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This week in Brisbane brings a stellar lineup of new films, catering to every cinematic taste. From high-stakes dramas featuring Hollywood’s biggest stars to the return of a terrifying horror villain and a spectacular musical event, there is plenty to draw you to the big screen. Whether you are seeking a tense thriller, a charming animated adventure, or a powerful concert experience, this week’s releases have you covered.

Thursday, 16 October 2025

After the Hunt

A college professor’s career and personal life are thrown into turmoil when a promising student makes a serious accusation against one of her colleagues, forcing her to confront uncomfortable truths.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available.
Cinemas: Cinebar Rosalie Village, Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Dendy Cinemas – Coorparoo, Dendy Cinemas – Portside – Hamilton, Angelika Cinemas – Woolloongabba, Five Star Cinemas – New Farm, HOYTS – Stafford, Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City, Five Star Cinemas – Graceville, Five Star Cinemas – Red Hill
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Ballad of a Small Player

Following a compulsive gambler on the run in Macau, this drama explores his descent and a fateful encounter with a kindred spirit who could be his only chance at salvation.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available.
Cinemas: Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Dendy Cinemas – Coorparoo, Dendy Cinemas – Portside – Hamilton
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Black Phone 2

The terrifying sequel to the hit horror film, continuing the chilling story of The Grabber. While plot details remain secret, expect more supernatural thrills and heart-pounding suspense.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available.
Cinemas: United Cinemas Eldorado, Cinebar Rosalie Village, Palace James St Cinema, Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Capalaba, Event Cinemas – Carindale, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Event Cinemas – Springfield Central, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Strathpine / Birch Carroll & Coyle Strathpine, Dendy Cinemas – Coorparoo, Dendy Cinemas – Portside – Hamilton, Angelika Cinemas – Woolloongabba, Reading Cinemas – Newmarket, Reading Cinemas – Jindalee, Cineplex – Balmoral, Cineplex – Victoria Point, Cineplex – Redbank, Bayside Cinemas – Wynnum, Five Star Cinemas – Graceville, HOYTS – Ipswich, HOYTS – Redcliffe, HOYTS – Stafford, HOYTS – Sunnybank, Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City, Five Star Cinemas – New Farm, Five Star Cinemas – Red Hill
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Les Misérables – The Staged Concert

Experience the global stage sensation in this spectacular concert performance. Featuring an all-star cast, this recording captures the magic of the beloved musical live from the Gielgud Theatre in London.
IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
Cinemas: Palace Barracks Brisbane, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Dendy Cinemas – Coorparoo, Dendy Cinemas – Portside – Hamilton, HOYTS – Stafford, United Cinemas Eldorado
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Night of the Zoopocalypse

In this animated family adventure, a group of zoo animals must band together to save the world when a meteor carrying alien spores crash-lands, turning other creatures into purple, plant-like zombies.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available.
Cinemas: United Cinemas Eldorado, Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Capalaba, Event Cinemas – Carindale, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Event Cinemas – Springfield Central, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Strathpine / Birch Carroll & Coyle Strathpine, Cineplex – Balmoral, Cineplex – South Bank, Cineplex – Victoria Point, Cineplex – Redbank, Bayside Cinemas – Wynnum, HOYTS – Ipswich, HOYTS – Redcliffe, HOYTS – Stafford, HOYTS – Sunnybank
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Roofman

Based on a remarkable true story, this crime thriller follows Jeffrey Manchester, an eccentric and charming armed robber who became a folk hero for his daring rooftop escapes from fast-food restaurants.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available.
Cinemas: United Cinemas Eldorado, Bribie Cinema – Bongaree, Cinebar Rosalie Village, Palace James St Cinema, Palace Barracks Brisbane, Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Capalaba, Event Cinemas – Carindale, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Event Cinemas – Springfield Central, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Strathpine / Birch Carroll & Coyle Strathpine, Dendy Cinemas – Coorparoo, Angelika Cinemas – Woolloongabba, Reading Cinemas – Newmarket, Reading Cinemas – Jindalee, Cineplex – Balmoral, Cineplex – South Bank, Cineplex – Victoria Point, Cineplex – Redbank, Bayside Cinemas – Wynnum, Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City, Five Star Cinemas – Graceville, Five Star Cinemas – New Farm, Five Star Cinemas – Red Hill, HOYTS – Ipswich, HOYTS – Redcliffe, HOYTS – Stafford, HOYTS – Sunnybank
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Friday, 17 October 2025

Bless Their Little Hearts (1984)

A poignant black-and-white film depicting the struggles of an unemployed man in Watts, Los Angeles, and the emotional toll his situation takes on his family. Part of the L.A. Rebellion film movement.
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
Cinemas: GOMA
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary

Celebrate 50 years of the ultimate cult classic! Join Brad and Janet on a strange journey to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in this special anniversary screening. Get ready to do the Time Warp again.
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
Cinemas: Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Capalaba, Event Cinemas – Carindale, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Event Cinemas – Springfield Central, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Strathpine / Birch Carroll & Coyle Strathpine, Bribie Cinema – Bongaree, Dendy Cinemas – Coorparoo, Dendy Cinemas – Portside – Hamilton, Angelika Cinemas – Woolloongabba, Reading Cinemas – Newmarket, Reading Cinemas – Jindalee, Cineplex – Balmoral, Cineplex – South Bank, Cineplex – Redbank, Bayside Cinemas – Wynnum, Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City, Five Star Cinemas – New Farm, Five Star Cinemas – Red Hill, Limelight Cinemas – Ipswich, HOYTS – Redcliffe, HOYTS – Stafford, HOYTS – Sunnybank, Five Star Cinemas – Graceville
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Saturday, 18 October 2025

My Brother’s Wedding (1983)

An L.A. Rebellion classic that follows a man torn between his working-class family and his brother’s new, upwardly mobile life as he prepares for his wedding to a wealthy woman.
IMDb Rating: 7.0/10
Cinemas: GOMA
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Sunday, 19 October 2025

Killer of Sheep (1977)

Hailed as a masterpiece of neorealism, this film offers a lyrical and moving portrait of a sensitive, overworked man in the Watts ghetto of Los Angeles and his struggle against the despair of his daily life.
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Cinemas: GOMA
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Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Mitski: The Land

An immersive concert film experience from acclaimed indie artist Mitski. This film captures her theatrical and emotionally charged live performance, blending music with stunning cinematic visuals.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available.
Cinemas: Palace Barracks Brisbane
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The Annihilation of Fish (1999)

A quirky romantic comedy about two lonely eccentrics living in a Los Angeles boarding house, starring Lynn Redgrave and James Earl Jones.
IMDb Rating: 6.4/10
Cinemas: GOMA
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The Final Insult (1997)

A satirical dark comedy shot on a Fisher-Price PixelVision camera, following a disgruntled man who navigates a surreal Los Angeles landscape seeking revenge after his life falls apart.
IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
Cinemas: GOMA
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Kangaroo

An Australian drama that explores complex family dynamics and secrets against the backdrop of the rugged outback.
IMDb Rating: Rating not available.
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Capalaba, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Strathpine / Birch Carroll & Coyle Strathpine, Cineplex – Victoria Point, HOYTS – Redcliffe, Bribie Cinema – Bongaree
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One Battle After Another

A compelling drama that follows the relentless challenges faced by a community as they fight for their homes, their history, and their future.
IMDb Rating: Rating not available.
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Capalaba, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Strathpine / Birch Carroll & Coyle Strathpine, Cineplex – Victoria Point, HOYTS – Redcliffe
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The Bad Guys 2

The charming crew of animal outlaws is back for another action-packed heist. After finally being accepted as the good guys, they are forced out of retirement to face a mysterious new villain.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available.
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Capalaba, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Strathpine / Birch Carroll & Coyle Strathpine, Cineplex – Victoria Point, HOYTS – Redcliffe
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With such a diverse range of films opening, there is every reason to plan a trip to the movies. Remember to check local cinema listings for specific session times and to book your tickets in advance for these anticipated new releases. Have a wonderful time at the cinema!

Discover what’s on the silver screen in Brisbane this week. From the latest blockbuster releases hitting cinemas across the city to a special retrospective season of classic films, there is something for every movie lover to enjoy. Take a look at the schedule below to plan your next trip to the pictures.

Thursday, 9 October 2025

A House of Dynamite

In the high-stakes world of international espionage, a veteran spy must confront his past when a rogue state acquires a devastating new weapon, forcing him to navigate a web of betrayal where any alliance could be fatal.
IMDb Rating: Not available
Cinemas: Palace James St Cinema, Palace Barracks Brisbane, Dendy Cinemas – Coorparoo, Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City, Five Star Cinemas – Graceville, Five Star Cinemas – New Farm, Five Star Cinemas – Red Hill
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Beast of War

During the Soviet-Afghan War, the ruthless commander of a T-55 tank and his crew become separated from their unit in a hostile valley, finding themselves hunted by a band of Mujahideen fighters seeking vengeance.
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas Strathpine, Limelight Cinemas – Morayfield, HOYTS – Ipswich, HOYTS – Redcliffe, HOYTS – Sunnybank, Cineplex, Limelight Cinemas – Ipswich
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Merchant Ivory: The Documentary

This documentary explores the extraordinary 44-year partnership between producer Ismail Merchant and director James Ivory, the creative force behind cinematic masterpieces like A Room with a View and The Remains of the Day.
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
Cinemas: Palace James St Cinema, Palace Barracks Brisbane
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The Travellers

A disparate group of strangers are forced to journey together across a fractured landscape, testing their resilience and confronting their personal demons as they discover that their greatest threat may come from within the group itself.
IMDb Rating: Not available
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – Carindale, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas Strathpine, Palace James St Cinema, Palace Barracks Brisbane, Cinebar Rosalie Village, United Cinemas Eldorado, Bribie Cinema – Bongaree, Dendy Cinemas – Coorparoo, Angelika Cinemas – Woolloongabba, Reading Cinemas – Jindalee, Reading Cinemas – Newmarket, Bayside Cinemas – Wynnum, Five Star Cinemas – Graceville, Five Star Cinemas – New Farm, Five Star Cinemas – Red Hill, Limelight Cinemas – Morayfield, HOYTS – Ipswich, HOYTS – Redcliffe, HOYTS – Sunnybank, Limelight Cinemas – Ipswich, Cineplex, Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City
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Tron: Ares

A highly sophisticated computer program, Ares, crosses the digital frontier on a dangerous mission, bringing artificial intelligence from the world of the Grid into our own for the first time.
IMDb Rating: Not yet rated
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas Capalaba, Event Cinemas – Carindale, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Event Cinemas – Springfield Central, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas Strathpine, Limelight Cinemas – Morayfield, Limelight Cinemas – Ipswich, Palace James St Cinema, Palace Barracks Brisbane, Cinebar Rosalie Village, United Cinemas Eldorado, Bribie Cinema – Bongaree, Dendy Cinemas – Coorparoo, Dendy Cinemas – Portside Hamilton, Angelika Cinemas – Woolloongabba, Reading Cinemas – Jindalee, Reading Cinemas – Newmarket, Bayside Cinemas – Wynnum, Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City, Five Star Cinemas – Graceville, Five Star Cinemas – New Farm, Five Star Cinemas – Red Hill, HOYTS – Ipswich, HOYTS – Redcliffe, HOYTS – Stafford, HOYTS – Sunnybank, Cineplex
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Friday, 10 October 2025

Hannah Montana: The Movie

As her pop star persona threatens to take over her life, Miley Stewart is taken back to her Tennessee hometown by her father for a reality check, forcing her to choose between her celebrity life and her country roots.
IMDb Rating: 4.5/10
Cinemas: Limelight Cinemas – Morayfield, Limelight Cinemas – Ipswich
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Killer of Sheep (1977)

Charles Burnett’s landmark film offers a poignant and lyrical portrait of a Black family in the Watts neighbourhood of Los Angeles, following a sensitive slaughterhouse worker worn down by the pressures of his job and community.
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
Cinemas: GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art)
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My Brother’s Wedding (1983)

A man feels disconnected from his family’s working-class life and is torn between attending his upwardly mobile brother’s wedding and supporting his best friend, who has just been released from prison.
IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
Cinemas: GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art)
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Saturday, 11 October 2025

Bless Their Little Hearts (1984)

Chronicling the devastating impact of unemployment on a family in Watts, this powerful neorealist drama follows a father’s struggle to find work and maintain his dignity amidst growing despair.
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
Cinemas: GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art)
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Sunday, 12 October 2025

The Glass Shield (1994)

A bright-eyed, rookie Black police officer in the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department finds his idealism shattered when he uncovers a deep-seated culture of racism and corruption within his own precinct.
IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
Cinemas: GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art)
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Wednesday, 15 October 2025

To Sleep with Anger (1990)

The stable life of a middle-class Black family in Los Angeles is thrown into turmoil by the arrival of Harry, a charismatic and mysterious old friend from the South whose folk traditions clash with their modern life, unearthing long-buried tensions.
IMDb Rating: 7.0/10
Cinemas: GOMA (Gallery of Modern Art)
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With a diverse line-up of films screening throughout the week, it’s the perfect opportunity to catch a movie. Please remember to check directly with your chosen cinema for specific session times and to book your tickets in advance. Enjoy the film!

Welcome to your weekly guide to the films gracing Brisbane’s big screens. This week’s line-up is packed with variety, featuring major new releases, special curated screenings, and popular hits continuing their successful runs. Whether you are looking for a brand new blockbuster, a cinematic classic, or a reliable favourite, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Opening Thursday, 25 September 2025

Inter Alia

A high-stakes political crisis puts an unexpected strain on the relationship between a brilliant cryptographer and a government whistle-blower. As they navigate a world of secrets and surveillance, they must decide where their loyalties lie and what they are willing to risk for their beliefs and for each other. IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available Cinemas: Dendy Cinemas – Portside – Hamilton, Palace James St Cinema, Palace Barracks Brisbane
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One Battle After Another

This intense historical drama chronicles the relentless power struggles and personal sacrifices of a revolutionary leader trying to unite a fractured nation. Faced with betrayals from within his own ranks and the constant threat of outside forces, he must fight not just for his country’s future, but for his very survival.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Bayside Cinemas – Wynnum, Bribie Cinema – Bongaree, Cineplex – Balmoral, Cineplex – Redbank, Cineplex – South Bank, Dendy Cinemas – Portside – Hamilton, Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Capalaba, Event Cinemas – Carindale, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Event Cinemas – Springfield Central, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Strathpine, Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City, Five Star Cinemas – Graceville, Five Star Cinemas – New Farm, Five Star Cinemas – Red Hill, HOYTS – Ipswich, HOYTS – Redcliffe, HOYTS – Stafford, HOYTS – Sunnybank, Limelight Cinemas – Ipswich, Limelight Cinemas – Morayfield, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas – Jindalee, Reading Cinemas – Newmarket
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Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

Decades after their last calamitous tour, England’s loudest and most punctual band, Spinal Tap, reunites for one final concert. This mockumentary follows Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins, and Derek Smalls as they navigate new-age musical trends, old rivalries, and the bewildering reality of being rock legends in the 21st century.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Five Star Cinemas – New Farm, HOYTS – Stafford, Palace James St Cinema
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The Strangers: Chapter 2

Following the horrifying events of the first chapter, a survivor finds herself in a new, unfamiliar place, hoping to leave the terror behind. However, the masked killers return, and she must once again fight for her life in a relentless and terrifying game of cat and mouse that reveals more about the twisted motives of her pursuers.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Cineplex – Redbank, Cineplex – South Bank, Cineplex – Victoria Point, Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Capalaba, Event Cinemas – Carindale, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Event Cinemas – Springfield Central, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Strathpine, HOYTS – Ipswich, HOYTS – Redcliffe, HOYTS – Stafford, HOYTS – Sunnybank, Limelight Cinemas – Ipswich, Limelight Cinemas – Morayfield, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas – Jindalee, Reading Cinemas – Newmarket
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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

This poignant film follows two strangers whose lives unexpectedly intersect, propelling them on an emotional and life-affirming journey together. It is a story about connection, courage, and finding hope in unexpected places.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Capalaba, Event Cinemas – Carindale, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Event Cinemas – Springfield Central, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Strathpine, HOYTS – Ipswich, HOYTS – Redcliffe, HOYTS – Stafford, HOYTS – Sunnybank
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Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie

Based on the beloved animated series, this film takes Gabby and her best pal Pandy Paws on their biggest adventure yet. When the Dollhouse is cat-napped, they must travel to the real world to save their magical home and all their friends
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Bribie Cinema – Bongaree, Cineplex – Balmoral, Cineplex – Redbank, Cineplex – South Bank, Cineplex – Victoria Point, Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Capalaba, Event Cinemas – Carindale, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Event Cinemas – Springfield Central, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Strathpine, HOYTS – Ipswich, HOYTS – Redcliffe, HOYTS – Stafford, HOYTS – Sunnybank, Limelight Cinemas – Ipswich, Limelight Cinemas – Morayfield
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Kangaroo

A heartwarming Australian adventure for the whole family. When a young, curious kangaroo gets separated from his mob, he must embark on a perilous journey across the vast outback to find his way home, making some unlikely friends along the way.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Bribie Cinema – Bongaree, Cineplex – Hawthorne Cinemas, Cineplex – Redbank, Cineplex – Victoria Point, Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Capalaba, Event Cinemas – Carindale, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Event Cinemas – Springfield Central, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Strathpine, HOYTS – Ipswich, HOYTS – Redcliffe, HOYTS – Stafford, HOYTS – Sunnybank, Limelight Cinemas – Ipswich, Limelight Cinemas – Morayfiel
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The Bad Guys 2

The reformed crew of criminal animals is back. When a new, shadowy villain emerges, the Bad Guys must put their unique skills to the test once more, pulling off their most ambitious heist yet to save the city and prove that being good can be a blast.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Bribie Cinema – Bongaree, Cineplex – Balmoral, Cineplex – Redbank, Cineplex – South Bank, Cineplex – Victoria Point, Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Capalaba, Event Cinemas – Carindale, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Event Cinemas – North Lakes, Event Cinemas – Springfield Central, Event Cinemas – BCC Cinemas – Strathpine, HOYTS – Ipswich, HOYTS – Redcliffe, HOYTS – Stafford, HOYTS – Sunnybank, Limelight Cinemas – Ipswich, Limelight Cinemas – Morayfield
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Special Screenings at GOMA Cinémathèque

The Australian Cinémathèque at the Gallery of Modern Art presents a special program of films this week.

• Friday, 26 September: Dolor y Gloria (Pain and Glory)
• Saturday, 27 September: The Lost Tiger
• Sunday, 28 September: Short Films from New Caledonia Session 1 & 2
• Wednesday, 1 October: Labyrinth of Cinema
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From brand new openings to enduring favourites and specialty screenings, there is no shortage of cinematic experiences on offer. Be sure to check session times and book your tickets in advance. Grab some popcorn, settle in, and enjoy the show!