2026 is off to a great start with numerous new releases, and this week is no different, with another selection arriving in theatres.
Send Help is a highly anticipated new horror thriller directed by Sam Raimi. The film follows an obnoxious boss, played by Dylan O’Brien, and his overworked and underappreciated employee, played by Rachel McAdams, as tragedy strikes and they end up trapped on an island together. The power dynamics start to shift.
The Strangers: Chapter 3 sees Madelaine Petsch return as Maya in what promises to be the darkest and most thrilling entry in the series to date.
100 Nights of Hero has made the rounds at film festivals and now arrives for a limited release at The Arc. The film is based on a book by writer Isabel Greenberg. It’s a historical fantasy with some well-known faces sprinkled in for good measure.
My Father’s Shadow has also been popular among film festival circuits and now arrives in theatres in Preston. The film follows two young Nigerian brothers as they travel across their country during a period of political unrest ahead of the 1993 election crisis
Hamlet starring Riz Ahmed is a contemporary retelling of the famous Shakespeare stage play. With the setting updated to modern London and the narrative adjusted, this is a profound and unique take on a classic story.
Goat is an animated animal adventure film for the whole family from the animators of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and K-Pop Demon Hunters. The film follows a small goat who wants to become a professional basketball star.
Following on from the new additions, this is all of the unique listings playing between Friday, the 6th, and Thursday, the 12th of February.
Stray Kids: The Dominate Experience
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Stray 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 to enjoy.
The Scarecrow’s Wedding & The Smeds and the Smoos
All Week
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
All Week
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.
The Voice of Hind Rajab
All Week
This war drama explores a crisis taking place in war-torn Gaza when a six-year-old girl calls emergency services after becoming trapped in a car. It’s a harrowing story, exploring tense events and not for the faint of heart.
Little Amélie
Saturday, Sunday
Saturday, Sunday
Little Amélie is a hand-drawn animated film about a Belgian girl in Japan. It’s a cosy family film exploring the world on her third birthday.
Miss Moxy
Saturday, Sunday
Miss Moxy is an animated film with a 3D stop-motion style, though it is entirely computer-generated. It’s a Belgian-Dutch joint production, and sees a boisterous cat embark on a big adventure to travel across Europe and return home to their family.
Pets on a Train
Saturday, Sunday
Saturday, Sunday
This French animated adventure film follows a group of animals trapped on a high-speed train. With everyone in imminent danger, it’s up to a raccoon named Falcon to save the day.
Stitch Head
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.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings (Extended Edition)
Saturday
Vue will continue to mark the LOTR anniversary as they host all three films over the weekend and on to Monday. This saturday, the journey begins again with The Fellowship of the Rings.
Happy Feet 2
Saturday, Sunday
Happy Feet 2 is the sequel to the incredibly popular animated musical film about a misfit penguin who struggles to find his voice.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Extended Edition)
Sunday
Vue will continue to mark the LOTR anniversary with the second entry in the original trilogy also playing from Sunday.
RBO 2025-26 – The Royal Ballet: Woolf Works
Monday
Monday
Monday
Monday
Across Preston, The Royal Ballet returns with Woolf Works. A contemporary ballet inspired by the various works of author, Virginia Woolf.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Extended Edition)
Monday
Finally, Vue will deliver the final entry in the original trilogy from Monday as the Hobbits and their group make their final journey.
One Battle After Another
Tuesday
The Odeon’s Silver Cinema offering is One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The film is up for a variety of Academy Awards, and has proven popular with audiences and critics alike.
F1 The Movie
Thursday
F1 The Movie starring Brad Pitt offers a unique peek behind the curtain of the competitive and high-octane world of Formula 1 Racing. The film is inspired by real events, though many of the characters are fictional.
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