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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.

Directed by Matt Shakman
With Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach
2hr 10 mins TBC // US 2025

When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.

Smurfs features an all-star voice cast including Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña with Kurt Russell and John Goodman.

Directed by Chris Miller
1hr 32 mins // US 2025

In the late 1970s, celebrated director Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather, The Conversation) and his cast, crew and family ventured into the dense jungles of the Philippines to begin work on what would eventually become his masterpiece, Apocalypse Now.

But the journey from page to screen soon spiralled into a hellish, life-threatening nightmare that echoed the film’s narrative. Plagued with adversity, one of the most influential films ever made had one of the most notorious shoots in cinema history that few survived unscathed.

Meticulously documented at the time by Eleanor Coppola (Paris Can Wait), Fax Bahr (In Living Colour) and George Hickenlooper (Dogtown) revisited the footage in 1991 and filmed new interviews with cast and crew, resulting in Hearts of Darkness, a ground-breaking and intimate portrait of what went into making one of the best films ever made. Hearts of Darkness is the ultimate feature-length documentary, capturing the explosive events that lead to Apocalypse Now becoming a worldwide classic film and a constant favourite with film critics.

“Coppola said his masterpiece Apocalypse Now ‘is not about Vietnam; it is Vietnam’ – this superb film shows how little he was exaggerating” Guardian ★★★★★

“It’s the unashamed honesty that makes it a lid-lifter.” Times ★★★★★

Directed by Fax Bahr
1hr 36 mins // US 1991

This is Haresh Sood’s Directorial Debut. A real-life comedy spin on the film called Monsoon Wedding by Mira Nair. My Nieces Big Fat Delhi Wedding was shot in Gurugram, a suburb of Delhi, over 10 days during 10 ceremonies highlighting the key ‘C’ words associated to a big fat Indian wedding including, cost, culture, ceremonies and above all the comedy. Showcased at more than 100 film festivals globally, with a reach of 5 million people worldwide, this film won awards all over the globe in various categories at film festivals.

There will be a special screening of this film during Haresh’s second film tour ‘Cama Sood Hara (coming next year to Bonington Theatre).

2hrs 18 mins + a short introduction

Free tickets are now available for our latest Escapes film Savages

The stop-motion animation feature is the latest from director Claude Barras who previously helmed the Oscar and BAFTA-nominated My Life as a Courgette.

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Escapes, supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding, offers everyone the opportunity to enjoy the big screen experience and discover independent cinema. Whether someone that rarely prioritises a trip to the cinema, someone who treasures a visit but only as a special occasion, or someone who is keen to uncover new experiences, Escapes is on a mission to bring new audiences to the cinema with regular free tickets.

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 within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

Academy Award® nominee Scarlett Johansson plays skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades.

“The best film in the series since the original” Telegraph ★★★★★

“The latest instalment marks a return to form as near-extinct franchise roars back to life” Guardian ★★★★

“Jurassic World Rebirth goes back to basics – and saves the franchise in the process” Independent ★★★★

Directed by Gareth Edwards
With Scarlett Johansson
2hrs 13 mins // US 2025

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.

Directed by Polly Steele
With Pierce Brosnan, Helena Bonham Carter, Gabriel Byrne
1hr 50 mins // UK 2024

A British story of dissent, drawn from the frontlines of climate resistance. Through the experiences of those who stood in defiance, it traces the quiet unravelling of our protest rights. The film challenges audiences to question what makes dissent effective and where the line of acceptability is.

*A Q&A with director Liz Smith will follow the screening

Directed by Liz Smith
1hrs 52 mins // UK 2025

A Sip of Irish celebrates the incredible story of Ireland’s contribution to the culinary and drinks world with some unexpected discoveries along the way. It features Deirdre O’Carroll, the blender of Jameson whiskey, and Rory Guinness (descendant of Arthur Guinness) with cameos from Oz Clarke, TV presenter Laura Whitmore, Ryan Tubridy, Devonshire publican Oisin Rogers, Una Healy, dancer Michael Flatley (founder of Flatley Whiskey), actor Sam Neill (who grew up in Tyrone and owns Two Paddocks vineyard) and the Donegal-based the Muff Liquor Co in which Russell Crowe is a key investor.

“A cheerful celebration of beloved tipples of Irish origin” Guardian ★★★

Directed by Frank Mannion
1hr 30 mins

Only one man has the particular set of skills…to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) follows in his father’s footsteps in The Naked Gun, directed by Akiva Schaffer (Saturday Night Live) and produced by Seth MacFarlane (Ted, Family Guy)

Directed by Akiva Schaffer
With Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser
1hr 25 mins // US 2025