There’s another selection of great films arriving in Preston cinemas this week including Wuthering Heights, which adapts the classic Emily Brontë novel in all its period drama glory. Two of Hollywood’s biggest heartthrobs, Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, are the leading characters, and it’s directed by the brilliant Emerald Fennell. The movie arrives on Valentine’s Day, perfect for a romantic night out.
Crime 101 is a star-studded heist thriller led by Chris Hemsworth as a thief setting up for his final job. Hemsworth is joined by Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, and many more in what is sure to be a spectacular crime thriller.
Whistle is a tense supernatural horror wherein a group of college students finds an ancient Aztec whistle that, once blown, ensures their terrible and tragic deaths. Led by Dafne Keen and arriving on Friday the 13th, this is a solid choice for horror fans.
It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley is a musical documentary featuring exclusive footage from the incredible Jeff Buckley, whose career exploded after releasing just one album, before he tragically died in 1997. A wonderful celebration and exploration of his life and music.
GOAT is an animated family film from the animators of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and K-Pop Demon Hunters. The film follows a young goat who yearns to play basketball with the pros.
Read more: Packed programme of family fun and discovery at The Harris this February half term
Little Amelie, or the Character of Rain, is a beautiful and unique hand-drawn animated story about a child discovering the world, capturing the magic and wonder of looking through a child’s perspective.
Following on from the new additions, this is all of the unique listings playing between Friday, the 13th, and Thursday, the 19th of February.
The Scarecrow’s Wedding & The Smeds and the Smoos
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Julia Donaldson’s stories are always a hit among young children, and with that in mind, three of Preston’s cinemas have added a special double-bill showing of two of the best stories throughout the coming week.
Stitch Head
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Stitch Head is another new release, but it appears to have an extremely limited release window. A kids’ animated film akin to the Hotel Transylvania films.
Looney Tunes: The Day The Earth Blew Up
Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
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Looney Tunes: The Day The Earth Blew Up breathes new life into a classic cartoon as Bugs Bunny and company tackle a wild sci-fi adventure. This film actually came out in 2024 in the US, but is debuting across the UK this month.
Scream
Friday, Saturday
With Scream 7 set to arrive in theatres soon, it’s fitting that the original film should return to the big screen. This also coincides with the 30th Anniversary of the original slasher thriller that set the franchise in motion.
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie
Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Gabby’s Dollhouse is proving to be one of the most popular children’s shows on TV at present, which is why it’s a great pick for The Arc’s Kids Club this coming week.
Stray Kids: The Dominate Experience
Saturday, Monday
Saturday
Stary Kids is a K-Pop band, and The Dominate Experience takes a live show from the band, performed in LA, and puts it on the big screen for fans of the band to enjoy.
10 Things I Hate About You
Sunday
Heath Ledger stars opposite Julia Stiles in this iconic film that reimagined Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. It’s a charming teen rom-com from 1999, and one that is well worth watching for old and new fans alike.
RBO 2025-26 – The Royal Ballet: Woolf Works
Sunday
Across Preston, The Royal Ballet returns with Woolf Works. A contemporary ballet inspired by the various works of the author, Virginia Woolf.
The Secret Agent
Tuesday
The Secret Agent is one of the films being hotly discussed this Awards season, due to releasing stateside back in 2025. Now, it is set to arrive in cinemas across the UK from the 20th of February, but somehow, Odeon has managed to secure an earlier screening without the guise of their mystery Screen Unseen. Watch Wagner Moura of Narcos fame in what may be the defining movie of his career.
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