In terms of big new releases, there is only one theatrical feature film joining the lineup across Preston this week, and that is Bugonia. A new collaboration between director Yorgos Lanthimos and actor Emma Stone. If it’s anything like their previous film, Poor Things, it’s likely to be very artsy, elaborate, and slightly absurd.
Beyond Bugonia, there are plenty of exciting event listings and exclusive showings in each of the cinemas around Preston. This is all of the unique listings playing between Friday, the 31st of October, and Thursday, the 6th of November.
A Tooth Fairy Tale
All Week
The Odeon is the only venue in Preston showcasing A Tooth Fairy Tale, an animated fantasy film about a Tooth Fairy, a troll and a goblin who must unite their abilities against a threat that could destroy their magical worlds.
Back to the Future
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
All Week
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Back to the Future is back on the big screen 40 years after the film first debuted. This is a major milestone for a landmark sci-fi film, and as such, cinemas across Preston are making a big deal of the movie with special merch on sale, and even a DeLorean parked up outside The Arc Cinema for fans to snap a photo with.
Coco
Friday
Coco fits into the Halloween season with an animated adventure film all about the Day of the Dead. This incredible family film incorporates music and adventure all wrapped up in a beautiful animated story.
Gruffalo + Room On The Broom
All Week
Julia Donaldson’s popular stories for children have been adapted into animated short features that are beloved by kids. So, if you need something to keep the younger kids and toddlers entertained, this is the perfect listing.
Hocus Pocus
Friday, Saturday
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
And of course, the Halloween Classic, Hocus Pocus, will see the witches return to get the spooky season going. Originally released in 1993, with the movie back on the big screen, it’s the perfect way to get a new generation of cinema fans into this classic family film.
KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Saturday
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
KPop Demon Hunters has become a global phenomenon with chart-topping singles from the Netflix movie getting plenty of radio coverage, and a fanbase that spans the entire spectrum of people. Now the movie returns to Preston with a special sing-along event in all the local theatres.
Shelby Oaks
All Week
All Week
All Week
Mike Flanagan executive-produced this supernatural horror film, which initially debuted in 2024. While the movie never got a widespread release, it’s made the rounds among the film festival circuit and now arrives here in Preston.
Casper
Saturday, Sunday
All Week
With Halloween upon us, and Casper celebrating its 30th anniversary, it’s the perfect movie to kick enjoy this spooky season.
Corpse Bride
All Week
The classic Tim Burton film is celebrating its 20th anniversary. With stunning animation and an emotional story set to the unforgettable musical score of Danny Elfman is a Halloween classic.
Twilight
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday
Edward Cullen and his vampire family are back on the big screen to mark the Halloween season. When the books and films originally released back in the late 2000s, they sparked a worldwide debate about whether people were Team Jacob or Team Edward.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2
Thursday
Friday, Saturday
Over the last few weeks, The Arc and Vue have both hosted the entire Twilight Saga with a new entry taking centre stage each week. The saga concludes with Breaking Dawn Part 2 just in time to close out the Halloween season.
Grand Prix of Europe
Saturday, Sunday
An animated sports adventure film about a young mouse who dreams of competing in motorsports. The film is aimed at younger audiences, and features stunning animation and humour.
Hotel Transylvania
Saturday, Sunday
Hotel Transylvania is an animated family film about some of the most well-known monsters from fiction and horror. This light-hearted comedy provides a wonderful and engaging experience for the whole family, and is perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit.
The Snowman and The Snowman & The Snowdog
Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Once Halloween wraps up, Odeon has opted to jump right into the festive season with The Snowman and The Snowman & The Snowdog as a double bill. This Christmas classic is a staple of the season for many, and it’s fitting that it should return on the big screen.
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
Saturday, Sunday
Adam Sandler’s hilarious animated series of films themed after the spookiest monsters in literature and film gets a bright and airy sequel in Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation.
Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
This innovative musical takes inspiration from the album, Bat Out of Hell, by Meatloaf, and transforms it into a captivating visual journey that resembles the story of Peter Pan in a post-apocalyptic world.
The Exorcist (Director’s Cut)
Monday
One of the most popular and controversial horror films ever made returns with the special director’s cut screening to the Odeon. The Exorcist is a dark and twisted supernatural horror flick that stands the test of time.
The Life of Chuck
Tuesday
Odeon’s Silver Screen showing this week is The Life of Chuck starring Tom Hiddleston. This supernatural fantasy drama film is a beautiful blend of genres to create something greater than the sum of it’s parts. Chuck’s life is chronicled backwards, from his death, which just so happens to align with the moment the universe ends, to childhood.
RBO 2025-26 – The Royal Ballet: La Fille mal gardée
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
The Royal Ballet is back in Preston on the local cinema screens for La Fille mal gardée. A French classical comic ballet inspired by a painting.
The Naked Gun
Thursday
This outrageous comedy starring Liam Neeson is a spiritual sequel to the earlier films starring Leslie Nielsen. It’s being played this week at The Arc as their Silver Screen offering.
Letters Live Presents The Thing With Feathers (Live Broadcast Event)
Thursday
A truly unique broadcast as Vue airs a live event with letters read about cinema prior to a special preview screening of The Thing With Feathers. Not to be missed by any fans of cinema and independent filmmaking.
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