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28 Years Later
Release Date: Thursday 19th June
Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award®-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new story set in the world created by 28 Days Later. It’s been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well.
A Complete Unknown
Director: James Mangold
Cast: Elle Fanning, Edward Norton, Timothée Chalamet
Oscar-winning filmmaker James Mangold (Ford v Ferrari, Walk the Line) brings to life the enigmatic story of Bob Dylan in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, a star-studded biographical drama that explores the transformative early years of the legendary singer-songwriter. Anchored by a career defining performance from Timothée Chalamet as Dylan, the film captures the revolutionary spirit of the 1960s and the birth of one of music’s most iconic voices. Set against the backdrop of the American folk revival, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN follows Dylan’s meteoric rise from his humble beginnings in Minnesota to his pivotal arrival in New York City’s Greenwich Village. The film delves into Dylan’s artistic evolution, the relationships that shaped his identity, and the moments of creative brilliance that defined a generation. Featuring a stellar ensemble cast, including Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, and Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash, the film is as much about the cultural revolution as it is about Dylan himself. Mangold’s meticulous direction and an electrifying soundtrack bring this pivotal era to vivid life, offering a rare glimpse into the complexities of fame, artistry, and reinvention. Both intimate and epic in scope, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN is an unmissable tribute to a musical icon and the extraordinary times that shaped him.
A Minecraft Movie
Director: Jared Hess
Cast: Kate McKinnon, Jemaine Clement, Jack Black
From Warner Bros. Pictures and starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, “A Minecraft Movie”, directed by Jared Hess, is the first-ever big screen, live-action adaptation of Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time. Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world. The film also stars Emma Myers (“Wednesday”), Oscar nominee Danielle Brooks (“The Color Purple”), Sebastian Eugene Hansen (“Just Mercy”, “Lisey’s Story”), with Jennifer Coolidge.
A Night with Janis Joplin: The Musical
Release Date: Saturday 31st May
This multi award-winning show captured recently at the Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre is an extraordinary musical journey paying homage to Janis Joplin and her biggest musical influences. Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock & roll. The unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock. Fuelled by such unforgettable songs as “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Piece of My Heart”, “Mercedes Benz”, “Cry Baby” and “Summertime”, a remarkable cast and breakout performances. A Night with Janis Joplin, written and directed by Randy Johnson, is a musical journey celebrating Janis and her biggest musical influences—icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith, who inspired one of rock ‘n roll’s greatest legends.
A Streetcar Named Desire
Director: Elia Kazan
Cast: Kim Hunter, Marlon Brando, Vivien Leigh
Disturbed Blanche DuBois moves in with her sister in New Orleans and is tormented by her brutish brother-in-law while her reality crumbles around her.
A Streetcar Named Desire
Director: Elia Kazan
Cast: Kim Hunter, Marlon Brando, Vivien Leigh
Disturbed Blanche DuBois moves in with her sister in New Orleans and is tormented by her brutish brother-in-law while her reality crumbles around her.
Anora
Director: Sean Baker
Cast: Yuriy Borisov, Mikey Madison, Karren Karagulian
Winner of the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, acclaimed director Sean Baker’s new film follows Anora, a sex worker from Brooklyn, who gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled. ANORA is a dark comedy reminiscent of Baker’s previous, successful films that blend sharp social commentary with compelling character studies. The highly entertaining arthouse gem captures the audacious journey of a Brooklyn sex worker thrust into a whirlwind Cinderella story turned darkly comedic nightmare. With Baker's signature style, Anora is both a poignant and irreverent exploration of societal contrasts, cultural clashes, and personal resilience.
Ballerina
Release Date: Thursday 5th June
Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma to seek revenge against the people who killed her family. BALLERINA is directed by Len Wiseman and stars Ana de Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, with Ian McShane, and Keanu Reeves.
Beating Hearts
Release Date: Thursday 29th May
The phenomenal Adèle Exarchopoulos (Blue Is The Warmest Colour) and François Civil (The Three Musketeers) – arguably French cinema’s brightest young talents – devour the screen in Gilles Lellouche’s vibrant, genre-spanning romantic epic that follows a written-in-the-stars infatuation tested by social boundaries, betrayal and circumstances beyond all control. Love makes one crazy. Just ask Clotaire (Civil) and Jackie (Exarchopoulos), who meet in their teens in their Northern France working-class neighbourhood in the 1980s. Despite their differences - she is a diligent student from the middle class, he a charming troublemaker with a complex family life - an intense and unmistakable connection is sparked. But tragedy soon pulls them apart. A decade later, Clotaire tries desperately to win back his lost love. But has his chance passed? Driven by a kinetic soundtrack by Jon Brion, indelible production design and all-star supporting cast, BEATING HEARTS pays homage to the US independent film wave of the 80s and early 90s but creates an impact truly of its own. Delivering another massive, crowd-pleasing blockbuster result at the French box office (after Sink Or Swim) with an extraordinary 5 million admissions, Lellouche reaches for the stars and rewards all who strap in for the ride.
Bhool Chuk Maaf
Release Date: Friday 9th May
Ranjan, a hopeless romantic pursues a government job to marry his beloved Titli. As wedding plans progress, an unexpected turn of events disrupts his life, leading to an emotional journey filled with humor and new possibilities.
Björk: Cornucopia
Release Date: Wednesday 7th May
Director: Ísold Uggadóttir
Cast: Björk ., Viibra flutes, Manu Delago
Björk: Cornucopia, the highly anticipated concert film recorded live in Lisbon, captures the celebrated artist’s groundbreaking tour that mesmerised audiences worldwide for five years. This unique cinematic experience immerses viewers in Björk’s spectacular stage production, featuring a setlist spanning her iconic early works to the visionary Utopia (2017) and Fossora (2023). The production showcases bespoke instruments, including a magnetic harp, a circular flute, an aluphone, and a reverb chamber, and Björk is furthermore joined on stage by musical director and multi-instrumentalist Bergur Þórisson, percussionist Manu Delago, flute septet Viibra, harpist Katie Buckley and the Hamrahlid choir. Digitally animated moving curtains create a modern lanterna magica for live music, transforming 21st-century VR visuals into the grandeur of a 19th-century theatre — and now into an immersive cinema experience, enhanced by meticulously crafted Dolby Atmos spatial audio. Directed by Ísold Uggadóttir, the film features sound and visual creative direction, music arrangements, production, and performance by Björk. It showcases the work of James Merry as co-creative director of visuals, and original animation by Tobias Gremmler – with additional contributions from Andrew Thomas Huang, Gabríela Friðriksdóttir, Pierre-Alain Giraud, Nick Knight, and Warren Du Preez & Nick Thornton-Jones. Cornucopia sees Björk pushing the boundaries of live performance, offering a visually and sonically immersive experience unlike anything seen before.
Black Bag
Director: Steven Soderbergh
Cast: Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, Pierce Brosnan
It takes a spy to hunt a spy… From Academy Award winning director Steven Soderbergh and acclaimed screenwriter David Koepp (Mission: Impossible, Jurassic Park) comes the highly anticipated spy thriller, BLACK BAG, starring two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett and two-time Oscar nominee Michael Fassbender. Promising a cocktail of intrigue, betrayal, and powerhouse performances, the high-stakes drama follows legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse (Fassbender) and his beloved wife Kathryn (Blanchett). When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country. Soderbergh’s heart-pounding world of secrets, lies and treacherous espionage features an all-star supporting cast including Regé-Jean Page (Bridgerton), Marisa Abela (HBO’s Industry), Naomie Harris (Moonlight, Skyfall), Tom Burke (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga) and Pierce Brosnan (The James Bond franchise).
Bonnie and Clyde: The Musical
Release Date: Saturday 3rd May
Cast: Jeremy Jordan, Frances Mayli McCann, George Maguire
Starring Tony-Nominee Jeremy Jordan and Olivier-Nominee Frances Mayli McCann, this award-winning production (including Best New Musical - What’s On Stage Awards 2023) re-tells the unbelievable true story of America's most infamous couple, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Recorded live at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane, discover the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire nation.
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Director: Michael Morris
Cast: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Two-time Academy Award® winner Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, a woman whose inimitable approach to life and love redefined an entire film genre. Bridget Jones first blasted onto bookshelves in Helen Fielding’s literary phenomenon Bridget Jones’s Diary, which became a global bestseller and a blockbuster film. As a single career woman living in London, Bridget Jones not only introduced the world to her romantic adventures, but added “Singletons”, “Smug-Marrieds” and “f---wittage” into the global lexicon. Bridget’s ability to triumph despite adversity led her to finally marry top lawyer Mark Darcy and to become the mother of their baby boy. Happiness at last. But in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Bridget is alone once again, widowed four years ago, when Mark was killed on a humanitarian mission in the Sudan. She’s now a single mother to nine-year-old Billy and four-year-old Mabel, and is stuck in a state of emotional limbo, raising her children with help from her loyal friends and even her former lover, Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant). Pressured by her Urban Family —Shazzer, Jude and Tom, her work colleague Miranda, her mother, and her gynecologist Dr. Rawlings (Oscar® winner Emma Thompson) — to forge a new path toward life and love, Bridget goes back to work and even tries out the dating apps, where she’s soon pursued by a dreamy and enthusiastic younger man (White Lotus’s Leo Woodall). Now juggling work, home and romance, Bridget grapples with the judgment of the perfect mums at school, worries about Billy as he struggles with the absence of his father, and engages in a series of awkward interactions with her son’s rational-to-a-fault science teacher (Oscar® nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor).
Bring Her Back
Release Date: Thursday 29th May
The directors of Talk To Me, Danny and Michael Philippou, re-team up with A24 on BRING HER BACK, a soul-shaking possession horror that cannot be unseen.. A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother (Sally Hawkins). Along with Hawkins, “Bring Her Back” also stars Billy Barratt, Sora Wong and Jonah Wren Phillips.
Clown in a Cornfield
Release Date: Thursday 8th May
Director: Eli Craig
Cast: Kevin Durand, Katie Douglas, Aaron Abrams
In a fading Midwestern town, the local legend of Frendo the clown becomes all too real as teenagers start to go missing one by one, before meeting spectacularly sticky ends. With chills, memorable set pieces and messy mayhem aplenty, CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD will be sure to electrify both young horror audiences and fans of the classic slasher movies. Based on the bestselling book and from the producers of SMILE comes a terrifyingly enjoyable and thrilling old school horror for a new generation.
Conclave
Director: Edward Berger
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci
The pope is dead. The throne is vacant. From director Edward Berger, CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events -- selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.
Crocodile Dundee: The Encore Cut
Release Date: Thursday 8th May
The legendary Mick “Crocodile” Dundee returns to the big screen in Australian cinemas in 2025. CROCODILE DUNDEE: THE ENCORE CUT, features a meticulous restoration and an Atmos soundtrack, and will be shown for the first time ever in stunning 4K, in an exhilarating visual experience of the Australian outback and our Aussie hero, Mick Dundee. Audiences old and new will thrill at every adventure, share a heartfelt laugh, and enjoy the infectious charm of Mick Dundee, in the encore of Australia’s most iconic film ever.
Death of a Unicorn
Director: Alex Scharfman
Cast: Paul Rudd, Will Poulter, Jenna Ortega
Payback is a beast... From indie powerhouse A24 and featuring a gore-geous all-star cast led by Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, get your horns up for DEATH OF A UNICORN. Written and directed by Alex Scharfman, the filmmaker's audacious debut feature is an absurdist horror-comedy that delivers wickedly dark humour, and over-the-top gory spectacles with an unexpected punch of understated sweetness. The film follows Elliot Kintner (Rudd) and his teenage daughter Ridley (Ortega) who accidentally hit a baby unicorn while en route to a crisis management summit with Elliot's boss, Odell Leopold (Richard E. Grant), and his family. The Leopolds seize the unicorn, and their scientists discover that the creature is endowed with supernaturally curative properties, which the Leopolds seek to exploit. However, as they delve deeper into their research, the unicorn's parents arrive and begin to slaughter one by one those involved in the exploitation of the dead creature. Boasting a majestic line-up of talent including Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, Sunita Mani, Jessica Hynes and Richard E Grant, the biting satirical horror captures the rare magic of excelling in laughs, scares and warming hearts.
Disney's Snow White
Director: Marc Webb
Cast: Rachel Zegler, Andrew Burnap, Colin Michael Carmichael
Starring vocal powerhouse Rachel Zegler (West Side Story, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) in the title role and Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman) as her Stepmother, the Evil Queen, Disney's live-action musical, SNOW WHITE, is an epic reimagining of the studio’s classic 1937 film. Directed by Marc Webb (The Amazing Spider-Man) and written by Erin Cressida Wilson, the magical musical adventure journeys back to the beloved enduring story with unforgettable characters including Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy. Featuring all-new original songs and stunning production design, this modern adaptation of the timeless tale continues to remind us that kindness and inner beauty will always prevail over vanity and jealousy.
Dog Man
Director: Peter Hastings
Cast: Ricky Gervais, Pete Davidson, Stephen Root
Part dog, part man, all hero. From DreamWorks Animation—creators of the beloved blockbuster franchises Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon and The Boss Baby—comes the canine-crime-fighting film adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s New York Times bestselling literary phenomenon: Dog Man. When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief (Lil Rel Howery, Get Out, Free Guy), he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat (Pete Davidson; Saturday Night Live, The King of Staten Island). Petey’s latest plan is to clone himself, creating the kitten Lil Petey, to double his ability to do crime stuff. Things get complicated, though, when Lil Petey forges an unexpected bond with Dog Man. When Lil Petey falls into the clutches of a common enemy, Dog Man and Petey reluctantly join forces in an action-packed race against time to rescue the young kitten. In the process, they discover the power of family (and kittens!) to bring even the most hostile foes together. Dog Man also stars Isla Fisher (Wedding Crashers, Rango) as TV reporter Sarah Hatoff; Poppy Liu (Hacks, The Afterparty) as Petey’s assistant, Butler; Emmy nominee Stephen Root (Barry, King of the Hill) as Grampa; Billy Boyd (the Lord of the Rings franchise, Seed of Chucky) as Sarah’s cameraman, Seamus; and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Ricky Gervais (The Office, Extras) as Flippy the fish.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Release Date: Thursday 11th September
It's almost time to bid farewell...
Drop
Director: Christopher Landon
Cast: Violett Beane, Brandon Sklenar, Meghann Fahy
First dates are nerve-wracking enough. Going on a first date while an unnamed, unseen troll pings you personal memes that escalate from annoying to homicidal? Blood-chilling. Director Christopher Landon returns to the thriller genre with the playful, keep-you-guessing intensity he perfected in the Happy Death Day films with this of-the-moment whodunnit where everyone in the vicinity is a suspect . . . or victim. Drop is jointly produced by blockbuster genre houses Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes. Emmy nominee Meghann Fahy, breakout star of White Lotus and The Perfect Couple, plays Violet, a widowed mother on her first date in years, who arrives at an upscale restaurant where she is relieved that her date, Henry (It Ends with Us’ Brandon Sklenar) is more charming and handsome than she expected. But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone. She is instructed to tell nobody and follow instructions or the hooded figure she sees on her home security cameras will kill Violet’s young son and babysitting sister. Violet must do exactly as directed or everyone she loves will die. Her unseen tormentor’s final directive? Kill Henry. The film also stars Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) and newcomer Jacob Robinson as Violet’s sister and son; with Reed Diamond (Moneyball), Gabrielle Ryan (Power Book IV: Force), Jeffery Self (Mack & Rita), Ed Weeks (The Mindy Project) and Travis Nelson (The Lake) as the restaurant’s staff and diners.
Elio
Release Date: Thursday 19th June
For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers—in Disney and Pixar’s all-new movie “Elio,” the universe calls back! The original feature film introduces Elio, an underdog with an active imagination who finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe, and completely unprepared for that kind of pressure, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, survive a series of formidable trials and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.
F1
Release Date: Thursday 26th June
Meet APXGP. Sonny Hayes and Joshua Pearce. From the filmmakers from Top Gun: Maverick comes the high-octane, action-packed feature film F1, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski. Dubbed “the greatest that never was,” Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was FORMULA 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire when he’s approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling FORMULA 1 team that is on the verge of collapse. Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to FORMULA 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He’ll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), the team's hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar, Sonny’s past catches up with him and he finds that in FORMULA 1, your teammate is your fiercest competition—and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone. F1 also stars Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, and Javier Bardem, and has been shot during actual Grand Prix weekends as the team competes against the titans of the sport. The film features an original score from legendary composer Hans Zimmer and is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Kosinski, seven-time FORMULA 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Chad Oman.
Final Destination: Bloodlines
Release Date: Thursday 15th May
The newest chapter in New Line Cinema’s bloody successful franchise takes audiences back to the very beginning of Death’s twisted sense of justice—“Final Destination Bloodlines.” Plagued by a violent recurring nightmare, college student Stefanie heads home to track down the one person who might be able to break the cycle and save her family from the grisly demise that inevitably awaits them all. “Final Destination Bloodlines” stars Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Rya Kihlstedt, with Brec Bassinger, and Tony Todd. The film is directed by Adam Stein & Zach Lipovsky. The screenplay is by Guy Busick & Lori Evans Taylor, and story is by Jon Watts and Guy Busick & Lori Evans Taylor. It is based on characters created by Jeffrey Reddick.
Flow
Winner of the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature, FLOW is a wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical. The world seems to be coming to an end, teeming with the vestiges of a human presence. Cat is a solitary animal, but as his home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences. In the lonesome boat sailing through mystical overflowed landscapes, they navigate the challenges and dangers of adapting to this new world. From the boundless imagination of the award-winning Gints Zilbalodis (Away) comes a thrilling animated spectacle as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community. Steeped in the soaring possibilities of visual storytelling, Flow is a feast for the senses and a treasure for the heart.
Four Letters of Love
Release Date: Thursday 24th July
Based on Niall Williams' best-selling novel. Nicholas and Isabel were made for each other but how will they ever know it? As ghosts, fate and the sheer power of true love pull them together, so too does life threaten to tear them apart.
GER25 A Family Dilemma
Director: Sönke Wortmann
Cast: Christoph Maria Herbst, Florian David Fitz, Iris Berben
From festival favourite Sönke Wortmann (How About Adolf?, Family Affairs), this third film reunites the stellar all-star ensemble including Iris Berben, Florian David Fitz, Christoph Maria Herbst and Janina Uhse, for an entertaining and biting comedy set in the picturesque Tyrolean Alps. When Anna and Thomas invite their eccentric families to a luxury ski resort for their wedding, their guests bring unexpected chaos with them. Invited to the wedding are Thomas' sister Elisabeth, her constantly nagging husband Stephan, and their teenage children Antigone and Cajus; as well as Thomas' mother Dorothea, who is in constant contact with her husband René. But the celebratory atmosphere is at risk as there is endless bickering and discussions about helicopter parenting, unexpected careers and troubles at work. It doesn't take long for the various family members to find themselves at odds with tensions beginning to rise as secrets, unresolved issues, and chaotic family dynamics all threaten to jeopardise the big day.
GER25 Cicadas
Director: Ina Weisse
Cast: Vincent Macaigne, Nina Hoss, Saskia Rosendahl
Written and directed by Ina Weisse (The Audition), this captivating and intimate drama direct from the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival stars the splendid Nina Hoss (Tár, The Audition) as a high-end real estate agent caught up in personal conflict. Isabell's (Hoss) life takes a turn when it becomes clear that her ageing parents need more assistance in their living arrangements. While searching for in-home help and navigating her complicated marriage to Philippe (Vincent Macaigne), she shuttles between Berlin and her parents' weekend house in a small Brandenburg village —a striking modernist home designed by her architect father. There, Isabell encounters the enigmatic Anja (Saskia Rosendahl, Fabian: Going to the Dogs), a single mother struggling to make ends meet. As Anja and her young daughter Greta weave themselves into Isabell's life, an unexpected bond begins to form. Yet despite a yearning for meaningful connection, Isabell feels increasingly uncertain about her meticulously planned life, sensing the ground shifting beneath her feet as she begins to lose control.
GER25 Dying
Director: Matthias Glasner
Cast: Lars Eidinger, Ronald Zehrfeld, Corinna Harfouch
Celebrated auteur Matthias Glasner’s compelling drama Dying assembles an outstanding all-star cast led by the incredible Lars Eidinger as a successful, middle-aged orchestra conductor negotiating the chaos of his volatile private life. Berlin: Tom Lunies (Eidinger) is rehearsing a new composition titled Sterben (“Dying”) written by his troubled, highly-strung best friend Bernard. Though romantically involved with his assistant Ronja, Tom’s ex-girlfriend is about to give birth and wants him to co-parent the child. Hamburg: Tom’s younger sister, Ellen (Lilith Stangenberg), a dental hygienist, begins a frenzied affair with a married colleague with whom she shares a passion for self-medication and hedonism. Meanwhile, Tom’s ailing, sharp-tongued mother Lissy (Corinna Harfouch) is struggling to care for her husband, Gerd, whose mental decline is wreaking havoc on their quiet lives. Where are the couple’s two adult children when they are needed most? A masterpiece of shifting tonal registers, Glasner’s provocative, semi-autobiographical film treads the line between drama, tragedy and black humour, in an indelible, richly rewarding experience that was a sensation at last year’s Berlinale.
GER25 Hysteria
Director: Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay
Cast: Serkan Kaya, Mehdi Meskar, Nicolette Krebitz
Direct from the 2025 Berlinale, where it celebrated its highly anticipated World Premiere in the Panorama section, Hysteria is a suspenseful behind-the-scenes conspiracy thriller from award-winning director Mehmet Akif Büyükatalay in his second feature. On the set of a film production about a real-life 1993 arson incident, a burned Quran is discovered on set by a driver. The film crew is thrown into turmoil, and the shoot begins to spin out of control. Caught in the crossfire of accusations, 24-year-old intern and second assistant director Elif (2025 European Shooting Star Devrim Lingnau, The Empress) is drawn into a dangerous game of secrets, lies and paranoia, finding herself at the heart of an all-absorbing conspiracy. Filled with incendiary tensions and unexpected twists and turns, this clever and provocative mystery reflects on contemporary issues and presents a bold exploration of chaos, identity, ambition and power. This is a thought-provoking take on present day German society.
GER25 I Want It All
Director: Luzia Schmid
Cast: Hildegard Knef, Christina Palastanga, Paul von Schell
Hildegard Knef: global star, style icon and grand dame of chanson, was opinionated, controversial and simultaneously an archetype and antithesis of her time. As an actress, singer and writer, Knef became a public figure in Germany at the age of 20 and never returned to anonymity. In 1951, a six second scene from the film The Sinner caused a nationwide scandal in the newly formed Federal Republic, when Knef’s breasts were visible on screen. After falling from grace, she pursued a career abroad and remained creatively active for over five decades, celebrating successes and experiencing crushing defeats. Published in 1970 and translated into 17 languages, Knef’s highly successful autobiography The Gifted Horse topped the der Spiegel bestseller list for six months. Marking the 100th anniversary of her birth in 1925, cinematic biography I Want It All showcases Knef's unwavering spirit and artistic brilliance using rare archival footage and interviews to present a portrait of a highly talented, ambitious and astute woman who showed the world how to survive fame and failure.
GER25 John Cranko
Director: Joachim A Lang
Cast: Sam Riley, Elisa Badenes, Max Schimmelpfennig
Directed by Joachim Lang (Mack the Knife) this cinematic, dance-infused tribute to the virtuoso choreographer who became a star on the world’s greatest ballet stages sees Sam Riley (Control, SS-GB) deliver a profoundly moving titualr performance. Prosecuted for homosexual activity in London, up-and-coming choreographer John Cranko (Riley) leaves for Stuttgart, Germany in 1960. A frenzied workaholic with a charming demeanour, Cranko swiftly revitalises the Stuttgart Ballet company, but his lifestyle attracts attention. After a controversial replacement of the prima donna and a series of new additions, Cranko's first production of Romeo and Juliet is a sensational success. He becomes the darling of the public and the ensemble is soon globally renowned, being invited to perform at prestigious venues like New York's Metropolitan Opera. Driven by a quest for perfection, Cranko grapples with destructive private setbacks amidst his meteoric rise. Featuring a dance ensemble of real Stuttgart Ballet members, this captivating drama deftly weaves together Cranko’s life and art in a tale of the highs and lows of the intoxicating limelight.
GER25 Long Story Short
Director: David Dietl
Cast: Ronald Zehrfeld, Trystan Pütter, Nicholas Ofczarek
Hilarious and poignant, this feel-good dramatic comedy follows a group of friends across three years as they reunite at various parties, learning about true love, friendship and living life to the fullest. When Ellen attends her friends’ New Year's Eve party, she is keeping a secret: she is having an affair with the already-married Sebastian, whom she believes to be the love of her life. Meanwhile there is tension in the marriage of Mareike and Adam, and things are heating up between Rolf and Diana. As momentous occasions are celebrated, friendships and relationships are put to the test; there is love, arguments, laughter, tears, weddings, children, and while some people find each other, others separate. Directed by David Dietl (Berlin Bouncer) and featuring a stellar ensemble including Laura Tonke, Ronald Zehrfeld (also in Two to One), and Trystan Pütter (Toni Erdmann), Long Story Short skillfully weaves together humour and serious moments in a magnificent ode to life, love and friendship.
GER25 Mother's Baby
Director: Johanna Moder
Cast: Claes Bang, Hans Löw, Marie Leuenberger
Direct from screening in competition at the 2025 Berlinale, the 2025 Festival will close with the intriguing psychological thriller Mother’s Baby, starring a captivating Marie Leuenberger. 40-year-old Julia (Leuenberger), a successful orchestral conductor, and her partner Georg (Hans Löw) have been longing for a child when the enigmatic Dr. Vilfort (Claes Bang), a fertility specialist with a private clinic, offers them hope. After successful treatment at the fertility doctor’s clinic, Julia becomes pregnant. However, when they return to the clinic nine months later, the birth does not go as planned and the baby is immediately taken away for additional treatment, leaving Julia and her husband in the dark about what has happened. When Julia is finally reunited with the child, she feels strangely distant and soon begins to doubt whether it is really her child and if something peculiar is going on at the clinic. Directed and co-written by Johanna Moder, this visceral tale of paranoia, ambiguity and maternal anxieties delivers enthralling thrills and sinister chills that will stay with you for days.
GER25 Muenter & Kandinsky - The Blue Rider
Director: Marcus O. Rosenmüller
Cast: Vladimir Burlakov, Vanessa Loibl, Marianne Sägebrecht
Directed by Marcus O. Rosenmüller (Wunderkinder), Münter & Kandinsky - The Blue Rider is a sumptuous historical drama and rich portrait of the complex relationship between Expressionist painters Gabriele Münter and Wassily Kandinsky. Extraordinary artists and passionate lovers, Gabriele Münter (1877-1962) and Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) were integral to Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider), one of the most famous artist groups of Classical Modernism at the beginning of the 20th Century. Together they lived and painted in the Bavarian town of Murnau am Staffelsee. But while Kandinsky enjoys fame, admiration, artistic and financial recognition, Münter remained in his shadow. As she struggled with her own life and lack of success, their relationship became increasingly complicated and toxic. Starring Vladimir Burlakov (Deutschland 83) as Kandinsky and Vanessa Loibl as Münter, this gorgeous story of love and art based on true events centralises Gabriele Münter, exploring the untold chapters of her life, her love affair with Kandinsky, and her crucial role in the avant-garde movement that revolutionised the art world.
GER25 Old White Man
Director: Simon Verhoeven
Cast: Elyas M’Barek, Nadja Uhl, Michael Maertens
A smash box office hit in Germany, satirical ensemble comedy Old White Man, written and directed by Simon Verhoeven (Nightlife, Welcome to Germany), is a sharply observed, provocative exploration of exaggerated clichés and contemporary society’s generational and cultural divides. Middle-aged family man and advertising manager Heinz Hellmich (Jan Josef Liefers) is on a mission: to shed his image as an "old white man" and redeem himself at work to hopefully secure the promotion of his dreams. When his progressive boss and diverse colleagues accept his invitation to an intimate dinner at his home, Heinz sees it as the perfect opportunity to showcase his modern outlook on life. But as the evening unfolds, Heinz stumbles from one cringe-worthy faux pas to the next. When everyone is finally seated at the table, his family’s carefully curated facade begins to crack. With unexpected guests arriving and the night spiraling out of control, the dinner table discussion turns to sensitive topics and becomes a minefield of political correctness, clashing worldviews and awkward revelations, with comedic chaos ensuing!
GER25 Peacock
Director: Bernhard Wenger
Cast: Albrecht Schuch, Julia Franz Richter, Anton Noori
Albrecht Schuch (Dark Satellites GER24, All Quiet on the Western Front) delivers a stellar central performance in Peacock, a biting satire about the essence of human relationships. Matthias (Schuch) is a master of his profession, the head of a successful Rent-A-Friend agency, playing any role in any situation his clients desire for a fee. Do you need a “cultured boyfriend” to impress your friends? A “perfect son” to influence your business partners’ opinion of you? Or maybe just a sparring partner to rehearse an argument? Whatever it is, simply rent Matthias. Business is going well, but while Matthias excels at pretending to be someone else every day, the real challenge is just being himself. Matthias’ curated and composed life begins to unravel as he struggles with his life and sense of self outside work, plunging him into an identity crisis. Written and directed by Bernhard Wenger in his feature film debut, Peacock is a pitch-perfect witty, existential black comedy with a touch of the surreal and sly social commentary.
GER25 Riefenstahl
Director: Andres Veiel
Cast: Leni Riefenstahl, Andrew Bird
Written and directed by the acclaimed Andres Veiel, this masterful piece of documentary filmmaking delivers a captivating insight into the private estate of Leni Riefenstahl, delving into her complex relationship with the Nazi regime. Considered one of the most controversial women of the 20th century as an artist and a Nazi propagandist, Riefenstahl’s films Triumph of the Will and Olympia stand for perfectly staged body worship and the celebration of the superior and victorious, while simultaneously projecting contempt for the imperfect and weak. During her long life after the fall of Nazism, she remained unapologetic, controlling and shaping her legacy, determined to uphold her ideals. Using materials from unprecedented access to Riefenstahl's private estate, including films, photos, recordings and letters, Veiel uncovers her life and artistic creations, and questions how Riefenstahl could become the Reich's preeminent filmmaker, yet continue to deny any closer ties to Hitler and Goebbels. Featuring narration by Andrew Bird and music by Freya Arde, Riefenstahl explores the enduring appeal of imperial greatness and Riefenstahl’s multi-faceted legacy in art and politics.
GER25 The Chaos Sisters & Penguin Paul
Director: Mike Marzuk
Cast: Max Giermann, Lilit Serger, Janine Kunze
Adapted from the popular book series Die Chaosschwestern by Dagmar H. Mueller, this charming family film features a stellar ensemble cast that brings the beloved book characters to life. The Martini sisters Livi, Tessa, Malea and Kenny have very little in common. There are always differences of opinion and ambition: 15-year-old Tessa wants to become an influencer; 13-year-old Livi is an environmentalist; ten-year-old Malea is an adventure-seeker; and Kenny, the youngest, has an imaginary friend named Sashimi. One day, when their parents are out of the house, Paul the dancing penguin appears on their doorstep, and upon learning that he is in danger the sisters must embark on a wild adventure to save him from the cunning magician duo, Mary & Marc, and return him to his family at the zoo. The only way to succeed is for the chaos sisters to put their differences aside and work together!
GER25 The Door-to-Door Bookstore
Director: Ngo The Chau
Cast: Christoph Maria Herbst, Edin Hasanovic, Ronald Zehrfeld
Based on the best-selling novel by Carsten Henn, which was inspired by a real bookstore in Aachen, The Door-to-Door Bookstore is a charming and heartfelt ode to books and readers. Every day, in the back room of a bookshop Carl Kollhoff (Christoph Maria Herbst) carefully wraps books in paper to personally deliver to his regular customers in town. Books are the greatest joy of the shy older man, who lives for the printed word. Although he avoids contact with other people, he knows his loyal customers’ preferences and takes pride in selecting the perfect story for each of them. One day, curious nine-year-old Schascha follows him on one of his rounds and Carl reluctantly accepts the new companion. But Schascha quickly wins the hearts of Carl's regular customers and turns their lives upside down, while also helping Carl break out of his closed world.
GER25 The Mystery of Love
Director: Markus Goller
Cast: Uwe Ochsenknecht, Emilia Schüle, Corinna Harfouch
At 67, Edgar (Uwe Ochsenknecht) is a successful German comedian. Every evening on stage, he charms audiences with his sharp wit about life’s later years—relationship failures, ungrateful children, fading desires, declining health, and the approach of death. But when the show is over and the laughter dies down, he is left to face his own loneliness. He tries to fill his empty evenings by numbing his feelings with drinks and short-lived flings. One day, his ex-wife Eva (Corinna Harfouch, also in Dying) appears unannounced at one of his performances. He has not had contact with Eva or their two adult children for 25 years. But soon Eva and Edgar begin to reconnect. Against all expectations, love rekindles between them and Eva decides to accompany Edgar on his comedy tour through Germany and Austria. Directed by Markus Goller (One for the Road, 25km/h) The Mystery of Love is a bittersweet tragicomedy about appreciating life and love, forgiveness and second chances.
GER25 The Tasters
Director: Silvio Soldini
Cast: Max Riemelt, Elisa Schlott, Emma Falck
Directed by Silvio Soldini, The Tasters is a gripping moral drama, adapted from Rosella Postorino’s bestselling novel, which was inspired by the incredible true story of Margot Wolk, one of Hitler’s food tasters. Autumn 1943. Fleeing bombed Berlin, Rosa (Elisa Schlott, The Empress, Das Boot) reaches a small, isolated village where her in-laws live and where her husband, who is on the front, has written to her to take refuge while awaiting his return. Rosa soon discovers that the seemingly peaceful village hides a secret: inside the neighbouring forest lies Hitler’s headquarters, the Wolf's Lair. One morning at dawn Rosa is taken, along with other young women from the village, to taste the Führer's food under the watchful eye of the SS and ensure it is not poisoned. Caught in a deadly daily game, the tasters begin to form alliances, friendships and secret pacts. Rosa, the outsider, struggles to be accepted by the others, and her situation is further complicated when a new SS officer begins to have feelings for her.
GER25 Two to One
Director: Natja Brunckhorst
Cast: Peter Kurth, Sandra Hüller, Max Riemelt
Based on incredible true events and featuring a stellar ensemble including Sandra Hüller (Anatomy of a Fall, The Zone of Interest), Max Riemelt, Ronald Zehrfeld, and Peter Kurth, German box office hit Two to One is a feel-good tale of friendship, family, money and justice. During the reunification process, in the summer of 1990, East German citizens had mere days to exchange their East German Ostmarks for new Deutschmarks, with the old currency about to become worthless. Taking advantage of the chaotic time, a group of clever East Germans discover a hidden stash of millions of Ostmarks and retrieve as much money as they can carry. With wit and skill, they hatch an elaborate scheme with their neighbours to capitalise on the find and outsmart the system. But things take a turn for the worse when money starts circulating that never officially existed in the GDR (German Democratic Republic). Written and directed by Natja Brunckhorst, this heartfelt story promises laughs and unexpected twists amongst a culture clash of capitalism and socialism.
GER25 What Marielle Knows
Director: Frédéric Hambalek
Cast: Julia Jentsch, Felix Kramer, Moritz Treuenfels
From writer/director Frédéric Hambalek, this scathingly funny comedy of manners centres on a tantalising premise: what would you do if your daughter could suddenly read your mind? Well-off young parents Julia (Julie Jentsch) and Tobias (Felix Kramer) and their daughter Marielle (Laeni Geiseler) appear to be the perfect bourgeois Munich family. Yet behind the facade, trouble is brewing: self-important Tobias battles with self-doubt, and tightly-wound Julia is wrestling with her attraction to a colleague. The fragile balance of the family is shattered abruptly when Marielle reveals an unwanted new ability to her parents: she is now able to see and hear everything that they do. At first incredulous, Julia and Tobias quickly realise their lies no longer hold water. As their secrets and self-deceptions unravel - with increasingly awkward consequences – the two become more acutely self-conscious and their relationship reaches breaking point. Sharply executed, What Marielle Knows is a fascinating exploration of hypocrisies and contradictions, as uncomfortable truths are revealed.
GER25 Winners
Director: Soleen Yusef
Cast: Halima Ilter, Andreas Döhler, Dileyla Agirman
Eleven-year-old Mona and her family have fled from Syria to Berlin. Her new public school is chaotic, the teachers are frazzled, and the students are frustrated. Mona can barely speak German and struggles to find her place in this new life. When Mona's special talent in football is recognised by one of the teachers, she lands a spot on the girls' football team. But she soon discovers that playing with the other girls is more difficult than expected and she remains an outsider. With a tournament approaching, the girls soon realise that if they want a chance to win, they will need to put their differences aside, stick together and work as a team. Winner of the 2024 German Film Award for Best Children’s Film, Winners is a charming and uplifting coming-of-age story about the importance of resilience, teamwork, friendship, and belonging.
Goodfellas
Young Henry Hill, with his friends Jimmy and Tommy, begins the climb from being a petty criminal to a gangster on the mean streets of New York.
Ground Zero
Director: Tejas Prabhaa Vijay Deoskar
Cast: Sai Tamhankar, Mukesh Tiwari, Zoya Hussain
After the 2001 Parliament attack, BSF officer Dubey leads a 2-year probe uncovering the mastermind Ghazi Baba, enabling India's biggest anti-terror operation.
HSBC German Film Festival 2025
The HSBC German Film Festival presented by Palace, in association with German Films, will return in 2025 to showcase the best contemporary German cinema direct from major festivals in Europe plus a selection from its German-speaking neighbours, Austria and Switzerland.
How to Train Your Dragon
Release Date: Thursday 12th June
From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding. As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader. The film also stars Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2), Gabriel Howell (Bodies), Bronwyn James (Wicked), Harry Trevaldwyn (Smothered), Ruth Codd (The Midnight Club), BAFTA nominee Peter Serafinowicz (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Murray McArthur (Game of Thrones).
Hurry Up Tomorrow
Release Date: Thursday 15th May
Directed by Trey Edward Shults (Waves, It Comes At Night), Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye stars alongside Hollywood's most acclaimed young actors, Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan, in HURRY UP TOMORROW; a suspenseful psychological thriller loosely inspired by The Weeknd's own career as an international pop star. An insomniac musician (Tesfaye) encounters a mysterious stranger (Ortega), leading to a journey that challenges everything he knows about himself.
I Know What You Did Last Summer
Release Date: Thursday 17th July
A group of friends are terrorized by a stalker who knows about a gruesome incident from their past.
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life
Release Date: Thursday 12th June
Agathe (Camille Rutherford) is a hopelessly clumsy yet charming young woman who works in the legendary Shakespeare & Co. bookshop in Paris, while she dreams of being a successful writer, and of experiencing love akin to a Jane Austen novel, she finds herself desperately single and plagued by writers block. When Agathe’s best friend (Pablo Pauly) gets her invited to the Jane Austen Writers' Residency in England, she finally has her Jane Austen moment…and is caught in a very unexpected romantic triangle. Agathe must let go of her insecurities to decide what she really wants for herself, and to achieve her romantic and professional dreams.
Jurassic World: Rebirth
Release Date: Thursday 3rd July
A new era is born. This July, three years after the Jurassic World trilogy concluded, the enduring Jurassic series evolves in an ingenious new direction with Jurassic World Rebirth. Anchored by iconic action superstar Scarlett Johansson, Emmy and SAG nominee Jonathan Bailey and two-time Oscar® winner Mahershala Ali, this action-packed new chapter sees an extraction team race to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park, inhabited by the worst of the worst that were left behind. Also starring acclaimed international stars Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, the film is directed by dynamic visualist Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp. Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air within that tropical biosphere hold, in their DNA, the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind. Academy Award® nominee Johansson plays skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure the genetic material. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on a forbidden island that had once housed an undisclosed research facility for Jurassic Park. There, in a terrain populated by dinosaurs of vastly different species, they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that has been hidden from the world for decades. Ali is Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s most trusted team member; Critics Choice and Olivier Award winner Jonathan Bailey (Wicked, Bridgerton) plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis; Emmy nominee Rupert Friend (Homeland, Obi-Wan Kenobi) appears as Big Pharma representative Martin Krebs and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer, Murder on the Orient Express) plays Reuben Delgado, the father of the shipwrecked civilian family.
Kangaroo
Release Date: Thursday 18th September
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.
Karate Kid: Legends
Release Date: Thursday 5th June
In Karate Kid: Legends, after a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. Li struggles to let go of his past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates, and although he doesn't want to fight, trouble seems to find him everywhere. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren't enough. Li's kung fu teacher Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.
La Cocina
Release Date: Thursday 15th May
Amidst the lunch rush of a frantic Manhattan restaurant, a series of events threaten to bring the kitchen to a crashing halt. While food orders flood in and pressure mounts to boiling point, the passionate relationship between chef Pedro (Raúl Briones) and waitress Julia (Academy Award nominee Rooney Mara) is starting to fray. But when missing money and shocking revelations cause things to spiral out of control, it’s not long before one of New York’s busiest kitchens is on the verge of imploding. Featuring an array of outstanding performances led by Briones and Mara, La Cocina is a pping, exhilarating and truly cinematic new film from acclaimed director Alonso Ruizpalacios.
Lilo & Stitch
Release Date: Thursday 22nd May
A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the Oscar®-nominated filmmaker behind the animated feature film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” the film stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, introducing Maia Kealoha.
M3GAN 2.0
Release Date: Thursday 26th June
The murderous doll who captivated pop culture in 2023 is back. And this time she’s not alone. The original creative team behind that phenomenon—led by horror titans James Wan for Atomic Monster, Jason Blum for Blumhouse and director Gerard Johnstone—reboot an all-new wild chapter in A.I. mayhem with M3GAN 2.0. Two years after M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence, went rogue and embarked on a murderous (and impeccably choreographed) rampage and was subsequently destroyed, M3GAN’s creator Gemma (Allison Williams) has become a high-profile author and advocate for government oversight of A.I. Meanwhile, Gemma’s niece Cady (Violet McGraw), now 14, has become a teenager, rebelling against Gemma’s overprotective rules. Unbeknownst to them, the underlying tech for M3GAN has been stolen and misused by a powerful defense contractor to create a military-grade weapon known as Amelia (Ivanna Sakhno; Ahsoka, Pacific Rim: Uprising), the ultimate killer infiltration spy. But as Amelia’s self-awareness increases, she becomes decidedly less interested in taking orders from humans. Or in keeping them around. With the future of human existence on the line, Gemma realizes that the only option is to resurrect M3GAN (Amie Donald, voiced by Jenna Davis) and give her a few upgrades, making her faster, stronger, and more lethal. As their paths collide, the original A.I bitch is about to meet her match.
Materialists
Release Date: Thursday 12th June
A24 reteams up with writer/director Celine Song - the mind behind 2023’s Oscar-nominated break out indie hit, Past Lives - for the highly anticipated new romantic comedy, Materialists. Featuring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal entangled in an epic love triangle, Materialists sees a young, ambitious New York City matchmaker (Johnson) torn between the perfect match (Pascal) and her imperfect ex (Evans).
Mickey 17
Director: Bong Joon-ho
Cast: Toni Colette, Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie
He’s dying to save mankind… From the Academy Award-winning writer/director of ‘Parasite’, Bong Joon Ho, comes the groundbreaking satirical sci-fi comedy, MICKEY 17. Robert Pattinson (The Batman, Tenet) is a blast in the titular role of ‘Mickey’, reaching for the stars with an audacious and layered dual performance that showcases his exceptional range. The unlikely hero, Mickey Barnes (Pattinson) has found himself in the extraordinary dystopian circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job… to die, for a living. Labelled an ‘expendable’, Mickey is a disposable clone worker tasked with the most dangerous missions on an intergalactic expedition – led by controversial politician turned maniacal space coloniser Kenneth Marshall (Mark Ruffalo) – that results in an unrelenting cycle of brutal deaths and regeneration. Bong’s brilliantly bonkers space caper also features out-of-this-world performances from a star-studded cast including Naomi Ackie (Blink Twice), Steven Yeun (Nope), Academy Award nominee Toni Collette (Hereditary), and Academy Award nominee Mark Ruffalo (Poor Things).
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
Release Date: Saturday 17th May
Director: Christopher McQuarrie
Cast: Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Simon Pegg
Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is back and risking it all once again as Ethan Hunt in the epic eighth instalment of the legendary action-espionage series, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker, Christopher McQuarrie (Top Gun: Maverick). One last time... Ethan Hunt (Cruise) and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands... The electrifying sequel picks up from the cliffhanger ending of 2023’s 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning' and promises to be another action-packed thrill ride, with epic stunts, belief-defying action sequences and ever-increasing suspense that fans of the franchise know and love. Set to premiere Out of Competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, the highly anticipated (rumoured) final instalment in the beloved action franchise also features an all-star returning supporting cast including, Golden Globe nominee Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Esai Morales, Simon Pegg, Oscar nominee Vanessa Kirby, Pom Klementieff, and Oscar nominee Angela Bassett.
Monsieur Aznavour
Release Date: Thursday 8th May
Directors: Grand Corps Malade, Mehdi Idir
Cast: Tahar Rahim, Soufiane Guerrab, Bastien Bouillon
Just as Marion Cotillard was to La Vie en Rose, Golden Globe-nominated actor Tahar Rahim is to MONSIEUR AZNAVOUR, transforming into the iconic singer-songwriter for this hugely entertaining rise-to-stardom biography of the man who beat all odds to not only become one of France’s best-loved entertainers, but personified French culture to the English-speaking world. Born in Paris in 1924 as the son of Armenian refugees, Charles Aznavour’s formative years are spent in poverty, but distinguished by his parents’ passion for music and theatre. Ridiculed for his short stature and raspy tenor voice - traits he would in time fully embrace - Aznavour’s early attempts at a showbiz career during the Occupation falter. Whilst a gifted lyricist and storyteller, his material finds more success in the hands of others, including his friend Pierre (Bastien Bouillon), and later the imperious Edith Piaf (a scene-stealing Marie-Julie Baup), who becomes a highly influential mentor and supporter. But by the 1950s, Aznavour finally realises his own ambitions; his empathetic ‘chansons’ about the heartbreaks, confusions and passions of the common man (mining the dramas of his own life) catapult him to global attention. Led by its star’s astonishing performance and stunning vocal prowess, Mehdi Idir and Grand Corps Malade’s emotional and lavishly-mounted MONSIEUR AZNAVOUR is a true tour de force as intimate as it is spectacular, serving as a triumphant reminder of the power and impact of music. It’s a grand and unmissable cinema experience.
NT LIVE: FLEABAG (ENCORE)
Release Date: Thursday 29th May
Director: Vicky Jones
Cast: Phoebe Waller-Bridge
See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, filmed live for cinemas from London’s West End in 2019. Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) and directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain and a guinea pig café struggling to keep afloat, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose. Playing to sold-out audiences in New York and London, don’t miss your chance to see this ‘legitimately hilarious show’ (New Yorker), filmed live from London and heading soon to a cinema near you!
NT LIVE: Vanya (Encore)
Release Date: Thursday 15th May
Director: Sam Yates
Cast: Andrew Scott
Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions. Ivan (Uncle Vanya) has spent his life managing the estate and business affairs of his family with little regard for his efforts. Andrew Scott plays the titular character alongside his second wife Helena, retired professor Alexander and his daughter Sonia, Vanya’s widowed mother Maureen, his romantic rival the country doctor Michael and the nanny Maria, alongside Elizabeth and Liam. Filmed live from its sold-out West End run in 2024.
NT Live: Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove
Director: Sean Foley
Cast: Steve Coogan, Tony Jayawardena, Giles Terera
Seven-time BAFTA Award winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove. When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow).
Novocaine No Pain
Directors: Dan Berk, Robert Olsen
Cast: Betty Gabriel, Amber Midthunder, Jack Quaid
When the girl of his dreams (Amber Midthunder) is kidnapped, everyman Nate (Jack Quaid) turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in his fight to get her back.
One Battle After Another
Release Date: Thursday 25th September
From Academy Award-nominated, BAFTA-winning filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson comes “One Battle After Another,” starring Academy Award and BAFTA winner Leonardo DiCaprio. When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own's daughter. Oscar and BAFTA winners Benicio del Toro and Sean Penn also star alongside Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti, as well as Wood Harris and Alana Haim.
Paris Opera Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty
Release Date: Saturday 7th June
Director: Rudolf Nureyev
Cast: Paris Opera Ballet
In 1961, Rudolf Nureyev toured Paris with the Kirov, enthralling audiences as the Prince in The Sleeping Beauty. Thirty years later, he proposed a new choreography of what he considered to be “the ballet of ballets” for the Paris Opera Ballet. Retaining the spectacular enchantment of the ballet and the sparkling charm of Tchaikovsky’s music, Nureyev brought a new balance to Marius Petipa’s original choreography by giving more prominence to the male roles. Returning to the Paris Opera stage after an absence of ten years, there is no doubt that Aurora and Désiré, the Lilac Fairy and the Blue Bird, not forgetting the terrible Carabosse, will fascinate new generations.
Persian Film Festival Australia
The Persian Film Festival Australia (PFFA) is an annual competitive film festival dedicated to showcasing works by Iranian and Persian-speaking filmmakers from around the world. The festival typically takes place over ten days between April and May, presenting a curated selection of feature films, documentaries, and short films. Several awards are presented, including the Golden Gazelle Award for Best Feature Film, Best Documentary, and Best Short Film.
Pink Floyd at Pompeii - MCMLXXII
Director: Adrian Maben
Cast: Nick Mason, David Gilmour, Roger Waters
Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, the groundbreaking 1972 film directed by Adrian Maben, returns to theaters, now digitally re-mastered in 4K from the original 35mm footage with enhanced audio. Set in the hauntingly beautiful ruins of the ancient Roman Amphitheater in Pompeii, Italy, the film captures Pink Floyd performing an intimate concert without an audience. Filmed in October 1971, the performance features unforgettable tracks such as “Echoes,” “A Saucerful of Secrets,” and “One of These Days.” The breathtaking visuals of the amphitheater, captured both day and night, amplify the magic of the performance, creating a unique and immersive experience. Additionally, the film includes rare behind-the-scenes glimpses of the band working on The Dark Side of the Moon at Abbey Road Studios. This meticulous restoration delivers stunning image and sound quality, featuring a theatrical and home entertainment mix from Steven Wilson in 5.1 and Dolby Atmos. These upgrades enhance the film's depth and clarity while preserving the authenticity and spirit of the original 1972 release. Inspired by the golden warmth of Pompeii’s iconic setting, the remaster transforms this timeless piece into a masterpiece of sight and sound. Experience Pink Floyd like never before through this pioneering audio-visual remaster!
Psycho
Alfred Hitchcock's convention breaking masterpiece, PSYCHO was created with tact, grace and art. Hitchcock didn't just create modern horror, he validated it.
Raid 2
Release Date: Thursday 1st May
A fiery Income Tax officer, Amay Patnaik (Ajay Devgn), confronts the corrupt nexus in Bhoj. Beneath the veneer of honesty lies a sinister operation tied to Dada Bhai (Riteish Deshmukh), a revered politician. As Amay unravels layers of deceit buried in fields and fortresses, one question looms: will justice prevail, or will power silence the truth?
Royal Ballet: Romeo and Juliet
Release Date: Saturday 26th April
The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire. The Capulets and Montagues are sworn enemies. Yet it is love at first sight for Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet when they meet each other at the Capulet ball, into which Romeo has snuck. The two fall in love and they profess their devotion to each other at Juliet’s balcony. They secretly get married. The stakes are raised for the young couple when Romeo avenges the death of his friend Mercutio who has been killed by Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin. For this, Romeo is exiled from Verona. Meanwhile, Juliet’s parents are forcing her to marry another suitor. In order to be together, Romeo and Juliet must risk it all…
Royal Ballet: Romeo and Juliet
The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire. The Capulets and Montagues are sworn enemies. Yet it is love at first sight for Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet when they meet each other at the Capulet ball, into which Romeo has snuck. The two fall in love and they profess their devotion to each other at Juliet’s balcony. They secretly get married. The stakes are raised for the young couple when Romeo avenges the death of his friend Mercutio who has been killed by Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin. For this, Romeo is exiled from Verona. Meanwhile, Juliet’s parents are forcing her to marry another suitor. In order to be together, Romeo and Juliet must risk it all…
Royal Opera: Die Walküre
Release Date: Saturday 14th June
Director: Barrie Kosky
Cast: Christopher Maltman, Soloman Howard , Natalya Romaniw
Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle. Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky reunite to continue the mythical adventure that began with Das Rheingold in 2023. On a stormy night, fate brings two strangers – Sieglinde (Natalya Romaniw) and Siegmund (Stanislas de Barbeyrac) together, unleashing a love with the power to end worlds. Meanwhile, in the realm of the gods, an epic battle ensues between their ruler Wotan (Christopher Maltman) and his rebellious daughter, Brünnhilde (Elisabet Strid).
Royal Opera: Turandot
Release Date: Saturday 3rd May
Director: Andrei Serban
Cast: Sondra Radvanovsky, Adam Palka, SeokJong Baek
Puccini’s captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor. Featuring the ever-popular ‘Nessun dorma’, this opera of love and revenge is brought to life in a dazzling production. The beautiful but icy Princess Turandot (Sondra Radvanovksy) will only marry a man who can correctly answer three riddles. Those who fail are brutally beheaded. But when an unknown prince arrives, the balance of power in Turandot’s court is forever shaken, as the mysterious stranger does what no other has been able to.
Sinners
Director: Ryan Coogler
Cast: Jack O'Connell, Hailee Steinfeld, Delroy Lindo
“You keep dancing with the devil, one day he’s gonna follow you home.” From Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ryan Coogler (Black Panther, Creed) comes a new vision of fear in the highly anticipated supernatural thriller, SINNERS. Following their acclaimed collaborations on “Creed” and “Black Panther”, the blood-pumping period horror reunites Coogler with star Michael B. Jordan, who is receiving early praise for his audacious dual role. Set in the 1930s Jim Crow-era Southern America, twin brothers (Jordan) are trying to leave their troubled lives behind and return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. Written and directed by Coogler, the heart-stopping action adventure features gripping performances from a star-studded ensemble cast including, Jordan, Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld (Bumblebee, True Grit), Jack O’Connell (Ferrari), Wunmi Mosaku (Passenger), Jayme Lawson (The Woman King), Omar Benson Miller (True Lies) and Delroy Lindo (Da 5 Bloods).
Small Things Like These
Director: Tim Mielants
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Emily Watson, Michelle Fairley
In his first role since his Oscar-winning turn in ‘Oppenheimer’, Cillian Murphy returns to his roots in the intimate Irish historical drama SMALL THINGS LIKE THESE with a masterclass performance in subtlety and nuance. Based on the award-winning novel of the same name by Claire Keegan (who also wrote the novel that inspired the Palace favourite ‘The Quiet Girl’), the quietly affecting drama is a worthy adaptation and a searing exploration of morality. While working as a coal merchant to support his family in 1985, devoted father Bill Furlong (Murphy) discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent — and uncovers truths of his own — forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church. Sensitively adapted by playwright Enda Walsh (reuniting with Murphy following their 2001 film ‘Disco Pigs’) and astutely directed by Tim Mielants, the sombre small-town story is an absorbing slow burn that reveals uncomfortable horrors lurking just below the surface.
Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (20th Anniversary)
Director: George Lucas
Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor
Arguably the most quotable (and certainly the most meme-able) STAR WARS film ever made, returns to the big screen for its 20th Anniversary! STAR WARS: EPISODE III - REVENGE OF THE SITH was the final piece of the story of Anakin Skywalker and the Rise of the Empire. A truly heartbreaking film that is filled with edge-of-your-seat epic action, thrilling manipulation and universe-changing decisions. Discover the true power of the dark side in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Years after the onset of the Clone Wars, the noble Jedi Knights lead a massive clone army into a galaxy-wide battle against the Separatists. When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker is seduced by the dark side of the Force to become The Emperor’s new apprentice – Darth Vader. The Jedi are decimated, as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi Master Yoda are forced into hiding.
Stelios
Director: Yorgos Tsemperopoulos
Cast: Christos Mastoras, Klelia Renesi, Asimenia Voulioti
The touching story of Stelios Kazantzidis, a child of a refugee family from Pontus, who managed to survived and grew up thanks to his enormous talent and against all social and personal difficulties. Music, love, family, friends, fishing, creativity, night bouncers, fanatics, and great conflicts, create the mosaic of his life. A tribute film to a great singer, whose voice “spoke” to the hearts of all Greeks around the world, Stelios Kazantzidis – for those who loved him, and those who would like to get to know him.
Stelios
Release Date: Thursday 1st May
Director: Yorgos Tsemperopoulos
Cast: Christos Mastoras, Klelia Renesi, Asimenia Voulioti
The touching story of Stelios Kazantzidis, a child of a refugee family from Pontus, who managed to survived and grew up thanks to his enormous talent and against all social and personal difficulties. Music, love, family, friends, fishing, creativity, night bouncers, fanatics, and great conflicts, create the mosaic of his life. A tribute film to a great singer, whose voice “spoke” to the hearts of all Greeks around the world, Stelios Kazantzidis – for those who loved him, and those who would like to get to know him.
Superman
Release Date: Thursday 10th July
“Superman”, DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind. DC Studios heads Peter Safran and Gunn are producing the film, which Gunn directs from his own screenplay, based on characters from DC, Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The film stars David Corenswet (“Twisters”, “Hollywood”) in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult (the “X-Men” movies, “Juror #2”) as Lex Luthor. The film also stars Edi Gathegi (“For All Mankind”), Anthony Carrigan (“Barry”, “Gotham”), Nathan Fillion (the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, “The Suicide Squad”), Isabela Merced (“Alien Romulus”), Skyler Gisondo (“Licorice Pizza”, “Booksmart”), Sara Sampaio (“At Midnight”), María Gabriela de Faría (“The Moodys”), Wendell Pierce (“Selma”, “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan”), Alan Tudyk (“Andor”), Pruitt Taylor Vince (“Bird Box”) and Neva Howell (“Greedy People”).
TINA (MOTHER)
Release Date: Thursday 1st May
Director: Miki Magasiva
Cast: Beulah Koale, Anapela Polataivao, Antonia Robinson
A #1 NZ smash hit, Tinā (Mother) is a powerful, inspirational crowd pleaser about the healing power of music. Samoan teacher Mareta Percival is struggling following a huge personal loss in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Reluctantly taking on the role of substitute teacher at an elite, wealthy private school - she is surprised to find children crying out for guidance, inspiration and love. Using the symphony of her culture to empower her students, she forms a choir, bringing them together while unexpectedly rediscovering her passion again for being a teacher and mother.
TINA (MOTHER)
Director: Miki Magasiva
Cast: Beulah Koale, Anapela Polataivao, Antonia Robinson
A #1 NZ smash hit, Tinā (Mother) is a powerful, inspirational crowd pleaser about the healing power of music. Samoan teacher Mareta Percival is struggling following a huge personal loss in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Reluctantly taking on the role of substitute teacher at an elite, wealthy private school - she is surprised to find children crying out for guidance, inspiration and love. Using the symphony of her culture to empower her students, she forms a choir, bringing them together while unexpectedly rediscovering her passion again for being a teacher and mother.
Tall Tales
Release Date: Thursday 8th May
Director: Jonathan Zawada
Cast: Mark Pritchard, Thom Yorke
Fabled English record producer Mark Pritchard, luminary songwriter Thom Yorke and groundbreaking visual artist Jonathan Zawada present Tall Tales – a collaborative visual and audio cinema experience a decade in the making. Tall Tales is a fairy tale for the modern world; depicting rising tides, kings & queens, amazon logistics and robotic arms under iridescent skies. Like all good fairy tales – this work edges light with the dark as Thom’s echoed chants intertwine with Mark’s shimmering electronics on top of Jonathan’s hyperreal environments. On Tall Tales, we hear seasoned musicians continue down the path of experimentation, juxtaposed with uneasy landscapes of natural beauty and the brutal aesthetics of a dystopian world. Through Yorke’s lyrics, Pritchard’s atemporal compositions and Zawada’s visuals, Tall Tales questions where our insatiable appetite for ‘progress’ might have landed us. A prophetic cinematic experience, Tall Tales has been years in the making, but delivered right on time. Presented by WARP RECORDS, special event screenings of TALL TALES are being scheduled across the globe the day before the release of the new album. Be the first to hear (and see) the full album - only in cinemas.
Teatro di San Carlo: Rusalka
Release Date: Saturday 17th May
Director: Dmitri Tcherniakov
Cast: Adam Smith, Ekaterina Gubanova, Asmik Grigorian
Captured live from Naples’ splendid San Carlo Theatre – the world’s oldest continuously running public opera venue - where it opened the company’s theatrical season, acclaimed director Dmitri Tcherniakov stages a new production of Dvořák’s beautiful, supremely romantic opera about a water sprite Rusalka (here the stunning soprano Asmik Grigorian) who longs to find love. Maestro Dan Ettinger conducts a terrific cast that also includes exciting young British tenor Adam Smith, Ekaterina Gubanova, Anita Rachvelishvili and Gábor Bretz.
The Accountant 2
Director: Gavin O'Connor
Cast: Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, Daniella Pineda
Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to “find the accountant,” Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax (Jon Bernthal), to help. In partnership with U.S. Treasury Deputy Director Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), they uncover a deadly conspiracy, becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried.
The Amateur
Director: James Hawes
Cast: Michael Stuhlbarg, Julianne Nicholson, Jon Bernthal
Charlie Heller (Academy Award® winner Rami Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge.
The Correspondent
Director: Kriv Stenders
Cast: Richard Roxburgh, Julian Maroun, Rahel Romahn
Based on the riveting true story of Australian war correspondent Peter Greste’s shocking imprisonment in Egypt in 2013, THE CORRESPONDENT is a gripping biographical thriller about the relentless defence of the truth and triumph of the human spirit. Helmed by Red Dog director Kriv Stenders, the incredible story stars Richard Roxburgh (Rake, Moulin Rouge!) in a commanding career best performance. While covering the news desk in Cairo for a colleague over the Christmas holidays, Australian journalist Peter Greste (Roxburgh) is arrested and accused of terrorism. He has become a pawn in the middle of a deadly game full of corrupt officials and ancient rivalries. Now the subject of his own worldwide news story, with only his wits and unlikely allies keeping him alive, Greste’s very survival means staring down a brutal regime. Opening the 2024 Adelaide Film Festival, THE CORRESPONDENT is a chilling exploration of the risks journalists face in the pursuit of truth and the fragility of press freedom in the face of authoritarian power. While maintaining a palpable overarching sense of dread, screenwriter Peter Duncan’s use of absurdist humour works effectively to bring out the stark ridiculousness of the horrific ordeal, allowing for some light to cut through the bleakness of the visually striking yet emotionally heavy narrative. An ultimately tightly drawn portrait of one man’s determination to speak truth to power, THE CORRESPONDENT raises the question, “How much is a headline worth?”, while delivering a poignant reminder of the extraordinary courage it takes to stand up to authoritarian regimes.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Directors: Matthieu Delaporte, Alexandre de La Patellière
Cast: Pierfrancesco Favino, Laurent Lafitte, Pierre Niney
Pierre Niney leads a stellar cast in Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière’s thrilling new adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ epic adventure THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO, the first French cinematic treatment of the iconic tale of romance and redemption in over fifty years. Marseille, 1815. The dreams of principled young sailor Edmond Dantès (Niney) are about to come true; promoted to ship’s captain, he can finally marry the love of his life, Mercédès (Anaïs Demoustier). But his success inspires jealousy… betrayed by his rivals, Dantès is denounced as a member of a pro-Napoleon conspiracy, and incarcerated without trial in an isolated prison. After years of solitude, Dantès befriends the inmate in the adjacent cell, Abbé Faria (Pierfrancesco Favino), who reveals the location of a hidden treasure on the island of Monte Cristo. An extraordinary plan is hatched to exact revenge on the three men who wronged him: assuming multiple identities – “the Count of Monte Cristo” among them - Dantès will first court his enemies, and then seek retribution…
The Dumpling Queen
Release Date: Thursday 1st May
In the 1970s, Zang Jianhe, a woman from Qingdao, was forced to leave her hometown with her two daughters. To make ends meet and raise her children, she washed dishes by day and cleaned cars by night. With no one to rely on, she bore the immense pressure alone. Determined to break free from her fate, Zang Jianhe decided to make a living by selling dumplings. From struggling to attract customers to eventually thriving, she received much support from tough-but-kind Hong Jie, Brother Hua, and Uncle Dessert. Through perseverance, she grew her dumpling business into a success, and her life gradually opened up to new possibilities... The film is based on a true story.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Release Date: Thursday 24th July
Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' introduces Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus' plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren't bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal. The action adventure also stars Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne and Sarah Shakman.
The Goonies
Adapted by Chris Columbus from a story by Steven Spielberg, the film follows a group of misfit kids (including such second-generation Hollywoodites as Josh Brolin and Sean Astin) as they search for buried treasure in a subterranean cavern. THE GOONIES has a rich and indomitable air of all-American 80s innocence, Spielbergian sentiment and energetic fun-house tricks.
The King of Kings
Director: Seongho Jang
Cast: Forest Whitaker, Oscar Isaac, Kenneth Branagh
Charles Dickens embarks on a heartfelt journey to mend his relationship with his son, Walter, by sharing the ultimate story of hope and redemption: the life of Jesus Christ. Through young Walter's vivid imagination, the story comes to life, from the nativity to the resurrection, weaving themes of sacrifice, love, and eternal triumph. The King of Kings is a visually stunning animated retelling that brings the timeless story of Jesus to a new generation, inspiring faith and wonder in all who watch.
The Life of Chuck
Release Date: Thursday 21st August
A life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King's novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz. Written and directed by Mike Flanagan and starring Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill, Lauren LaVera, Karen Gillan, Matthew Lillard, Harvey Guillén, David Dastmalchian, Mia Sara, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Q'orianka Kilcher, Jacob Tremblay
The Monkey
Director: Oz Perkins
Cast: Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood
A new trip from Osgood Perkins. When twin brothers Bill and Hal find their father's old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start. The siblings decide to throw the toy away and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years. Based on the short story by Stephen King and produced by James Wan.
The Penguin Lessons
Director: Peter Cattaneo
Cast: Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Vivian El Jaber
Starring two-time Oscar nominee Steve Coogan (Philomena), this poignant dramedy from Oscar-nominated director Peter Cattaneo (The Full Monty) explores an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history. Based on the memoir and true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976, Tom (Coogan), expecting an easy ride, discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down. Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, this uplifting story about mutual human-animal healing is full of wit, warmth and humour, counterintuitive discoveries and cute penguin antics. It’s a heartwarming tear-jerker for the whole family.
The Phoenician Scheme
Release Date: Thursday 29th May
THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME, a film by Wes Anderson. The story of a family and a family business. Starring: Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe; Mia Threapleton as Sister Liesl, his daughter/a nun; Michael Cera as Bjorn Lund, their tutor. With: Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Riz Ahmed, Mathieu Amalric, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Richard Ayoade, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis, and Benedict Cumberbatch.
The Roses
Release Date: Thursday 28th August
Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict 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. The Roses is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film The War of the Roses, based on the novel by Warren Adler.
The Salt Path
Release Date: Thursday 15th May
Director: Marianne Elliott
Cast: Jason Isaacs, Gillian Anderson, James Lance
THE SALT PATH is the profound true story of husband and wife, Raynor (Gillian Anderson) and Moth Winn’s (Jason Isaacs) 630-mile trek along the beautiful but rugged Cornish, Devon and Dorset coastline. After being forcibly removed from their home, they make the desperate decision to walk in the hope that, in nature, they will find solace and a sense of acceptance. With depleted resources, only a tent and some essentials between them, every step along the path is a testament to their growing strength and determination. THE SALT PATH is a journey that is exhilarating, challenging, and liberating in equal measure. A portrayal of home, how it can be lost and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways.
The Surfer
Release Date: Thursday 15th May
Director: Lorcan Finnegan
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Julian McMahon, Miranda Tapsell
In the psychological thriller directed by Lorcan Finnegan, a man (Nicolas Cage) returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. But his desire to hit the waves is thwarted by a group of locals whose mantra is “don’t live here, don’t surf here.” Humiliated and angry, the man is drawn into a conflict that keeps rising in concert with the punishing heat of the summer and pushes him to his breaking point.
The Wedding Banquet
Release Date: Thursday 8th May
Director: Andrew Ahn
Cast: Kelly Marie Tran, Lily Gladstone, Bowen Yang
Raise a toast and dig into THE WEDDING BANQUET, a joyful, exuberant and fresh take on the romantic comedy genre starring Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Bowen Yang (Wicked). Award-winning director Andrew Ahn (Fire Island, Driveaways) serves up scrumptious humour mixed with unexpectedly tender moments in this critically adored reimagination of Ang Lee's 1993 classic. Frustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris, Min makes a proposal: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela in exchange for her wife Lee's expensive IVF. Their plans are upended, however, when Min's grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet to celebrate their nuptials. The heartwarming rom-com features an acclaimed and hilarious cast of multigenerational talent, including Lily Gladstone, Bowen Yang, Kelly Marie Tran, Joan Chen, Youn Yuh-jung, and Han Gi-chan.
Thunderbolts*
Release Date: Thursday 1st May
Director: Jake Schreier
Cast: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Olga Kurylenko
Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes — Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Red Guardian (David Harbour), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), and John Walker (Wyatt Russell). After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it’s too late? The cast also includes newcomers to the MCU — Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, and Wendell Edward Pierce.
Thunderbolts*
Director: Jake Schreier
Cast: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Olga Kurylenko
Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes — Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Red Guardian (David Harbour), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), and John Walker (Wyatt Russell). After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it’s too late? The cast also includes newcomers to the MCU — Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, and Wendell Edward Pierce.
Universal Language
Release Date: Thursday 22nd May
Two women find frozen cash, try to retrieve it. A tour guide leads confused tourists around Winnipeg sites. A man quits his job, visits his mother. Storylines intertwine surreally as identities blur in a disorienting comedy.
Until Dawn
Director: David F. Sandberg
Cast: Peter Stormare, Belmont Cameli, Ella Rubin
One year after her sister Melanie mysteriously disappeared, Clover and her friends head into the remote valley where she vanished in search of answers. Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they find themselves stalked by a masked killer and horrifically murdered one by one… only to wake up and find themselves back at the beginning of the same evening. Trapped in the valley, they’re forced to relive the night again and again - only each time the killer threat is different, each more terrifying than the last. Hope dwindling, the group soon realizes they have a limited number of deaths left, and the only way to escape is to survive until dawn.
Warfare
Directors: Alex Garland, Ray Mendoza
Cast: Cosmo Jarvis, Michael Gandolfini, Will Poulter
A visceral, boots-on-the-ground story of modern warfare and brotherhood, told like never before: in real time and based on the memory of the people who lived it. From A24 films & written and directed by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland (Civil War, 28 Days Later), arriving one year after 2024’s Civil War, comes an immersive and electrifying new take on the war movie. Created from the memories of real-life Navy SEALs, including Mendoza himself, the film recounts a dangerous surveillance mission gone wrong in Ramadi, Iraq, in 2006. Featuring an ensemble cast of Hollywood’s most exciting up-and-coming talent, including Charles Melton, Will Poulter, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Cosmo Jarvis, Joseph Quinn, and Kit Connor, Warfare takes place in real time, using extended takes, meticulously constructed sets, and unmatched realism to capture the fog and chaos of war, and the indelible brotherhood that develops in its wake. Co-director Mendoza, a combat veteran who worked with Garland to design the battle sequences in Civil War enlightens, “We made this film as a reminder to the people who make the decisions to go to war that there are people that will answer that call so that others don’t have to — and usually it’s the youth of America.” “Warfare breaks with convention and dispenses with romanticization in its depiction of war and what it feels like to be under fire,” says Will Poulter, who plays an Officer in Charge of the operation. “Playing out like a transcript from found footage, the movie gives people a more authentic understanding of being in a combat environment under intense pressure.” Breaking the formula of conventional war movies, Warfare pulls no punches in its frank and visceral depiction of young men under fire. “Reality doesn’t let people off the hook; when things are tough, there isn’t a dissolve or a cut or some music to cheer you up,” says Garland of his approach to making the movie. “You remain in that state until circumstances relieve you from pressure or the moment, and that’s what Warfare does — it adheres to reality, not the reassurances of cinema.”
Widow Clicquot
Director: Thomas Napper
Cast: Haley Bennett, Sam Riley, Tom Sturridge
Widow Clicquot is based on the true story behind the Veuve Clicquot champagne family and business that began in the late 18th century. After her husband's untimely death, Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot flouts convention by assuming the reins of the fledgling wine business they had nurtured together. Steering the company through dizzying political and financial reversals, she defies her critics and revolutionizes the champagne industry to become one of the world's first great entrepreneurs.
Wild At Heart
After breaking parole for self defensive manslaughter, Sailor Ripley and his girlfriend Lula, head down the highway to California while discovering hidden secrets about one another.
With or Without You
Release Date: Thursday 8th May
WITH OR WITHOUT YOU follows the moving story of Chloe (Melina Vidler), a young woman determined to rescue her free-spirited, alcoholic mother, Sharon (Marta Dusseldorp), from the claws of temptation. When Chloe’s ex-boyfriend torches her caravan, destroying everything inside, including her life savings, they find themselves on an unexpected road trip with a mysterious West African man named Dalu (Albert Mwangi), who is also looking for a better life. On their journey through the Australian countryside, they face challenges and unexpected detours, which, along with humour and passion, lead them to discover hope and healing.