Cinemas across Brisbane light up this week with a massive lineup of blockbusters, indie thrillers, and a stunning retrospective of Hong Kong classics. Whether you’re in the City, Chermside, or catching a film at the Barracks, there’s something fresh to enjoy on the silver screen.
🎬 Opening This Week
Zootopia 2
In cinemas from 27 November
The concrete jungle is calling again! Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde return for another mystery in this highly anticipated Disney sequel. Catch it at Event Cinemas (City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mt Gravatt), Reading Cinemas, and Cineplex locations.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
In cinemas from 27 November
Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) returns for his most dangerous case yet. A murder at a remote parish pulls him into a labyrinth of faith and lies in this star-studded whodunnit. Catch it at Palace (James St, Barracks), Dendy (Coorparoo, Portside), Five Star Cinemas (New Farm, Red Hill, City, Graceville), and United Cinemas Eldorado.
Dead of Winter
In cinemas from 27 November
Oscar-winner Emma Thompson stars in this tense survival thriller. A widow scattering her husband’s ashes interrupts a kidnapping and must fight to survive the freezing elements and a ruthless killer. Catch it at Event Cinemas (Chermside, Indooroopilly), Palace Barracks, Angelika Woolloongabba, and Cineplex Balmoral.
Christmas Karma
In cinemas from 27 November
Get into the festive spirit early with this Bollywood-inspired musical reimagining of A Christmas Carol, set in modern London. Catch it at Event Cinemas (Chermside, Mt Gravatt), Palace James St, and Angelika Woolloongabba.
John Cleese Packs It In
In cinemas from 27 November
Comedy legend John Cleese takes to the screen in this sharp and witty new documentary-style feature, capturing his “final” tour at age 85. Catch it at Event Cinemas (City, Carindale, Chermside, Mt Gravatt) and HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank).
🏛️ GOMA: Hong Kong Legends
A Retrospective at the Gallery of Modern Art, South Bank
A Better Tomorrow
- When: Friday, 28 November
The Killer & Hard Boiled
- When: Saturday, 29 November
- Two of John Woo’s most iconic action masterpieces screening back-to-back.
In the Mood for Love & Days of Being Wild
- When: Sunday, 30 November
- Experience the lush, romantic melancholy of Wong Kar-wai.
🎞️ Still Showing
Wicked: For Good
Continuing screenings
The magic of Oz continues to captivate audiences at major cinemas across Brisbane.
Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
Continuing screenings
The Horsemen are back with more mind-bending illusions.
From animated adventures and high-stakes mysteries to the golden age of Hong Kong action, Brisbane’s cinemas are packed with incredible stories this week. Grab some popcorn and enjoy a screening near you.