Dubbed “the greatest that never was,” Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was FORMULA 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire when he’s approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling FORMULA 1 team that is on the verge of collapse.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun Maverick) this hotly anticipated action/drama is sure to be one of the best of the summer blockbusters.

Academy Award®-winning director Danny Boyle and Academy Award®-nominated writer Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new story set in the world created by 28 Days Later.

It’s been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well.

28 Years Later is primarily shot across Northumberland and wider areas of the North-East! You might even spot familiar faces amongst the undead…

When all the ice creams go missing, Lolly the cow and Pinecone the hedgehog team up for a musical road trip to save the Empress of Storyland’s Summer Send-Off!

During their adventure, Lolly and Pinecone get to know the Storyland Rangers at Coconut Cove, learn some magical moves at Mermaid Falls and help a stressed-out caterpillar find his voice at the Summer Fruits Festival.

Eventually, Lolly and Pinecone track down their main suspect, the rain loving Professor Raindrop - but was he really the one who took the ice creams?

Bursting with songs, laughter and all your CBeebies favourites, The Great Ice Cream Hunt is the perfect CBeebies summer treat!

Plus, exclusive to cinemas, an additional song featuring a host of well-known faces!

Tickets just £6!

An unforgettable evening of mind-expanding science and live cosmic-funk music, Cosmic Frequencies brings together leading voices from the frontiers of space exploration, UFO research, and science communication.

Curated by the S.K.X Funkanauts in collaboration with Kielder Observatory, this immersive event features powerful live music interwoven with expert talks from:

Dr Beatriz Villarroel – Astrophysicist, SETI researcher | The search for alien signals

Dan Pye – Kielder Observatory | The wonders of the cosmos

Ryan Sprague – Somewhere in the Skies podcast | UAPs and how encounters change lives

Steve Crabtree – Emmy Nominated filmmaker former Exec Producer BBC Sky at Night & Horizon | Where science fiction meets science fact

With stunning celestial visuals and a panel Q&A, this evening celebrates the intersection of art, science, and curiosity — a journey through space, sound, and the unknown.

Limited after show VIP meet & greet tickets available at this link. 

This will be held in the cinema bar giving you the opportunity to meet and interact with the guest speakers.

See the full weekend line-up here

For centuries, people have called out to the universe looking for answers—in Disney and Pixar’s all-new feature film “Elio,” the universe calls back!

The cosmic misadventure introduces Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination and a huge alien obsession. So, when he’s beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide, Elio’s all in for the epic undertaking. Mistakenly identified as Earth’s leader, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions, and somehow discover who and where he is truly meant to be.

Berlin, 1942. A shy Hilde falls in love with Hans and gradually finds her place in the resistance group that would come to be known as the “Red Orchestra.” Together, they spend a beautiful summer where their relationship entwines with quiet acts of defiance. But when the Gestapo arrests members of the group, Hilde and Hans are among their numbers and must find the strength to confront their situation.

Inspired by an incredible true story set against the backdrop of a country torn by conflict, From Hilde, With Love is a powerful tale of love and resistance.

“One of the most powerful films you’ll see this year.” - Subculture Entertainment

A short film (4 mins) from musician Kate Bush entitled Little Shrew will play ahead of the film.

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise.

On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

With the fierce and ambitious Astrid and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.

As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.

Agathe is a hopelessly clumsy yet charming young woman who works in the legendary Shakespeare & Co. bookshop in Paris, while she dreams of being a successful writer, and of experiencing love akin to a Jane Austen novel, she finds herself desperately single and plagued by writer's block.

When Agathe’s best friend gets her invited to the Jane Austen Writers' Residency in England, she finally has her Jane Austen moment…and is caught in a very unexpected romantic triangle. Agathe must let go of her insecurities to decide what she really wants for herself, and to achieve her romantic and professional dreams.

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life is an uplifting and heart- warming throwback to classic romance, with a modern sensibility, marking the directorial debut of acclaimed screenwriter Laura Piani.

“witty, well-played French comedy in a Bridget Jones vein.”

 - The Guardian

Watch the trailer here.

A new era is born.

Anchored by iconic action superstar Scarlett Johansson, breakthrough talent Jonathan Bailey and two-time Oscar® winner Mahershala Ali, this action-packed new chapter sees an intrepid team racing to secure DNA samples from the three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air. Also starring acclaimed international stars Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, the film is directed by dynamic visualist Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp.

Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind.

16-25 members can book for just £3 using their membership.

The Beau Chumps join us for our 3rd annual Laurel and Hardy celebration event - this time presenting 3 of the comedy duo’s classics based around the theme of marriage.

In Blotto (1930), Stan fakes receiving a telegram so he can go to a club with Ollie and a bottle of his unsuspecting wife’s liquor, but she overhears his plans.

Helpmates (1932) has Ollie’s house in a mess after a wild party from the previous night. Receiving news that his wife is returning from vacation and fearing her wrath, he enlists Stan to help him clean up. Things go downhill quickly and they make more mess, not less.

And finally, in Sons of the Desert (1933) Ollie and Stan deceive their wives into thinking they are taking a medically necessary cruise when they are really going to a lodge convention.

There will be an intermission with special souvenirs and merchandise available, as well as a charity raffle.

The Beau Chumps are the Sunderland based Laurel and Hardy tent - an international organisation devoted to keeping the lives and works of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy before the public. Find out more at beauchumps.wordpress.com

A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.

A delight for all ages with lots of heart and a new fresh touch while staying true to the spirit of the original movie.

A film born of rare greatness… impossible to forget.

RAN (which translates as ‘turmoil’) is Akira Kurosawa’s profound exploration of Shakespeare’s King Lear intertwined with the historical backdrop of Japan’s 16th century Civil Wars and the legendary tale of Morikawa, a feudal warlord with three sons.

Kurosawa’s final film was immediately recognised as a masterpiece upon its release and garnered numerous awards, including the Oscar for Best Costume Design and BAFTA awards for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Makeup.

Tickets just £6!

In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.

£3 tickets for 16-25 members!

The Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan) back together.

His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.

This big-hearted, British comedy crowd-pleaser was called the “one of the best British films of all time” by writer/director Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Notting Hill).

A feel good film for the summer, The Last Journey is a genre-defying exploration of ageing and the bond between a father and son.

An emotional and hilarious story with a life-affirming message, The Last Journey is a cinematic experience that explores a loving son’s attempts to coax his aging father into reengaging with life by embarking on a joyous, heartfelt road trip through the South of France. Joined by a friend, in one tiny car they chase after old memories and create lasting new ones in one last adventure together.

"Tremendous, a funny and emotional family road trip". - Jack Whitehall

After 15 years together, Ale and Alex have come up with the crazy idea of growing a party to celebrate their break-up - like a wedding but the other way around. While their friends and family are sceptical, they seem to be sure of their decision. Or are they really?

Winner of Best European Film at Cannes 2024 and official selection of the BFI London Film Festival.

“Brilliant … wonderfully subtle … an ode to cinema.”

- Sight and Sound

Friends of the Forum can book for just £5 using their membership.

Follow ecologist Matty Hannon on an incredible solo adventure as he leaves his life in the city behind for the great outdoors. Surfing his way along the west coast of the Americas, his ambitious voyage takes him from the Alaskan wilderness to the tip of Patagonia. But just as the dangers and isolation of such a trip take their toll, he meets the girl of his dreams, a permaculture farmer, Heather Hillier, who throws caution to the wind and joins Matty on his 50,000km odyssey.

Riding south on motorbike and horseback, worlds collide as the duo encounter Zapatista rebels, Amazonian shamans and Mapuche leaders whose salient words crack the adventurers’ cultural veneer, leaving them with many existential questions.

Shot over 16 years, the result is a beautiful documentation of the untouched natural world that few get to experience, offering a thrilling new perspective on our place within it.

Watch the trailer here. 

The profound true story of husband and wife, Raynor and Moth Winn’s 630-mile trek along the beautiful but rugged Cornish, Devon and Dorset coastline, based on the international best selling memoir.

After being forcibly removed from their home, they make the desperate decision to walk in the hope that, in nature, they will find solace and a sense of acceptance. With depleted resources, only a tent and some essentials between them, every step along the path is a testament to their growing strength and determination.

The Salt Path is a journey that is exhilarating, challenging, and liberating in equal measure. A portrayal of home, how it can be lost and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways.