FILM REVIEWS AND NEWS

Leviticus follows two teenage boys, Naim (Joe Bird) and Ryan (Stacy Clausen), living in an isolated, conservative town as they must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire the most - each other. Leviticus premiered at the Sundance Film Festival back in January and has finally been released in the UK after months of festival buzz.

Everyman and Range Rover have officially announced a major landmark partnership to continue bringing Edith Bowman’s Soundtracking Film Club exclusively to Everyman venues across the United Kingdom. Celebrating its milestone tenth anniversary this August, Bowman’s award-winning weekly podcast, which explores the profound, symbiotic relationship between cinema and music through in-depth conversations with directors

The Weight, arrives in UK and Irish cinemas on Friday, October 2nd, courtesy of Vertical.

News reaching the newsroom at UK Film Review confirms that Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Moonbug Entertainment, and DNEG Group have joined forces to unleash CoComelon: The Movie into cinemas worldwide. The film is officially slated to hit silver screens in February 2027, with the UK release expected right around the mid-February half-term break.

My calendar has conspired against me, keeping me glued to my desk while audiences and critics nationwide rush to cinemas to witness Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Lesbian Space Princess is an Australian animated science fiction comedy written and directed by Emma Hough Hobbs and Leela Varghese. The film follows 23-year-old space princess Siara, a socially inept, hopeless-romantic lesbian who lives on the planet Clitopolis with her two mums.

When word reached UK Film Review that Peccadillo Pictures had secured the distribution rights for a project titled Lesbian Space Princess, it wasn't just the evocative name that raised eyebrows. It was the pedigree trailing behind it. Fresh from a triumphant world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival—where it secured the prestigious Teddy Award—and an Audience Award win for Best Australian Feature at the Sydney Film Festival

As a massive fan of the first film, which was a colourful, joyous celebration of everything we love about the Mushroom Kingdom, I have been keeping a very close eye on what Illumination and Nintendo have been cooking up. They have delivered the goods in spectacular fashion by dropping the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and it looks like an absolute cosmic beauty.

A biblical drama feature directed by Mauro Borrelli, written by Borrelli and John Collins and starring Jamie Ward, James Oliver Wheatley, James Faulkner and Robert Knepper.

Directed by Leon Joosen, The Land of Sometimes is a spritely addition to the children’s Christmas film genre. This animated piece is a well-crafted, vibrant, and touching creation that will light up family TV screens this Christmas. With dazzling performances from the entire cast, most notably Helena Bonham Carter, who delivers her usual sinister yet alluring demeanour, parents of children will feel engrossed and nostalgic as they become immersed in this film’s lively world.

Still, as an indie production, The Tasters is as close as you can get to all-out European cinema. The story builds, and the characters are drawn in as we progress through the narrative. The ensemble of the young women and the Nazi soldiers are all given their time to shine and be known in their own way, with each personality and idiosyncrasy aired and named as we get to know them.

Vertigo Releasing has officially slated Normal for a theatrical release in the UK and Ireland. Directed by the ever-unpredictable Ben Wheatley and starring the incomparable Bob Odenkirk, this high-octane thriller is set to hit the big screen on Friday 15th May 2026. For those of us who prefer our action with a side of grit and a dash of dark wit, this date cannot come soon enough.

While the trailer provides plenty of narrative meat to chew on, the question on every British film fan's lips has been when we will actually get to see the finished product. Disney has set a firm UK release date of 19th June 2026. This aligns us with the global rollout, ensuring that UK audiences can experience the next chapter of this legendary saga at the height of the summer blockbuster season.

However, Odeon Cinemas has once again stepped into the fray to ensure that the magic of the silver screen remains accessible to all. For this upcoming holiday period, the exhibitor has confirmed the return of its Odeon Kids screenings, offering tickets for the remarkably low price of just £1, including screenings of The Bad Guys 2 (screening 14-19 February 2026) and Gabby's Dollhouse (screening 21-22nd Feb).

The West End was set alight this Tuesday evening as Picturehouse Central hosted the high-profile UK premiere of The Moment. The dispatches and imagery emerging from the red carpet suggest an event that perfectly mirrors the high-octane, stylish energy of the film itself. With a release date set for 20th February, the buzz surrounding this project has reached a fever pitch, marking it as a significant milestone in this year’s cinematic calendar.

The wait for the big-screen adaptation of Andy Weir’s celebrated novel has been long, but with the arrival of the official trailer for Project Hail Mary, it appears the wait has been entirely justified.

This is the incredible, almost unbelievable true story at the heart of California Schemin, and with the release of the new official trailer, we are finally getting a proper look at what promises to be one of the most vibrant British films of the year. The film serves as the directorial debut for James McAvoy, a man whose acting pedigree needs no introduction to the UK Film Review audience.

Focus Features and Working Title have pulled back the curtain on their latest collaboration, Finding Emily, and if the first-look images are anything to go by, we are in for a treat.

If you had told me in 2010 that the small, gibberish-spouting yellow henchmen from Despicable Me would eventually command a global box office of over $5.6 billion, I might have checked you for a fever. Yet, here we are in 2026, and the "banana" enthusiasts are not just part of the furniture; they own the house. Following the massive success of last summer’s Despicable Me 4, Illumination has officially pulled back the curtain on their next venture: Minions & Monsters.

I haven't had the pleasure of a private screening yet—trust me, I’ve checked the post every morning—but the flurry of information surrounding The Devil Wears Prada 2 has me more excited than Nigel (Stanley Tucci) at a sample sale. After stumbling upon the official trailer on YouTube, I knew it was time to dive into what we actually know about this high-fashion homecoming.