Superman is soaring into theatres across Preston from today. This incredible, action-packed adventure marks the beginning of a new era for DC Comics movies as James Gunn’s flagship film introduces David Corenswet as Superman.
Aside from that, there are very few other titles trying to compete for the space, so most of what will be playing comes from the last few weeks.
However, there are a handful of unique listings for Preston’s local cinemas from Friday, the 11th to Thursday, the 17th of July.
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life
Friday, Wednesday
This romantic comedy is a wonderful gem that has been touring film festivals over the last year. Now, it arrives in The Flower Bowl, combining wit and wonder in a beautiful story about a bookseller who begins writing their own story.
CBeebies Musical: The Great Ice Cream Hunt
Saturday, Sunday
All Week
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
CBeebies is putting on a very special hour-long show full of music, laughter, and skits. Think of this as kind of similar to a pantomime on the big screen.
The Ballad of Wallis Island
Wednesday, Thursday
All Week
Tim Key, Tom Basden, and Carey Mulligan come together in this wonderful British comedy film about an eccentric lottery winner who hires his favorite musicians to come and play a show on his island, for just him. It’s heartwarming, it’s hilarious, and it’s charming.
Dog Man
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
The incredibly popular children’s book series has been adapted for the big screen with this film. It’s definitely aimed at kids, but there are a few moments that may resonate with the parents in the audience as well.
Karate Kid: Legends
Saturday, Monday
Decades after Daniel LaRusso took home the title of All-Valley Champion, he is called upon by another martial arts master to help train the next generation. An incredible sports action film with a stacked cast including Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio.
Pip and Posy Sandpit Friends & Superworm
Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday
After a hiatus of these special kids’ showings, Vue is bringing things back this weekend, with this double bill of stories from popular children’s books. It’s perfect for young kids.
Disney’s Snow White
Sunday,
The live-action Snow White film, which stars Rachel Zegler, came out earlier in 2025, but The Arc Cinema has brought it back this week for several showings. In addition to a handful of public screenings, the Thursday showing is part of their Silver Screen offering exclusively for over 60s.
Black Bag
Monday, Thursday
The Arc Cinema’s Silver Screen offering this coming week is Black Bag. Steven Soderbergh’s star-studded thriller follows a tense story about two intelligence agents who, despite their marriage, are pitted against each other. Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett steal the show in this incredible action-packed film.
Ocean With David Attenborough
Tuesday
Meanwhile, Odeon is choosing to shine a spotlight on David Attenbrough’s runaway success doumentary that only just left theatres a few weeks ago. Ocean had a spectacular run in theatres throughout Preston and beyond.
Smurfs
Tuesday
Tuesday
The brand new Smurfs movie is due to hit theatres from the 18th July, but both Odeon and Vue have managed to include a special early screening on Tuesday evening. Starring Rihanna, John Goodman, and Nick Offerman, this is one not to be missed.
