Awards Season

From A24 and acclaimed writer and director Josh Safdie (Uncut Gems, Good Time), and starring two-time Academy Award nominee Timothée Chalamet, comes MARTY SUPREME, a wildly original sports dramedy that pulses with raw ambition, bruising emotion and Safdie’s unmistakable kinetic energy in his solo directorial debut. Chalamet leads a fearless ensemble including Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Tyler The Creator, Kevin O'Leary, Abel Ferrara and Fran Drescher, bringing together a cast as daring and unpredictable as the story itself. Marty Mauser is a young man with a dream no one takes seriously. Fuelled by stubborn hope and reckless courage, he throws himself headlong into a brutal pursuit of greatness that tests his body, his relationships and his sense of self. What begins as an underdog story steadily evolves into a gripping journey through obsession, ego, sacrifice and survival, as every win comes at a cost and every failure cuts deeper. Bold, darkly funny and emotionally ferocious, MARTY SUPREME is a high-voltage portrait of ambition in its purest and most dangerous form. With Safdie’s signature intensity and Chalamet delivering one of his most fearless performances yet that is already garnering awards attention, this is a sports film that transcends the genre and lingers long after the final frame. A must-see for lovers of character-driven cinema and boundary-pushing storytelling.

1580 England. Impoverished Latin tutor William Shakespeare meets free-spirited Agnes, and the pair, captivated by one another, strike up a torrid affair that leads to marriage and three children. Yet as Will pursues a budding theater career in far-away London, Agnes anchors the domestic sphere alone. When tragedy strikes, the couple’s once-unshakable bond is tested, but their shared experience sets the stage for the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. From Academy Award® winning filmmaker Chloé Zhao (Nomadland, The Rider) comes a sensitively observed, magnificently crafted tale about the complexities of love and the healing power of art and creativity. A luminous adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s internationally celebrated novel, Hamnet reframes the story of William Shakespeare through the eyes of his wife, Agnes, portrayed with breathtaking depth by Jessie Buckley, alongside Paul Mescal’s compelling Shakespeare. Having premiered at Telluride before winning the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, Hamnet immerses us in the fragile joys and shattering sorrows of family life in 16th-century Stratford.

Nominated for a Golden Globe for his mesmerising, tour de force performance, Ethan Hawke (Before trilogy) stars as Lorenz Hart in Oscar-nominated auteur Richard Linklater’s (Before trilogy, Boyhood) acclaimed biographical drama, BLUE MOON. Blending humour and pathos in classic Linklater fashion, BLUE MOON is a heartbreaking and humorous portrait of one crucial night in the turbulent life of the legendary Broadway lyricist. On March 31, 1943, Lorenz Hart faces an uncertain future as his professional and private life unravels during the opening night party of "Oklahoma!" - a new hit Broadway musical by his former colleague Richard Rodgers (Andrew Scott, All of Us Strangers). As the evening unfolds, a newly sober Hart finds himself at a crossroad, unsure of his place in a world that is rapidly changing around him. Featuring a luminous ensemble cast including Scott, Margaret Qualley (The Substance), and Bobby Cannavale (The Irishman), and anchored by Hawke’s career-best turn, BLUE MOON is as richly melancholic and sharply written as one of Rodgers and Hart’s toe-tapping, heart-stirring compositions.

Winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival and freshly nominated for four Golden Globes, IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT marks a powerful return from master filmmaker Jafar Panahi with a searing moral thriller that blends gripping suspense and dark humour with piercing political inquiry. The film follows Vahid (Vahid Mobasseri), an unassuming mechanic who has a chance encounter with Eghbal (Ebrahim Azizi), a man he strongly suspects to be his former sadistic jailhouse captor. Haunted by uncertainty and fear of being mistaken, Vahid enlists several former political prisoners, each bearing their own scars from the same captor, to try and confirm Eghbal's identity. As the bickering group drives around Tehran with the captive, they must confront how far to take matters into their own hands with their presumed tormentor. What begins as a quest for truth becomes a harrowing and savagely comedic confrontation with conscience, forcing the group to reckon with the cost of vengeance and the possibility of mercy. With complex ideas about the fragility of facts and the weight of moral choice, Panahi turns his personal dissonance into a profound and galvanizing work of art.

EXCLUSIVE 70MM SEASON AT THE ASTOR THEATRE FROM JANUARY 21 & PALACE JAMES ST FROM FEBRUARY 19. From A24 and acclaimed writer and director Josh Safdie (Uncut Gems, Good Time), and starring two-time Academy Award nominee Timothée Chalamet, comes MARTY SUPREME, a wildly original sports dramedy that pulses with raw ambition, bruising emotion and Safdie’s unmistakable kinetic energy in his solo directorial debut. Chalamet leads a fearless ensemble including Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Tyler The Creator, Kevin O'Leary, Abel Ferrara and Fran Drescher, bringing together a cast as daring and unpredictable as the story itself. Marty Mauser is a young man with a dream no one takes seriously. Fuelled by stubborn hope and reckless courage, he throws himself headlong into a brutal pursuit of greatness that tests his body, his relationships and his sense of self. What begins as an underdog story steadily evolves into a gripping journey through obsession, ego, sacrifice and survival, as every win comes at a cost and every failure cuts deeper. Bold, darkly funny and emotionally ferocious, MARTY SUPREME is a high-voltage portrait of ambition in its purest and most dangerous form. With Safdie’s signature intensity and Chalamet delivering one of his most fearless performances yet that is already garnering awards attention, this is a sports film that transcends the genre and lingers long after the final frame. A must-see for lovers of character-driven cinema and boundary-pushing storytelling.

Based on a remarkable true story, SONG SUNG BLUE is a perfectly pitched symphony of second chances starring the dazzling duo of Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson (nominated for a Golden Globe for her powerhouse performance). From director Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow, Dolemite Is My Name), the drama follows two down-on-their-luck musicians – Mike and Claire – who cross paths in an unexpected duet and form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band named “Lightning & Thunder”. Jackman and Hudson flow in charming harmony, seamlessly syncing up stunning vocals and effortless chemistry. Heartfelt, funny, and filled with the spirit of Diamond’s timeless songs, SONG SUNG BLUE strikes a powerful chord and proves that it’s never too late to find love or follow the music calling you home.

Winner of three major awards at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and from acclaimed Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho, comes the electrifying political thriller, THE SECRET AGENT, starring Wagner Moura in one of the year's most celebrated performances. Set in 1977, against the backdrop of Brazil’s brutal military dictatorship, the film follows Marcelo, a man in his forties attempting to outrun a troubled past. Seeking refuge in the coastal city of Recife, Marcelo hopes to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family, but his arrival is shadowed by unseen forces and the constant threat of violence, as death threats linger ominously at every turn. Taut, atmospheric and politically charged, THE SECRET AGENT is a masterfully controlled study of fear, surveillance and survival under authoritarian rule. Blending exhilarating suspense with sharp social insight, the film offers a chilling reminder of how personal lives are reshaped by political oppression, delivering a powerful and immersive cinematic experience that lingers long after the final frame.

From legendary filmmaker Park Chan-wook (Oldboy, Decision to Leave) comes the masterful and murderous, NO OTHER CHOICE, a slicing satirical black comedy based on Donald Westlake's acclaimed novel 'The Ax'. Winner of the TIFF International People’s Choice Award and sitting on a 100% Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score, Park’s latest blood-soaked masterpiece features ‘Squid Game’ star Lee Byung-hun in "his most revelatory role to date" (Deadline). After being unemployed for several years, a man (Lee) devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition. Park packs every scene with a signature combination of rib-tickling macabre wit, sublime visual flair and meticulously executed storytelling to hammer home a devilishly entertaining and constantly shocking gut-punch to late-stage capitalism.

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

Nearly a decade after the Oscar-winning, box office sensation Zootopia, Walt Disney Animation Studios returns to the beloved animal metropolis with ZOOTOPIA 2 – a hilarious, feel-good adventure through a bustling city that’s bigger, bolder, and wilder than ever before. The all-new chapter reunites Officer Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) as they take on their most challenging case yet. When a mysterious pit viper named Gary De’Snake (voiced by Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan) slithers into Zootopia and unleashes chaos, the duo must go undercover to uncover the truth - venturing into unseen corners of the city where danger and surprises await. Their partnership is pushed to the limit as they rely on courage, wit, and trust in each other to restore peace to the metropolis they call home. Directed by Oscar winners Jared Bush (co-director/co-writer ‘Zootopia’, director/co-writer ‘Encanto’) and Byron Howard (director ‘Zootopia’, director ‘Encanto’), ZOOTOPIA 2 promises to be an unforgettable crowd-pleaser, bursting with stunning animation, sharp humour, and a heartfelt message of unity. With a stellar star-studded cast - including Andy Samberg, David Strathairn, Macaulay Culkin, and Brenda Song – this wild ride proves once again that in Zootopia, anyone can be anything… and adventure is always just around the corner.

Nagasaki, 1964. After the death of his father, the leader of a yakuza gang, gifted Kikuo (rising star Ryō Yoshizawa) is taken under the wing of famed Kabuki actor Hanjirō Hanai (played by the iconic Ken Watanabe, Memoirs of a Geisha, The Last Samurai). Alongside the great performer’s only son, Shunsuke (Ryūsei Yokohama), he dedicates his life to the artform – a centuries-old Japanese theatrical tradition known for its costumes, elaborate makeup and innovative stagecraft. Over the ensuing decades, against the backdrop of stunning stagings of classic Kabuki tales, the destiny of the two young disciples entwines and twists - from acting school to the most prestigious stages - and their hearts suffer as much yearning, scandal and glory as their on-stage alter-egos. Only one of them will become the master of the art. Based on the best-selling novel by Shūichi Yoshida, KOKUHŌ (which translates as 'National Treasure') stormed the Japanese box office in mid-2025, with demand escalating for months on the back of word of mouth, becoming the highest grossing live action film in Japanese box office history with over 12.3 million admissions, a true cultural phenomenon.

Following the spellbinding success of last year's gravity-defying musical phenomenon, Wicked - now the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time - Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande return to bring Elphaba and Glinda to life once more, reprising their career-defining, Oscar nominated performances. Directed once again by award-winning director Jon M. Chu and featuring the spectacular returning ensemble cast including Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum and Michelle Yeoh, the final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices. Elphaba (Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz’s silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard (Goldblum). Glinda, meanwhile, has become the glamorous symbol of Goodness for all of Oz, living at the palace in Emerald City and reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. Under the instruction of Madame Morrible (Yeoh), Glinda is deployed to serve as an effervescent comfort to Oz, reassuring the masses that all is well under the rule of The Wizard. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time.