Best cinema new releases: This winter's latest movies

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There's nothing like seeing a movie on the big screen, in a supersized cinema seat, especially on a chilly winter day when all you want to do is cosy up and relax.

The movies are perfect for any occasion, whether it's your first date or one of many, a catch up with the whole crew, or a fun day out with the kids, there’s something for everyone. From action to comedy, drama or something for the kids, browse through our picks of the best new movie releases for winter 2024.

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The best new movies for kids (and the entire family)

Despicable Me 4 - in cinemas 20 June

Don’t miss this action-comedy event as Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who's intent on tormenting his dad. However, their peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru.

The Garfield Movie - in cinemas 30 May

Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father - scruffy street cat Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) - Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.

IF - in cinemas now

A man with the ability to talk to other people's imaginary friends discovers that some of them are harboring a resentment and anger after being forgotten and left without any friendship of love. Starring Ryan Reynolds.

Inside Out 2 - in cinemas 27 June

The little voices inside Riley's head know her inside and out—but next summer, everything changes when Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2" introduces a new Emotion: Anxiety. According to director Kelsey Mann, the new character promises to stir things up within headquarters. "Anxiety, voiced by Maya Hawke, might be new to the crew, but she's not really the type to take a back seat," said Mann. "That makes a lot of sense if you think about it in terms of what goes on inside all our minds."

The best new movies for comedy lovers

The Fall Guy - in cinemas now

He's a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?

The best new blockbusters

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes - in cinemas now

Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations in the future following Caesar's reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.

Bad Boys: Ride or Die - in cinemas 6 June

This year, the world's favourite Bad Boys are back with their iconic mix of edge-of-your seat action and outrageous comedy but this time with a twist: Miami's finest are now on the run.

Deadpool & Wolverine - in cinemas 25 July

Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth, Deadpool. They team up to defeat a common enemy.

The best new dramas

Challengers - in cinemas now

From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court. Married to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist - West Side Story), Tashi's strategy for her husband's redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (Josh O'Connor - The Crown) - his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend. As their pasts and presents collide, and tensions run high, Tashi must ask herself, what will it cost to win.

Fly Me to the Moon - in cinemas 11 July

Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, FLY ME TO THE MOON is a sharp, stylish comedy-drama set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing.

The best movies for thrill seekers

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - in cinemas now

The epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures' cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of "Godzilla vs. Kong" with an all-new adventure that pits the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence—and our own. "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" delves further into the histories of these Titans and their origins, as well as the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga - in cinemas now

The origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa before she teamed up with Mad Max in 'Fury Road'

Twisters - in cinemas 18 July

This year, the epic studio disaster movie returns with an adrenaline-pumping, seat-gripping, big-screen thrill ride that puts you in direct contact with one of nature's most wondrous—and destructive—forces. Twisters stars Daisy Edgar- Jones (Where the Crawdads Sing, Normal People) and Glen Powell (Anyone But You, Top Gun: Maverick) as opposing forces who come together to try to predict, and possibly tame, the immense power of tornadoes.

The best movies to keep you on the edge of your seat

The Watchers - in cinemas 13 June

The Watchers follows Mina, a 28-year old artist who gets stranded in an expansive, untouched forest in western Ireland. When Mina finds shelter, she unknowingly becomes trapped alongside three strangers that are watched and stalked by mysterious creatures each night.