This week’s cinema lineup brings together major new releases, anniversary screenings, sci-fi blockbusters and family favourites across Brisbane cinemas. From the return of Shrek on the big screen to action thrillers, arthouse dramas and crowd-pleasing franchise films, there’s a wide mix of things to watch this week for mainstream audiences and film lovers alike.
In The Grey
14 May 2026 | Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village (Rosalie), Cineplex (Balmoral, Redbank, South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket)

A tense action thriller unfolds across international locations as a covert operation spirals into danger. The film combines espionage, large-scale action sequences and suspense-driven storytelling.
Shrek 25th Anniversary
14 May 2026 | Cineplex (Balmoral, South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton, Powerhouse – New Farm), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace James St Cinema

The animated classic returns to cinemas for its 25th anniversary, bringing back the adventures of Shrek, Donkey and Fiona for a new generation of audiences.
Mother Mary
14 May 2026 | Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo), Event Cinemas (Chermside, Indooroopilly), Five Star Cinemas (New Farm), HOYTS (Stafford), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema

This music-focused drama follows the complicated relationship between fame, performance and personal identity through the story of a globally recognised pop star.
A Private Life
14 May 2026 | Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton, Powerhouse – New Farm), Event Cinemas (Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), Five Star Cinemas (Graceville, New Farm), HOYTS (Stafford), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema

A character-driven drama explores family relationships, personal choices and emotional tensions through an intimate contemporary narrative.
STILL SHOWING
Hoppers
Cineplex (Redbank), Event Cinemas (Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado

This animated adventure follows a group of energetic characters navigating unexpected challenges and comedic situations in a fast-paced family story.
Michael
Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village (Rosalie), Cineplex (South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado

This biographical music drama traces the life, career and cultural impact of one of pop music’s most influential performers.
Mortal Kombat II
Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village (Rosalie), Cineplex (South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado

The action-fantasy sequel expands the popular video game universe with large-scale tournament battles, martial arts combat and returning fan-favourite characters.
Obsession
Cinebar Rosalie Village (Rosalie), Cineplex (Balmoral, Redbank, South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace James St Cinema

This psychological thriller examines manipulation, secrecy and escalating tension through a suspense-focused storyline.
Project Hail Mary
Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village (Rosalie), Cineplex (Balmoral, South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton, Powerhouse – New Farm), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado

A lone astronaut embarks on a high-stakes mission to save humanity in this science-fiction adaptation combining space exploration, mystery and survival.
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village (Rosalie), Cineplex (South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket)

The fashion-world sequel revisits familiar characters as changing media landscapes and personal ambitions reshape the industry around them.
The Magic Faraway Tree
Cinebar Rosalie Village (Rosalie), Cineplex (Redbank), Event Cinemas (Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), HOYTS (Sunnybank), Reading Cinemas (Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado

Based on the classic children’s stories, this fantasy adventure follows magical discoveries and imaginative worlds hidden within an enchanted tree.
The Sheep Detectives
Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village (Rosalie), Cineplex (South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado

This family mystery-comedy follows an unlikely group of sheep investigating unusual events in their rural community.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Cinebar Rosalie Village (Rosalie), Cineplex (Hawthorne Cinemas, Redbank), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado

Mario and friends return for a new animated space adventure filled with colourful worlds, fast-paced action and familiar Nintendo characters.
GOMA
Dead Ringers
17 May 2026

David Cronenberg’s psychological thriller explores identity, obsession and psychological collapse through the story of twin gynaecologists with increasingly fractured lives.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
20 May 2026

This classic science-fiction horror film examines paranoia and conformity as a mysterious alien force begins replacing humans with emotionless duplicates.
The Thing
20 May 2026

John Carpenter’s cult horror film follows a remote Antarctic research team confronting a shape-shifting alien organism capable of imitating its victims.
From nostalgic anniversary screenings and major studio releases to cult horror classics at GOMA, this week’s cinema lineup offers a broad mix of blockbuster entertainment, family films and specialty programming across Brisbane.
































































