Brisbane cinephiles, get ready for a fantastic week at the movies! The city’s cinemas are lighting up their screens with an eclectic mix of must-see new releases and timeless classics. From major blockbusters and indie darlings hitting theatres across town to a beautifully curated selection of cinematic gems at GOMA, there’s a story waiting for everyone. Here is your guide to what’s showing in Brisbane.
Showing from 28 August 2025
Jaws – 50th Anniversary (1975)
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s iconic thriller. When a gigantic great white shark begins to menace the small island community of Amity, a police chief, a marine biologist, and a grizzled fisherman set out to stop it.
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Cinemas: Event Cinemas (Chermside, Brisbane City, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Cinemas (Barracks, James St), Cinebar Rosalie Village, United Cinemas Eldorado, Dendy Cinemas (Portside), Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Five Star Cinemas (The Elizabeth, Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill).
Showing from 28 August 2025
Caught Stealing
Based on the novel by Charlie Huston, this crime thriller follows a burnt-out former baseball prodigy and bartender who unwittingly gets entangled in a violent treasure hunt through New York City.
IMDb Rating: To be determined upon release.
Cinemas: Five Star Cinemas (The Elizabeth, New Farm, Red Hill, Graceville), Cinebar Rosalie Village, Dendy Cinemas (Portside), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), United Cinemas Eldorado, Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Cineplex (Balmoral, South Bank), Palace Cinemas (James St, Barracks), Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket)
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Showing from 28 August 2025
Honey Don’t!
In this dark comedy set in a small California town, a private investigator delves into the mysterious death of a beautiful woman, uncovering a web of secrets within a peculiar congregation.
IMDb Rating: To be determined upon release.
Cinemas: Five Star Cinemas (New Farm, The Elizabeth, Graceville, Red Hill), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Cineplex (South Bank), Palace Cinemas (Barracks, James St), United Cinemas Eldorado.
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Showing from 28 August 2025
Hridayapoorvam
A heartfelt new Malayalam drama exploring the intricate tapestry of love, family, and relationships in contemporary India.
IMDb Rating: To be determined upon release.
Cinemas: Event Cinemas (Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), United Cinemas Eldorado
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Showing from 28 August 2025
The Ballad of Wallis Island
An eccentric rock star attempts to stage a comeback concert on the remote, uninhabited island he owns, leading to chaotic and comedic consequences.
IMDb Rating: To be determined upon release.
Cinemas: Five Star Cinemas (Graceville, New Farm, The Elizabeth, Red Hill), Palace Cinemas (James St, Barracks), Event Cinemas (Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), HOYTS (Stafford), United Cinemas Eldorado
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Showing from 28 August 2025
Koshedhunga
This Nepali family drama explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the weight of societal pressures in a rural community.
IMDb Rating: To be determined upon release.
Cinemas: Event Cinemas (Mount Gravatt), HOYTS
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Showing from 29 August 2025
Mean Girls (2004)
Relive the iconic teen comedy where a new student gets a crash course in high school hierarchy when she crosses the leader of the A-list clique, The Plastics.
IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
Cinemas: Five Star Cinemas (The Elizabeth, Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill)
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Showing from 29 August 2025
Mukk Gyu Feem Dabbi Cho Yaaro
Get ready to laugh with this brand-new Punjabi comedy about a group of friends and their hilarious misadventures.
IMDb Rating: To be determined upon release.
Cinemas: Event Cinemas (Chermside, Mount Gravatt), United Cinemas Eldorado, HOYTS
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Showing from 29 August 2025
Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira
A delightful new Malayalam comedy film from director Althaf Salim, promising plenty of laughs and entertainment.
IMDb Rating: To be determined upon release.
Cinemas: Five Star Cinemas (New Farm), Event Cinemas (Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt)
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Showing from 29 August 2025
Paprika (2006)
A revolutionary machine that allows therapists to enter patients’ dreams is stolen, and a brilliant research psychologist must enter the dream world to stop a terrorist.
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
Cinemas: Five Star Cinemas (New Farm, Red Hill, The Elizabeth, Graceville)
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Showing from 29 August 2025
The Roses
A seemingly perfect couple’s marriage begins to crumble, leading to a vicious and chaotic war within their home in this biting dark comedy.
IMDb Rating: To be determined upon release.
Cinemas: Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket)
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Showing from 29 August 2025
Tokyo Godfathers (2003)
On Christmas Eve, three homeless people in Tokyo find an abandoned newborn and embark on a quest across the city to find her parents.
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Cinemas: Five Star Cinemas (New Farm, Red Hill, The Elizabeth, Graceville)
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29 August 2025
The Room (2003)
Experience the cult phenomenon! Tommy Wiseau’s unforgettable “so bad it’s good” drama about a banker whose life spirals out of control.
IMDb Rating: 3.6/10
Cinemas: Five Star Cinemas (New Farm)
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29 August 2025
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
The eccentric members of a dysfunctional family reluctantly gather under the same roof for various reasons in this beloved Wes Anderson classic.
IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
Cinemas: GOMA
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29 August 2025
The Tree of Life (2011)
Terrence Malick’s visually stunning film follows the life journey of the eldest son in a 1950s family, from the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years.
IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
Cinemas: GOMA
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30 August 2025
Scarygirl (2023)
In this Australian animated adventure, a young girl with a hook for a hand and a pirate’s heart must rescue her giant octopus guardian from a sinister inventor.
IMDb Rating: 6.0/10
Cinemas: GOMA
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30 August 2025
Les Parapluies de Cherbourg (The Umbrellas of Cherbourg) (1964)
Showing from 30 August 2025
André Rieu’s 2025 Maastricht Concert: Waltz the Night Away!
Experience the King of the Waltz and his Johann Strauss Orchestra in their spectacular annual hometown concert, broadcast directly to cinemas.
Cinemas: Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Five Star Cinemas (The Elizabeth, Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill), Dendy Cinemas (Portside), Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), United Cinemas Eldorado.
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30 August 2025
The Naked Gun (1988)
The incompetent Lieutenant Frank Drebin bumbles his way through an investigation to foil a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II in this classic slapstick comedy.
IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
Cinemas: Dendy Cinemas (Powerhouse – New Farm)
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30 August 2025
Scream (1996)
A masked killer with a love for horror movies terrorises a group of high school students in Wes Craven’s clever and terrifying slasher classic.
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
Cinemas: Five Star Cinemas (The Elizabeth, Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill)
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30 August 2025
Footlight Parade (1933)
A tenacious Broadway musical director revolutionises the movie industry by creating spectacular live “prologues” for talking pictures in this classic pre-Code Hollywood spectacle.
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
Cinemas: GOMA
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31 August 2025
Monkey Business (1931)
Four stowaway brothers cause hilarious mayhem aboard an ocean liner while trying to evade the ship’s crew and getting mixed up with rival gangsters.
IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
Cinemas: GOMA
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31 August 2025
Every Little Thing (2024)
This charming documentary follows a Los Angeles woman whose life is transformed when she discovers and begins to nurture the delicate world of hummingbirds in her backyard.
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
Cinemas: GOMA
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3 September 2025
The Projectionist + Cinema Paradiso (1988)
A special double bill featuring Giuseppe Tornatore’s beloved classic, Cinema Paradiso, a beautiful ode to the magic of movies, paired with a short film celebrating the art of film projection.
IMDb Rating: 8.5/10 (for Cinema Paradiso)
Cinemas: GOMA
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Whether you’re in the mood for a gripping new thriller, a whimsical animated adventure, or a classic masterpiece on the big screen, Brisbane’s cinemas have you covered. Be sure to check session times and book your tickets for a memorable cinematic experience this week.