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What is the value of art? Does it reside in personal expression? Cultural longevity? Financial worth? These questions fuel Steven Soderbergh’s gloriously entertaining comedy, The Christophers. Julian Sklar (McKellen) was once a star of London’s 1960’s and 70’s pop art explosion, but he hasn’t painted in decades and has been broke for years. His two estranged children (James Corden, Jessica Gunning), desperate for an inheritance, hire Lori, an art restorer and former forger (Coel), to pose as a prospective assistant in order to access unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in storage. A sharp and remarkable tale of creativity, legacy, and avarice.

“Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel spar in smart Soderbergh original” Guardian ★★★★

Directed by Steven Soderbergh
With Sir Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel
1hr 40 mins | UK 2026

An exploration of the cultural phenomenon that is Northern Soul, charting how this movement has weaved and transformed itself musically and culturally through the decades. Northern Soul continues to re-invent itself more than any other music genre, remaining as vibrant and relevant today as when it first evolved.

Features exclusive interviews with Richard Searling, Paul Mason, Elaine Constantine, Kev Roberts, Russ Winstanley, David Nathan, Wayne Hemingway, Dave Evison, Keith Gildart, Levanna McLean, Tony Blackburn and many, many more

Directed by Alan Byron
1hr 35 mins | UK 2025

Originally released in 2020, this unique feature documentary is his witness statement. David Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Now, for the first time he reflects upon both the defining moments of his lifetime as a naturalist and the devastating changes he has seen. Honest, revealing and urgent, David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet is a powerful first-hand account of humanity’s impact on nature and a message of hope for future generations.

★★★★★ – Evening Standard ★★★★ – The Guardian

1hr 55 mins | 2020 UK

The powerful documentary takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.

In the film the celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.

Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as
never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Yet the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough pointing to inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone alive has ever seen.

“A passionate case against the ruination of the seas” ★★★★★ Guardian

95 mins including exclusive theatrical content

Michael is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known.

The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuelled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world

Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua
With Jaafar Jackson
2hr 7 mins  // US 2025

The Mandalorian and Grogu embark on their most thrilling mission yet in Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu, an all-new Star Wars adventure opening exclusively in cinemas May 22, 2026. The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu.

Directed by Jon Favreau
With Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver
2hr 12 mins  // US 2026

Free tickets are now available for our latest Escapes film Our Land

Our Land dares to tread where few have trespassed before. Orban Wallace’s (Another News Story, Robin) invigorating documentary examines the growing movement for the right to roam in the UK and beyond.

Through organised mass trespass events, the Right to Roam movement sets out to increase public access to nature, bringing it into conflict with England’s landowners. Here, Wallace gives voice to activists fighting to broaden access to the countryside and custodians claiming the right to restrict it in the name of stewardship.

An energising and clarifying film, Our Land challenges age-old beliefs around property that have shaped our relationship with the land for over a thousand years, revealing in detail how questions of ownership are intricately tied to histories of colonialism, class and power.

Supported by British Film Institute awarding National Lottery funding.

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Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom.

Directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic
Voiced by Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy
1hrs 35 mins | US 2025

François Ozon returns with a career-best work, an exquisite adaptation of Albert Camus’s classic existential novel, which premiered in competition at the Venice Film Festival. Shot in crisp black and white, the film is a masterful interpretation, reconstituting some of the novel’s themes for the modern era.

Set in 1938 Algiers, Meursault (played by the mesmerising Benjamin Voisin) is a quiet and unassuming man in his early 30s. Upon finding out his mother has passed, he attends her funeral without so much as shedding a tear. The next day, he begins a casual affair with Marie (Rebecca Marder), whom he has known for a while. He quickly slips back into his usual routine, but his daily life is soon disrupted by his neighbour, Raymond Sintès (Pierre Lottin), who draws Meursault into his shady dealings. Completely indifferent to his relationships and interactions, both socially and romantically, Meursault allows himself to be guided by whatever is happening around him in the moment. One hot summer’s day, when this impassiveness leads to a tragic event involving a local Algerian man, we learn that nothing will sway Meursault from his philosophical point of view. 

Ozon’s retelling brings the contradictions and hypocrisy of the French colonial project into sharper focus, while maintaining the original novel’s spirit of philosophical provocation.

“Lustrously beautiful and superbly realised modern take on the Camus classic” Guardian ★★★★★

*In French with English subtitles

Directed by François Ozon
With Benjamin Voisin, Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin
2hrs | FRA 2025

From the team behind Finding Your Feet and Fisherman’s Friends comes a comedy drama about a failing pub, a divided community and a grieving family whose lives are changed by brewing real ale and entering the Great British Beer Awards.

New film is ‘a love letter’ to British pubs, an institution under threat | Pubs | The Guardian

Directed by Nick Moorcroft
With Martin Clunes, Jonno Davies, James Buckley
1hr 33 mins  // UK 2025