
There are some fabulous films coming to the big screen this summer – and Boundless members can save money with their subscription to The Cinema Society
Cinema is the gift that just keeps on giving – and whether you’re planning a fun-filled afternoon with the family, or a cosy date night, there’s nothing quite like watching the latest releases on a giant screen while you munch on some tasty snacks.
If you fancy going to the movies over the summer, you’ll be spoilt for choice as there are some exciting releases coming to your nearest picturehouse in July, August and September. From family blockbusters such as Superman and Smurfs, through laugh-out-loud comedies like The Naked Gun and Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, to sumptuous period dramas like Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, there really is something for everyone.
The best part is that, as a Boundless member, you can save up to 37% on tickets and snacks at a wide range of multiplexes and independent cinemas when you order through The Cinema Society – which you can access directly through your membership. Tempted? After reading what’s showing near you this summer, we reckon you will be…
Whether or not you’re a Boundless member, it’s also worth taking a look at Cineworld’s £1 Family Films (25 July to 28 August), when the chain will be giving you the chance to watch favourites such as The Wild Robot, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Disney’s live action Snow White for just £1 per person.
And don’t forget, if you purchase tickets through the Boundless app between now and 31 August, you’ll also be within a chance of winning 12 months of Cineworld Unlimited. That means a whole year of movie magic seeing all the latest releases!
Upcoming movie releases showing in July
Credit: Warner Bros. UK
Superman - 11th July
What’s that flying through the air? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, actually, it’s Superman (from 11 July)! Yes, the Man of Steel is back in an all-new blockbuster, and to say we’re excited would be an understatement. Directed by James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, The Suicide Squad), the film sees Supey (Twisters actor David Corenswet) battling to repair his tarnished reputation while trying yet again to defeat his perennial nemesis Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult). If the trailer is anything to go by, expect drama, action and romance by the bucketload.
Smurfs - 18th July
The equally iconic (though somewhat less dynamic) Smurfs (from 18 July) are also winging their way to a cinema near you this summer. A directorial debut for Chris Miller, this new animated musical sees the spritely Smurfette (Rihanna) mount a rescue mission after Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is kidnapped by evil wizards. Also starring James Corden and Kurt Russell, Smurfs looks hilarious and features a brand-new song by Rihanna. What’s not to like!
I Know What You Did Last Summer - 18th July
Speaking of evil, there’s a boogeyman on the loose in I Know What You Did Last Summer (from 18 July), the latest iteration of the slasher franchise that’s been jump-scaring cinema goers since 1997. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson’s movie sees a group of friends falling foul of a psychotic killer after they kill a pedestrian in a car accident. Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr reprise their roles from the original films – which begs the question, are they gluttons for punishment?
The Fantastic Four: First Steps - 24th July
There are more superhero thrills to be had in The Fantastic Four: First Steps (from 24 July). Directed by Matt Shakman, this second reboot of Marvel’s famous family sees the quirky quartet trying to protect their retro-futuristic planet from malevolent force Galactus and his evil prince the Silver Surfer. Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby are among the stars pulling on the famous blue suits.
The Bad Guys 2 - 25th July
Coming three years after the hugely successful original, The Bad Guys 2 (from 25 July) marks a hilarious return to the big screen for Mr Wolf (voiced by Sam Rockwell) and his gang of animal villains. Struggling to come to terms with retirement and their new roles as ‘good guys’, the motley mischief-makers find themselves being tempted into ‘one last job’ by an all-female group of criminals. Pierre Perifel directs the mayhem.
Upcoming movie releases showing in August
Credit: Disney
The Naked Gun - 1st August
Visual comedy and absurd gags abound in the hotly anticipated return of The Naked Gun (from 1 August). Akiva Schaffer’s movie sees Liam Neeson step out of his revenge-thriller comfort zone and into the role of Lt. Frank Drebin Jr, son of the late Leslie Nielsen’s famous character – and, judging by the trailer, he absolutely nails it. Pamela Anderson and Paul Walter Hauser also appear.
Weapons - 8th August
If mystery-horrors are your thing, then take the edge of your seat for Zach Cregger’s Weapons (from 8 August). After 17 children from the same classroom go missing overnight, a desperate community – led by Josh Brolin and Julia Garner – tries to uncover the reason for their disappearance. Suffice to say, the trailer left us absolutely quaking.
Freakier Friday - 8th August
Fans of the 2003 cult classic Freaky Friday are in for a treat this month, as a long-awaited sequel lands on the silver screen. Directed by Nisha Ganatra, Freakier Friday (from 8 August) reunites Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as Tess and Anna, the mother and daughter who have an uncanny ability to swap bodies. With 20 years having passed since the original film, Anna is now a mum to a teenage daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. Just imagine how awkward it would be if more magical morphing occurred…
The Life of Chuck - 20th August
From The Shining to It, Stephen King stories have always translated well into movies – so we’re expecting big things from The Life Of Chuck (from 20 August). Described by Rotten Tomatoes as “a buoyant and often wonderful adaptation of one of [King's] more cosmically optimistic tales,” Mike Flanagan’s time-bending tale stars Tom Hiddleston as an accountant who also happens to love dancing. Intrigued? You haven’t heard the half of it...
The Thursday Murder Club - 22nd August
Such was the popularity of Richard Osman’s debut novel, it was always likely to be made into a film – and, sure enough, The Thursday Murder Club (from 22 August) makes its cinema debut this month. Following a group of pension-aged amateur sleuths who find themselves at the centre of a homicide case, Chris Columbus’s film features a veritable who’s who of British acting talent – including Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley and Celia Imrie. This will be released in select cinemas before landing on Netflix on 28 August.
Upcoming movie releases showing in September
Credit: Focus Features
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale - 12th September
It’s been a wonderful ride, but the curtain finally comes down on Julian Fellowes’ beloved period soap opera in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (from 12 September). Directed by Simon Curtis, this emotional swansong sees the Crawley family and their staff facing troubled times as they enter the 1930s, with social disgrace and financial ruin threatening the very future of the estate. Hugh Bonneville and Jim Carter are among those trying to keep the legacy intact.
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues - 12th September
On the subject of legacies, the name Spinal Tap is sacred among fans of daft-as-a-brush comedy. So, bringing out a follow-up some four decades after the first movie represents something of a gamble. Can they pull it off? The answer will be revealed when Rob Reiner’s Spinal Tap II: The End Continues hits UK cinemas from 12 September. With the original cast all on board – and real-life rock legends Paul McCartney and Elton John set to make cameos – this Spandex-clad sequel at least stands a fighting chance.
One Battle After Another - 26th September
There won’t be any exploding drummers in One Battle After Another (from 26 September), but there’s still plenty of pyrotechnic action in Paul Thomas Anderson’s new black comedy. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio del Toro as former revolutionaries who reunite to rescue one of their daughters from a group of bad guys, it’ll be as action packed as it will be visually stunning.
Mother's Pride - 27th September
No one does lighthearted comedy quite like the British, and Mother’s Pride (from 27 September) promises to be the latest in a long line of heartwarming, home-produced belly ticklers. Directed by Nick Moorcroft, it centres around a grieving family who rise above their sorrows by entering their self-made ale into a national beer competition. Martin Clunes, James Buckley and Mark Addy are among those raising a glass in this feelgood flick.
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