franchise follows the escalation of the conflict on Pandora as Jake and Neytiri's family encounter a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe.

    The History of Sound

    The History of Sound


    CTC
    Drama

    Release Date: Thursday 18th December

    Starring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor In 1917, Lionel — a young, talented music student — meets David at the Boston Conservatory, where they bond over a deep love of folk music. Years later, Lionel receives a letter from David, leading to an impromptu journey through the backwoods of Maine to collect traditional songs. This unexpected reunion, ensuing love affair, and the music they collect and preserve, will shape the course of Lionel’s life far beyond his own awareness.

    The Housemaid

    The Housemaid


    CTC
    Thriller

    Release Date: Thursday 25th December

    Follows a struggling woman who is happy to start over as a housemaid for an affluent, elite couple.

    My Brother's Band

    My Brother's Band


    M
    • 103 MIN • Comedy, Drama

    Release Date: Friday 26th December

    Following the international success of The Big Hit (an Official Selection at the 2020 Cannes Film Festival, and winner of Best Comedy at the European Film Awards), writer/director Emmanuel Courcol's wildly entertaining new film MY BROTHER'S BAND follows two siblings separated by fate and reunited by music. Thibaut (the exceptional Benjamin Lavernhe, Delicious, C’est la vie!) is an internationally-renowned orchestra conductor who travels the world. When a health crisis and subsequent DNA test inadvertently reveals that he was adopted as an infant, Thibaut discovers the existence of a younger brother, Jimmy (rising star Pierre Lottin), who lives in more modest circumstances; he works in a school cafeteria, cares for his mother and plays the trombone in a community brass band. The pair seem to have little else in common other than a love of performance, but sensing his sibling’s exceptional talent, Thibaut decides to remedy the injustice of fate and help nurture his brother’s gifts.

    Rental Family

    Rental Family


    CTC
    Comedy, Drama

    Release Date: Friday 26th December

    Set against modern-day Tokyo, RENTAL FAMILY follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese "rental family" agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human connection. Searchlight Pictures presents RENTAL FAMILY, directed, co-written and produced by HIKARI (“Beef”, “Tokyo Vice”, 37 Seconds). The film stars Academy Award® and Screen Actors Guild award winner Brendan Fraser (The Whale, The Mummy, Encino Man) with a supporting cast that includes Emmy® nominee Takehiro Hira (“Shogun”), Mari Yamamoto (“Pachinko,” “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”), Akira Emoto (Lovers Lost, Shin Godzilla, Dr. Akagi) and newcomer Shannon Gorman.

    Sentimental Value

    Sentimental Value


    CTC
    • 132 MIN • Drama

    Release Date: Friday 26th December

    From acclaimed director Joachim Trier (The Worst Person in the World) and featuring an outstanding all-star cast, SENTIMENTAL VALUE is an intimate and moving exploration of family, memories, and the reconciliatory power of art. Nora Borg (Renate Reinsve, The Worst Person in the World) is an established Oslo stage actress while her younger sister Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) has chosen family life with her young son. Though markedly different, the two are close, having been raised by a single mother after their filmmaker father’s departure years earlier. When the once renowned Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård, Dune, Chernobyl, Melancholia) attempts to cast Nora in his comeback film, old wounds reopen. Nora rejects his offer, prompting the isolated patriarch to cast American star Rachel Kemp (Elle Fanning, The Great) instead. Suddenly, the two sisters must navigate their complicated relationship with their father and as Gustav and Nora attempt rapprochement, the already shaky foundation of the family unit is under threat of toppling.

    28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

    28 Years Later: The Bone Temple


    CTC
    Horror

    Release Date: Thursday 15th January

    The highly anticipated sequel from Alex Garland and Danny Boyle.

    Marty Supreme

    Marty Supreme


    CTC
    Comedy, Drama

    Release Date: Thursday 22nd January

    From A24 films and acclaimed writer/director Josh Safdie (Uncut Gems, Good Time) in his solo directorial debut, comes the wildly original sports dramedy, MARTY SUPREME. Two-time Academy Award nominee Timothée Chalamet leads an all-star cast including Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Kevin O'Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara and Fran Drescher. Marty Mauser (Chalamet), a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.

    GOAT

    GOAT


    CTC
    Adventure, Family, Animated

    Release Date: Thursday 12th February

    From Sony Pictures Animation, the studio behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, comes GOAT, an original action-comedy set in an all-animal world. The story follows Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball – a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Will’s new teammates aren’t thrilled about having a little goat on their roster, but Will is determined to revolutionise the sport and prove once and for all that “smalls can ball!”

    Wuthering Heights

    Wuthering Heights


    CTC
    Drama

    Release Date: Thursday 12th February

    A passionate and tumultuous love story set against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, exploring the intense and destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. Based on the novel by Emily Brontë, starring Margot Robbie and Jecob Elordi.

    Project Hail Mary

    Project Hail Mary


    CTC
    Sci-Fi

    Release Date: Thursday 19th March

    Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.

    The Cat in the Hat

    The Cat in the Hat


    CTC
    Adventure, Comedy

    Release Date: Thursday 19th March

    Meet the Cat in the Hat you don’t know! In the wonderfully whimsical tradition of Dr. Seuss, The Cat in the Hat comes to the big screen in his animated theatrical feature film debut, an all-new, epic adventure with an edge, where mischief, magic and mayhem reign supreme. Doing what he does best, the Cat—voiced by Bill Hader—spreads joy to kids in his hilarious, signature and singularly irreverent way, transporting them and audiences on a fantastical journey through a world they’ve never seen before. In the film, our hero takes on his toughest assignment yet for the I.I.I.I. (Institute for the Institution of Imagination and Inspiration, LLC): to cheer Gabby and Sebastian, a pair of siblings struggling with their move to a new town. Known for taking things too far, this could be this agent of chaos’s last chance to prove himself...or lose his magical hat! Starring alongside Hader are Xochitl Gomez, Matt Berry, Quinta Brunson, and Paula Pell, and featuring Tiago Martinez, Giancarlo Esposito, America Ferrera, Bowen Yang, and Tituss Burgess. Directed by Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation’s first full-length feature film, The Cat in the Hat, comes to Australian cinemas in 2026. It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.

    The Devil Wears Prada 2

    The Devil Wears Prada 2


    CTC
    Comedy, Drama

    Release Date: Thursday 30th April

    Plot unknown

    The Odyssey

    The Odyssey


    CTC
    Drama, Epic

    Release Date: Thursday 16th July

    Defy the Gods. Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated epic THE ODYSSEY stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and follows his arduous journey home following the Trojan War. The A-list ensemble cast also includes Tom Holland, Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Jon Bernthal and Mia Goth.

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