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BREAKING DOWN THE BIGGEST RELEASES COMING TO THE BIG SCREEN SOON NO TIME TO DIE » MINIONS 2: THE RISE OF GRU » TOP GUN: MAVERICK » BLACK WIDOW FAST & FURIOUS 9 » DEATH ON THE NILE » WONDER WOMAN 1984 » AND SO MANY MORE!

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2021 looks set to bring cinema back with a bang. Read on as we break down the biggest and best films coming to the big screen soon!

Due to the constant changes to the cinema calendar, we’ve made some changes to ensure we bring you the best and most accurate information during these uncertain times. You’ll find a handy QR Code on each feature for you to scan or click which will direct you to the film’s specific page on our website. There you’ll find the most up-to-date release information as well as stills, trailers, and so much more!

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WE #LOVECINEMA We couldn’t be more excited for the year ahead with 2021 looking set to bring cinema back with a bang! The biggest movies need to be seen on the big screen and we’ve got so many to look forward to!

Daniel Craig suits up for the final time as Bond in No Time To Die, Kenneth Branagh is back as moustachioed detective Poirot in Death On The Nile, and Scarlett Johansson kickstarts the MCU’s Phase 4 in Black Widow. There’s more as Fast & Furious 9 speeds into cinemas and Tom Cruise takes flight in Top Gun: Maverick.

Family favourites return as the Minions take us back in time to reveal The Rise Of Gru and Peter Rabbit hops onscreen to take on the big city.

Music is in the air as Jennifer Hudson brings Aretha Franklin’s life story to cinemas in Respect, Steven Spielberg reworks a classic with his West Side Story, and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie struts from stage to screen.

There’s all of that and so much more in our bumper issue.

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MINIONS 2: THE RISE OF GRU

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THE CROODS 2: A NEW AGE

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DEATH ON THE NILE

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A QUIET PLACE: PART II

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WEST SIDE STORY

20 FAST & FURIOUS 9 24 DUNE 25 JUNGLE CRUISE PLUS MANY MORE…

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LIVE FOREVER Bond is back on the big screen as Daniel Craig takes his bow in his fifth and final turn as the famed secret agent. Sharp suits, fast cars, and a deadly villain await on the mission that will change everything.

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Director Cary Joji Fukunaga / Starring Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch, Rami Malek / Genre Action, Adventure, Thriller

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espite relinquishing his license to kill and retiring to the sunny climes of Jamaica, James Bond’s newfound tranquillity is short-lived when a visit from his old friend, CIA agent Felix Leiter, pulls him back into active service. In desperate need of Bond’s specific skill set to help track down a kidnapped scientist and combat a deadly new weapon, Felix calls in one last favour.

Skyfall and Spectre co-stars Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, and Ralph Fiennes reprise their roles alongside Daniel Craig. With Christoph Waltz’s Blofeld behind bars, it’s Oscar-winner Rami Malek who emerges as one of Bond’s most fearsome and complex

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foes to date: the mysterious masked man, Safin. Bond will also have to contend with the return of Léa Seydoux’s Dr Madeleine Swann, whose reemergence may well have deadly consequences for him.

The star-studded cast is bolstered by Blade Runner 2049’s Ana de Armas and British actor Lashana Lynch who bring a refreshing take on the classic “Bond girl” image. De Armas’ Paloma is a striking and mysterious CIA agent and Lynch’s Nomi is the formidable Double-O agent who took up Bond’s mantle following his retirement. Now

an old dog in the spy game, Bond must learn new tricks as two of the fiercest women he’s ever encountered join him on his most dangerous mission yet.

Old flames, new adversaries, and an electrifying journey across beautiful yet perilous landscapes await. With director Cary Joji Fukunaga at the helm, No Time To Die brings the trademark style and action-packed substance that fans know and love but also promises to blur the lines between good and evil while delving deeper into the psyche of Craig’s tortured incarnation of the character.

IT’S GOOD TO BE BAD The mischievous Minions return to the big screen to take the seventies by storm in their sequel that reveals the despicable origins of their master Gru. WORDS AARON POTTER

Directors Kyle Balda, Brad Ableson, Jonathan del Val / Starring Steve Carell, Taraji P. Henson, Julie Andrews / Genre Animation, Adventure, Comedy

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fter bumbling their way from the prehistoric era to the swinging sixties in their first standalone movie, everyone’s favourite cheeky yellow bean-like beings are back to bring us more smiles with their seventies-set sequel. As teased at the end of their last adventure, their second outing will follow their early relationship with twelve-year-old Gru, decades before the events of the main Despicable Me trilogy.

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he attempts to join his idolised supervillain supergroup the Vicious 6.

However, their nefarious leader – Taraji P. Henson’s Belle Bottom – has other plans. It’ll take returning Minions Kevin, Stuart, and Bob, plus hundreds of others working together, to help Gru with his mission to usurp the Vicious 6, and his new nemesis Belle Bottom.

As before, it’s celebrity cameos galore with Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, and Julie Andrews all voicing characters alongside the familiar, though slightly higher-pitched tones of franchise mainstay Steve Carell.

Five years after the first Minions movie, prepare for yellow tops and denim dungarees to be back in fashion as Illumination Entertainment spread more Minion fever all over the world.

AWESOME ANIMATED SIDEKICKS Despite all of their shenanigans, Gru would be nothing without his Minions. Here are more companions from animated movies that we’d love to call friends.

DONKEY Eddie Murphy’s Donkey is a constant source of irritation to the peace-craving ogre, but also the only person Shrek could ever call a friend. We wouldn’t have him any other way.

BAYMAX Big Hero 6’s Baymax proved actions speak louder than words. Don’t be fooled by his cuddly appearance, this inflatable robot is no pushover and can certainly pack a punch when his friend is in need.

GENIE Robin Williams’ Genie was wild, bonkers, caring, and capable of making your wildest dreams come true… the best friend anyone could wish for.

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Embarking on a wild cross-country road trip, a family disconnected by technology must work together if they’re going to save the world from the machine uprising.

WORDS CHRIS WASEY Directors Mike Rianda, Jeff Rowe / Starring Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph / Genre Animation, Adventure, Sci-Fi

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ccepted into her dream college, Katie Mitchell plans to move 1500 miles away from home and become a filmmaker.

Terrified of losing their daughter forever, her parents insist on driving her across country themselves for some offline bonding time.

With no screens to stare at, the family slowly begin to reconnect.

But things change quickly as a “global technological singularity” occurs, causing electronic devices - from toasters and phones to cars

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and personal robots - to rise up to overthrow the human race.

Off-grid, but running out of time, the Mitchells must overcome their problems and work together if they’re to have any hope of saving the world.

Bright, bold, and blending 3D animation with hand-drawn elements to create moments of blissful absurdity, Sony Animation Studios has the confidence to push the envelope and let Connected define its own unique style.

Amid the fantastical visuals, Connected also asks real questions about the emotional challenges we face from allowing technology into family life, and the hastened disconnection from our adolescent children. It’s a story every parent will recognise… …except here the phones are literally trying to kill you as well!

y Sony Pictures Animation has quietl established itself as the studio for animation sleeper hits. Everything from Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs to collaborations with Aardman for Pirates: On An Adventure With Scientists.

But 2019’s Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse was where their true offbeat voice was found. A saturated, bombastic animation that leans into (and goes beyond) its comic book roots. After seven (yes, SEVEN) big-screen live-action to entries, many fans consider this be not only the best Spider-Man movie of all time - but also one of the best animations ever.

Here, with added pizzazz from Spider-Verse producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller (also the directorial ’s geniuses behind The LEGO Movie inspired madness), Connected is the most unique animation you’ll see this year.

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Just when The Croods thought they’d ascended to the apex of human achievement, in walks a family who are quite simply a better man. Welcome to A New Age. WORDS ROBB SHEPPARD

Director Joel Crawford / Starring Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds / Genre Animation, Adventure, Comedy

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ince the dawn of time, the notion of new neighbours is met with as much curiosity as concern, and when The Croods meet The Bettermans, the world’s first family’s worst fears are realised: change is coming.

Catching up with the cavemen we first met in 2013, The Croods 2: A New Age finds our heroes getting past their previous panic over anything that’s unfamiliar only to get a little too adventurous for their own good. But don’t worry if that all sounds a little too ominous; you can expect more stone-age silliness and prehistoric

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prat falls in their thrilling new adventure that sees adapting to newage technology and making forwardthinking fashion choices including sloth sashes and even sliders.

Back behind the microphone are the familiar voices of Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone, and Nicolas Cage, whose enjoyment in portraying these characters is as clear as ever. The new family and its eccentric members add to the exciting ensemble as Peter Dinklage and Leslie Man join in the fun as the part-hipster/part-hippie power couple Phil and Hope Betterman.

With plenty of laughs to be had and a strong underlying message of keeping the pack together in order to survive, this fun-filled family animation is sure to be a perfect prehistoric tonic for these tough times.

Known best as the master tactician who “drinks and knows things” in Game Of Thrones, Peter Dinklage continues his exciting career to take the voice of the Betterman clan patriarch Phil.

LESLIE MANN From Knocked Up and The 40 YearOld Virgin to appearances in The Simpsons and Modern Family, Mann always steals the scene and she’s set to again as the free-spirited Hope Betterman.

KELLY MARIE TRAN After finding fame as Rose in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Tran is going all-out animation, starring here as the Betterman’s teenage daughter Dawn and also leading Disney’s Raya And The Last Dragon.

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Discover the true meaning of manners maketh man in the refined but brutal, civilised but merciless prequel that reveals the bloody origins of Kingsman.

WORDS ADAM MATULEWICZ Director Matthew Vaughn / Starring Ralph Fiennes, Harris Dickinson, Rhys Ifans / Genre Action, Comedy, Thriller

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irector Matthew Vaughn takes audiences back to a time before Taron Egerton’s Eggsy where the world’s worst peace breakers faced the wrath of a fledgling society of special agents.

Ralph Fiennes steps into the starring role as the Duke of Oxford, a decorated war veteran and founding father of a one-of-a-kind secret service based out of Kingsman tailors in London. Harris Dickinson co-stars as his son Conrad, the newest recruit who must team up with Gemma Arterton’s gun-toting Polly and Djimon Hounsou’s warrior-

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like Shola to learn what manners maketh a King’s Man. Bringing one of the twentieth century’s most notorious figures to the big screen, Rhys Ifans stars as Rasputin; a fantastically bearded and legendarilyunkillable madman who, along with some of the world’s biggest tyrants and criminal masterminds, orchestrates a plot that threatens the lives of millions.

Facing the outbreak of war on a global scale, the world’s first intelligence agency must prove it has what it takes to stop the greatest threat the world has ever faced.

Prepare for old-school espionage, good old-fashioned fun, and a real sharp dress code as the secrets of Kingman’s origins are spilled.

Welcome the club, you’re going to need a suit.

KEY KINGSMEN HARRY HART Colin Firth’s Harry Hart a.k.a.

Galahad is a long-serving agent who succeeded in multiple missions, cheated death multiple times, and recruited Eggsy into the fold.

GARY “EGGSY” UNWIN Saved from the streets of London by the man who fought alongside his father, Eggsy is the Kingsman’s most famous recruit who has saved the world twice.

TEQUILA The bad boy of the Kingsman’s sister secret service from across the pond prefers to shoot first and ask questions later. After defeating Poppy in The Golden Circle, he swaps denim jacket for a black suit and joined Kingsman.

THE DUKE OF OXFORD Colonel Thomas Edward Lawrence was an archaeologist, army officer, and writer who played a vital role in crafting a lasting legacy for Kingsman.

NO REST FOR THE WICKED Kenneth Branagh brings Poirot back to the big screen, this time swapping train carriage for cruise liner in the star-studded sequel to Murder On The Orient Express.

WORDS AARON POTTER Director Kenneth Branagh / Starring Kenneth Branagh, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer / Genre Crime, Drama, Mystery

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s teased in the final moments of 2017’s Murder On The Orient Express, literature’s most famous moustachioed detective is returning to cinemas for a new adaptation of Death On The Nile.

Marking the third onscreen interpretation of Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery, this modern incarnation promises a steamy affair set on a riverboat and brings yet another star-studded cast of talent on board.

Heading up the guest list is, of course, actor-director Kenneth Branagh, who this time welcomes Wonder Woman’s Gal Gadot, Black Panther’s Letitia Wright, and comedian Russell Brand along for a twist-filled ride. The list goes on as Annette Bening, Tom Bateman, Armie Hammer, Ali Fazal, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Rose Leslie, and Sophie Okonedo round out another stellar ensemble. Together they make up the shadowy line-up of suspects Poirot must assess, analyse, and interrogate after a wealthy heiress is found dead.

This modern version of Death On The Nile breathes new life into one of Agatha Christie’s most celebrated whodunnits, seamlessly merging practical sets and CGI effects to sweep audiences away to a period-accurate 1930s Cairo. Everyone is a suspect once more as Poirot quickly learns there’s no such thing as a holiday for the world’s greatest detective.

The Usual Suspec ts Bryan Singer’s neo-noir classic wowed critics upon release with its expert use of flashbacks and narration. The fin al reveal of Keyser Soze’s identity remains one of cinema’s most shocking twists.

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Knives Ou t Following his controvers ial work on Star Wars: The Last Je di, director Ria n Johnson kept things grounded fo r his razor-sh arp whodu nnit concerning the death of a wealthy novelist. T he twists com e thick and fast, and D aniel Craig ’s southern dr awl doesn’ t disappoint .

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BACK TO THE FUTURE Wonder Woman is back, fast-forwarding to the eighties where she faces fearsome new foes and the curious return of her lost love.

WORDS CHRIS WASEY Director Patty Jenkins / Starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig / Genre Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

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iana Prince has chosen a simple, anonymous life.

But fate soon throws the Amazonian into battle again as two of her longest-standing comic book nemeses come to the big screen.

There’s business tycoon Maxwell Lord, whose dangerous search for magical relics to increase his self-help empire carries ominous consequences, and Barbara Minerva, a shy scientist who somehow transforms herself into

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the Cheetah; a cat-like villain who’s not only tough enough to wrestle with Wonder Woman, but much more ferocious! But that’s not all - there’s also the small matter of her lost love Steve Trevor who has somehow returned.

Wonder Woman became the highestgrossing female-led superhero movie of all-time, so fans will be thrilled to see director Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot reuniting for the hotly-anticipated sequel. Co-starring Pedro Pascal, Kristen Wiig, and Chris Pine, Wonder Woman 1984 promises to deliver all of the heart and charm from their first outing but on a much larger, and much more action-packed scale.

While the main narrative remains in semi stasis, the DCEU standalone projects continue to enjoy critical and commercial success.

Following the award-winning Joker and brilliantly bonkers Birds Of Prey, and plenty of excitement on the horizon, for the first time in a long time, perhaps it’s now DC that’s the superhero franchise to be most excited about.

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When Ryan Reynolds’ boring bank teller discovers he’s living inside a violent video game, he decides to change his fate to save the city. But can this average Guy become the hero his whole world needs?

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Director Shawn Levy / Starring Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Taika Waititi / Genre Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

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or those not versed in gamer speak, NPC means non-player character. Mindless automatons that populate a video game’s world and serve as cannon fodder for casual gamers. They’re the least important people of any story, and the furthest thing from a hero…until now!

Guy is an NPC in the virtual world of Free City, but he doesn’t know it. He’s a bank teller stuck in a Groundhog Day existence and oblivious to the brutality that breaks out each day. Car chases, machine gun fire, fighter jets dog-

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fighting overhead, and explosions Guy doesn’t bat an eyelid. It’s just not in his programming.

But when a chance encounter with Molotov Girl - the avatar of one of the game’s original programmers played by Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer - opens his eyes to the world around him, Guy gains the courage to break free from his routine.

With the game’s executive developer (Taika Waititi) threatening to pull the plug and delete his world forever, Guy becomes a legend in-game and out as he bends the game’s reality and leads his fellow NPCs on a fight for freedom.

Break your boredom by escaping to a digital world of epicness when this hilarious all-action comedy boots up in cinemas soon.

TRON A computer hacker is abducted into a digital world and forced to participate in gladiatorial games to earn his survival.

THE MATRIX In a game where six billion humans are the NPCs, hacker Neo wakes up to fulfil his destiny as leader of the resistance against the machines. Get ready to plug back into The Matrix as the fourth entry is on the way.

WRECK-IT RALPH A video game villain sets out to fulfil his dream of being a hero, but his quest threatens the existence of the whole arcade.

READY PLAYER ONE With almost all of humanity living their lives inside a virtual reality called OASIS, where you can be anything you want, a rebellious teen sets out to find a fortune hidden within the programme.

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The Infinity War is won. But as one MCU chapter closes, another begins as Black Widow brings Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff back to reveal secrets from a time long before she became an Avenger.

WORDS CHARLIE JONES Director Cate Shortland / Starring Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, David Harbour / Genre Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

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en years ago, in Iron Man 2, is when we first met S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Natasha Romanoff; better known now as Black Widow having cemented herself as a regular fixture in the MCU. After supporting roles in seven films that saw her grow into a fan favourite before making the ultimate sacrifice to stop Thanos, she’s finally getting a film of her own.

Bringing Scarlett Johansson back to the role she thought she’d left behind, Black Widow delves into the Infinity Saga timeline to reveal what happened in the time between Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War. An origin story of

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sorts sends Black Widow back to where it all began. Budapest, and the Red Room where young women are brainwashed into becoming the world’s most elite assassins. There she must face long-buried memories and go toe to toe with Taskmaster, a masked villain whose photographic reflexes can replicate the abilities and fighting style of any opponent.

As Black Widow’s dark past comes to light, so does a chance to reunite with her first family of heroes. Florence Pugh co-stars as Natasha’s would-be sister Yelena with Rachel Weisz and David Harbour as their “parents” Melina and Red Guardian respectively. The family of misfits must fight together again to take down Taskmaster in the epic entry to Phase Four of the MCU.

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Brie Larson became the MCU’s first female lead when she donned Carol Danvers’ blue and red jumpsuit in the thrilling penultimate chapter of the Infinity Saga. The sequel is on its way!

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Two years earlier, Gal Gadot became the first woman to front a film in the DCEU after she followed her successful debut in Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice with her epic origin story.

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Margot Robbie really stole the show as Harley Quinn in the first Suicide Squad, so much so that she got her own solo spinoff. She’s coming back in James Gunn’s rebooted The Suicide Squad.

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After narrowly escaping their besieged home, the Abbott family are forced out into the terrifying world from which they fled in a bid to survive - but what new threats await them?

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Director John Krasinski / Starring Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Cillian Murphy / Genre Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

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Quiet Place became a boxoffice sensation thanks to its intriguing and thrilling take on the classic creature feature. Despite their tireless efforts to build a silent retreat in the country and keep their young family safe, Lee (John Krasinski), Evelyn (Emily Blunt), and their two children (Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe) were forced to confront the terrifying predators known as the Death Angels during the film’s finale. While this breathtaking battle revealed a weakness in the seemingly impenetrable armour of Earth’s new

apex predators, that vital information came at a devastating cost.

With Lee gone and their oncepeaceful retreat in ruins, Evelyn and her children are forced to return to the world from which they fled.

However, what awaits them offers little respite. This claustrophobic and nail-biting sequel journeys back to the first destructive days of the alien invasion, while also revealing the true toll upon those who managed to stay alive. Cillian Murphy and Djimon Hounsou join the fight for survival as the ravaged communities living in the shadows are revealed.

With danger lurking around every corner, it’s quickly revealed that the creatures aren’t the only threats that lay beyond the sand path.

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Despite remaining mostly hidden throughout A Quiet Place, the constant threat of the alien creature s referred to as The Angels Of Dea th provided a chilling and intangible antagonist to the Abbott Family. How ever, following the revelation s of the first film, the sequel may wel l delve into their origins. Hyperse nsitive to sound, extremely fast, and coated in seemingly impenetrab le armour, the creatures managed to wipe out the majority of the hum an race in just three months. A Qui et Place: Part II depicts their arri val on Earth, and the instantly devasta ting impact they had. Director and cowriter John Krasinski has previously highlighted the creatures’ almost invuln erable nature.

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50 FILMS TO SEE IN CINEMAS SOON The big screen is back and there's so many movies to see! Keeping track of them all can be tricky, so we've put together a handy checklist of the fifty biggest films coming to cinemas soon. Share your progress with us on social with #OnscreenChecklist

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n A Quiet Place: Part II n Black Widow n Candyman n Chaos Walking n Clifford The Big Red Dog n Connected n Cruella n Death On The Nile n Dune n Eternals n Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

n Fast & Furious 9 n Fisherman’s Friends 2 n Free Guy n Ghostbusters: Afterlife n Godzilla Vs Kong n Jackass 4 n Jungle Cruise n Last Night In Soho n Luca n Halloween Kills n Hotel Transylvania 4 n Minions 2: The Rise Of Gru n Mission: Impossible 7 n Morbius n No Time To Die

n Peter Rabbit 2 n Raya And The Last Dragon n Respect n Ron’s Gone Wrong n Rumble n Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings

n Space Jam: A New Legacy n Spider-Man 3 n Spiral: From The Book Of Saw

n The Addams Family 2 n The Boss Baby 2: Family Business

n The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

n The Croods 2: A New Age n The King’s Man n The Matrix 4 n The Suicide Squad n The Tomorrow War n Tom & Jerry: The Movie n Top Gun: Maverick n Uncharted n Venom: Let There Be Carnage

n Vivo n West Side Story n Wonder Woman 1984

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James Corden returns as the mischievous Peter Rabbit, who persuades his friends to bid farewell to farm life and embark on an adventure to the big city.

WORDS CHARLIE JONES Director Will Gluck / Starring James Corden, Domhnall Gleason, Margot Robbie / Genre Adventure, Comedy, Family

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ife has been harmonious since Peter Rabbit and Thomas McGregor set aside their differences and decided that McGregor manor was big enough for the both of them - so much so that Thomas and Bea have decided to get married!

But when Peter overhears their plans to bring some two-legged children into their makeshift family, he’s convinced that he and the other animals will soon be replaced and forgotten.

Believing he’s better off on his own, Peter leads the animals out of the garden and to the city of Gloucester, where a bountiful farmers market - with its ripe radishes, crunchy carrots, and host of mischiefloving critters - gets him thinking he’s finally found a home where he can truly be himself.

Margot Robbie, Elizabeth Debicki, and Daisy Ridley reprise their roles as rabbits Mopsy, Flopsy, and Cottontail, while Domhnall Gleeson and Rose Byrne return as the newlywed McGregors. Following the huge box-office success of the first film, expect even more hijinks and plenty of heart - from Peter and his friends in this second outing.

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BABE: PIG IN THE CIT Y

Sequels have a habit of ventur ing out into the wider world.

Babe: Pig In The City sees Babe leav e the far m for Metropolis, where he befrien ds the city ’s homeless animals.

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The animals of The Sec ret Life Of Pets didn’t wait for a sequel - they were out the door as soo n as their owners were out of sight. In a rev erse of Babe, the sequel sees the pets leave the city for a countr y far m.

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Paddington is more tha n happy at his new home in Lon don, so much so that he didn’t venture bey ond it for his follow-up film. Padding ton 2 is that rarest of sequels: one that improves on the orig inal. Here’s hop ing Peter Rabbit 2 does the same!

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In a world where monster wrestling is big business and its athletes are quite literally mega stars, everybody wants to be the champ!

Can the ultimate underdog climb the ranks all the way to the top?

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Director Hamish Grieve / Starring Geraldine Viswanathan, Will Arnett, Terry Crews / Genre Animation, Comedy, Family

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nspired to follow in her father’s footsteps as a monster wrestling coach, teenager Minnie recruits her own larger-than-life grappler Steve and embarks on a classic underdog story with a gigantic twist!

Despite his hulking frame, Steve’s lazy lifestyle and bumbling charms aren’t really what champions are made of. If he’s going to make it to the top of the highly-competitive monster wrestling roster and face-off against the mighty reigning champ Tentacular, then he’s going to need to get serious, fast.

Packed with intense training montages, in-ring thrills, and some hilarious spills, Rumble looks set to fly off of the top rope and send Steve soaring into families’ hearts just as any people’s champion worth his salt should.

This all-action animated adventure promises fun for all the family and is a free-for-all of vocal talent that features Geraldine Viswanathan, Will Arnett, Terry Crew, Ben Schwartz, and some very special guests.

Can Tentacular be toppled? Can a small-town monster make it beneath the bright, main event city lights? Can Steve prove it’s not the size of the monster in the fight, but the size of the fight in the monster that counts? Find out and get ready to rumble when this epic clash smacks down in cinemas soon.

BEYOND THE MAT With Rumble being the latest WWE studios release, it only makes sense for the movie to feature a few faces, or rather voices, familiar to wrestling fans around the world. Multiple time champs and sports entertainment superstars Becky Lynch and Roman Reigns join Rumble’s talented voice acting roster. But it’s not only champions from the world of wrestling who will make cameo appearances as legendary British boxer Chris Eubank returns to the ring as monster wrestler King Gorge.

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Jennifer Hudson is Aretha Franklin as the story of the Soul music superstar, civil rights activist, and undisputed icon comes to cinemas.

WORDS ROBB SHEPPARD receive when she personally handpicked her as the one to star as her onscreen. Such overwhelming trust also comes with tremendous pressure and expectation, thankfully the former American Idol finalist, Oscar-winning star of Dream Girls, and Grammywinning musician continues to prove she’s worthy of such respect.

This is undoubtedly Hudson’s show, but much like backing vocalists harmonising with Franklin on stage, a strong support cast has been assembled to complement her lead performance.

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espect charts Aretha Franklin’s incredible career as she rises from child gospel star to become the Queen of Soul, while staring down discrimination in the music industry and systematic racism in wider society.

Franklin paid Jennifer Hudson the highest honour any performer could

Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker makes his third appearance as the father of one of Hudson’s characters as he takes the role of Baptist minister C L Franklin whose paternal support propelled her to superstardom. Six-time Tony-winning stage star Audra McDonald co-stars as Aretha’s mother, while Marlon Wayans of White Chicks fame shows his serious side as Franklin’s producer and first husband Ted White.

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BACK TO THE CITY

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The timeless love story finds its way on to the big screen once again as one of cinema’s most decorated directors adapts one of its most beloved tales.

WORDS BRODY ROSSITER Director Steven Spielberg / Starring Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose / Genre Drama, Musical, Romance

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rom director Steven Spielberg comes West Side Story, a cinematic celebration and fresh adaptation of the sensational 1957 Broadway musical.

Inspired by Shakespeare’s story of starcrossed lovers Romeo & Juliet, the story tells the tale of two teenagers, Tony and Maria, and their burgeoning romance amidst the streets of 1950s New York City.

Unfortunately for the pair, they come from opposite sides of the streets, and gang allegiances stand between them and their newfound affections. As tensions

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grow between the warring Jets and Sharks, a violent end seems inevitable.

Will young love be the casualty?

Spielberg has reminisced on how West Side Story was one of the most impactful movies of his childhood so fans can rest assured that while his new take on the treasured classic will bring it up to date for a modern audience, it will also stay true to the original and the famed musical numbers will remain.

With a talented mix of young actors, experienced stars, singers, and dancers harmonising with new arrangements of Leonard Bernstein’s original score from prolific composer David Newman, West Side Story is sure to have cinemagoers singing and dancing as it captures their hearts all over again.

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Despite early word that Spielberg’s retelling sticks much more closely to the plot of the original stage musical, the cinematic legacy of the first filmic reimagining of the story undoubtedly still resonates with the director and audiences alike. The original film claimed ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actress for Rita Moreno, who stunned audiences as Anita.

Fans will be delighted to see Rita return both behind the camera as an executive producer, and onscreen in the role of Valentina; a reimagined take on the character of Tony’s corner store boss, Doc, who plays an integral part of the story.

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FAMILY MATTERS Dominic Toretto and his crew return for their ninth action-packed outing! As the past resurfaces and old wounds are reopened, we discover that not all blood is family.

WORDS BRODY ROSSITER Director Justin Lin / Starring Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, John Cena / Genre Action, Adventure, Thriller

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ollowing the events of The Fate Of The Furious, Dom has drifted off the grid to live a quiet life alongside Letty and his young son Brian.

Unfortunately for Dom, he’s about to discover that no matter how fast you are, you can’t outrun the past…

The shocking arrival of Dom’s long-lost brother Jakob refuels a deeply personal feud between the estranged siblings, and begins a globe-trotting race against time to save his family from his younger brother.

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returns to the franchise alongside the familiar faces of Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chis “Ludacris” Bridges, Jordana Brewster, and Nathalie Emmanuel.

Just when you thought it wasn’t possible for the franchise to one up its renowned action sequences, Fast & Furious 9 will go faster and more furious again with supercharged set pieces as the crew traverse the globe and the estranged brothers speed towards an explosive collision.

From Edinburgh, to Azerbaijan, speedometers will redline, fists will fly, fallen friends will be resurrected, and old foes will exact new vengeance when the latest instalment of the Fast franchise finally makes it over the line and onto the big screen.

THE CHAMP IS HERE! After suplexing his way to the top of the world of sports entertainment, John Cena has quickly built up an impressive cinematic resume. From his key role in Transformers offshoot Bumblebee to his upcoming antics as Peacemaker in James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad, the muscle-bound star is ensuring that he definitely can be seen on the silver screen. With a triple threat skill set consisting of master thief, deadly assassin, and high-performance driver, will Cena’s Jakob Toretto be the first opponent capable of wrestling Dom and co. into submission? Add Charlize Theron’s returning cyberterrorist Cipher into the mix, and you’ve got yourself a formidable tag team of foes ready to face off with our heroes.

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YOU AIN’T SEEN TOP GUN?

Tom Cruise takes to the skies as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in the long-awaited sequel to the widely adored 1986 aviation actioner.

WORDS ROBB SHEPPARD Director Joseph Kosinski / Starring Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly / Genre Action, Drama

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fter more than thirty years of service, Maverick is back on the big screen where he belongs.

For those worried about preserving the legacy of such a treasured original, everything we’ve seen so far suggests that not a whole lot has changed for Maverick. He’s still not as observant of the chain of command as his superiors would like, he’s just as skilled when it comes to unauthorised flybys, and he still spends his downtime playing volleyball.

What has changed though, is those around him. While Val Kilmer’s Ice Man is set to return, Maverick’s love Charlie ▼ CLICK ME ▼

won’t be as Jennifer Connelly joins the stellar supporting cast as (the) Penny Benjamin - the local bar owner famous for a romantic run in with Maverick.

Will they find a loving feeling?

Also added to the mix is Miles Teller’s Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, the son of Maverick’s late co-pilot Goose, who has just joined the new recruits at Maverick’s flight school. Hot-headed and brash, Rooster is much more of a Maverick than his mild-mannered father which makes his relationship with his new mentor all the more intriguing.

With a new generation of pilots under his wing, Maverick lifts off on a death-defying mission that will see him confront his deepest fears and possibly bring him some sought-after closure as Top Gun returns to take our breath away once again.

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WARRIOR PRINCESS Only one dragon remains in the fractured land of Kumandra. As an ancient evil awakens, powerful warrior Raya sets out to find the last dragon to save her world from destruction in Disney’s latest original animation.

WORDS HARRY FAINT Directors Don Hall, Carlos López Estrada / Starring Kelly Marie Tran, Awkwafina / Genre Animation, Adventure, Fantasy

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ive-hundred years ago, Kumandra was a beautiful world where humans and dragons lived together in harmony. Now, it’s in near ruin with its people divided and only one dragon left alive after the others sacrificed themselves to save the world from a tremendous evil. An evil force that has now returned. Humanity’s only hope for survival lies with the last dragon, but first it must be found.

BREAKING THE PRINCESS MOULD Over the past ten years, Disney has shaken up its pristine princess image by bringing some forward-thinking representations into the fold. Here are some standouts.

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Disney ditched the damsel in distress cliché for their heartwarming animation as it was Anna who did the rescuing. Plus, it was Anna and Elsa’s sisterly love that saved the day, not true love’s kiss.

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Moana set sail on her heroic adventure to restore the Heart of Tefiti and save her island without a Prince Charming in sight.

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Raya And The Last Dragon introduces the latest Disney princess, but Raya by no means fits the traditional mould and is much more interested in great swords than glass slippers. With great strength, sharp reflexes, and a true warrior’s spirit, she’s much more of a Mulan or Merida than a Snow White or Cinderella. Raya has trained all of her life to become guardian of the Dragon Gem and now, with the fate of her world at stake once more, it’s down to her - and her adorable armadillo sidekick Tuk Tuk - to venture across the land to find the legendary water dragon Sisu.

Wreck-It Ralph’s bestie is the foul-mouthed candy-covered racer in the video game Sugar Rush. No one was as surprised as her to find out she’s technically the princess of the kingdom.

From the creative minds of Crazy Rich Asians screenwriter Adele Lim and famed Vietnamese-American playwright Qui Nguyen - and featuring the voices of Kelly Marie Tran and Awkwafina - Disney’s latest original animation is an action-packed and visually-stunning slice of Southeast Asia that draws from many different cultures of the region to bring a whole new world of fantasy to the big screen. ▼ CLICK ME ▼

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Making the leap from stage to screen, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is a courageous and outrageous coming-of-age story that’s sure to get your toes tapping.

WORDS AARON POTTER Director Jonathan Butterell / Starring Max Harwood, Lauren Patel, Richard E. Grant / Genre Drama, Musical

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very so often, a stage musical comes along that so effectively steals the hearts of audiences that it’s almost destined to be seen on the big screen. That’s the case for the wildly-successful West End musical that tells the tale of sixteenyear-old Jamie’s attempt to conquer his critics and achieve his dream of becoming a professional drag queen.

Newcomer Max Harwood stars as Jamie, whose journey to stardom is going to be tough. Thankfully, he’s got an ensemble cast of memorable characters to help him find his way including Lauren Patel as his best friend Pritti, Sarah Lancashire as his supportive mother, and even Richard

E. Grant who delivers a flamboyant turn as drag icon Loco Chanelle.

After bringing the likes of Fiddler On The Roof, Into The Woods, and Giant to Broadway, the West End, and many more stages around the world, veteran stage director and choreographer Jonathan Butterell makes his directorial film debut with an adaptation of his own musical. Add in his experience as choreographer for the 2004 film musical Finding Neverland and you’ll be hard pressed to find anybody better placed to turn this vibrant and moving musical into the feel-good film of the year.

The stage is set for this modernday Billy Elliot story to break out of London and onto the big screen.

HAIRSPRAY! Widely considered to be the film that propelled Zac Efron to Hollywood stardom following his High School Musical success, the 2007 version of Hairyspray! was a worldwide sensation due to its catchy soundtrack and poignant subject matter. An instant classic.

MAMMA MIA! Some may prefer 2018’s follow-up Here We Go Again, but it was the original Mamma Mia! movie that single-handedly popularised the jukebox musical.

After shattering box-office records, the smash-hit became the bestselling DVD in UK history.

EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE ROCK OF AGES A star-studded celebrity cast including Tom Cruise and Catherine Zeta Jones brought the ultimate love letter to seventies and eighties glam rock. On the big screen and small it was nothin’ but a good time!

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The director of the successful Blade Runner sequel nobody thought possible returns with his most ambitious project yet, bringing the so-called unfilmable sci-fi novel Dune to the big screen.

WORDS AARON POTTER Director Denis Villeneuve / Starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac / Genre Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

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t’s the year 10191. Infinite life, higher-intellect thinking, and fasterthan-light travel are all possible thanks to a mind-altering mineral found on the desert planet Arrakis.

Inevitably, such a sought-after spice has triggered a power struggle that threatens humanity’s very existence. A young man must step forth, harness his fear, and travel to the deadly planet to secure the future of his family.

Based on Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel, Dune is an expansive multi-part narrative set in a far future unlike anything audiences have seen before – and it’s all being brought to life through the lens of visionary

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filmmaker Denis Villeneuve.

Extraordinary otherworldly visuals, action on an epic scale, and terrifying giant sand worms await, but perhaps the most impressive aspect of this adaptation is its cast. The director of Arrival and Blade Runner 2049 has amassed an astronomical all-star line-up that includes Timothée Chalamet, Josh Brolin, Oscar Isaac, Zendaya, Javier Bardem, and Rebecca Ferguson to name only a few.

With cutting-edge visual effects, a jaw-dropping ensemble cast, and perhaps the only director capable of such a daring project at the helm, Dune is set to not only bring fans the adaptation they’ve been waiting so long to see, but also give every one of us an epic cinematic experience that can’t be missed.

FILMING THE UNFILMABLE Despite its cult status, David Lynch’s much-maligned 1984 take on the source material didn’t quite bring Herbert’s vision to life how book devotees had hoped, making Villeneuve’s adaptation all the more ambitious. Here are other directors who tackled tricky book to film adaptations.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS Turning Tolkien’s classic fairytales into three epic films was almost as ambitious as Frodo’s daring journey itself, but the result is one of cinema’s greatest trilogies.

THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO Niels Arden Oplev’s original Swedish adaptation of the Millennium series is suitably gritty and bleak, and thanks to Noomi Rapace’s standout performance succeeds in bringing Lisbeth Salander to the screen.

ANNIHILATION Like Dune, Jeff VanderMeer’s Annihilation was thought to evoke images impossible to be presented onscreen. Luckily, Alex Garland’s expedition into a mysterious alien forest delights as much as it surprises.

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WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt embark on an expedition into the Amazon to find the Tree of Life in Disney’s fantasy adventure.

Step aboard the worldfamous Jungle Cruise for a wild ride you’ll never forget.

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y Jungle Cruise isn’t the first Disne here ride, a from born r buste block are their other amusements that made the leap to the big screen.

Director Jaume Collet-Serra / Starring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Jesse Plemons / Genre Action, Adventure, Fantasy

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eet Frank, the charming and crafty skipper of La Quila who promises guests a real Amazon adventure. But step aboard his ramshackle riverboat and endure the less-than-dazzling gimmicks, staged scenarios, and pretend animals and you’ll see that his “world-famous” Jungle Cruise is nothing more than a stunt show to feed his ego. However, the real dangers of the rainforest await Frank after he agrees to escort fearless English scientist Dr Lily Houghton deep into the Amazon to find a fabled magical tree.

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possesses incredible healing properties that could change the world as we know it, but it’s also capable of unleashing terrible evil. Frank and Lily’s perilous journey to find the tree and stop its power from falling into the wrong hands puts them face to face with hungry piranhas, venomous snakes, bloodthirsty big cats, and strange pirates who are somehow formed from the jungle itself. Worst of all, they aren’t the only ones set on making the discovery and must race against a rival expedition that’s armed with advanced weaponry and a submarine.

Inspired by the renowned ride at Disney theme parks around the world, Jungle Cruise invites you to join Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt on a high-octane and hilarious Amazon adventure that’s just as thrilling on the big screen.

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e What was once a well-loved them park ride became a swashbuckling blockbuster that spawned one of . cinema’s most famous franchises

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