{
  "NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World": {
    "synopsis": "Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene… Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Nicola Coughlan joins Éanna Hardwicke and Siobhán McSweeney in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-05-28"
  },
  "The Devil Wears Prada 2": {
    "synopsis": "Twenty years after making their iconic turns as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel—Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the sleek offices of Runway Magazine in 20th Century Studios’ “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 phenomenon that defined a generation. The film is directed by David Frankel, written by Aline Brosh McKenna, produced by Wendy Finerman, and executive produced by Michael Bederman, Karen Rosenfelt and Aline Brosh McKenna.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Twenty years after making their iconic turns as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel—Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable street",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-25"
  },
  "Obsession": {
    "synopsis": "After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.",
    "shortSynopsis": "After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-05-15"
  },
  "Michael": {
    "synopsis": "Michael is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known.\n\nThe film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuelled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.\n\nHighlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.\n\nMichael stars Jaafar Jackson in his feature film debut, Nia Long (Empire, The Best Man franchise), Laura Harrier (BlacKkKlansman, Spider-Man: Homecoming) and Juliano Krue Valdi (The Loud House, Arco), with Miles Teller (Top Gun: Maverick, Whiplash) and two-time Academy Award® nominee Colman Domingo (Sing Sing, Rustin).\n\nDirected by Antoine Fuqua, the award-winning filmmaker of Training Day, Olympus Has Fallen and The Equalizer franchise, from a screenplay by three-time Academy Award® nominee John Logan (Gladiator, The Aviator), the film is produced by Academy Award® winner Graham King (The Departed, Bohemian Rhapsody), John Branca (executive producer This Is It, Thriller 40) and John McClain (executive producer This Is It, Michael Jackson Live at Wembley July 16, 1988).",
    "shortSynopsis": "Michael is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-04-22"
  },
  "Backrooms": {
    "synopsis": "A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-05-29"
  },
  "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu": {
    "synopsis": "The Mandalorian and Grogu embark on their most thrilling mission yet in Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” an all-new Star Wars adventure opening exclusively in theaters May 22, 2026. The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu. Directed by Jon Favreau, “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” also stars Sigourney Weaver and is produced by Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, and Ian Bryce, with music composed by Ludwig Göransson.",
    "shortSynopsis": "The Mandalorian and Grogu embark on their most thrilling mission yet in Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” an all-new Star Wars adventure",
    "releaseDate": "2026-05-22"
  },
  "EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert": {
    "synopsis": "Elvis sings and tells his story like never before in a new cinematic experience from visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Elvis sings and tells his story like never before in a new cinematic experience from visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-05-29"
  },
  "The Sheep Detectives": {
    "synopsis": "In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realise they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.",
    "shortSynopsis": "In this witty, new breed of mystery, George is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-21"
  },
  "Passenger": {
    "synopsis": "After a young couple witnesses a gruesome highway accident, they soon realize they did not leave the crash scene alone, as a demonic presence called the Passenger that won't stop until it claims them both turns their van life adventure into a nightmare.",
    "shortSynopsis": "After a young couple witnesses a gruesome highway accident, they soon realize they did not leave the crash scene alone, as a demonic presence called the Passenger",
    "releaseDate": "2026-05-22"
  },
  "Power Ballad": {
    "synopsis": "When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about. From writer/director John Carney (Sing Street, Once), Power Ballad is a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition.",
    "shortSynopsis": "When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-05-29"
  },
  "Masters of the Universe": {
    "synopsis": "In MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, Director Travis Knight brings the legendary franchise back to the big screen in this epic live-action adventure. After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) back to Eternia where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor (Jared Leto). To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan/Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba), and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe.",
    "shortSynopsis": "In MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, Director Travis Knight brings the legendary franchise back to the big screen in this epic live-action adventure.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-06-03"
  },
  "Peddi (Telugu)": {
    "synopsis": "In 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, A spirited villager unites his community through sports to defend their pride against a powerful rival.",
    "shortSynopsis": "In 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh, A spirited villager unites his community through sports to defend their pride against a powerful rival.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-06-03"
  },
  "Tiddler + The Snail and the Whale": {
    "synopsis": "Two half hour family films based on the much loved picture books written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.\r\n\r\nTiddler, the tale of a little fish with a big imagination. Every day he creates a new story to entertain his classmates, and especially his best friend Johnny Dory.  One morning, while dreaming up his latest story, Tiddler gets lost in the middle of the ocean. He has no hope of getting home until he hears a familiar story and is saved by his own storytelling.\r\n\r\nJoin the snail on the tail of a great big grey-blue humpback whale on her journey around the globe. In the unlikely friendship between an ambitious sea snail and a humpback whale, discover the power of the sea and the perils of swimming too close to the shore... Can the snail save the whale when he is beached in a secluded bay?",
    "shortSynopsis": "Two half hour family films based on the much loved picture books written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-05-15"
  },
  "The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act": {
    "synopsis": "\"The viral internet sensation “The Amazing Digital Circus” comes to its long-awaited conclusion in a feature-length theatrical release! This “Last Act” combines episode 8 with the all new, hour long episode 9 for fans to see before anyone else in the world. \n\nWith Caine gone and the circus dark, the cast are left with only the mistakes and traumas of their pasts to keep them company. As the prospect of eternity closes in around them, they discover the truth about the Digital Circus and its history.  Will they come to terms with what they uncover, or will they make… the other choice? Also, presumably at some point someone says something funny, because this ending can’t be THAT depressing, can it?\"",
    "shortSynopsis": "\"The viral internet sensation “The Amazing Digital Circus” comes to its long-awaited conclusion in a feature-length theatrical release!",
    "releaseDate": "2026-06-04"
  },
  "Tuner": {
    "synopsis": "In Tuner, Academy Award-winning director Daniel Roher’s first narrative feature, Leo Woodall stars as a gifted young piano tuner whose heightened sense of hearing draws the attention of criminals, who see his talents as useful for opening safes as for tuning Steinways. With his once-promising musical career over, he works across New York with his mentor Harry Horowitz (Academy Award-winner Dustin Hoffman), encountering a range of characters, including composition student Ruthie (Havana Rose Liu), with whom he forges an unexpected connection. Niki’s safecracking work threatens his budding romance with Ruthie and pulls him into increasingly dangerous territory. Blending romance, drama, and the taut suspense of a heist thriller, TUNER also features performances from Tony Award-winner Tovah Feldshuh, Jean Reno, and Lior Raz.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A gifted piano tuner's meticulous skills for tuning pianos lead him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-18"
  },
  "Scary Movie": {
    "synopsis": "Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer (“Ghostface”), the Core Four are back in the killer’s crosshairs and no horror movie IP is safe. Marlon Wayans (“Shorty”), Shawn Wayans (“Ray”), Anna Faris (“Cindy”), and Regina Hall (“Brenda”) reunite in Scary Movie alongside returning favorites and fresh faces to slash through reboots, remakes, requels, prequels, sequels, spin-offs, elevated horror, origin stories, anything with the word legacy in it, and every “final chapter” that absolutely isn’t final. Nothing is sacred. No trope survives. Every line gets crossed.  The Wayans are back to cancel the Cancel Culture.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Twenty-six years after outrunning a suspiciously familiar masked killer (“Ghostface”), the Core Four are back in the killer’s crosshairs and no horror movie IP is safe.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-06-05"
  },
  "Zootropolis 2": {
    "synopsis": "Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-05-15"
  },
  "Zog + Zog and the Flying Doctors": {
    "synopsis": "As Zog, Pearl, and Gadabout begin a new series of adventures on CBeebies, revisit how they first came to take flight with this special cinema double bill of the original two animated specials. In Zog, meet the clumsy but keen young dragon as he begins his training at Dragon School. Tasked with capturing a princess, could it be that the girl who so kindly treats his bumps and bruises is exactly who he’s been looking for? Then in Zog and the Flying Doctors, Zog’s newly formed team with Princess Pearl and Gadabout travel the land to treat all kinds of creatures, real and mythical, including a mermaid, unicorn and lion.",
    "shortSynopsis": "As Zog, Pearl, and Gadabout begin a new series of adventures on CBeebies, revisit how they first came to take flight with this special cinema double bill of the original",
    "releaseDate": "2026-06-05"
  },
  "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie": {
    "synopsis": "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is an animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros., and follows The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was released in 2023 and earned more than $1.3 billion worldwide. Both the 2023 film and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are produced by Chris Meledandri of Illumination and Shigeru Miyamoto of Nintendo.\n\nThe film will be co-financed by Universal Pictures and Nintendo and will be released worldwide by Universal Pictures.\n\nThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie is directed by returning filmmakers Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, from a screenplay by returning screenwriter Matthew Fogel, with Brian Tyler returning to compose the score.",
    "shortSynopsis": "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is an animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros., and follows The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was released in 2023.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-17"
  },
  "Wuthering Heights": {
    "synopsis": "A bold and original imagining of one of the greatest love stories of all time, Emerald Fennell’s “WUTHERING HEIGHTS” stars Margot Robbie as Cathy and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, whose forbidden passion for one another turns from romantic to intoxicating in an epic tale of lust, love and madness.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A bold and original imagining of one of the greatest love stories of all time, Emerald Fennell’s “WUTHERING HEIGHTS” stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-06-05"
  },
  "Disclosure Day": {
    "synopsis": "If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This June, the truth belongs to seven billion people.\n\nWe are coming close to … Disclosure Day.",
    "shortSynopsis": "If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This June, the truth belongs to seven billion people.\n\nWe are coming.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-06-10"
  },
  "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants": {
    "synopsis": "SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail in their biggest, all-new, can’t miss cinematic event ever…The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring comedy- adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.",
    "shortSynopsis": "SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail in their biggest, all-new, can’t miss cinematic event ever…The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-04-03"
  },
  "Crime 101": {
    "synopsis": "Set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles, Crime 101 weaves the tale of an elusive jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) whose string of heists along the 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime, his path crosses that of a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads. Convinced he has found a pattern, a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) is closing in, raising the stakes even higher. As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices–and the realization that there can be no turning back. \n\nAdapted from Don Winslow’s acclaimed novella of the same name, the film is written and directed by Bart Layton (American Animals, The Imposter). Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Nick Nolte round out the cast.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles, Crime 101 weaves the tale of an elusive jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) whose string of heists along the 101 freeway...",
    "releaseDate": "2026-06-12"
  },
  "Toy Story 5": {
    "synopsis": "The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time around it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs get exponentially harder when they go head to head with this all-new threat to playtime.",
    "shortSynopsis": "The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time around it’s Toy meets Tech.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-06-19"
  },
  "Hitpig!": {
    "synopsis": "When your kitty’s left the city, when your moose is on the loose, when your cow has said ciao, call Hitpig, the world’s greatest animal tracker. Hitpig (Jason Sudeikis) is a bounty hunting pig who catches escaped animals and returns them to their owners. His next job is his biggest yet: return a dancing elephant named Pickles (Lilly Singh) to a maniacal Vegas showman (Rainn Wilson), for a million bucks. As the mission escalates into a wild adventure around the world, Hitpig soon realises that setting things free might be the greatest reward.",
    "shortSynopsis": "When your kitty’s left the city, when your moose is on the loose, when your cow has said ciao, call Hitpig, the world’s greatest animal tracker.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-04-24"
  },
  "Mother's Pride": {
    "synopsis": "A comedy drama about a failing pub, a divided community and a grieving family whose lives are changed by brewing real ale and entering the Great British Beer Awards.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A comedy drama about a failing pub, a divided community and a grieving family whose lives are changed by brewing real ale and entering the Great British Beer Awards.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-06-19"
  },
  "Supergirl": {
    "synopsis": "When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.",
    "shortSynopsis": "It follows Kara Zor-El's story and her darker origin before she finally made her way to Earth.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-06-25"
  },
  "National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses": {
    "synopsis": "Olivier and Tony® Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Lesley Manville joins Aidan Turner in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-06-25"
  },
  "KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event": {
    "synopsis": "A world-renowned K-Pop girl group balances their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as bad-ass demon hunters, set against a colorful backdrop of fashion, food, style, and the most popular music movement of the current generation.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A world-renowned K-Pop girl group balances their lives in the spotlight with their secret identities as bad-ass demon hunters, set against a colorful backdrop of fashion.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-06-10"
  },
  "jackass: best and last": {
    "synopsis": "Johnny Knoxville and the gang return for one final fling at the big screen. Featuring all-new stunts and stupidity along with the greatest hits and biggest laughs from the past, jackass: best and last is a joyously raucous celebration of all the mischievous camaraderie that you’ve come to love and expect from these idiots over the past 25 years. So, grab your dumb little buddies, raise your glasses, and come experience the cinematic event that promises to be the last time you’ll ever laugh this hard in a theatre.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Johnny Knoxville and the gang return for one final fling at the big screen. Featuring all-new stunts and stupidity along with the greatest hits and biggest laughs.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-06-26"
  },
  "Minions & Monsters": {
    "synopsis": "Fresh off the worldwide blockbuster success of summer 2024’s funniest comedy, Despicable Me 4, Illumination expands its joyful animated universe with a riotous new chapter, featuring all-new characters, in the biggest global animated franchise in history: Minions & Monsters.\n\nThis is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created.\n\nMinions & Monsters is directed by Academy Award® nominee Pierre Coffin, a director of the first three Despicable Me films and the first Minions film. Coffin has also provided the voice for the Minions since their film debut in 2010. The film is written by Brian Lynch (Minions, The Secret Life of Pets films) and Pierre Coffin and is produced by Illumination’s Academy Award® nominated founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and by Bill Ryan (executive producer, The Super Mario Bros. Movie). The executive producer is Brian Lynch.\n\nMore than ten years after their creation, the Minions have become the most iconic animated characters of their generation. Globally recognised and beloved by fans of all ages, they have propelled Illumination’s Despicable Me and Minions to a global box office of more than $5.6 billion.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Fresh off the worldwide blockbuster success of summer 2024’s funniest comedy, Despicable Me 4, Illumination expands its joyful animated universe",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-01"
  },
  "Virginia Woolf’s Night & Day ": {
    "synopsis": "Based on Virginia Woolf’s funniest novel, Night & Day is an un-romantic comedy about the passionate astronomer, Katharine Hilbery who does everything she can to avoid romantic love and marriage. Her bold challenge to Edwardian patriarchy is set against the suffragette movement and advances in science and technology. Fun and contemporary in tone, this refreshing film showcases a star-studded ensemble of humorous performances.",
    "shortSynopsis": "London 1910: a passionate astronomer does everything she can to avoid romantic love and marriage.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-11"
  },
  "Bluey at the Cinema: Playdates with Friends": {
    "synopsis": "Bluey at the Cinema: Playdates with Friends Collection is an hour of fun that features eight episodes from across the TV show’s three series, all celebrating play and imagination with friends and family! The compilation showcases some of Bluey's favourite games like Shadowlands and Octopus, and highlights special friendship moments in episodes such as Circus and Slide - all packed with lots of joy and laughter.\n\nEpisode running order \n \nShadowlands - S1 - Ep. 5 \nThe Doctor - S1 - Ep. 18 \nMums & Dads - S1 - Ep. 41 \nCircus - S2 - Ep. 32 \nOctopus - S2 - Ep. 40 \nMuffin Cone - S2 - Ep. 42 \nWild Girls - S3 - Ep. 44 \nSlide - S3 - Ep. 46",
    "shortSynopsis": "Bluey at the Cinema: Playdates with Friends Collection is an hour of fun that features eight episodes from across the TV show’s three series!",
    "releaseDate": "2026-03-27"
  },
  "The Magic Faraway Tree": {
    "synopsis": "The Magic Faraway Tree follows Polly (Claire Foy), Tim (Andrew Garfield) and their three children - a modern family forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. As they adapt to their new lives, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents including treasured characters Moonface (Nonso Anozie), Silky (Nicola Coughlan), Dame Washalot (Jessica Gunning) and Saucepan Man (Dustin Demri-Burns). At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands and, through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learn to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.",
    "shortSynopsis": "The Magic Faraway Tree follows Polly (Claire Foy), Tim (Andrew Garfield) and their three children - a modern family forced to relocate to the remote English countryside.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-18"
  },
  "The Invite": {
    "synopsis": "Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic \nupstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. \nHave they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down?",
    "shortSynopsis": "Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic \nupstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-03"
  },
  "Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up": {
    "synopsis": "Porky Pig and Daffy Duck become Earth's only hope when their antics at the local bubble-gum factory uncover a secret alien mind-control plot. Faced with cosmic odds, they must save their town and the world while not driving each other totally looney.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Porky and Daffy are Earth's only hope when they uncover a secret alien plan to control minds.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-03"
  },
  "Taxi Driver (50th Anniversary)": {
    "synopsis": "Isolated ex-marine Travis Bickle applies for a job as a taxi driver, hoping that the nocturnal working pattern will alleviate the effects of his insomnia and distract him from his gnawing depression. But ferrying passengers through the seedy underbelly of night-time New York City only compounds Bickle's psychological dislocation from the world around him. His nightshifts in the cab are spent resenting those he sees, while his waking daytime hours are wasted away in adult movie theatres.\r\n\r\nAfter entering into a troubled relationship with a political campaigner and embarking on a fraught mission to save a teenager from the world of prostitution, Bickle's sense of place and purpose steadily warps. He withdraws into himself, hordes illegal firearms and begins a regimen of intense physical training in preparation for a misguided vigilante assault on the evils of society.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A mentally unstable veteran works as a nighttime taxi driver in New York City, where the perceived decadence and sleaze fuels his urge for violent action.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-03"
  },
  "How To Make A Killing": {
    "synopsis": "Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar \nBecket Redfellow (Glen Powell) will stop at nothing to reclaim \nhis inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar \nBecket Redfellow (Glen Powell) will stop at nothing to reclaim \nhis inheritance.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-03"
  },
  "Moana": {
    "synopsis": "In Disney’s live-action adaptation of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. The film is directed by Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Thomas Kail (“Hamilton”); produced by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Thomas Kail, Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated features “Moana” and “Moana 2.”",
    "shortSynopsis": "In Disney’s live-action adaptation of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyage",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-10"
  },
  "Time Hoppers: The Silk Road": {
    "synopsis": "Four gifted children accidentally travel back in time to the historic Silk Road, where they encounter an evil alchemist that is determined to erase the foundations of science. If he succeeds, great inventions like the camera, computer, and astrolabe will never be created!  The kids will have to use all their wits to thwart his plans as the future of science and technology hangs in the balance.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Four gifted children journey through time to stop a vengeful alchemist whose plans threaten the future of science and technology.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-10"
  },
  "The Christophers + Q&A": {
    "synopsis": "A mainstay of the London art scene since his starry breakout in the creative explosion of the 1960’s, Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) has drifted into a cluttered, self-imposed seclusion. His two estranged children enlist Lori (Michaela Coel), a young painter and sometime-forger, to pose as a prospective assistant and gain access to a fabled series of unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in his home studio, in a deceptive bid to secure an inheritance for themselves. A recorded Q&A with Sir Ian McKellen, Jessica Gunning and the film's producers will play after the film.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A mainstay of the London art scene since his starry breakout in the creative explosion of the 1960’s, Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) has drifted into a cluttered...",
    "releaseDate": "2026-05-15"
  },
  "The Christophers": {
    "synopsis": "A mainstay of the London art scene since his starry breakout in the creative explosion of the 1960’s, Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) has drifted into a cluttered, self-imposed seclusion. His two estranged children enlist Lori (Michaela Coel), a young painter and sometime-forger, to pose as a prospective assistant and gain access to a fabled series of unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in his home studio, in a deceptive bid to secure an inheritance for themselves.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A mainstay of the London art scene since his starry breakout in the creative explosion of the 1960’s, Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) has drifted into a cluttered...",
    "releaseDate": "2026-05-15"
  },
  "Evil Dead Burn": {
    "synopsis": "Evil Dead Burn unleashes the franchise’s most savage and terrifying ride to date, blazing onto big screens with an all-new chapter of carnage and demonic mayhem. After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws in their secluded family home. As one by one they are transformed into Deadites—turning the gathering into a family reunion from hell—she comes to discover that the vows she took in life... live on even in death.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Evil Dead Burn unleashes the franchise’s most savage and terrifying ride to date, blazing onto big screens with an all-new chapter of carnage and demonic mayhem.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-09"
  },
  "Project Hail Mary": {
    "synopsis": "Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-03-19"
  },
  "Bat Out of Hell - The Musical (Encore)": {
    "synopsis": "Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as Bat Out of Hell roars onto the big screen this Summer!\n\nThe cast of the West End production will bring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s iconic anthems to life, including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love, and, of course, Bat Out of Hell.\n\nBat out of Hell -The Musical promises a spectacle that will leave you breathless! This heart-pounding experience, with a powerhouse eight-piece live band on stage, delivers a new production with sprawling multi-level platforms to transport you from Raven’s bedroom to the underground world of the Lost in a visual feast that pushes the boundaries of live theatre.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as Bat Out of Hell roars onto the big screen this Summer!",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-01"
  },
  "The Odyssey": {
    "synopsis": "Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX® film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX® film screens for the first time. \n\nThe Odyssey stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron.\n\nThe Odyssey is produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan for their company, Syncopy. The executive producer is Thomas Hayslip.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX® film technology.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-17"
  },
  "GOAT": {
    "synopsis": "From Sony Pictures Animation, the studio behind Spider-Man TM: Across the Spider-Verse and the artists that made KPop Demon Hunters, comes GOAT, an original action-comedy set in an all-animal world. The story follows Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball–a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Will’s new teammates aren’t thrilled about having a little goat on their roster, but Will is determined to revolutionize the sport and prove once and for all that “smalls can ball!”",
    "shortSynopsis": "From Sony Pictures Animation, the studio behind Spider-Man TM: Across the Spider-Verse and the artists that made KPop Demon Hunters, comes GOAT, an original action-comedy",
    "releaseDate": "2026-06-12"
  },
  "Backrooms: Everything Must Go w/ Bonus Footage": {
    "synopsis": "A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-03"
  },
  "Alpha": {
    "synopsis": "Welcome to the newest chapter of the YRF Spy Universe that presents an edgy origin story of a girl raised and built to kill. Alpha is a female-led action film that will take you on a fun, edge of the seat, thrilling ride that is designed as an out and out entertainer. \n\nYash Raj Films presents Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol. Produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Shiv Rawail, acclaimed for the globally celebrated series The Railway Men, Alpha is set to release in theatres worldwide on July 3, 2026.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Welcome to the newest chapter of the YRF Spy Universe that presents an edgy origin story of a girl raised and built to kill.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-03"
  },
  "Hoppers": {
    "synopsis": "An animal lover seizes an opportunity to use technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything she could've imagined.",
    "shortSynopsis": "An animal lover seizes an opportunity to use technology that places her consciousness into a robotic beaver, uncovering mysteries within the animal world.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-03-06"
  },
  "Dear You (Teochew with CH/EN subtitles)": {
    "synopsis": "For years, Grandma Shurou from Chaoshan lived on the letters and remittances from her husband who left for Nanyang to survive the war and never returned. When her debt-ridden grandson Xiaowei secretly travels to Thailand to find his rumoured “millionaire” grandpa, he returns with shocking news: his grandpa is long gone, and the person Grandma had exchanged letters with for years was a stranger. As Xiaowei digs deeper, a long-buried misunderstanding spanning three generations begins to unravel, revealing a truth that binds two families across borders and time.",
    "shortSynopsis": "For years, Grandma Shurou from Chaoshan lived on the letters and remittances from her husband who left for Nanyang to survive the war and never returned.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-06-26"
  },
  "Backrooms: Everything Must Go w/Bonus Footage": {
    "synopsis": "A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-03"
  },
  "Moana - Sing-A-Long": {
    "synopsis": "In Disney’s live-action adaptation of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. The film is directed by Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Thomas Kail (“Hamilton”); produced by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Thomas Kail, Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated features “Moana” and “Moana 2.”",
    "shortSynopsis": "In Disney’s live-action adaptation of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyage",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-10"
  },
  "Moana - Sing-Along": {
    "synopsis": "In Disney’s live-action adaptation of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. The film is directed by Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Thomas Kail (“Hamilton”); produced by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Thomas Kail, Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated features “Moana” and “Moana 2.”",
    "shortSynopsis": "In Disney’s live-action adaptation of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyage",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-10"
  },
  "WHAM! 10 Days in China": {
    "synopsis": "In 1985, WHAM! made history as the first Western pop act to perform in communist China. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s concerts in Beijing and Guangzhou were a cultural milestone – East meets West, music meets politics. Now, newly restored footage reveals the untold story of the iconic tour that helped launch WHAM! to global superstardom.",
    "shortSynopsis": "In 1985, WHAM! crossed cultural divides as the first Western pop act in China. Previously unseen, beautifully restored archive footage reveals this landmark meeting",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-28"
  },
  "Talking Tom Heroes on the Big Screen": {
    "synopsis": "Talking Tom and his superhero friends are coming to the big screen for the first time ever! It’s an hour-long show featuring your very favorite episodes of the hit series “Talking Tom Heroes: Suddenly Super” - and also some never-before-seen surprises. You’ll even get a chance to become part of the action as you play interactive games, shout at the screen, and sing along to Tom’s hero theme. Get ready to get super, because you’ve never seen the heroes like this!",
    "shortSynopsis": "Talking Tom Heroes are coming to the big screen! An hour-long show featuring your very favorite episodes of the hit series and never-seen-before surprises!",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-24"
  },
  "Spider-Man: Brand New Day": {
    "synopsis": "It's a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him -- and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him -- sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see.\n\nThe world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them.",
    "shortSynopsis": "It's a BRAND NEW DAY for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him sparks a change he may not have the power to control.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-29"
  },
  "Scream Unseen (4 August)": {
    "synopsis": "Screen Unseen's terrifying little sister...\r\n\r\nODEON Scream Unseen offers an exclusive screening with a twist!  Just like Screen Unseen, you book in advance not knowing what you’re watching until it starts – but this time, not only will you be the first cinema audience to see it, we aim to scare your socks off! \r\n\r\nLooking for something to quench your horror thirst? See pre-release screenings from just £6*\r\n\r\nMake sure you keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter for clues and hints on the spine-chilling, pre-release film we will be showcasing.",
    "shortSynopsis": "ODEON Scream Unseen offers an exclusive screening with a twist!  Just like Screen Unseen, you book in advance not knowing what you’re watching until it starts",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-04"
  },
  "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie": {
    "synopsis": "After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. They meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has become an expert in all things dino-related. When the PAW Patrol's archrival, Mayor Humdinger, begins recklessly mining in hopes of exploiting the island for its natural resources, he inadvertently causes a huge, dormant volcano to erupt. The PAW Patrol pups are thrown into a series of high-stakes, dino-sized rescues bigger than anything they've done before, as they must stop Humdinger before everything on the island goes extinct.",
    "shortSynopsis": "After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. They meet Rex.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-04"
  },
  "Jana Nayagan (Tamil)": {
    "synopsis": "Clash of Ideologies: One who fights for the people, the other who thrives on control - Once shook the past. Years later, a child's silent fear reignites the battle, pulling a former police officer back into a fight far greater than personal revenge",
    "shortSynopsis": "Clash of Ideologies: One who fights for the people, the other who thrives on control - Once shook the past.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-23"
  },
  "Andre Rieu - Summer 2026: Viva Maastricht!": {
    "synopsis": "This year, André Rieu celebrates a spectacular milestone — the 20th anniversary of his iconic summer concerts on the magnificent Vrijthof square. Captured live in his beloved hometown, this brand-new cinema event marks two decades of music and unforgettable magical summer nights. Viva Maastricht! is a joyful tribute to the city where it all began. Joined by his world-renowned Johann Strauss Orchestra and a vibrant ensemble of artists, André brings the spirit, culture, and warmth of his hometown to life in a dazzling new concert filled with emotion and wonder. From timeless waltzes to soul-stirring classics, this landmark anniversary concert promises an evening of passion, joy, and togetherness. Be part of this historic celebration as the Vrijthof once again transforms into a breathtaking open-air ballroom — only in cinemas this summer.",
    "shortSynopsis": "This year, André Rieu celebrates a spectacular milestone — the 20th anniversary of his iconic summer concerts on the magnificent Vrijthof square.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-07"
  },
  "Practical Magic": {
    "synopsis": "Sally and Gillian Owens, born into a magical family, have mostly avoided witchcraft themselves. But when Gillian's vicious boyfriend, Jimmy Angelov, dies unexpectedly, the Owens sisters give themselves a crash course in hard magic. With policeman Gary Hallet growing suspicious, the girls struggle to resurrect Angelov -- and unwittingly inject his corpse with an evil spirit that threatens to end their family line.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Two witch sisters, raised by their eccentric aunts in a small town, face closed-minded prejudice and a curse which threatens to prevent them ever finding lasting love.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-07"
  },
  "The End of Oak Street": {
    "synopsis": "After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighbourhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable surroundings.",
    "shortSynopsis": "After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighbourhood to someplace unknown.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-14"
  },
  "Charlie the Wonderdog": {
    "synopsis": "The all-new animated family adventure, Charlie the Wonderdog: features Owen Wilson (the voice of Lightning McQueen from CARS) as the voice of Charlie, a lovable dog with superpowers!\n\nWhen Danny’s loyal, four-legged best friend is mysteriously abducted by aliens, Charlie returns home with incredible new abilities and a mission to protect the people he loves. As his nemesis neighbourhood cat Puddy sets out to take over the world, it’s up to Charlie the Wonderdog to discover the true meaning of heroism and save the day!\n\nFunny, heartfelt, and packed with adventure, Charlie the Wonderdog is a story for everyone who has ever loved a dog — and for every dog who has ever loved them back.",
    "shortSynopsis": "When Danny’s four-legged best friend is mysteriously abducted by aliens, Charlie returns home with incredible superpowers and a mission to protect the people he loves.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-18"
  },
  "Scream Unseen (17 August)": {
    "synopsis": "Screen Unseen's terrifying little sister...\r\n\r\nODEON Scream Unseen offers an exclusive screening with a twist!  Just like Screen Unseen, you book in advance not knowing what you’re watching until it starts – but this time, not only will you be the first cinema audience to see it, we aim to scare your socks off! \r\n\r\nLooking for something to quench your horror thirst? See pre-release screenings from just £6*\r\n\r\nMake sure you keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter for clues and hints on the spine-chilling, pre-release film we will be showcasing.",
    "shortSynopsis": "ODEON Scream Unseen offers an exclusive screening with a twist!  Just like Screen Unseen, you book in advance not knowing what you’re watching until it starts",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-17"
  },
  "Spa Weekend": {
    "synopsis": "SPA WEEKEND follows three childhood best friends, Jane, Coco, and Sophie, as they embark on some much-needed pampering during a luxury girls' getaway. But when their trainwreck friend, Mel, turns up, the relaxation quickly descends into chaos with hilarious consequences.",
    "shortSynopsis": "SPA WEEKEND follows three childhood best friends, Jane, Coco, and Sophie, as they embark on some much-needed pampering during a luxury girls' getaway.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-21"
  },
  "DC (Tamil)": {
    "synopsis": "Rebel Devadas joins forces with Chandra in a dangerous world where passion and peril collide. Their turbulent alliance demands bloodshed and tests loyalties as survival becomes the ultimate stakes in their fight.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Rebel Devadas joins forces with Chandra in a dangerous world where passion and peril collide. Their turbulent alliance demands bloodshed and tests loyalties.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-07"
  },
  "Ice Cream Man": {
    "synopsis": "An idyllic summer town descends into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results.",
    "shortSynopsis": "An idyllic summer town descends into madness when an ice cream man serves kids sweet delights with horrifying results.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-07"
  },
  "Thudakkam": {
    "synopsis": "Thudakkam is an upcoming Malayalam thriller that marks the acting debut of Vismaya Mohanlal. Written by Jude Anthany Joseph, Akhil Krishna, and Linish Nellikkal, the film promises an emotionally engaging story with elements of suspense, action, and drama. The film has generated significant anticipation as it introduces Vismaya to Malayalam cinema alongside an ensemble cast.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Thudakkam is an upcoming Malayalam thriller that marks the acting debut of Vismaya Mohanlal. Written by Jude Anthany Joseph, Akhil Krishna, and Linish Nellikkal.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-07"
  },
  "Arco (English Dub)": {
    "synopsis": "A 10-year-old boy from a peaceful, distant future accidentally travels back to the year 2075 and discovers a world in peril. As Arco develops a friendship with a young girl named Iris, they band together and, along with her trusted robot caretaker Mikki, set out on a quest to get Arco home.\n\nA remarkable journey through time, ARCO is a dazzling animated adventure full of hope, friendship and magic. Directed by Ugo Bienvenu, featuring the voices of Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo, Will Ferrell, America Ferrera, Flea, and Andy Samberg.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A 10-year-old boy from a peaceful, distant future accidentally travels back to the year 2075 and discovers a world in peril.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-07"
  },
  "Insidious: Out of the Further": {
    "synopsis": "In Insidious: Out of the Further, Amelia Eve stars as Gemma, a young mother raising her daughter in the house she grew up in who discovers she can travel into The Further, the purgatorial realm of lost souls at the heart of the Insidious universe. When something evil comes after her, Gemma discovers an ability that changes everything: she doesn’t just enter The Further, she can bring what lives there back to the real world. Once the demons realise her power, our world becomes their playground.",
    "shortSynopsis": "In Insidious: Out of the Further, Amelia Eve stars as Gemma, a young mother raising her daughter in the house she grew up in who discovers she can travel into The Further",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-21"
  },
  "Screen Unseen (11 August)": {
    "synopsis": "Join us for Screen Unseen to watch highly-acclaimed, pre-release films from just £6*. But there’s a twist in the plot... you won’t know which film you’re seeing until the cinema lights go down. Can you handle the suspense? \r\n\r\nScreen Unseen is an over 15s event (unless otherwise stated). But the film you see could be rated anything from a U to 15. We won't tell you the run time but you’ll see the whole film, which usually lasts between 90 and 180 minutes. There will be a pre-feature reel beforehand,  however please be in your seats at the advertised time so you don't miss the start of the film!",
    "shortSynopsis": "Exclusive preview screenings with a twist! You book in advance but you don't know what film you're about to see until the curtains go up.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-11"
  },
  "Trainspotting (30th Anniversary)": {
    "synopsis": "Danny Boyle's explosive film tracks the misadventures of young men in Edinburgh trying to find their way out of joblessness, aimless relationships and drug addiction. Some are successful, while others hopelessly are not. Based on Irvine Walsh's novel, Trainspotting melds grit with poetry, resulting in a film of harsh truths and stunning grace.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Renton, deeply immersed in the Edinburgh drug scene, tries to clean up and get out, despite the allure of the drugs and influence of friends.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-21"
  },
  "GHOST: 2 Big To Rig": {
    "synopsis": "Captured live over the course of GHOST’s two sold-out shows in Mexico City last year, 2 BIG TO RIG is the definitive document of the band's unforgettable SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR. \n\nFeaturing the only pro-shot footage of Papa V Perpetua and his band of Nameless Ghouls from the phone-free SKELETOUR, 2 BIG TO RIG immerses the audience in the GHOST live ritual, including exclusive behind-the-scenes and backstage access. \n\n2 BIG TO RIG was created to share the SKELETOUR experience with the faithful in the territories where staging the show was not logistically feasible — and is a love letter to all those who have shared the GHOST ritual. \n\nShot on 16mm film, GHOST has never looked or sounded better, ripping through material from the band's six albums — including 2025’s global #1 SKELETÁ as well as non-LP favorites including “Mary On A Cross,” “Kiss the Go-Goat,” and “The Future is a Foreign Land.”",
    "shortSynopsis": "Captured live over the course of GHOST’s two sold-out shows in Mexico City last year, 2 BIG TO RIG is the definitive document of the band's  SKELETOUR WORLD TOUR.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-26"
  },
  "The Dog Stars": {
    "synopsis": "Set in a post-apocalyptic world in which a virus has wiped out most of humanity, with survivors being terrorized by roaming scavengers called \"Reapers.\" The protagonist is Hig, a pilot who survived the flu that killed everyone he knew, his wife included. He lives in the hangar of a small abandoned airport with his dog, his only neighbor a gun-toting ex-Marine. Hig sometimes heads off in his 1956 Cessna, where he can fish and pretend things are how they used to be. When a random transmission somehow beams through his radio, the voice ignites a hope deep inside him that a better life might exist if he flies a bit further. He risks it all. to chase a possible haven in Grand Junction.",
    "shortSynopsis": "In a post-apocalyptic world, a virus wipes out humanity. Survivors face roaming scavengers called Reapers. Protagonist Hig, a pilot, survived the flu but lost his wife.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-26"
  },
  "Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone 25th Ann": {
    "synopsis": "Adaptation of the first of J.K. Rowling's popular children's novels about Harry Potter, a boy who learns on his eleventh birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. He is summoned from his life as an unwanted child to become a student at Hogwarts, an English boarding school for wizards. There, he meets several friends who become his closest allies and help him discover the truth about his parents' mysterious deaths at the hands of a powerful adversary.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Harry Potter, a boy who learns on his eleventh birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-28"
  },
  "The Fast and the Furious (25th Anniversary)": {
    "synopsis": "Los Angeles street racer Dominic Toretto falls under the suspicion of the LAPD as a string of high-speed electronics truck robberies rocks the area. Brian O'Connor, an officer of the LAPD, joins the ranks of Toretto's highly skilled racing crew undercover to convict Toretto. However, O'Connor finds himself both enamored with this new world and in love with Toretto's sister, Mia. As a rival racing crew gains strength, O'Connor must decide where his loyalty really lies.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Los Angeles police officer Brian O'Conner must decide where his loyalty really lies when he becomes enamored with the street racing world he has been sent undercover to d",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-28"
  },
  "La La Land (10th Anniversary Re-Release)": {
    "synopsis": "Mia, an aspiring actress, serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions and Sebastian, a jazz musician, scrapes by playing cocktail party gigs in dingy bars, but as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart.",
    "shortSynopsis": "While navigating their careers in Los Angeles, a pianist and an actress fall in love while attempting to reconcile their aspirations for the future.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-28"
  },
  "One Night Only": {
    "synopsis": "What if one messy night turns out to be the best thing that ever happened to you?\n\nThis summer, Will Gluck, the filmmaker of Anyone but You and Easy A, celebrates modern romantic comedy on the big screen with a fresh, witty, swoony original film about searching for love on the least romantic night of the year.\n\nAcademy Award® nominee Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown, Top Gun: Maverick) and BAFTA nominee Callum Turner (Masters of the Air, Fantastic Beasts franchise) star as Allie and Owen, two love-starved strangers who crash into each other in an ever-so-slightly fictionalised New York City on the one night of the year when single people are allowed to have sex.\n\nRecently dumped Owen and hopeful romantic Allie might be the only two singles in the city looking for more than just a quick encounter. They both feel a spark when they meet, but a series of missteps and side quests complicate their night, keeping them apart. As they each race toward and away from each other across the city, they just might discover that the one thing they want most is closer than they think.\n\nThe film’s electrifying cast includes Maya Hawke (Stranger Things), Julia Fox (Uncut Gems), indie pop sensation King Princess (Nine Perfect Strangers), Ben Marshall (Saturday Night Live), Ziwe (Baited with Ziwe), and screen legends Molly Ringwald and Levar Burton.\n\nOne Night Only is co-written, directed and produced by Will Gluck, based on a script from Travis Braun. The film is produced by Will Gluck through his company Olive Bridge Entertainment, and by Olive Bridge VP Jacqueline Monetta (exec producer, Anyone but You).",
    "shortSynopsis": "What if one messy night turns out to be the best thing that ever happened to you?",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-28"
  },
  "Sunny Dancer": {
    "synopsis": "SUNNY DANCER is a heartfelt, uplifting coming-of-age story about resilience, friendship and discovering how to live life to the fullest. After 17-year-old Ivy (Bella Ramsey) beats cancer, she can't think of anything worse than becoming a Make-A-Wish kid. But when her parents send her to a summer camp for young people affected by cancer, Ivy struggles to fit in and rebels against the camp's rules and expectations.",
    "shortSynopsis": "SUNNY DANCER is a heartfelt, uplifting coming-of-age story about resilience, friendship and discovering how to live life to the fullest.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-14"
  },
  "Vishwanath and Sons (Tamil)": {
    "synopsis": "Sanjay Vishwanath has spent decades chasing excellence as an international shooter. But as age, family responsibilities and an unexpected romance enter his life, he finds himself confronting a question bigger than ambition: what truly makes a life worth living?",
    "shortSynopsis": "Sanjay Vishwanath has spent decades chasing excellence as an international shooter. But as age, family responsibilities and an unexpected romance enter his life, he finds",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-14"
  },
  "Pip and Posy's Cinema Show": {
    "synopsis": "Come and play with Pip and Posy in their first ever cinema show.\r\n\r\nPip and Posy are the best of friends whose lives revolve around a wonderful world of play.\r\n\r\nThis special show has seven amazing episodes, interactive games and a singalong. Laugh, play and celebrate friendship with Pip and Posy!",
    "shortSynopsis": "",
    "releaseDate": "2026-07-31"
  },
  "Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass": {
    "synopsis": "Everyone’s favourite cat and mouse duo are back! During a chase inside a museum, Tom and Jerry find a magical object and end up being transported through time. Lost in a distant era, they will need to work together to find a way back home.",
    "shortSynopsis": "During a chase in a museum, Tom and Jerry accidentally activate a magical compass that transports them to another world.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-14"
  },
  "All Wishes Come True! (Mandarin)": {
    "synopsis": "On a wondrous island where mortals and Immortals dwell as one, a legendary vault holds a fortune beyond dreaming. \n\nLü Dongbin and Zhongli Quan have a plan. To crack that vault, these two mortals will pull off the impossible: pose as Immortals themselves. They gather six more misfits along the way: He Xiangu, Tieguai Li, Han Xiangzi, Cao Guojiu, Lan Caihe, and Zhang Guolao. Eight ordinary souls, one extraordinary heist, and death waiting for anyone caught trying to outsmart the heavens. \n\nBut something far worse is already closing in: a shadow conspiracy that could undo the balance of all things. And our eight bumbling schemers stand right in its path. \n\nInspired by the beloved Chinese legend of the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, All Wishes Come True! opens in theaters this summer.",
    "shortSynopsis": "On a wondrous island where mortals and Immortals dwell as one, a legendary vault holds a fortune beyond dreaming.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-14"
  },
  "Khalifa": {
    "synopsis": "A man becomes entangled in a complex world of revenge, heritage and influence amid gold smuggling operations.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A man becomes entangled in a complex world of revenge, heritage and influence amid gold smuggling operations.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-20"
  },
  "I'm Game": {
    "synopsis": "A fearless gambler who trusts luck more than life gets caught in a series of crazy and unexpected events that turn his world upside down. What follows is a thrilling ride filled with fun, surprises, action, and unforgettable moments.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A fearless gambler who trusts luck more than life gets caught in a series of crazy and unexpected events that turn his world upside down.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-20"
  },
  "Bing & Friends: Birthday Celebration": {
    "synopsis": "Round the corner, not far away, Bing is celebrating his birthday-hooray! Experience your favourite Bing episodes with Bing & Friends: Birthday Celebration. Featuring 6 beloved stories from the hit CBeebies series, join Bing, Flop and all their friends at the cinema for 66 minutes of singing, dancing, counting and more. In cinemas from 27 September 2024.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Round the corner, not far away, Bing is celebrating his birthday-hooray! Experience your favourite Bing episodes with Bing & Friends: Birthday Celebration.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-21"
  },
  "David": {
    "synopsis": "When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling and a few stones steps forward. Pursued by power and driven by purpose, his journey tests the limits of loyalty, love, and courage. You probably know the story this far, but follow David’s many adventures on his way to become king.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Join the adventures of David, the shepherd boy and future king, as he steps out of Goliath's shadow and into his destiny.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-21"
  },
  "Coyote vs. Acme": {
    "synopsis": "Tired from decades of being blown up by explosive ACME products whilst in pursuit of the uncatchable Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote teams up with  lawyer Kevin Avery (Will Forte) to fight back in COYOTE vs. ACME.  But ACME has its own powerhouse defence attorney in Kevin’s slick nemesis Buddy Crane (John Cena), who is determined to silence Wile E. and Kevin.  Wile E. and Kevin embark on a wild quest for justice that’s as thrilling and physics-defying as Wile E.’s lifelong chase for the ever-speedy Road Runner.\n\nAlso featuring Lana Condor (To All the Boys I've Loved Before) and the voice talents of Eric Bauza, director Dave Green (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows) mixes live action, CG, and beloved Looney Tunes legends and mayhem, to deliver a fast-paced and hilarious comedy for fans and families alike.",
    "shortSynopsis": "After enduring years of catastrophic product failures, Wile E. Coyote takes on the ACME Corporation in this hilarious, madcap, rocket-fuelled underdog story.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-21"
  },
  "Mutiny": {
    "synopsis": "After his billionaire industrialist boss is murdered in front of him, Cole Reed is set up to take the fall for the crime, leaving him on the run as he works to uncover an international conspiracy.",
    "shortSynopsis": "After his billionaire industrialist boss is murdered in front of him, Cole Reed is set up to take the fall for the crime, leaving him on the run.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-21"
  },
  "Bethlehem Kudumba Unit": {
    "synopsis": "Ashley returns home from abroad, only to find that a wedding in the neighboring house rekindles memories of her first love, Justin. As old emotions resurface, the film explores love, nostalgia, family bonds, and the possibility of second chances through Girish A. D.'s signature blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Ashley returns home from abroad, only to find that a wedding in the neighboring house rekindles memories of her first love, Justin.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-21"
  },
  "The Pout-Pout Fish": {
    "synopsis": "Mr Fish, a prickly recluse, and Pip, a hyperactive sea dragon, must embark on a daunting undersea quest in search of a mythical, wish-granting fish to save their homes. Based on the bestselling children's book series.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Mr Fish, a prickly recluse, and Pip, a hyperactive sea dragon, embark on a daunting quest to save their homes. Based on the bestselling children's book series.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-26"
  },
  "Coyote vs. ACME": {
    "synopsis": "Tired from decades of being blown up by explosive ACME products whilst in pursuit of the uncatchable Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote teams up with  lawyer Kevin Avery (Will Forte) to fight back in COYOTE vs. ACME.  But ACME has its own powerhouse defence attorney in Kevin’s slick nemesis Buddy Crane (John Cena), who is determined to silence Wile E. and Kevin.  Wile E. and Kevin embark on a wild quest for justice that’s as thrilling and physics-defying as Wile E.’s lifelong chase for the ever-speedy Road Runner.\n\nAlso featuring Lana Condor (To All the Boys I've Loved Before) and the voice talents of Eric Bauza, director Dave Green (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows) mixes live action, CG, and beloved Looney Tunes legends and mayhem, to deliver a fast-paced and hilarious comedy for fans and families alike.",
    "shortSynopsis": "After enduring years of catastrophic product failures, Wile E. Coyote takes on the ACME Corporation in this hilarious, madcap, rocket-fuelled underdog story.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-21"
  },
  "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (40th Ann)": {
    "synopsis": "When a mysterious alien power threatens the atmosphere of Earth in the 23rd century, Kirk and his crew must time travel back to 1986 San Francisco to save mankind. Exploring this strange new world, they encounter punk rock, pizza and exact-change buses that are as alien as anything in the far reaches of the galaxy.",
    "shortSynopsis": "When a mysterious alien power threatens the atmosphere of Earth in the 23rd century, Kirk and his crew must time travel back to 1986 San Francisco to save mankind.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-04"
  },
  "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (40th Anniversary": {
    "synopsis": "When a mysterious alien power threatens the atmosphere of Earth in the 23rd century, Kirk and his crew must time travel back to 1986 San Francisco to save mankind. Exploring this strange new world, they encounter punk rock, pizza and exact-change buses that are as alien as anything in the far reaches of the galaxy.",
    "shortSynopsis": "When a mysterious alien power threatens the atmosphere of Earth in the 23rd century, Kirk and his crew must time travel back to 1986 San Francisco to save mankind.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-04"
  },
  "Don't Look Back In Anger": {
    "synopsis": "“Don’t Look Back In Anger” charts Liam and Noel Gallagher’s triumphant reunion tour, Oasis Live ‘25, one of the most anticipated rock ‘n’ roll comebacks of our time. The film is an unapologetically uplifting account of the biggest musical event of 2025, capturing the experience and emotions of the band and their fans across the world. The unique perspective includes rehearsal, backstage, and onstage access as well as the first joint interviews with Noel and Liam in over 20 years. Alongside the band’s sold-out world tour, the film also explores the profound emotional impact of this phenomenal global cultural moment and what their music means to audiences and generations worldwide.\n\n\n\nSteven Knight says, “The Oasis world tour united generations, cultures and countries and spoke to a broken world about reconciliation. ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ is not only your ticket to the show – it’s a backstage pass and a seat at the table when Liam and Noel sit down together for the first time in 15 years and tell it how it is and how it was.”\n\n \n\nFeaturing unprecedented access and never-before-seen footage, the film is a Magna Studios production, presented by Sony Music Vision in association with Sony Music Entertainment UK.  The producers are Sam Bridger (“Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now,” “Meet Me in the Bathroom”) and Guy Heeley (“Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man”). The executive producers include Kate Shepherd, Marisa Clifford, Davud Karbassioun, Tom Mackay, Krista Wegener, Isabel Davis, and Tim O’Shea, with Oscar®-winning sound mixers James Mather (“Top Gun: Maverick,” “Belfast”) and Tarn Willers (“The Zone of Interest”), cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos (“Belfast,” “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”), and editors George Cragg and Martina Zamolo leading the creative technical team.",
    "shortSynopsis": "“Don’t Look Back In Anger” charts Liam and Noel Gallagher’s triumphant reunion tour, Oasis Live ‘25, one of the most anticipated rock ‘n’ roll comebacks of our time.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-09"
  },
  "Pressure": {
    "synopsis": "In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, PRESSURE follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg as they face an impossible choice—launch the largest and most dangerous invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether.",
    "shortSynopsis": "In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, PRESSURE follows General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-09"
  },
  "Terminator 2: Judgment Day (35th Anniversary)": {
    "synopsis": "A cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her teenage son, John Connor, from a more advanced and powerful cyborg.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her teenage son, John Connor, from a more advanced and powerful cyborg.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-04"
  },
  "The Death of Robin Hood": {
    "synopsis": "THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD is a darker reimagining of the classic Robin Hood tale. Set of its time, the film sees the title character grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder; a battleworn loner who finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the hands of a mysterious woman, he is offered a chance at salvation.",
    "shortSynopsis": "THE DEATH OF ROBIN HOOD is a darker reimagining of the classic Robin Hood tale. Set of its time, the film sees the title character grappling with his past",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-02"
  },
  "The Passion of the Christ (2026)": {
    "synopsis": "Depicts the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem, with a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at the epic follow-up, THE RESURRECTION OF THE CHRIST: PART ONE",
    "shortSynopsis": "Depicts the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-10"
  },
  "Practical Magic 2": {
    "synopsis": "Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, Practical Magic 2 returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic, as the Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all in a must-see cinematic event of fun, magic and mayhem.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A multi generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, attempts to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-11"
  },
  "CBeebies Musical: The Great Ice Cream Hunt": {
    "synopsis": "When all the ice creams go missing, Lolly the cow and Pinecone the hedgehog team up for a musical road trip to save the Empress of Storyland's Summer Send-Off! During their adventure, Lolly and Pinecone get to know the Storyland Rangers at Coconut Cove, learn some magical moves at Mermaid Falls and help a stressed-out caterpillar find his voice at the Summer Fruits Festival. Eventually, Lolly and Pinecone track down their main suspect, the rain-loving Professor Raindrop. But was he really the one who took the ice creams? Bursting with songs, laughter and all your CBeebies favourites, The Great Ice Cream Hunt is the perfect CBeebies summer treat! Plus, exclusive to cinemas, an additional song featuring a host of well-known faces! Cast including: Justin Fletcher, Andy Day, Maddie Moate, Alex Phelps, George Webster, Dodge the Dog",
    "shortSynopsis": "When all the ice creams go missing, Lolly the cow and Pinecone the hedgehog team up for a musical road trip to save the Empress of Storyland's Summer Send-Off!",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-28"
  },
  "Raiders of the Lost Ark (45th Anniversary)": {
    "synopsis": "Get ready for edge-of-your-seat thrills in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Indy (Harrison Ford) and his feisty ex-flame Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen) dodge booby-traps, fight Nazis and stare down snakes in their incredible worldwide quest for the mystical Ark of the Covenant. Experience one exciting cliffhanger after another when you discover adventure with the one and only Indiana Jones.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Get ready for edge-of-your-seat thrills in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Indy (Harrison Ford) and his feisty ex-flame Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen) dodge booby-traps...",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-11"
  },
  "I'm Game (Malayalam)": {
    "synopsis": "A fearless gambler who trusts luck more than life gets caught in a series of crazy and unexpected events that turn his world upside down. What follows is a thrilling ride filled with fun, surprises, action, and unforgettable moments.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A fearless gambler who trusts luck more than life gets caught in a series of crazy and unexpected events that turn his world upside down.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-03"
  },
  "Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom": {
    "synopsis": "Everyone is looking forward to Halloween on Mossy Bottom Farm - until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock's beloved pumpkin patch! But when Shaun turns MAD SCIENTIST to fix the problem, things rapidly spiral out of control. With the Farmer missing and a wild beast roaming the woods of Mossingham, all the ingredients are in place for a monstrously fun family adventure...",
    "shortSynopsis": "Everyone is looking forward to Halloween on Mossy Bottom Farm - until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock's beloved pumpkin patch!",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-18"
  },
  "The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary": {
    "synopsis": "In 1986, THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE rolled into theaters and changed the franchise forever. Unicron arrives as a planet-sized threat to the universe, heroes rise, legends are forged and an entire generation of kids were changed forever by THAT moment, which still hits like a truck. Featuring an iconic voice cast, unforgettable animation and a soundtrack that had absolutely no business going that hard, the film remains one of the boldest animated classics of its era. Now, forty years later, it returns to theaters in 4K for a special anniversary celebration of the battle, the music and the legacy. Stay through the credits...because as this journey ends, a new one begins.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Forty years later, it still hits like a truck. Experience THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE back on the big screen in 4K and relive the battle, the music and THE moment...",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-17"
  },
  "Cars (20th Anniversary)": {
    "synopsis": "Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car driven to succeed, discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line, when he finds himself unexpectedly detoured in the sleepy Route 66 town of Radiator Springs. On route across the country to the big Piston Cup Championship in California to compete against two seasoned pros, McQueen gets to know the town's offbeat characters.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A hot-shot race-car named Lightning McQueen gets waylaid in Radiator Springs, where he finds the true meaning of friendship and family.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-04"
  },
  "Bethlehem Kudumba Unit (Malayalam)": {
    "synopsis": "Ashley returns home from abroad, only to find that a wedding in the neighboring house rekindles memories of her first love, Justin. As old emotions resurface, the film explores love, nostalgia, family bonds, and the possibility of second chances through Girish A. D.'s signature blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Ashley returns home from abroad, only to find that a wedding in the neighboring house rekindles memories of her first love, Justin.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-08-21"
  },
  "Fall 2": {
    "synopsis": "The sequel to the white-knuckle phenomenon, FALL 2 takes audiences to one of the world’s most terrifying locations for an even more intense, adrenaline-fuelled holiday from hell. Jax (Harriet Slater) convinces Luce (Arsema Thomas) to take on the infamous plank walk of Mount Kwan in Thailand. But when a violent landslide leaves them stranded on a fragile platform 11,000 feet in the air, the climb becomes a desperate fight for survival.",
    "shortSynopsis": "When Jax convinces Luce to take on the infamous plank walk in Thailand, a violent landslide leaves them stranded on a fragile platform 11,000 feet in the air.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-09"
  },
  "Mandaadi": {
    "synopsis": "A skilled fishing captain uses his profound knowledge of the sea to lead a small crew into an intense, traditional festival boat race.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A skilled fishing captain uses his profound knowledge of the sea to lead a small crew into an intense, traditional festival boat race.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-10"
  },
  "Resident Evil": {
    "synopsis": "From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise.\n\nIn an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.",
    "shortSynopsis": "From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-18"
  },
  "National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope": {
    "synopsis": "Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy. Telling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon, she must confront the price of speaking her truth in a world that would rather silence her. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham directs Martin Crimp’s (Cyrano de Bergerac) highly anticipated play.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-22"
  },
  "Star Trek IV:The Voyage Home (40th Anniversary)": {
    "synopsis": "When a mysterious alien power threatens the atmosphere of Earth in the 23rd century, Kirk and his crew must time travel back to 1986 San Francisco to save mankind. Exploring this strange new world, they encounter punk rock, pizza and exact-change buses that are as alien as anything in the far reaches of the galaxy.",
    "shortSynopsis": "When a mysterious alien power threatens the atmosphere of Earth in the 23rd century, Kirk and his crew must time travel back to 1986 San Francisco to save mankind.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-04"
  },
  "Teenage Sex & Death at Camp Miasma (Spotlight)": {
    "synopsis": "After years of slapdash sequels and waning fandom, the Camp Miasma slasher franchise is handed over to an enthusiastic young director (Hannah Einbinder, Hacks) for resurrection. But when she visits the original movie’s star (Gillian Anderson, The X-Files, Sex Education), a now-reclusive actress shrouded in mystery, the two women fall into a blood-soaked world of desire, fear, and delirium.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A queer filmmaker is hired to direct a new installment of a long-running slasher franchise. The director fixates on the prospect of casting the 'final girl' from the orig",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-21"
  },
  "Eddie Cochran : Don’t Forget Me": {
    "synopsis": "From the Academy Award-winning producers and filmmakers behind acclaimed documentaries like \"Quant\" (Mary Quant) and \"Ronnie's\" (Ronnie Scott) comes the first official biography on rock n’ roll icon Eddie Cochran.  \n\n\nDon’t Forget Me is made in partnership with the Cochran Family Estate, chronicling the extraordinary but tragically short life of rock ’n’ roll pioneer Eddie Cochran. Cochran’s influence is immeasurable. At just 21, he left behind a body of work that would inspire generations of musicians and artists. This intimate portrait weaves never before seen archival material with powerful testimonies from some of the greatest names in music and culture, including Keith Richards, Sting, Sir Rod Stewart, Sir Roger Daltrey, Kiefer Sutherland, Alice Cooper, Linda Perry, John Waters, Stephen Sanchez, Yungblud, Ronnie Wood, Billy Idol and the Cochran Family.  \n\n\nFrom his heartfelt devotion to his mother to his timeless music that continues to electrify stages across the world, this film explores the duality of Eddie’s life: a young man brimming with joy and possibility and an artist whose voice continues to echo long after his untimely death.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Don’t Forget Me is made in partnership with the Cochran Family Estate, chronicling the extraordinary but tragically short life of rock ’n’ roll pioneer Eddie Cochran.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-11"
  },
  "Avengers: Endgame Encore": {
    "synopsis": "Infinity Vision, Dolby Vision and IMAX shows will have special footage with a runtime of 185 mins.\n\n\nAll other screenings will have a runtime of 183 mins.\n\n\nThe epic conclusion to the Infinity Saga returns to theatres as Avengers Endgame: Encore on September 25, 2026. After devastating events wiped out half the world's population, the remaining heroes struggle to move forward. Ultimately, they must come together to restore order and harmony in the universe and bring their loved ones back in a dramatic showdown against Thanos.",
    "shortSynopsis": "The epic conclusion to the Infinity Saga returns to theatres as Avengers Endgame: Encore on September 25, 2026.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-25"
  },
  "Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger": {
    "synopsis": "“Don’t Look Back In Anger” charts Liam and Noel Gallagher’s triumphant reunion tour, Oasis Live ‘25, one of the most anticipated rock ‘n’ roll comebacks of our time. The film is an unapologetically uplifting account of the biggest musical event of 2025, capturing the experience and emotions of the band and their fans across the world. The unique perspective includes rehearsal, backstage, and onstage access as well as the first joint interviews with Noel and Liam in over 20 years. Alongside the band’s sold-out world tour, the film also explores the profound emotional impact of this phenomenal global cultural moment and what their music means to audiences and generations worldwide.\n\n\n\nSteven Knight says, “The Oasis world tour united generations, cultures and countries and spoke to a broken world about reconciliation. ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ is not only your ticket to the show – it’s a backstage pass and a seat at the table when Liam and Noel sit down together for the first time in 15 years and tell it how it is and how it was.”\n\n \n\nFeaturing unprecedented access and never-before-seen footage, the film is a Magna Studios production, presented by Sony Music Vision in association with Sony Music Entertainment UK.  The producers are Sam Bridger (“Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now,” “Meet Me in the Bathroom”) and Guy Heeley (“Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man”). The executive producers include Kate Shepherd, Marisa Clifford, Davud Karbassioun, Tom Mackay, Krista Wegener, Isabel Davis, and Tim O’Shea, with Oscar®-winning sound mixers James Mather (“Top Gun: Maverick,” “Belfast”) and Tarn Willers (“The Zone of Interest”), cinematographer Haris Zambarloukos (“Belfast,” “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”), and editors George Cragg and Martina Zamolo leading the creative technical team.",
    "shortSynopsis": "“Don’t Look Back In Anger” charts Liam and Noel Gallagher’s triumphant reunion tour, Oasis Live ‘25, one of the most anticipated rock ‘n’ roll comebacks of our time.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-09"
  },
  "Sense and Sensibility": {
    "synopsis": "From Focus Features and Working Title comes an irresistible new take on Jane Austen’s iconic Sense and Sensibility: a charming, witty, and deeply relatable story of love and sisterhood starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles.",
    "shortSynopsis": "From Focus Features and Working Title comes an irresistible new take on Jane Austen’s iconic Sense and Sensibility: a charming, witty, and deeply relatable story of love.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-25"
  },
  "Runner": {
    "synopsis": "Runner follows Hank Malone (Alan Ritchson), a high-end courier who has three hours to transport an organ to save a seven-year-old girl in need of an immediate transplant. The seemingly simple mission turns deadly when the leader of a notorious crime syndicate becomes hell-bent on claiming the organ. Along for the ride is Ben Bishop (Owen Wilson), the medical courier Hank is begrudgingly forced to transport and protect.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Runner follows Hank Malone (Alan Ritchson), a high-end courier who has three hours to transport an organ to save a seven-year-old girl in need of an immediate transplant.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-11"
  },
  "The Gruffalo + The Gruffalo's Child": {
    "synopsis": "To celebrate the publication of a brand new Gruffalo picture book, Magic Light Pictures invites you to return to the deep dark wood to revisit The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child in cinemas once again.\n\nThe Gruffalo tells the magical tale of a mouse walking through the woods in search of a nut. When three predators – a fox, an owl and a snake – each try to eat him, the mouse must scare them off with the description of a fearsome monster known as ‘The Gruffalo’. But has the mouse truly escaped from danger, or is this Gruffalo more real than he anticipated?\n\nThe Gruffalo’s Child introduces us to a mischievous young Gruffalo who, having been warned by her father of the monster outside, tiptoes out into the snow to meet him for herself. Along the way she meets the fox, the owl, and the snake, as each of them recounts their own meeting with the most dangerous creature in the woods – the Big Bad Mouse.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Return to the deep dark wood with this double bill of the first two Gruffalo adventures.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-11"
  },
  "The Incomer": {
    "synopsis": "On an Orkney isle, siblings Isla and Sandy hunt birds and talk to mythical beings while fighting off outsiders. Their lives change when Daniel, an awkward official, arrives to relocate them.",
    "shortSynopsis": "On an Orkney isle, siblings Isla and Sandy hunt birds and talk to mythical beings while fighting off outsiders.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-04"
  },
  "The Gruffalo + The Gruffalo's Child": {
    "synopsis": "To celebrate the publication of a brand new Gruffalo picture book, Magic Light Pictures invites you to return to the deep dark wood to revisit The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo’s Child in cinemas once again.\n\nThe Gruffalo tells the magical tale of a mouse walking through the woods in search of a nut. When three predators – a fox, an owl and a snake – each try to eat him, the mouse must scare them off with the description of a fearsome monster known as ‘The Gruffalo’. But has the mouse truly escaped from danger, or is this Gruffalo more real than he anticipated?\n\nThe Gruffalo’s Child introduces us to a mischievous young Gruffalo who, having been warned by her father of the monster outside, tiptoes out into the snow to meet him for herself. Along the way she meets the fox, the owl, and the snake, as each of them recounts their own meeting with the most dangerous creature in the woods – the Big Bad Mouse.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Return to the deep dark wood with this double bill of the first two Gruffalo adventures.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-11"
  },
  "Verity": {
    "synopsis": "Adapted from Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel, this seductive, psychological thriller follows renowned author Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway) and Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson), a struggling writer who relocates to the remote Crawford estate to ghostwrite for Verity. After Lowen uncovers what appears to be Verity's chilling autobiographical notes, she wrestles with the disturbing and twisted confessions about Verity’s husband Jeremy (Josh Hartnett), and finds it hard to separate fiction from reality, manipulation from attraction, and opportunity from obsession.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Adapted from Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel, this seductive, psychological thriller follows renowned author Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway) and Lowen Ashleigh.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-02"
  },
  "Bad Apples": {
    "synopsis": "Maria, a primary school teacher doing her best to inspire a class of 10-year-olds, is stifled by one unruly and chaotic student. With her career in question and the child's behaviour spiralling, she makes a series of bad decisions that lead to her accidentally taking and locking this \"bad apple\" in her home. Maria tries desperately to backtrack, but when the class starts flourishing and the staff and parents are thrilled with the improvement, she finds herself in a very complicated predicament.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Maria, a primary school teacher doing her best to inspire a class of 10-year-olds, is stifled by one unruly and chaotic student.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-18"
  },
  "The Paradise (Telugu)": {
    "synopsis": "In 1980s Secunderabad, a marginalized tribe battles discrimination and fights for citizenship under an unexpected leader's guidance, challenging systemic oppression.",
    "shortSynopsis": "In 1980s Secunderabad, a marginalized tribe battles discrimination and fights for citizenship under an unexpected leader's guidance, challenging systemic oppression.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-23"
  },
  "Heart of the Beast": {
    "synopsis": "After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. From acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer, Heart of the Beast is an intense adventure thriller that explores the unbreakable bond between a man and his best friend as they face their greatest battle yet.",
    "shortSynopsis": "After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-23"
  },
  "Other Mommy": {
    "synopsis": "Bela, an 8-year-old girl living in a home with marital problems, confronts a sinister entity that comes out of her closet. The presence, whom she calls \"Other Mommy,\" becomes increasingly threatening to her and her family.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Bela, an 8-year-old girl living in a home with marital problems, confronts a sinister entity that comes out of her closet. The presence, whom she calls \"Other Mommy\"...",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-09"
  },
  "Hope": {
    "synopsis": "In the remote South Korea village of Hope Harbor, police chief Bum-seok (Hwang Jung- min) and officer Sung-ae (Hoyeon) are called to find a mysterious creature that has wreaked havoc on the village. In the nearby forest, a coterie of hunters, including Sung- ki (Zo In-Sung) set out to track the beast and find themselves hunted instead. But all is not as it seems, and perceptions can be misleading. What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.",
    "shortSynopsis": "In the remote South Korea village of Hope Harbor, police chief Bum-seok (Hwang Jung- min) and officer Sung-ae (Hoyeon) are called to find a mysterious creature",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-25"
  },
  "We're Going on a Bear Hunt+Tiger Who Came to...": {
    "synopsis": "We’re Going on a Bear Hunt - Wrap up warm and step into the snow for a wonderful animated adventure based on the best-selling bedtime book by Michael Rosen.  Voice cast: Olivia Colman, Pam Ferris, Mark Williams The Tiger Who Came to Tea - Animated, fun-filled adventure based on the classic story by Judith Kerr. Sophie and her mummy are having tea when a tiger arrives at their door and eats them out of house and home. Voice cast: David Oyelowo, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tamsin Greig. \n\nSee the double bill of these animated children's classics on the big screen with exclusive to cinema content.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A double bill of these gorgeously animated children’s classics arrive on the big screen for the very first time. Featuring exclusive content",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-25"
  },
  "Dhoomakethu": {
    "synopsis": "Dhoomakethu (2026) is an upcoming Malayalam time-loop comedy-thriller film directed by Sudhi Maddison",
    "shortSynopsis": "Dhoomakethu (2026) is an upcoming Malayalam time-loop comedy-thriller film directed by Sudhi Maddison",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-25"
  },
  "Digger": {
    "synopsis": "The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's saviour before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything.",
    "shortSynopsis": "The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's saviour before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-02"
  },
  "English National Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty": {
    "synopsis": "Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s exquisite ballet will leave you spellbound. A stunning version of one of the world’s favourite fairytales. Experience all that is grand, gleaming and gorgeous, filmed at London’s Royal Albert Hall.\n\nFeaturing First Soloist Anna Nevzorova as Aurora and Guest Artist, Davi Ramos as Prince Désiré, the film will whisk you away to an enchanted land and a story of good versus evil. As a baby, Princess Aurora is cursed by the wicked Carabosse (Eireen Evrard). Her godmother, the Lilac Fairy (Anri Sugiura), alters the spell so Aurora will not die, but sleep for 100 years. Only a true love’s kiss can awaken her. \n\nFrom Aurora’s christening in the palace, to her jubilant wedding, the bewitching tale is brought to life before your eyes through beautiful choreography, sumptuous costumes and stunning new projection sets by Charlotte MacMillan. \n\nThis lavish spectacle is heightened by one of Tchaikovsky’s greatest ballet scores, played live by English National Ballet Philharmonic.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s exquisite ballet will leave you spellbound. A stunning version of one of the world’s favourite fairytales. Experience all that is grand, gleaming.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-13"
  },
  "Hadestown: The Musical": {
    "synopsis": "The live theater capture of the hit musical Hadestown, which won eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, featuring the five original principals of the Broadway company. The genre-defying new musical blends modern American folk music with New Orleans-inspired jazz to reimagine a sweeping ancient tale. Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone —Hadestowninvites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back.",
    "shortSynopsis": "The live theater capture of the hit musical Hadestown, which won eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-13"
  },
  "The Social Reckoning": {
    "synopsis": "A companion piece to the hit film The Social Network, Sorkin’s original screenplay is based on the events that gave rise to the Wall Street Journal’s shocking exposé The Facebook Files. The film is inspired by the true story of how Frances Haugen (Madison), a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz (White), a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the social network’s most guarded secrets.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A companion piece to the hit film The Social Network, Sorkin’s original screenplay is based on the events that gave rise to the Wall Street Journal’s shocking exposé",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-09"
  },
  "Street Fighter": {
    "synopsis": "Set in 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury. But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don’t, it’s GAME OVER!",
    "shortSynopsis": "Set in 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) are thrown back into combat.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-16"
  },
  "Forgotten Island": {
    "synopsis": "Your best friendship is worth fighting for.\n\nDreamWorks Animation, the studio that brought you unforgettable bonds between a boy and a dragon in How to Train Your Dragon, an ogre and a donkey in Shrek, and a robot and a gosling in The Wild Robot, now welcomes a dazzling and emotional story about two lifelong best friends who must come together before they drift apart in Forgotten Island.\n\nThe new original film is written and directed by Academy Award® nominee Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado and is produced by Academy Award® nominee Mark Swift, the filmmaking team behind Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.\n\nGrammy and Academy Award® winning supernova H.E.R. and Liza Soberano (Lisa Frankenstein, Alone/Together) star as high school graduates Jo and Raissa, who have been best friends since grade school but are now about to embark on separate life paths.\n\nWhile celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families.\n\nSome of these figures will become friends, some foes. Joined by well-meaning-but- hapless weredog Raww (Dave Franco) and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The Dreaded Manananggal (Tony winning icon Lea Salonga), the most feared creature on the island. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.\n\nThe film’s all-star voice cast also includes Emmy nominee Jenny Slate (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Dying for Sex), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place, Top Gun: Maverick), BAFTA nominee Dolly de Leon (Triangle of Sadness, Ghostlight), global comedy superstar Jo Koy (Haunted Mansion, Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn) and Emmy winner Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show, M3GAN).",
    "shortSynopsis": "While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-16"
  },
  "Hocus Pocus": {
    "synopsis": "After three centuries, three witch sisters are resurrected in Salem, Massachusetts on Halloween night, and it is up to two teenagers, a young girl, and an immortal cat to put an end to their reign of terror once and for all.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A curious youngster moves to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-02"
  },
  "Stitch Head": {
    "synopsis": "It’s monster time! In a castle laboratory high above a little town, a Mad Professor brings … then promptly forgets all about them. So who looks monstrous creations to (almost)-LIFE after the castle? Who takes care of the monsters? Who teaches them NOT to be monstrous, so the townsfolk don’t form an Angry Mob and burn the castle to the ground? Meet Stitch Head the professor’s very first creation.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Meet Stitch Head, the first of many monstrous creations of a mad professor, who’s about to break out of his castle home to find fame and fortune!",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-02"
  },
  "Casino Royale (20th Anniversary)": {
    "synopsis": "After receiving a license to kill, British Secret Service agent James Bond (Daniel Craig) heads to Madagascar, where he uncovers a link to Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), a man who finances terrorist organizations. Learning that Le Chiffre plans to raise money in a high-stakes poker game, MI6 sends Bond to play against him, gambling that their newest \"00\" operative will topple the man's organization.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Armed with a license to kill, Secret Agent James Bond sets out on his first mission as 007, and must defeat a private banker to terrorists in a high stakes game of poker",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-02"
  },
  "Met Opera 2026-27: Macbeth": {
    "synopsis": "Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. Baritone Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish king haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent to the throne, opposite soprano Lise Davidsen as the power-mad Lady Macbeth, whose ruinous ambition damns them both. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium for a penetrating production by Louisa Proske. Rounding out the all-star cast are tenor Freddie De Tommaso as Macduff and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as Banquo.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-17"
  },
  "Fallen Angels by Noël Coward": {
    "synopsis": "Sparkling, dizzying, and deliciously potent, Fallen Angels, Noël Coward’s champagne-fresh comedy of bad manners, shocked and delighted audiences at its 1925 premiere. Two upper-class wives, their husbands away for the day, share a few toasts to their pre-marital dalliances—with the same man, who just may be en route from France to visit. Old rivalries and past scandals bubble to the surface in this intoxicating romp from one of theatre’s comedy masters.\n\nStarring Golden Globe-winner Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You) and Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara (The King and I), with Tracee Chimo, Mark Consuelos (making his Broadway debut), Christopher Fitzgerald and Aasif Mandvi, this new Roundabout Theatre and Tony Award-winning production of ‘pure escapist fun’ (The New York Times) was filmed live on stage at Broadway’s Todd Haimes Theatre and now comes to the big screen.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Sparkling, dizzying, and deliciously potent, Fallen Angels, Noël Coward’s champagne-fresh comedy of bad manners, shocked and delighted audiences at its 1925 premiere.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-22"
  },
  "Wildwood": {
    "synopsis": "After her baby brother is abducted by a murder of crows, headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) launches a desperate rescue mission into the Impassable Wilderness—\nan enchanted forest hidden just beyond Portland, Oregon. Joined by her hapless but loyal classmate Curtis Mehlberg (Jacob Tremblay), Prue navigates a world of talking animals, bandits, and powerful figures driven by grief and ambition. As the pair is drawn into a conflict threatening the balance of the forest itself, Prue must discover the strength and belief she never knew she possessed. If she hopes to save her brother and protect Wildwood’s fragile future, she will have to risk everything. From Oscar®-nominated and BAFTA®-winning LAIKA, Wildwood is a sweeping adventure about love, sacrifice, and the magic that reveals itself when we dare to look beyond the familiar.",
    "shortSynopsis": "From the makers of Coraline, Wildwood is a sweeping, darkly magical adventure about Prue, a young girl who journeys into a hidden forest to rescue her younger brother.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-23"
  },
  "Avengers Endgame: Encore": {
    "synopsis": "Infinity Vision, Dolby Vision and IMAX shows will have special footage with a runtime of 185 mins.\n\n\nAll other screenings will have a runtime of 183 mins.\n\n\nThe epic conclusion to the Infinity Saga returns to theatres as Avengers Endgame: Encore on September 25, 2026. After devastating events wiped out half the world's population, the remaining heroes struggle to move forward. Ultimately, they must come together to restore order and harmony in the universe and bring their loved ones back in a dramatic showdown against Thanos.",
    "shortSynopsis": "The epic conclusion to the Infinity Saga returns to theatres as Avengers Endgame: Encore on September 25, 2026.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-09-25"
  },
  "The Uprising": {
    "synopsis": "From Paul Greengrass, director of Captain Phillips and Jason Bourne. Starring Andrew Garfield, The Uprising tells the story of the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 — when ordinary people stood against the might of a kingdom.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Starring Andrew Garfield, The Uprising tells the story of the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 — when ordinary people stood against the might of a kingdom.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-09"
  },
  "Drishyam: The Conclusion": {
    "synopsis": "Follows the Salgaonkar family as they try to cover up a murder.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Follows the Salgaonkar family as they try to cover up a murder.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-02"
  },
  "Lalka": {
    "synopsis": "Wealthy merchant Stanisław Wokulski (Marcin Dorociński) falls tragically in love with the beautiful yet vain Izabela Łęcka (Kamila Urzędowska). His unfulfilled love leads him to make a series of foolish decisions that ultimately seal his fate.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Wealthy merchant Stanisław Wokulski (Marcin Dorociński) falls tragically in love with the beautiful yet vain Izabela Łęcka (Kamila Urzędowska).",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-09"
  },
  "NAZA + Q&A – Live Broadcast": {
    "synopsis": "Please note:  This event will start at the advertised screening time – there will be no ads and trailers. Filmed at night from Tel Aviv rooftops, this investigative documentary examines the civilian casualties of Israel's military operations in Gaza and the systems behind targeted killings of Palestinians.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Filmed at night from Tel Aviv rooftops, this investigative documentary examines the civilian casualties of Israel's military operations in Gaza and the systems behind tar",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-15"
  },
  "I Love Boosters": {
    "synopsis": "A group of shoplifters take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven by stealing her clothes and reselling them at a lower price, what they call \"fashion-forward philanthropy.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A group of shoplifters take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven by stealing her clothes and reselling them at a lower price, what they call \"fashion-forward philanthropy.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-30"
  },
  "Jailer 2 (Tamil)": {
    "synopsis": "A retired officer's peaceful life is disrupted when a dangerous criminal organization threatens his family. He must use his skills one final time to protect his loved ones and preserve his legacy.",
    "shortSynopsis": "A retired officer's peaceful life is disrupted when a dangerous criminal organization threatens his family. He must use his skills one final time to protect his loved one",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-15"
  },
  "Clayface": {
    "synopsis": "Look fear in the face. DC Studios’ first-ever foray into the genre, “Clayface” is a horror thriller from director James Watkins, starring Tom Rhys Harries in the title role of the Gotham City villain. “Clayface” unravels one man’s horrifying descent from rising Hollywood star to revenge-filled monster in a story that explores the loss of one’s identity and humanity, corrosive love, and the dark underbelly of scientific ambition.",
    "shortSynopsis": "Look fear in the face. DC Studios’ first-ever foray into the genre, “Clayface” is a horror thriller from director James Watkins, starring Tom Rhys Harries",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-23"
  },
  "RBO Cinema Season 2026-27: Manon": {
    "synopsis": "In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love itself can be bought for the right price. A native of this hedonistic underworld, Manon is caught between twin desires when she falls in love with the student Des Grieux. Steadfast and devoted, he offers the possibility of an honourable life. Yet, the riches promised by the world of Parisian society remain tempting...\nManon’s inner turmoil and struggle for survival lie at the devastating heart of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1974 adaptation of Abbé Prévost’s novel. In this signature work of The Royal Ballet, MacMillan’s nuanced understanding of human psychology makes for an unflinching look into the moral degradation of Manon’s Paris, while all its decadence and decay are brought to life through Jules Massenet’s score and Nicholas Georgiadis’s designs.",
    "shortSynopsis": "In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love itself can be bought for the right price. A native of this hedonistic",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-27"
  },
  "Screen Unseen (21 October)": {
    "synopsis": "Join us for Screen Unseen to watch highly-acclaimed, pre-release films from just £6*. But there’s a twist in the plot... you won’t know which film you’re seeing until the cinema lights go down. Can you handle the suspense? \r\n\r\nScreen Unseen is an over 15s event (unless otherwise stated). But the film you see could be rated anything from a U to 15. We won't tell you the run time but you’ll see the whole film, which usually lasts between 90 and 180 minutes. There will be a pre-feature reel beforehand,  however please be in your seats at the advertised time so you don't miss the start of the film!",
    "shortSynopsis": "Exclusive preview screenings with a twist! You book in advance but you don't know what film you're about to see until the curtains go up.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-21"
  },
  "Scream Unseen (19 October)": {
    "synopsis": "Screen Unseen's terrifying little sister...\r\n\r\nODEON Scream Unseen offers an exclusive screening with a twist!  Just like Screen Unseen, you book in advance not knowing what you’re watching until it starts – but this time, not only will you be the first cinema audience to see it, we aim to scare your socks off! \r\n\r\nLooking for something to quench your horror thirst? See pre-release screenings from just £6*\r\n\r\nMake sure you keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter for clues and hints on the spine-chilling, pre-release film we will be showcasing.",
    "shortSynopsis": "ODEON Scream Unseen offers an exclusive screening with a twist!  Just like Screen Unseen, you book in advance not knowing what you’re watching until it starts",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-19"
  },
  "Ali G: Who Iz I?": {
    "synopsis": "After twenty years spent “chillin’, tokin’ and bonin’”, Ali G is shocked to discover that his long-term girlfriend, Julie, is 8 months pregnant. Faced with an extra mouth to feed, he gets off his batty and heads to America to reclaim his former glory… but soon encounters adversaries who will ultimately threaten his and his child’s very existence. Sacha Baron Cohen’s new film, ALI G: WHO IZ I? marks his directorial debut and will be released in cinemas on October 23 by Amazon MGM Studios.",
    "shortSynopsis": "After twenty years spent “chillin’, tokin’ and bonin’”, Ali G is shocked to discover that his long-term girlfriend, Julie, is 8 months pregnant.",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-23"
  },
  "Kiri and Lou Go Raaa!": {
    "synopsis": "When Lou, a gentle purple creature with an embarrassingly stretchy trunk, rescues Kiri, an ungrateful little dinosaur, from a flood, they’re swept into the greatest adventure in prehistory! They hurtle down a rushing river, cross the ocean, travel inside a giant sea creature, and outrun an erupting volcano — discovering you can find friendship in the wildest places. The prequel to the beloved CBeebies series.",
    "shortSynopsis": "When Lou, a gentle purple creature with an embarrassingly stretchy trunk, rescues Kiri, an ungrateful little dinosaur, from a flood, they’re swept into the greatest...",
    "releaseDate": "2026-10-16"
  }
}