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Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams.
“Neil Diamond tribute act gets sweet treat of movie thanks to Jackman and Hudson” Guardian ★★★★
Nominated for the Academy Awards for Best Actress (Kate Hudson)
Directed by Craig Brewer
With Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson
2hrs 13 mins| US 2025
From Academy Award® winning writer/director Chloé Zhao (Nomadland), Hamnet tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece Hamlet.
“Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley will break your heart” Times ★★★★★
Nominated for 8 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director (Chloé Zhao) and Best Actress (Jessie Buckley)
Directed by Chloé Zhao
With Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley
2hrs 6 mins | UK/US 2025
Looking for more Shakespeare? Try Two Sisters, the story of Shakespeare’s daughters and don’t miss Hiran Abeysekera as Hamlet, in cinemas from 22 January with National Theatre Live. Shakespeare’s ultimate masterpiece, inspired by his greatest personal tragedy – filmed live from the National Theatre.
Get your feet tip, tap, tapping along with Mumble, Ramón, Gloria and warm up your big screen this January with some perfect family fare, as the Happy Feet gang dance their way back to cinemas in celebration of their 20th anniversary!
Directed by George Miller
1hr 48 mins | US 2006
1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The Choral’s ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks. They must also engage a new chorus master, and despite their suspicions that he has something to hide, their best bet seems to be Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) – driven, uncompromising, and recently returned from a career in Germany. As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together.
Directed by BAFTA, Olivier and Tony Award winner Nicholas Hytner (The Crucible) and written by BAFTA, Olivier and Tony Award winner Alan Bennett, The Choral marks their fourth writer-director collaboration following the acclaimed films The Madness of King George, The History Boys, and The Lady in The Van.
Guardian ★★★★ Times ★★★★ Telegraph ★★★★
Directed by Nicholas Hytner
With Ralph Fiennes, Roger Allam
1hrs 53 mins | UK 2025
Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) returns for his most dangerous case yet in the third and darkest chapter of Rian Johnson’s murder mystery opus. Starring Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church.
BBC ★★★★★ Times ★★★★★ Filmhounds ★★★★★ Guardian ★★★★ Empire ★★★★ Telegraph ★★★★
Directed by Rian Johnson
With Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close
2hr 24 mins | US 2025
SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail in their biggest, all-new, can’t miss cinematic event ever…The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring comedy-adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.
“Swashbuckling, snicker-inducing silliness!” Guardian ★★★
Directed by Derek Drymon
1hr 36 mins | US 2025
Avatar: Fire & Ash the third film in the phenomenally successful Avatar franchise, opens exclusively in theatres worldwide in December, 2025. James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with Marine turned Na’vi leader Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and the Sully family.
“Truly epic cinema” Empire ★★★★
Directed by James Cameron
With Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña
Run-time TBC | US 2025
Have we become a nation of strangers? In Dragonfly, neglected pensioner Elsie (Brenda Blethyn) finds an unexpected ally in her younger neighbour Colleen (Andrea Riseborough). Over time, Elsie gains a friend and the troubled Colleen finds a fresh purpose in life as she shops, cleans and cares for her. It brings brighter days for both of them. Elsie’s son John (Jason Watkins) resents the way that Colleen has selflessly fulfilled the responsibilities that he has shirked. Simmering tensions bring shocking consequences in a gripping human story straight from the heart of broken Britain.
A powerful return to the cinema from London to Brighton director Paul Andrew Williams that showcases heartrending, award-winning performances from Brenda Blethyn and Andrea Riseborough.
“A stark, fierce, wonderfully acted film” Guardian ★★★★
Directed by Paul Andrew Williams
With Andrea Riseborough, Brenda Blethyn, Jason Watkins
1hrs 38 mins | UK 2025
From a teenager struggling to fit in to a present day advocate, this is John Davidson’s journey.
I Swear tells the “remarkable and life-affirming” true story of John Davidson, following his journey from a misunderstood teenager growing up with Tourette syndrome in 1980s Britain to adulthood, finding inspiration in his experiences and discovering his purpose in advocating for others.
Directed by Kirk Jones
With Robert Aramayo, Shirley Henderson, Peter Mullan
1hrs 58 mins | UK 2025
From visionary British director Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham, Blinded By The Light) comes Christmas Karma – a vibrant, feel-good musical reimagining of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol for today’s audiences.
Starring Kunal Nayyar as modern-day Scrooge Mr. Sood, the film features a standout ensemble cast including Hugh Bonneville, Pixie Lott, Danny Dyer, Boy George, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Shaznay Lewis and Eva Longoria. Together they bring Chadha’s vision to life with warmth, humour and heart.
Gurinder Chadha on Bend It Like Beckham sequel and new film Christmas Karma – BBC News
Directed by Gurinder Chadha
1hrs 58 mins | UK 2025