FILM REVIEWS AND NEWS

While the heavy hitters and the billion-dollar sequels are certainly present, there is a refreshing sense of creative risk-taking appearing across the Disney, 20th Century, and Searchlight banners. From high-concept survival thrillers to long-awaited returns to iconic worlds, 2026 is shaping up to be a year where the multiplex offers a genuine variety of spectacle and substance.

If you find yourself rolling your eyes at the mention of a certain red-nosed reindeer or a predictable romance in a snow-covered village, this list is for you. These five films offer something different. They are the cinematic equivalent of finding a forgotten bottle of gin in the back of the cupboard when the sherry has run out. They are unconventional, occasionally unsettling, and frequently misunderstood.

Yes, Disney is indeed making Frozen III. And not only that, but the House of Mouse is laying the groundwork for a fourth instalment simultaneously, promising a truly epic, and potentially final, adventure for Elsa, Anna, and the gang.

Get ready for a sprinkle party on the big screen, UK! The beloved, colourful, and delightfully cat-tastic world of Gabby's Dollhouse is making the leap from your living room to cinemas this autumn, with Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie set to charm audiences from October 17th, 2025. This cinematic adventure marks DreamWorks Animation's first feature film based on the global smash streaming series, promising a brand-new, exciting story that fans of all ages won't want to miss.

What better time than now to watch or revisit these gems; what better time than now to re-release such a comfort as Totoro.