This autumn's best movies: A guide to new cinema releases
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There’s nothing quite like watching a movie on the big screen, sinking into a comfy cinema seat with supersized popcorn and a refreshing drink, especially on a crisp autumn day when you’re ready to kick back and enjoy the magic. Whether it’s a first date, a catch-up with friends, or a fun family outing, make it a season to remember and book your tickets now.
From action-packed blockbusters to laugh-out-loud comedies, heartwarming dramas, and kid-friendly flicks, there’s something for everyone. Discover our top picks for the must-see movie releases this autumn 2026.
- GOAT - 12 March 2026
- Reminders of Him - 12 March 2026
- Cold Storage - 12 March 2026
- Project Hail Mary - 19 March 2026
- Hoppers - 26 March 2026
- I Swear - 26 March 2026
- The Magic Faraway Tree - 26 March 2026
- The Drama - 2 April 2026
- The Devil Wears Prada - 20 April 2026
- Michael - 23 April 2026
- Mortal Kombat 2 - 7 May 2026
- The Sheep Detectives - 7 May 2026
- Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - 21 May 2026
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Kid’s Day Out
Zootopia 2 - In Cinemas 27 Nov
Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers.
The Pout-Pout Fish - In Cinemas 1 Jan
THE POUT-POUT FISH is the hilarious and heartwarming story of an unlikely duo: Mr Fish a prickly recluse and Pip a hyperactive sea dragon. When catastrophe strikes, they must embark on a daunting undersea quest in search of a fabled mythical fish to grant their wish to save their homes.
Catch All the Action
Avatar: Fire and Ash - In Cinemas 17 Dec
Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges.
Sit on the Edge of Your Seat
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 - In Cinemas 4 Dec
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances. Blumhouse’s box-office horror phenomenon Five Nights at Freddy’s, the highest-grossing horror film of 2023, begins a blood-chilling new chapter of animatronic terror.
#### Kid’s day out
GOAT
The story follows Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball – a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world.
Hoppers
An animal lover seizes an opportunity to use technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could've imagined.
The Magic Faraway Tree
A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They're transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.
Have a laugh
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Follows Miranda Priestly's struggle against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amidst declining print media while Miranda nears retirement.
The Sheep Detectives
Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it.
Must-see drama
Reminders of Him
The literary phenomenon from #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover becomes a transformative feature film about motherhood, forgiveness and the power of love to overcome even the worst mistake. After a perfect outing with her boyfriend, Kenna makes an unbearable mistake that sends her to prison. Seven years later, Kenna returns to her hometown in Wyoming, hoping to rebuild her life and earn the chance to reunite with her young daughter, Diem, whom she has never known.
The Drama
A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.
Michael
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 fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.
I Swear
I Swear follows the true story of Tourette Syndrome campaigner John Davidson's journey with Tourette's through his troubled teens and early adulthood, having been diagnosed at 15 years old in 1980s Britain - a time when the condition was little known and entirely misunderstood. Initially alienated from his peers and his family, Davidson perseveres in his attempt to live a 'normal' life against the odds, finding some unlikely champions along the way.
Catch all the action
Project Hail Mary
Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up alone on a spaceship light-years from Earth. As his memory returns, he uncovers a mission to stop a mysterious substance killing the sun, and save Earth. An unexpected friendship may be the key.
Mortal Kombat 2
The fan favorite champions -- now joined by Johnny Cage himself -- are pitted against one another in the ultimate battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything.
Sit on the edge of your seat
Cold Storage
When a mutating, highly contagious fungus escapes a sealed facility, two young employees - joined by a grizzled bioterror operative - must survive the wildest night shift ever to save humanity from extinction.
