There are a number of new releases arriving in Preston theatres this week, including Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die starring Sam Rockwell.
The action comedy from director Gore Verbinski follows a rogue AI and a team of ragtag heroes who come together to save the world.
The Secret Agent stars Wagner Moura of Narcos fame in a Portuguese period drama with political thrills and action throughout.
Cold Storage is a dark comedy horror starring Joe Keery, with Liam Neeson and Georgina Campbell coming along for the wild ride as they fight a fungus that is quickly threatening to take over the world.
The Moment is a mockumentary-style film from A24 about a rising pop star played by Charlie XCX, as she navigates the complicated world of fame.
Wasteman is a prison drama starring David Jonsson and Tom Blyth. When two inmates get into a larger conflict, difficult choices need to be made that could have lasting consequences.
Scream 7 sees many of the original cast from the first film return for this tense slasher horror. Sydney Prescott left her hometown long ago to escape her past, but when a new Ghostface appears in the community where she built a life and family, she must fight back to avoid losing everything she has gained.
Following on from the new additions, this is all of the unique listings playing between Friday, the 20th, and Thursday, the 26th of February.
A Knight’s Tale
All Week
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
A Knight’s Tale, starring Heath Ledger, is an iconic film that was first released in 2001. Now, it returns to the big screen to celebrate its 25th anniversary in glorious 4K restoration.
Looney Tunes: The Day The Earth Blew Up
All Week
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Friday, Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday
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.
The Scarecrow’s Wedding & The Smeds and the Smoos
All Week
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
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
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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.
I Swear
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Wednesday
Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
I Swear is a biographical film about one of the first people to be diagnosed with Tourette syndrome. With six BAFTA nominations, the film is being brought back to screens throughout Preston.
One Battle After Another
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Monday
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Speaking of award-nominated features, Leonardo DiCaprio’s dark comedy action thriller, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, returns this week on the heels of receiving 13 Oscar nominations.
Lupin the IIIrd the Movie: The Immortal Bloodline
Saturday, Sunday
Lupin the Third is a popular anime series based on the manga books of the same name. Due to its popularity, the franchise has also released several films, with this serving as the thirteenth and last in the series. It also serves as a prequel to the first film, The Mystery of Mamo, which was released in 1978.
Marty Supreme
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Marty Supreme is another movie returning due to the attention it’s getting this awards season. With nine nominations, including for Best Actor for the leading man, Timothée Chalamet, this outrageous sports drama has received widespread acclaim.
The Choral
Tuesday
Ralph Fiennes’ The Choral returns this week for the Odeon’s Silver Screen offering. The film is a period drama set around the time of World War I, and depicts a man who inspires young man who face uncertainty due to the ongoing conscription.
National Theatre Live: The Audience
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Helen Mirren stars in The Audience as Queen Elizabeth II. The play depicts the weekly meetings between the Queen and the Prime Ministers of the country, which occurred throughout her reign, as she offers advice on a variety of issues. This play served as the inspiration for The Crown, and is now set to appear in cinemas for the first time since its original debut in 2013.
Twenty One Pilots: More Than We Ever Imagined
Thursday
Twenty One Pilots: More Than We Ever Imagined follows Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun in the run-up to their landmark Mexico City headline show from 2025. It documents the band’s arrival, preparation, and performance in an intimate and spectacular showcase that pulls the audience in and invites them to come along for the journey.
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