Trailer drops, release dates and sharp UK film reviews.
Awards night can do more than add a laurel to a poster. It can add screens, spark re-releases and turn a quiet drama into a weekend must-see. We track the UK 'BAFTA bump' from the ceremony to the box office, and ask whether the post-awards scramble is worth joining.
Secret previews and blind bookings have turned a normal multiplex trip into a nationwide guessing game. Here is why mystery screenings are having a moment in 2026, how they actually work, and how to tell a good one from a dud before the lights go down.
The sub-100-minute film is having a moment, and UK cinemagoers are the winners. Here's why lean runtimes are reshaping a night at the pictures in 2026 — plus a ranked shortlist and a booking-day checklist.
The 12A is the most argued-over certificate in Britain — and 2026's slate is putting it under fresh strain. We unpack the BBFC decisions, the box-office stakes and how to read a cinema listing without losing the plot.
Tickets cost more than ever, so the food has to earn its place. We ranked the snacks you will actually find at UK cinema chains — from the tragic tray of nachos to the premium plates that almost justify the price.
UK cinema calendars have turned into a moving target. We spoke to exhibitors and film fans about the late-2026 release-date shuffle, what it does to trust, and how to keep your bookings sane.
From a sound-only horror sting to a TikTok duet bait-and-switch, 2026's best teaser campaigns sold mood over plot. We look at the seven drops that had UK audiences booking cinema seats before they knew the story.
Repertory screenings of cult favourites are selling out from London to Leeds in 2026, and it is not just nostalgia. Our take on why audiences are choosing The Thing over the new thing.