The largest celebration of Italian culture and film outside Italy, the ST. ALi Italian Film Festival, returns to cinema screens this September – October with an unmissable selection of the best new Italian cinema!

The magic returns. Academy Award winners Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock reprise their iconic roles as the bewitching Owens sisters, Sally and Gillian, in Academy Award winning director Susanne Bier’s PRACTICAL MAGIC 2. Twenty-five years after the events of the first film, the Owens family face a new crisis when a discovery regarding the family's history and the origin of their magic comes to light. When Sally's daughter begins to uncover hidden family secrets and develop her own dark abilities, the family is plunged into a multi-generational struggle to finally break the curse that has haunted their lineage for centuries. Featuring a spellbinding cast, including Joey King, Maisie Williams and Lee Pace, with award-winning screen legends Stockard Channing and Dianne West returning as the beloved Aunt Franny and Aunt Jet, PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 casts an enchanting spell of love, magic and family, demonstrating that true strength comes from the unbreakable bond of family.

Following the breakout success of 2025 hit The Stolen Painting, acclaimed writer/director Pascal Bonitzer brings his unique perspective and panache to Simenon’s cherished Parisian detective – a French counterpart to Agatha Christie’s Poirot – as he attempts to solve the murder of a diplomat with a long-held secret. Inspector Maigret (four-time César nominee Denis Podalydès, in a tremendous performance) is urgently summoned to the Quai d’Orsay: a former ambassador has been found shot dead by his long-serving housekeeper (Anne Alvaro, The Taste of Others). But rather than contact the police, she has followed diplomatic protocols by first informing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Forewarned that he will find a series of salacious letters – and cautioned to be discreet – Maigret heads to the victim’s opulent apartment. He finds no forensic evidence at the crime scene, but certainly, the letters prove startling – secret, decades-spanning correspondence between the ambassador and the Princess of Vuynes, whose own husband, by strange coincidence, has also just died… Bonitzer, renowned for an intuitive and empathetic focus, finds a perfect match with a protagonist who relies on quiet observation. He delivers an absorbing, wholly compelling mystery that also serves as a thoughtful examination of modern life’s key concerns: hierarchy, aging, and the very different worlds that money creates. Best of all, the twist ending is… a killer.

Reinforcements have been diverted to battle wildfires and all communication has been cut off. Hope’s police outpost chief Bum-seok and officer Sung-ae struggle to defend a village of the elderly, while in the mountains, Sung-ki and the locals who set out to track the beast find themselves hunted instead. What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.

“I was – to be frank – a spoiled, miserable, narcissistic, self-destructive and thoughtless young lout, and badly in need of a good ass-kicking.” – Anthony Bourdain, Kitchen Confidential, 2000. Acclaimed writer-director Matthew Johnson (Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie) depicts an intimate look into the early life of the late chef, author and cultural icon Anthony Bourdain, in A24’s TONY, adapted from stories in his 2000 memoir, Kitchen Confidential. In 1976, a young 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain (known then as ‘Tony’) aspires to become a professional writer but fails to get into his college’s writing fellowship. With no desire to remain at home for the summer, he travels to Provincetown, Massachusetts to chase his unrequited high school crush Nancy. When things go sideways, he accepts a job at a Cape Cod restaurant, learning under the tutelage of Ciro, a Brazilian-born chef and restaurateur. Featuring standout performances from an all-star cast, including BAFTA nominee Dominic Sessa (The Holdovers) as Bourdain, Academy Award nominee Emilia Jones (Coda), Academy Award nominee Antonio Banderas (Pain and Glory) and Leo Woodall (One Day), TONY unapologetically conveys the complicated origins of Bourdain, laying the foundations of his culinary career while showcasing his famous wit and humour.

“Don’t Look Back In Anger” charts Liam and Noel Gallagher’s triumphant reunion tour, Oasis Live ‘25, one of the most anticipated rock ‘n’ roll comebacks of our time. The film is an unapologetically uplifting account of the biggest musical event of 2025, capturing the experience and emotions of the band and their fans across the world. The unique perspective includes rehearsal, backstage, and onstage access as well as the first joint interviews with Noel and Liam in over 20 years. Alongside the band’s sold-out world tour, the film also explores the profound emotional impact of this phenomenal global cultural moment and what their music means to audiences and generations worldwide. Steven Knight says, “The Oasis world tour united generations, cultures and countries and spoke to a broken world about reconciliation. ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ is not only your ticket to the show – it’s a backstage pass and a seat at the table when Liam and Noel sit down together for the first time in 15 years and tell it how it is and how it was.” Featuring unprecedented access and never-before-seen footage, the film is a Magna Studios production, presented by Sony Music Vision in association with Sony Music Entertainment UK. The producers are Sam Bridger (“Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now,” “Meet Me in the Bathroom”) and Guy Heeley (“Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man”). The executive producers include Kate Shepherd, Marisa Clifford, Davud Karbassioun, Tom Mackay, Krista Wegener, Isabel Davis, and Tim O’Shea, with Oscar®-winning sound mixers James Mather (“Top Gun: Maverick,” “Belfast”) and Tarn Willers (“The Zone of Interest”), cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos (“Belfast,” “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”), and editors George Cragg and Martina Zamolo leading the creative technical team.

Defy the Gods. In a visionary reimagining of Homer’s timeless epic, Academy Award-winning auteur Christopher Nolan brings a masterful fusion of myth and spectacle in THE ODYSSEY. Starring Matt Damon as the indomitable Odysseus, this highly anticipated adaptation chronicles the hero’s treacherous journey home after the Trojan War. With a gripping ensemble of talent, Nolan crafts a mesmerizing tale of survival, sacrifice, and defiance. Joining Damon in this star-studded cast are Tom Holland as Telemachus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Zendaya as Athena, and Robert Pattinson as Antinous. Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong’o, Jon Bernthal, and Mia Goth round out the A-list ensemble. After the dust of the Trojan War has settled, Odysseus (Damon), the legendary king of Ithaca, embarks on a perilous odyssey across the seas to reunite with his beloved wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus. But the gods of Olympus - led by the vengeful Poseidon - have other plans, and each step he takes brings him deeper into a world where the boundaries between man and myth blur. Torn between loyalty, love, and vengeance, Odysseus must confront not only the supernatural horrors that lurk at every turn but also the depths of his own soul. With breathtaking visuals, relentless pacing, and Nolan’s signature exploration of the human condition, THE ODYSSEY is a cinematic tour de force and a journey through the ancient world that is as audacious and ambitious as the hero at its centre.

Tom Holland returns as the web-slinging fan favourite hero in Sony and Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. The action-packed new instalment features a dynamic ensemble cast including Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Mark Ruffalo, Jon Bernthal, and Florence Pugh alongside MCU newcomers Sadie Sink (Stranger Things), Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear), Tramell Tillman (Severance) and Marvin Jones III (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse). Following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), the film finds Peter Parker (Holland) navigating a lonely new reality after the world has forgotten his identity. Determined to embrace a true “brand new day,” Peter focuses on being a friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man while struggling with the emotional cost of his sacrifice. However, moving forward proves difficult as echoes of his past and new threats begin to surface in New York City. SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY promises a more grounded yet emotionally charged chapter in Peter Parker’s journey. As he redefines what it means to be a hero without the safety net of friends, mentors, or a secret identity, Peter must decide who he is when no one is watching.

It'll be fun. Fresh from Sundance, where it emerged as one of the festival's breakout hits, THE INVITE is the acclaimed new comedy from Olivia Wilde (Booksmart, Don’t Worry Darling), praised for its razor-sharp humour, crackling chemistry and perceptive take on modern relationships. Feeling stuck and increasingly disconnected, Joe (Emmy winner Seth Rogen) and Angela (Olivia Wilde) invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbours over for dinner. What begins as an awkward evening of drinks and conversation soon drifts into increasingly unexpected territory, forcing everyone at the table to confront uncomfortable truths about love, attraction and commitment. Also starring Academy Award winner Penélope Cruz and Golden Globe winner Edward Norton, THE INVITE balances biting comedy with surprising emotional insight, serving up a deliciously awkward examination of the delicate rules that keep relationships together- or pull them apart.

The Paw Patrol lands on a mysterious dinosaur island after a storm, where they meet Rex, a stranded pup. When Humdinger's reckless mining triggers a volcano, the team faces their biggest rescue mission yet to save the island.

Straight from Sundance where it arose as one of the festival’s most talked about premieres, comes writer-director Gregg Araki’s (Mysterious Skin, The Doom Generation) first feature film in 12 years, I WANT YOUR SEX, an outrageous risqué sex-comedy, set in the Los Angeles contemporary art scene. Boyish, bushy-tailed Elliot (Cooper Hoffman) can't believe his luck when he's hired as the new assistant to provocative, successful contemporary artist Erika Tracy (Olivia Wilde). Magnetic, powerful and supremely seductive, Erika is certainly no regular boss, and she soon enlists the eager-to-please Elliot as her sex slave. In way over his head and firmly under Erika's spell, Elliot must somehow also maintain his relationship with girlfriend Minerva and his best friend and housemate Apple. Featuring an all-star cast alongside Olivia Wilde (The Invite) and Golden Globe nominee Cooper Hoffman (The Long Walk), including Daveed Diggs (Hamilton), Charli XCX (The Moment) and Chase Sui Wonders (The Studio), I WANT YOUR SEX is a sly, darkly funny take on contemporary sexuality.

A sweeping yet deeply intimate portrait of family, inheritance, and the fragile ties that shape identity. When world-renowned but reclusive novelist Andrew Dyer (Bill Nighy) summons his estranged children to New York, the reunion sparks a collision of grief, memory, and long-buried secrets. As the brothers navigate their father’s towering shadow, questions of legacy, love, and belonging rise to the surface with piercing urgency. Anchored by Nighy’s elegant and layered performance, the film is elevated by a remarkable ensemble: George MacKay, Noah Jupe, and Johnny Flynn embody the fractured sons with unflinching vulnerability, capturing the raw ache of rivalry and reconciliation. Imelda Staunton brings depth and warmth as Isabel Platt, a figure who threads together past and present, while Dominic West delivers a quietly riveting turn that hints at hidden truths within the Dyer family. With luminous cinematography and a score that resonates long after the final frame, & Sons is a stirring meditation on the stories we inherit—and the ones we choose to write anew.

Hank Malone (Ritchson), a high-end courier, has three hours to transport an organ to save a seven-year-old girl in need of an immediate transplant. The seemingly simple mission turns deadly when the leader of a notorious crime syndicate becomes hell-bent on claiming the organ.

June 1940. France collapses and signs the Armistice. In the midst of the chaos, one man, Charles de Gaulle, refuses to give up. Taking the ultimate gamble he flees to London and seeks to convince the world that the battle for France is neither over or lost. What follows next is a triumphant story of faith, audacity and an unshakeable quest for freedom. Antonin Baudry has crafted a powerful and dramatic view of a man at the very centre of a turning point in history, on his path to becoming a 20th century leader and cultural icon. The reality of intense politics, family struggles and the impact of war are deftly drawn in this geopolitical thriller, which has been more than five years in the making. Simon Abkarian commands the screen as the titular General, leading a stand-out ensemble cast including Benoît Magimel, Mathieu Kassovitz, Francois Darlan, Niels Schneider and the César-winner Anamaria Vartolomei (The Count of Monte Cristo). The talented Simon Russell Beale (The Choral) rounds out the cast as Winston Churchill, with the film exploring the complex relationship between De Gaulle and the British Bulldog.

When the system is broken, break the rules. From director Elegance Bratton (The Inspection), comes the sharp historical crime thriller, BY ANY MEANS Based on a true story, a young Black FBI agent (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) is sent into 1960s Mississippi to investigate a wave of brutal killings targeting civil rights leaders. Forced to work alongside notorious mafia hitman Greg Scarpa (Mark Wahlberg), he finds himself pulled into a deadly hunt where justice and vengeance begin to blur. When the system is broken, two men divided by everything agree on one thing: the law has limits. They don't. Featuring powerful performances from cast members, Emmy nominee Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), Emmy winner Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Candyman), Emmy nominee Nicole Beharie (The Morning Show) and Academy Award nominee Mark Wahlberg, BY ANY MEANS is a tense, dark and violent descent into the failures of the justice system.

Marking 50 years in the music industry, TINA ARENA: UNRAVEL ME is an intimate cinematic portrait of one of Australia’s most enduring artists, tracing a career shaped by reinvention, resilience and an unmistakable voice. Tina Arena has been in the music business for 50 years; after 25 albums, she’s had enough eras to make other pop stars envious. Born in suburban Melbourne to Sicilian parents, Filippina Arena became Australia’s darling in 1976, aged eight, on Channel Ten’s prime-time variety show Young Talent Time. Her breakout 1990 pop single ‘I Need Your Body’ raunchily repudiated “Tiny Tina”, and she went on to score a soaring run of 90s hits … but self-doubt, misogyny and tall-poppy syndrome drove her to reinvent herself repeatedly in the UK and France: taking to the stage; seeking adventurous collaborations; and singing in Italian, French and Spanish. Behind Tina the power balladeer and queer icon is the woman her family still calls Pina. This documentary from Adrian Russell Wills unravels her vulnerable yet tenacious private self in candid, dryly funny conversation. Also appearing in new and archival interviews are Tina’s two sisters; her mentor Johnny Young; and collaborators and admirers including Céline Dion, Marc Anthony, Ronan Keating and Jessica Mauboy. In bringing herself undone, Tina movingly shows how music has made and mended her.

In 1936, as villages across Mandatory Palestine rise against British colonial rule, Yusuf moves between his rural home and the restless energy of Jerusalem, caught between the world he knows and a future being fought for. As the revolt spreads and the British Empire tightens its grip, an ensemble of ordinary people — farmers, dreamers, dockworkers and families — are drawn into a defining moment that will shape the region for generations. Written and directed by Annemarie Jacir (Wajib, When I Saw You) and shot on location in Palestine against extraordinary odds, Palestine 36 is an intimate yet sweeping historical drama: a portrait of a people’s struggle for freedom, and of the personal choices made in the shadow of empire. Palestine’s official submission for the 98th Academy Awards.

From acclaimed director Jane Schoenbrun (I Saw The TV Glow), TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA is a darkly comic and blood-soaked horror odyssey led by Emmy nominee Hannah Einbinder and Emmy and Golden Globe winner Gillian Anderson. When an ambitious young filmmaker is given the chance to revive the long-dormant Camp Miasma slasher franchise, she becomes determined to bring back the reclusive actress who made the original film a cult sensation. Her search leads her to the abandoned camp where it was first shot, a place suspended somewhere between memory and fantasy, where the mythology surrounding the franchise seems impossible to escape. As admiration gives way to obsession, the boundary between fantasy and reality begins to dissolve. Set against a dreamlike landscape of faded sets, heightened colours and slasher iconography, TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA blends deliriously exaggerated gore with humour, desire and longing in equal measure. Wickedly funny, seductive and surreal, what begins as an attempt to resurrect a franchise becomes something far more personal: a story about the people who lose themselves in movies, and those who find themselves there.

Billed by Screen International as “an essential, galvanising watch,” SILENCED follows international human rights lawyer and free speech defender Jennifer Robinson's fight for survivors of gender-based violence to tell their story. In the wake of #MeToo, survivors who spoke out found themselves facing a new kind of silencing and fear as defamation laws became weaponised by alleged perpetrators. Going inside the courtroom and behind the headlines, the film reveals how the legal system is used to intimidate, discredit, and financially ruin not just survivors but also the journalists who report on their stories. SILENCED brings unrivalled access to the people at the centre of these battles: Amber Heard, whose defamation trial became one of the most-watched legal battles in recent history; Brittany Higgins, Australian political staffer turned advocate; and Catalina Ruiz-Navarro, journalist and co-founder of feminist magazine Volcánicas. World premiering at Sundance and opening the 2026 Sydney Film Festival to a standing ovation, Emmy Award-winning director Selina Miles delivers a gripping, emotional and urgent film that challenges the flaws within the justice system.

Friendship is a real trip. From the writers of The Hangover and the writer-directors of Bad Moms, Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, comes SPA WEEKEND, a drama filled comedy of four friend’s relaxing vacation turned chaotic escapade. Best friends, Jane, Coco and Sophie, feeling burnt out by their careers, relationships and everyday family responsibilities, spontaneously book a weekend away at a luxury spa in Palm Springs to relax and unwind. When their trainwreck friend Mel suddenly appears, the relaxation quickly descends into chaos with hilarious consequences. Featuring Isla Fisher (Now You See Me, Now You Don’t), Anna Faris (Scary Movie), Leslie Mann (How to Be Single) and Michelle Buteau (Always Be My Maybe) as the hilarious four friends, SPA WEEKEND is trip filled with wild antics and chaotic humour, showcasing the importance of being there for your friends through rain or shine

The next chapter in the Insidious saga opens the door to a terrifying new nightmare. INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER follows Gemma (Amelia Eve), a young mother raising her daughter in the house where she grew up, who discovers she possesses a rare connection to The Further, the shadowy realm of lost souls that lies beyond the living world. When a malevolent force begins stalking her family, Gemma learns that her gift comes with a terrifying consequence: she can not only enter The Further, but bring what lives there back with her. As dark entities spill into reality and the boundary between worlds begins to break down, she must confront a growing evil before it turns the living world into its playground. Marking the return of franchise favourite Lin Shaye, INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER expands the mythology of the series with a chilling new story of possession, family and the horrors that wait beyond the veil.

What if one messy night turns out to be the best thing that ever happened to you? This August, Will Gluck, the filmmaker of Anyone but You and Easy A, celebrates modern romantic comedy on the big screen with a fresh, witty, swoony original film about searching for love on the least romantic night of the year. Academy Award nominee Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown, Top Gun: Maverick) and BAFTA nominee Callum Turner (Masters of the Air, Fantastic Beasts franchise) star as Allie and Owen, two love-starved strangers who crash into each other in an ever-so-slightly fictionalized New York City on the one night of the year when single people are allowed to have sex. Recently dumped Owen and hopeful romantic Allie might be the only two singles in the city looking for more than just a quick encounter. They both feel a spark when they meet, but a series of missteps and side quests complicate their night, keeping them apart. As they each race toward and away from each other across the city, they just might discover that the one thing they want most is closer than they think. The film’s electrifying cast includes Maya Hawke (Stranger Things), Julia Fox (Uncut Gems), indie pop sensation King Princess (Nine Perfect Strangers), Ben Marshall (Saturday Night Live), Ziwe (Baited with Ziwe), and screen legends Molly Ringwald and Levar Burton.

Is this the end of the world? From critically acclaimed writer-director David Robert Mitchell and Emmy winner, producer J.J. Abrams, comes the sci-fi thriller THE END OF OAK STREET. A mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports the neighbourhood to someplace unknown. The Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognisable surroundings. Featuring an all-star cast, including Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway, Golden Globe winner Ewan McGregor and Emmy nominee Christian Convery

In 2025, nearly 30 individuals learn unexpectedly that they are linked by one shared ancestor, Adèle Meunier (Suzanne Lindon). The legacy awaiting them is unusual: a countryside home in Normandy, abandoned for decades and suspended in time. Four of them, Seb (Abraham Wapler), Abdel (Zinedine Soualem, Divertimento, AF FFF24), Céline (Julia Piaton, Like a Prince, AF FFF25) and Guy (Vincent Macaigne, Three Friends, AF FFF25), are sent to survey the estate. They enter the property expecting organisation, documentation and clear boundaries. The house replies with echoes. As they uncover traces of Adèle’s life, the story opens onto another era. In 1895, Adèle leaves Normandy at twenty and reappears in Paris, a city alive with invention, early photography and the rise of Impressionism. The film moves between 2025 and 1895, letting the past mirror the present. This dialogue across time gently challenges the relatives’ certainties, inviting them to rethink identity, legacy and the future they carry without realising it. With COLOURS OF TIME, Cédric Klapisch (Rise, AF FFF22, Back to Burgundy, AF FFF18) fashions a sensitive and luminous family saga, connecting the great history of the 19th century to contemporary questions and the invisible ties that shape us across generations.

The ocean is calling. The Academy Award nominated animated film sails into its live action debut in MOANA, directed by Tony and Emmy Winner Thomas Kail (Hamilton). Moana (Australian newcomer Catherine Laga’aia) the adventurous daughter of the island chief ventures beyond the reef to save her people. Joined by the legendary demigod Maui (Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson), Moana sets out to right the curse befallen on her people and become a way-finder of the sea. Encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds, their action-packed voyage leads Moana to fulfill the ancient quest of her ancestors and discover the one thing she has always sought: her own identity. Featuring an all-star New Zealand ensemble cast, including Frankie Adams, John Tui and Rena Owen, MOANA weaves together powerful ballads, mystical creatures and ageless fun into an adventure that explores the importance of self-discovery and following ones’ destiny to go far.

The toys are back. Academy Award winner Tom Hanks, Golden Globe winner Tim Allen and Academy Award nominee Joan Cusack return as family favourite toy trio, Woody, Buzz and Jessie in Disney and Pixar’s TOY STORY 5. In the modern world of play, the toys face their biggest challenge yet, technology. Confronted with the new threat of children abandoning traditional toys for technology, Woody and the gang reunite to battle the latest villain in the playroom, the tablet Lilypad (voiced by Golden Globe nominee Greta Lee). After the toys hard work to prepare their owner Bonnie to make friends is hijacked by the arrival of Lilypad, veteran toy Woody returns from his adventures in the outside world of lost toys to help set her back on track. With standout voice performances from Golden Globe nominee Annie Potts, Emmy winner Tony Hale, Keanu Reeves and Wallace Shawn, TOY STORY 5 brings something for the whole family, joining ‘90s nostalgia and timeless fun into a deeply emotional journey of friendship, loyalty and growing up.

Hollywood has a monster problem. From beloved director Pierre Coffin (Despicable Me 1, 2, 3) comes the latest instalment in the Despicable Me franchise, MINIONS & MONSTERS. A new tribe of Minions find themselves in Hollywood at the dawn of cinema. Minions, James and Henry wind up crashing a Hollywood film set in the 1920s and their brief and accidental appearance on camera pays off and before they know it the Minions are bona-fide movie stars. The Minions begin to live the Hollywood lifestyle, throwing lavish parties, living in a huge mansion, and inspiring an army of fans to dress in overalls and goggles. However, their 15 minutes of fame are soon up, destitute and aimless, the Minions roam the streets of Hollywood looking for a purpose… and a new evil master to serve. James and Henry haven fallen in love with making movies, want to make an awesome monster movie of their own, so with the help of a spellbook taken from an old boss they summon some fearsome monsters to play the villains in their movie. When things go haywire, James, Henry, and all their buddies must work together to save the world from a band of rampaging monsters. With an all-star ensemble voice cast, including Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz, Academy Award nominee Jesse Eisenberg and Zoey Deutch, MINIONS & MONSTERS brings timeless fun to the whole family.

Set against the rugged landscapes of 1970s New Zealand, HOLY DAYS marks the feature directorial debut of Nat Boltt and brings together an acclaimed ensemble led by Academy Award nominees Judy Davis and Jacki Weaver, alongside BAFTA-winning actress Miriam Margolyes. After the death of his mother, young Brian seeks comfort at a run-down convent, where he forms an unlikely bond with three eccentric elderly nuns. When their beloved home comes under threat of closure, Brian persuades the sisters to embark on an extraordinary journey across the country to find a former nun-turned-lawyer who may be their last hope. Along the way, unexpected friendships are forged, faith is tested, and Brian discovers that miracles can arrive in the most unexpected forms. Brimming with heart, humour and high-speed hijinks, HOLY DAYS is a warm celebration of resilience, faith and the families we find in the most unexpected places.

Chaoshan grandmother Ye Shurou has always lived a quiet, ordinary life, content in her old age. Little does she know that her grandson Xiaowei, burdened by debt and hiding it from his family, has secretly traveled to Thailand in search of his grandfather Zheng Musheng — rumored to have become a billionaire there. However, the news Xiaowei brings shatters the family's peace. The husband she thought had found another lover in Thailand, Zheng Musheng, had in fact passed away many years ago. Even more shocking is that an unknown woman, through remittance letters known as Qiaopi, had quietly shouldered the responsibility of supporting the family in Musheng's name for decades. As a yellowed, faded Qiaopi unfolds, the truth buried for decades gradually comes to light. Across the long river of time, the bonds among these three figures — transcending borders, fate, and the cruelty of their era — have transformed into the most moving "love letter" that Ye Shurou has ever received.

BROKEN ENGLISH is a moving and inventive portrait of the extraordinary life and career of legendary singer, songwriter and actor Marianne Faithfull. Directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, and featuring appearances from Tilda Swinton, George MacKay, Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, it revisits the many lives Faithfull lived, from 1960s icon and musical trailblazer to one of contemporary music's most enduring and uncompromising voices. Drawing on archival material, interviews and reflective conversations with Faithfull herself, BROKEN ENGLISH reclaims a legacy too often overshadowed by myth and tabloid fascination, revealing an artist of remarkable resilience, wit and reinvention. Culminating in Faithfull's final recorded musical performance, it is both a celebration of a singular talent and a poignant farewell to one of popular culture's most fascinating figures.

After enduring years of catastrophic product failures at the hands of ACME, Inc., Wile E. Coyote (Genius) finally fights back. Teaming up with billboard accident lawyer Kevin Avery (Will Forte), he takes on slick corporate counsel Buddy Crane (John Cena) and ACME, Inc., the profit-obsessed conglomerate behind every one of the Coyote’s chaotic catastrophes. Also, there’s a roadrunner. And dynamite.

In an era of great change and great beauty emerged the character of James McNeill Whistler. Considered by some to be one of the great innovators of 19th century art, he was a contemporary of the Impressionists, much admired by Van Gogh and Manet. Boldly experimental and famously witty, Whistler disrupted the strict conventions of Victorian society in pursuit of a new cult of beauty, creating “art for art’s sake” and earning himself a place in the history of great art. He found a parallel between painting and music, and entitled many of his paintings “arrangements”, “harmonies” and “nocturnes”, emphasizing the importance of tonal harmony in his work. His most famous painting, Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1 (1871), commonly known as Whistler’s Mother, is a revered and often parodied portrait of motherhood. It is arguably one of the most famous paintings in history and this film will unveil the artist behind the art. Tate Britain is now holding the first major retrospective of Whistler in three decades. This blockbuster exhibition promises to reawaken the world to just how important Whistler is to art history, uniting world-famous masterpieces with rarely seen works. Exhibition on Screen will bring these stunning works and the incredible story behind them to cinemas around the world while the exhibition is still running, bringing this truly global artist to a global audience. This will be an unmissable chance to get to know this visually spectacular artist and the influence he has had on those who followed.

Your best friendship is worth fighting for. From Academy Award nominee, writer-director Joel Crawford (Puss in Boots: The Last Wish) and Januel Mercado comes the new original DreamWorks Animation film, FORGOTTEN ISLAND a dazzling and emotional story about two lifelong best friends who must come together before they drift apart. Grammy and Academy Award winner H.E.R. and Liza Soberano (Lisa Frankenstein) star as high school graduates Jo and Raissa, who have been best friends since grade school but are now about to embark on separate life paths. While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families. Joined by well-meaning but hapless weredog Raww (Dave Franco) and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The Dreaded Manananggal (Tony winner Lea Salonga), the most feared creature on the island. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa must race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.

Witness the origin of evil. From the twisted mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes the terrifying and thrilling reinvention of the Resident Evil Franchise. Set during one fateful night, RESIDENT EVIL is a gory, terror filled horror of one man’s fight for survival. Medical courier Bryan (Austin Abrams) accepts a routine job transporting a life-saving medical treatment to a remote hospital. However, the night quickly turns sinister when he loses contact with the outside world and he finds himself in a desperate race for survival against a horde of bloodthirsty, mutated creatures. The highly anticipated next feature from the mastermind behind Weapons, Zach Cregger’s RESIDENT EVIL promises a darker, bloodier and even more terrifying reboot of the franchise. With standout performances from cast members, Austin Abrams, Paul Walter Hauser, Zach Cherry and Kali Reis, RESIDENT EVIL is not only a love letter to the video game series but a delight for all horror fans.

From the creators of Wallace and Gromit, comes the latest tale at Mossy Bottom Farm, SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM, a hilarious, mystery filled stop-motion adventure. The fluffy residents of Mossy Bottom Farm are looking forward to Halloween, until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock’s beloved pumpkin patch. When Shaun turns into a mad scientist to fix the problem, things rapidly spiral out of control. With The Farmer missing and a wild beast roaming the woods of Mossingham, all the ingredients are in place for a monstrously fun family adventure. Featuring returning voice actors, Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes and Kate Harbour, SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM showcases the beauty of stop-motion animation while packing its characters full of personality and humour.

When Samuel (Hawke) is torn from his daughter and sent to a brutal prison, Warden Clancy (Crowe) offers a high-stakes proposition: smuggle gold out of a remote mine with a dangerous crew of prisoners and he’ll win his freedom. But as the group journeys into the unforgiving wilderness, the real threat isn’t the terrain - it’s the betrayal and violence festering within their ranks. Surrounded by greed, suspicion, and danger, Samuel must risk everything to reunite with his child.

We are the weirdos, mister. 30 years on and still full of angsty teen magic, director Andrew Fleming’s (Nancy Drew) cult supernatural-horror, THE CRAFT returns to cinemas with a hit filled alt-rock soundtrack. After transferring to a Los Angeles high school, Sarah (Robin Tunney) finds that her telekinetic gift appeals to a group of three wannabe witches, who happen to be seeking a fourth member for their rituals. Bonnie (Neve Campbell), Rochelle (Rachel True) and Nancy (Fairuza Balk), like Sarah herself, all have troubled backgrounds, which combined with their nascent powers lead to dangerous consequences. When a minor spell causes a fellow student to lose her hair, the girls grow power mad. Featuring an all-star cast, including Skeet Ulrich (Scream), Christine Taylor (Zoolander) and Breckin Meyer (Clueless), THE CRAFT is a multi-layered exploration of female empowerment, teenage alienation and the corruptive nature of power, filled with the ultimate 90s’ goth aesthetic (plenty of chokers, dark lipstick, plaid and combat boots).

From acclaimed director David Ayer (Fury) comes HEART OF THE BEAST, a sweeping and visceral survival thriller that sends Academy Award winner Brad Pitt (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) into the beautiful but merciless Alaskan wilderness, where survival will depend on the companion at his side. After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont (Pitt) and his combat dog, Odin, are stranded deep in the wilderness. Injured and isolated, the battle-hardened pair must rely on the skills and unbreakable trust forged through years of service as they face brutal conditions, dangerous wildlife and an increasingly desperate journey back to civilisation. Breathtaking in scale yet intimate at heart, HEART OF THE BEAST is an intense adventure of courage, resilience and companionship, paying tribute to the remarkable bond between handlers and working dogs, and the fearless animals who dedicate their lives to protecting others.

Vincent, a teenage humpback whale, is the orphaned son of the last Whale Singer, whose magical song once protected the oceans. Burdened by the loss of his parents, Vincent doubts his own abilities. When the monstrous Leviathan escapes from a melting iceberg, threatening all marine life with its poisonous ink, Vincent must find his own song to stop the threat. But overwhelmed by self-doubt, he instead embarks on a perilous journey to the deepest point of the sea to bring his parents back from the mythical Star Pool, hoping his father can defeat the Leviathan in his place. Joined by Walter, his finicky remora fish nanny, and Darya, a brave, deaf orca, Vincent must face his fears and discover his own song to save the oceans.