Cinema-goers can expect a mix of blockbuster sci-fi, family favourites, prestige dramas and cult classics this week, led by the arrival of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. New dramas, returning franchises and a strong arthouse program at GOMA add variety across Brisbane screens.
NEW RELEASES
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
21 May 2026 | Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village (Rosalie), Cineplex (Balmoral, Hawthorne, Redbank, South Bank), Cineplex Deluxe (Hawthorne), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket)
The latest chapter in the Star Wars universe brings Din Djarin and Grogu to the big screen in a large-scale sci-fi adventure blending action, spectacle and familiar characters.
Finding Emily
21 May 2026 | Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village (Rosalie), Cineplex (Redbank), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket)
A new drama centred on identity, relationships and personal discovery, offering a character-driven alternative to larger blockbuster releases.
Passenger
21 May 2026 | Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace James St Cinema
This new release brings suspense and mystery to the big screen, unfolding around an unsettling encounter with unexpected consequences.
STILL SHOWING
A Private Life
Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Event Cinemas (Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), Five Star Cinemas (Graceville, New Farm), HOYTS (Stafford), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema
A character-focused drama exploring personal relationships and emotional complexity.
In The Grey
Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village (Rosalie), Cineplex (Redbank, South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket)
A high-stakes action thriller blending espionage, conflict and fast-paced storytelling.
Michael
Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village (Rosalie), Cineplex (Redbank, South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado
A music biopic exploring the life, career and cultural impact of one of pop music’s most recognisable figures.
Mortal Kombat II
Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village (Rosalie), Cineplex (Balmoral, Redbank, South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado
The action-heavy video game adaptation returns with larger battles, familiar characters and fantasy combat.
Obsession
Cinebar Rosalie Village (Rosalie), Cineplex (Redbank, South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace James St Cinema
A suspense-driven drama exploring secrecy, tension and complicated relationships.
Project Hail Mary
Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village (Rosalie), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Powerhouse – New Farm), Event Cinemas (Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), Five Star Cinemas (Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado
A science-fiction story blending survival, discovery and interstellar stakes with a strong emotional core.
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village (Rosalie), Cineplex (Redbank, South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton, Powerhouse – New Farm), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket)
Fashion, ambition and workplace rivalries return in the follow-up to the acclaimed comedy-drama.
The Sheep Detectives
Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village (Rosalie), Cineplex (Balmoral, Redbank, South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton, Powerhouse – New Farm), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado
A family-friendly mystery adventure featuring quirky humour and animated detective work.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Cinebar Rosalie Village (Rosalie), Cineplex (Redbank), Event Cinemas (Chermside, Indooroopilly), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Reading Cinemas (Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado
The beloved gaming franchise continues with a colourful family adventure packed with action and familiar characters.
GOMA
Face/Off (1997)
22 May 2026
John Woo’s action classic returns to the big screen with its stylised set pieces and memorable performances from Nicolas Cage and John Travolta.
Close-Up (1990)
23 May 2026
Abbas Kiarostami’s acclaimed film blends documentary and fiction in a layered exploration of identity and cinema.
Vertigo (1958)
24 May 2026
Alfred Hitchcock’s psychological thriller remains one of cinema’s defining works, known for its suspenseful storytelling and visual innovation.
From blockbuster sci-fi and family adventures to prestige dramas and cult cinema at GOMA, Brisbane cinemas offer a broad mix of viewing options across the week for mainstream audiences and arthouse film fans alike.