A major new addition in theatres this week is Predator: Badlands. The latest in the expansive series, and another from director Dan Trachtenberg. After Prey, this film launches into the distant future, with a new breed of the Yautja out to prove their abilities as the ultimate hunters.
Three times Academy Award nominated actor Ralph Fiennes stars in The Choral, a historical drama about young boys who join the choir after all the other capable men are enlisted into the war efforts during World War I.
A Paw Patrol Christmas is a very special festive adventure with Ryder and his loyal canine companions.
This week will also see the early release of both The Running Man and Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. Both films are due to arrive in cinemas on the 14th, but The Running Man will appear in The Arc Cinema, Odeon, and Vue from the 11th, and The Flower Bowl from the 12th. Similarly Now You See Me: Now You Don’t will play in all theatres except for The Flower Bowl from the 12th.
Beyond the new releases, there are plenty of exciting event listings and exclusive showings in each of the cinemas around Preston. Of particular note is the Big Screen Movie Quiz With Ste-J, taking place on Wednesday. After the success of the last two months, the quiz has become a regular part of the line-up at The Arc. With prizes up for grabs, it’s a wonderful night out for friends and couples.
This is all of the unique listings playing between Friday, the 7th, and Thursday, the 13th of November.
A Tooth Fairy Tale
All Week
The Arc Cinema 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.
Gruffalo + Room On The Broom
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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.
Shelby Oaks
All Week
Friday, Monday
Monday, Tuesday
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.
Train Dreams
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Train Dreams is an American drama film that has made the rounds at film festivals, and is due to arrive on Netflix later in November. However, The Arc Cinema has secured the rights to stream the film a few weeks ahead of its widespread release.
Back to the Future
Tuesday
Monday
All Week
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.
Mystery Movie Preview Night/Screen Unseen
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Saturday
Both the Odeon and The Arc have held regular preview screenings, which they call their Screen Unseen and Mystery Movie Night’s respectively, but this week, all of the cinemas in Preston are getting in on the action. While there is no certainty that all cinemas are playing the same film, it is being touted as a big theatrical release coming early to these screens.
Super Charlie
Saturday, Sunday
To keep the kids entertained, Super Charlie is The Arc’s pick for their regular Kids Club movie. An animated adventure film perfect for younger cinema fans.
The Snowman and The Snowman & the Snowdog
Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
With Halloween wrapped 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.
Carrie
Saturday
The original 1976 film based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name returns to Vue this week. A harrowing and haunting horror story that introduced the world to the twisted mind of the Master of Horror.
Diplo: The Mighty Dinosaur
Saturday, Sunday
An adventurous animated film about a young dinosaur who embarks on a journey across time and space. This film is aimed squarely at younger audiences with a universal age rating.
The Met: Live in HD 2025-26 Season: La Boheme
Saturday
Vue has long had a reputation for doing incredible collabs with theatre and the opera, and this week sees them host The Met for a special screening of the incredible La Boheme.
RBO 2025-26 – The Royal Ballet: La Fille mal gardée
Sunday
Sunday
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 Twilight Saga: New Moon
Sunday, Tuesday
The Odeon is bringing the popular supernatural coming-of-age Twilight films back to the big screen. New Moon is the second entry in the saga and sees things heat up between Bella and Jacob.
After The Hunt
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
After The Hunt is a psychological thriller with a star-studded cast. Julia Roberts, Ayo Edebiri, and Andrew Garfield lead the cast in this wild series of events that could change a college professor’s life forever.
NT Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession
Monday
National Theatre Live presents the fantastic Imelda Staunton in this live recording of the play by George Bernard Shaw. The show first played in London in 1902, and now, more than a century later, it has been reimagined and given pride of place on the big screen.
Materialists
Tuesday
The Odeon is bringing back Materialists for their Silver Cinema offering this week. Dakota Johnson stars as a matchmaker in New York struggling with her own love life, alongside Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans.
Dogma: Resurrected! 25th Anniversary + Q&A
Wednesday
Wednesday
Kevin Smith’s iconic irreverent film Dogma returns this week for a very special 25th anniversary screening and Q&A event. The film features an incredible array of talent from Matt Damon to Alan Rickman.
J-Hope Tour ‘Hope on the Stage’ The Movie
Wednesday
J-Hope is part of the global sensation K-Pop band, BTS, but due to band members being required to complete military service, they put a pause on their joint career. Now, J-Hope is back on the big stage with a spectacular new concert arriving in both The Odeon and Vue.
Freakier Friday
Thursday
The Arc Cinema’s Silver Screen this week is none other than Freakier Friday. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsey Lohan reunite to tackle another freaky body-swap, but this time, there’s a couple of new kids on the block as well.
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