From comedy capers to action adventures, there are some great movies coming to your local cinema – and you can get money off your tickets with Boundless.
The lights go down, the curtains open, then boom – the action is unfolding in front of your very eyes. Yes, for sheer visceral thrills, nothing beats going to the cinema. And whether you’re planning a date night, some family time or even a solo trip, there are some thrilling movies to choose from over the next few months.
On this page, we’ve picked out some of the best new releases to help you plan your movie-watching itinerary, with everything from Disney adventures to slasher movies coming your way. And don’t forget that, if you’re a Boundless member, you can save up to 37% on tickets and snacks at a wide range of multiplexes and independent cinemas by ordering through The Cinema Society. That’s what we call a blockbuster deal!
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The best movies to watch in January
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple - 14th January
Our nerves have only just recovered from watching the third instalment in this post-apocalyptic horror series last summer, and here we are facing a fourth assault by the rage-inflicted throng. In Nia DaCosta’s 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (pictured above, at cinemas from 16 January), Dr Ian Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) tries to cure one of the infected while maintaining his own shrine to those who’ve lost their lives as a result of the virus. The question is, can he achieve all of this while fending off Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell) and his merry band of Satanist killers?
Rental Family - 16th January
From swashbuckling archaeologist to real estate developer plagued by rodents – Brendan Fraser has played a wide variety of roles during his career. And he adds yet another string to his bow in Walt Disney’s Rental Family (at cinemas from 16 January), playing a Tokyo-based thespian who’s hired to act as a friend or family member to lonely people across the city. Directed by Hikari, the movie has been described as a “heartwarming crowd-pleaser”, with the Oscar-tipped Fraser being supported by an outstanding Japanese cast.
Mercy - 23rd January
Artificial intelligence doesn’t yet have the ability to determine the fate of people standing trial, but according to Timur Bekmambetov’s new sci-fi thriller Mercy (at cinemas from 23 January), that scenario isn’t too far off. Set in 2029, it’s centred around an LA detective (played by Chris Pratt) who’s given just 90 minutes to prove that he didn’t murder his wife before the aforementioned AI passes judgement one way or another. If you like movies like Blade Runner and Minority Report, then this gripping peek into future law will be right up your street.
Saipan - 23rd January
For Irish football fans, the 2002 World Cup will bring back a lot of memories – not all of them happy ones. It was the year that captain Roy Keane had a much-publicised row with manager Mick McCarthy at the team’s training camp in Saipan, resulting in the former leaving the squad and returning home. Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D’Sa’s film (at cinemas from 23 January) dramatises the events surrounding that fateful incident, with Eanna Hardwicke as Keane and Steve Coogan as McCarthy. Engrossing, and occasionally toe-curling, Saipan shows just what can happen when two egos collide in a high-pressure environment.
Shelter - 30th January
You know exactly what you’re going to get with a Jason Statham film, and the British action hero doesn’t disappoint in his latest release. Made by Angel Has Fallen director Ric Roman Waugh, Shelter (at cinemas from 30 January) sees Statham playing a former-assassin-turned-recluse who’s forced to face his turbulent past after rescuing a young girl from the sea. If high-speed car chases and heart-thumping fight sequences are your thing, then you’ll definitely want to take shelter in the cinema for this one.
The best movies to watch in February
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Wuthering Heights - 13th February
This new adaptation of the classic Emily Brontë novel (at cinemas from 13 February) is said to be only “loosely inspired” by its source material, which might not go down too well with the author’s fans. However, there’s still plenty to look forward to here. Directed by Emerald Fennell (who helmed 2023’s surprise hit Saltburn), it features Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as the doomed lovers Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, a bunch of new songs by pop-princess-of-the-moment Charli XCX, not to mention the true star of the show – the jaw-dropping landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales.
Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up - 13th February
Just when you thought disaster movies were becoming predictable, along come the Looney Tunes to shake up this age-old genre. Directed by Pete Browngardt, The Day the Earth Blew Up (at cinemas from 13 February) sees Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and co. attempting to thwart an asteroid that’s headed in the direction of Earth. The kids will love it, though, and there’s plenty here for you to enjoy, too.
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert - 27th February
Baz Luhrmann proves that he’s the ultimate Presley fanboy by following up his 2022 biopic Elvis with this hotly anticipated documentary film. Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert (at cinemas from 20 February) is compiled from unseen gig footage and interviews discovered in the Warner Bros archives, and subsequently remastered by Luhrmann and his team. Described by Variety writer Owen Gleiberman as “one of the most exciting concert films you’ve ever seen”, it’s a must for Elvis diehards and general music fans alike.
Scream 7 - 27th February
It feels like aeons ago that we saw Drew Barrymore answering the phone at the start of the first Scream film but, 30 years on, the horror franchise is still going strong(ish). Directed by Kevin Williamson, Scream 7 (at cinemas from 27 February) sees Neve Campbell return yet again as survivor extraordinaire Sidney Prescott. When a new Ghostface killer arrives on the scene with Sidney’s teenage daughter, Tatum, in their sights, the perennially tormented mum draws upon her past experiences to try and extinguish the nightmare once and for all.
The best movies to watch in March
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Mother's Pride - 6th March
Who said that beer isn’t good for you? The brown stuff turns out to be a life-changer for one grieving family when they decide to enter a national brewing competition in new British comedy Mother’s Pride (pictured above, at cinemas from 6 March). Directed by Fisherman’s Friends screenwriter Nick Moorcroft, and featuring a star-studded cast that includes Martin Clunes, James Buckley, Gabriella Wilde and Mark Addy, this homegrown humdinger promises to be the feelgood hit of the spring.
Hoppers - 6th March
Movies about animals usually go down a storm with kids, and there’s no shortage of them in the new Pixar/Walt Disney animation Hoppers (at cinemas from 6 March). Daniel Chong’s movie focuses on a conscientious teenager (voiced by Piper Curda) who, in a bid to save a local wildlife habitat from construction workers, uses new technology to put her mind into the body of a robotic beaver. With Meryl Streep and Jon Hamm also providing voices, this creature-led caper should be an Easter treat for the whole family.
Project Hail Mary - 20th March
Imagine waking up on a spaceship with no recollection of who you are or why you’re there, only to realise that you’re the sole survivor of a crew sent to rescue Earth from catastrophe. That’s the premise of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s sci-fi adventure Project Hail Mary (at cinemas from 20 March), with Ryan Gosling playing the science-teacher-turned-astronaut who finds himself in said predicament. Based on Andy Weir’s novel of the same name, it’s a gripping and hugely entertaining caper that might just have you whooping at the screen.
The Magic Faraway Tree - 27th March
Enid Blyton’s novel has been delighting children for decades, so it was only a matter of time before it would be translated into a movie – and here it is. Directed by Ben Gregor, The Magic Faraway Tree (at cinemas from 27 March) centres around a group of kids who discover an enchanted forest and end up being transported to various otherworldly realms. Starring Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy as the young explorers’ unwitting parents, this family adventure is packed with intrigue and mystery, not to mention some breathtaking visual effects.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - 3rd April
If you can cope with allowing your console-loving kids more screen time, then be sure to book your seats for this animated blockbuster – the latest film to be based on the iconic Nintendo character. Coming three years after The Super Mario Bros Movie, this sequel (pictured above, at cinemas from 3 April) sees Mario (Chris Pratt) and his brother Luigi (Charlie Day) venture into space to lock horns with new enemy Bowser Jr (Benny Safdie). With Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic back in the directors’ chairs, and the always-brilliant Jack Black returning as Bowser, we’re expecting big things.
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come - 10th April
Nothing sets pulses racing like a slasher movie, and 2019’s Ready or Not was one of the best examples of recent times, focusing on a young bride (Samara Weaving) who’s forced to play a deadly game of hide-and-seek with her in-laws. Well, the directors of that film, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, have reunited for a sequel (at cinemas from 10 April), with the first film’s leading lady now tasked with playing a similar game with some of the world’s wealthiest people. Absurd? Yes. Utterly entertaining? Without a doubt!
Michael - 24th April
“I know you’ve been waiting a long time for this,” says a voice at the start of the Michael trailer. Well, whether you’re a Jacko fan who has indeed been chomping at the bit to see Antoine Fuqua’s new biopic (at cinemas from 24 April), or you’re just someone who loves great music and dancing, you’re in for an entertaining ride as the film follows the King of Pop’s career from Jackson 5 prodigy to solo superstar. Making the movie all the more authentic is the fact that Michael is played by his own nephew, Jaafar Jackson. The likeness is uncanny!
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