This week, Brisbane’s cinemas are packed with premieres, animation favourites, tributes, classics, and documentaries. Whether you’re planning a date night, a family day out, or a solo cinema escape, here’s your curated list of films showing across Brisbane from May 8 to 15.
May 8, 2025
Clown in a Cornfield
Category: Film
Where: Cineplex – South Bank; Event Cinemas – Brisbane City; HOYTS – Stafford, Sunnybank; Limelight Cinemas – Fortitude Valley; Palace James St Cinema – Fortitude Valley
Description: A group of teenagers find themselves trapped in a small town where a killer clown turns a prank into a deadly game. This horror flick mixes slasher tropes with dark comedy and social commentary.
Rating: 6.4/19 IMDb
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With or Without You
Category: Film
Where: Event Cinemas – Chermside, Indooroopilly; Angelika Cinemas – Woolloongabba; Palace Barracks – Petrie Terrace
Description: A poignant drama exploring love, separation, and resilience through the lives of two estranged partners. Their paths unexpectedly cross again, forcing them to confront unresolved emotions.
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Ocean with David Attenborough
Category: Film
Where: Cineplex – South Bank, Balmoral; Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt; HOYTS – Stafford, Sunnybank; Limelight Cinemas – Fortitude Valley; Palace James St Cinema – Fortitude Valley
Description: A visually stunning documentary narrated by David Attenborough that dives deep into the mysteries of Earth’s oceans. It blends science and wonder to reveal our fragile connection to marine life.
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Shadow Force
Category: Film
Where: Cineplex – Balmoral, South Bank; Bayside Cinemas – Wynnum; Event Cinemas – Chermside, Woolloongabba, Indooroopilly; HOYTS – Stafford, Sunnybank
Description: A team of elite operatives uncovers a dangerous conspiracy involving rogue agents and shadowy organizations. High-octane action meets espionage in this fast-paced thriller.
Rating: 5.4/10 IMDb
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The Wedding Banquet
Category: Film
Where: Cineplex – Balmoral, South Bank; Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Chermside, Mount Gravatt; HOYTS – Stafford, Sunnybank; Palace James St Cinema – Fortitude Valley
Description: A gay Taiwanese man stages a fake marriage to satisfy his conservative parents. What begins as a farce spirals into heartfelt chaos, blending humour with cultural tension.
Rating: 6.8/10 IMDb
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Crocodile Dundee: The Encore Cut
Category: Film
Where: Cineplex – South Bank, Balmoral; Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt; HOYTS – Stafford, Sunnybank; Palace James St Cinema – Fortitude Valley
Description: The classic Aussie legend returns in a remastered version filled with charm, laughs, and outback swagger. Paul Hogan’s iconic role still captures hearts with wit and rugged charisma.
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Shap Shap + The Friendship Bench
Category: Film
Where: Cineplex – Balmoral
Description: Two short films spotlight community and mental health through African storytelling. “Shap Shap” follows a taxi driver’s journey, while “The Friendship Bench” reflects on healing and human connection.
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Sylvanian: A Gift From Freya
Category: Film
Where: Event Cinemas – Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt
Description: Freya the bunny prepares a heartfelt surprise for her family in this gentle animated tale. Perfect for young audiences, it celebrates friendship, kindness, and family bonds.
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A Minecraft Movie – Block Party Edition!
Category: Film
Where: Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt; Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City
Description: Based on the wildly popular video game, this special edition brings Minecraft to the big screen with fan content and exclusive sneak peeks. It’s a celebration of the community behind the blocks.
Rating: 5.9/10 IMDb
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Sharknado
Category: Film
Where: Five Star Cinemas – New Farm, Brisbane City
Description: When freak cyclones drop sharks on cities, a group of heroes battles flying predators with chainsaws and sheer absurdity. A cult classic that embraces its B-movie madness.
Rating: 3.3/10 IMDb
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The Way We Talk
Category: Film
Where: Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City
Description: This intimate indie drama explores friendship, masculinity, and unspoken truths through the lens of a group therapy session. Emotionally raw and deeply human.
Rating: 7.5/10 IMDb
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Holy Night: Demon Hunters
Category: Film
Where: Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Chermside, Mount Gravatt; HOYTS – Sunnybank
Decription: A secret society of warriors fights to stop demons from invading Earth during the holidays. It’s a festive horror-action mashup with plenty of supernatural flair.
Rating: 7.9/10 IMDb
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Money Kisses
Category: Film
Where: Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Indooroopilly; HOYTS – Sunnybank
Description: In a gritty urban tale of love and betrayal, a hustler’s ambition collides with loyalty and desire. Stylish and intense, it balances romance with noir suspense.
Rating: 6.1/10 IMDb
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Princess Mononoke
Category: Film
Where: Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City
Description: This Studio Ghibli epic follows a prince caught between nature gods and industrial destruction. A lush, complex fantasy about balance, war, and coexistence.
Rating: 8.3/10 IMDb
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May 9, 2025
Akira
Category: Film
Where: Five Star Cinemas – New Farm, Graceville, Brisbane City
Description: A cyberpunk masterpiece set in dystopian Neo-Tokyo, where psychic powers threaten to destroy the world. Groundbreaking animation and a haunting score make it a sci-fi essential.
Rating: 8.0/10 IMDb
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Prince and Family
Category: Film
Where: Event Cinemas – Chermside, Mount Gravatt
Description: This musical documentary highlights the legacy of Prince through rare footage and tribute performances. It’s a heartfelt homage to a pop icon and musical genius.
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The Departed
Category: Film
Where: Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City, Graceville
Description: A cop undercover in the mob and a mobster undercover in the police play a deadly game of deception. Martin Scorsese’s Oscar-winning thriller brims with tension and twists.
Rating: 8.5/10 IMDb
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May 10, 2025
The Chosen: Last Supper Part 2 & Part 3
Category: Film
Where: HOYTS – Stafford, Sunnybank
Description: Continuing the story of Jesus’ final days, these episodes reflect on sacrifice, faith, and destiny. Beautifully acted and emotionally resonant, it’s a spiritual cinematic event.
Rating: 9.1/10 IMDb
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May 11, 2025
Spice World: The Movie
Category: Film
Where: Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City, Graceville
Description: The Spice Girls hit the road in this wild and nostalgic ride packed with music, mayhem, and 90s fashion. It’s cheesy, chaotic, and beloved by fans worldwide.
Rating: 3.1/10 IMDb
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May 14, 2025
Warren Miller’s 75
Category: Film
Where: Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City
Description: Celebrate 75 years of ski film history with jaw-dropping snow sports and stunning alpine cinematography. A must-watch for winter sports enthusiasts and mountain dreamers.
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May 15, 2025
Final Destination: Bloodlines
Category: Film
Where: Bayside Cinemas – Wynnum
Description: A new generation tries to cheat death, but fate has other plans in this chilling reboot of the iconic horror series. Expect inventive scares and deadly domino effects.
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Whether you’re diving into documentaries, reliving a cult classic, or catching the latest animation, Brisbane cinemas are serving something for every movie lover this week.
