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After a 2025 that felt like a bridge between the old and new eras of filmmaking, 2026 arrives not with a whisper, but with a colossal bang. From franchise heavyweights and much-anticipated literary adaptations to high-concept sci-fi thrillers, the next twelve months look set to remind us exactly why the big screen experience remains utterly unbeatable. Get your calendars ready, because 2026 is going to be a year for the ages.

The Best Films Coming to UK Cinemas December 2025

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As the days shorten and the chill of winter sets in, there’s no better place to find warmth and wonder than at the cinema. This November, the UK’s cinematic calendar is bursting with an eclectic mix of highly anticipated releases, from blockbuster sequels to chilling genre films and everything in between. It's a month that promises to satisfy every taste, with a slate of films that have already garnered significant buzz from early screenings and film festivals around the glob

The year 2025 sees the arrival of a highly anticipated cinematic event: the second film adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian novel, The Running Man. Directed by Edgar Wright and starring a remarkable ensemble cast, this new take on the classic story promises to be a fresh and exhilarating experience, a far cry from the celebrated 1987 action film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

On the 21st of November, the UK will finally get to experience the second and concluding chapter of this fantastical saga, Wicked: For Good.

The nights are drawing in, the leaves are turning that beautiful autumnal orange, and the air is getting a little chillier. All of which means one thing: Halloween is just around the corner. But this year, the scares aren't just confined to a fancy dress party; the UK cinema circuit is gearing up for a frightfully good season. Forget last year's lukewarm offerings; the line-up for autumn 2025 is stacked with spine-chilling sequels, cerebral terrors, and a few exciting origina

It was a pleasure, as always, to join my co-host Brian and cover some of the best movies out right now. As always, Brian gives his coveted "Film of the Month" award to one of the cinema releases, and this month it was for the new Stephen King adaptation, The Life of Chuck.

Emily Brontë's singular, haunting masterpiece, Wuthering Heights, is set to storm UK cinema screens once more, but this time with a fresh, bold vision. Directed, written, and produced by the acclaimed Emerald Fennell, and starring two of Hollywood's most captivating talents, Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, this reimagining of the iconic gothic tragedy is slated for release on February 14th, 2026 – a deliberate and darkly romantic choice for Valentine's Day.

Get ready to immerse yourselves once more in the breathtaking, vibrant world of Pandora, as James Cameron's highly anticipated sequel, Avatar: Fire and Ash, is set to ignite UK cinema screens from December 19th, 2025.

Prepare for a chilling cinematic experience this autumn, as one of Stephen King’s most haunting and prescient novels, The Long Walk, finally receives its big-screen adaptation. Set to arrive in UK cinemas on September 12th, 2025, this highly anticipated film promises to bring the relentless psychological and physical torment of King’s early work to life under the masterful direction of Francis Lawrence.

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.

As the British summer kicks into gear, so too does the cinematic calendar, with UK cinemas set to be awash with a dizzying array of blockbusters, much-anticipated sequels, and fresh cinematic voices. From pulse-pounding action to heartwarming animations and chilling horror, there's a film for every taste waiting to transport audiences to new worlds or revisit beloved ones.