Whether you’re in the mood for a highly anticipated blockbuster, a heartfelt documentary, or a cult classic, Brisbane’s cinemas have you covered this Thursday. From the final terrifying chapter of a horror saga to family-friendly adventures and classic film screenings, there is a diverse range of movies showing across the city. Find your next cinematic experience in our guide below.
4 September 2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
This film continues the saga of Tanjiro Kamado, adapting the Infinity Castle Arc from the hugely popular manga series, where the Demon Slayer Corps faces its ultimate battle against Muzan Kibutsuji and his remaining Upper Ranks.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Reading Cinemas – Jindalee Reading Cinemas – Newmarket
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5 September 2025
Freakier Friday
A sequel to the beloved body-swap comedy, this film sees another generation caught in a supernatural switch, leading to hilarious and chaotic attempts to reclaim their own identities before it’s too late.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Dendy Cinemas – Powerhouse – New Farm
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4 September 2025
The Conjuring: Last Rites
Ed and Lorraine Warren return for what is billed as their final and most terrifying case. This instalment in the chilling horror franchise will push the paranormal investigators to their limits as they confront a malevolent entity unlike any they have faced before. IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Bayside Cinemas – Wynnum Cinebar Rosalie Village Cineplex – Balmoral Cineplex – South Bank Event Cinemas – Brisbane City Event Cinemas – Carindale Event Cinemas – Chermside Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City Five Star Cinemas – New Farm Five Star Cinemas – Red Hill HOYTS – Stafford HOYTS – Sunnybank Palace James St Cinema Reading Cinemas – Jindalee Reading Cinemas – Newmarket United Cinemas Eldorado
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5 September 2025
Baaghi 4
The next instalment in the action-packed Indian thriller series, promising even more high-octane stunts and intense fight choreography as the protagonist takes on a new formidable enemy.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: HOYTS – Sunnybank
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4 September 2025
But Also John Clarke
A feature documentary celebrating the life and work of the beloved Australian-New Zealand satirist John Clarke, known for his sharp wit and influential comedy.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – Chermside Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt HOYTS – Stafford Palace Barracks Brisbane Palace James St Cinema United Cinemas Eldorado
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4 September 2025
Femme Fatale
A stylish and suspenseful neo-noir thriller that follows a cunning woman who finds herself embroiled in a dangerous game of deception and desire.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Five Star Cinemas – New Farm
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4 September 2025
Fight or Flight
An adrenaline-fueled action film where an ordinary person on a commercial flight must tap into hidden skills to survive when the plane is hijacked by ruthless mercenaries.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – Brisbane City Event Cinemas – Carindale Event Cinemas – Chermside Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt HOYTS – Stafford HOYTS – Sunnybank Palace James St Cinema United Cinemas Eldorado
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5 September 2025
Ghaati
An intense drama that explores complex human relationships and moral dilemmas set against a rugged and unforgiving landscape.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt
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4 September 2025
Heathers: The Musical
A filmed performance of the hit stage musical based on the 1989 cult classic film, blending dark comedy with catchy songs as a high school girl navigates a treacherous social hierarchy.
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – Brisbane City Event Cinemas – Chermside Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt Five Star Cinemas – New Farm Palace James St Cinema
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7 September 2025
Kangaroo Island
A heartfelt Australian drama about a struggling writer who must confront his past when he returns to his family home on the beautiful and remote Kangaroo Island. IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Cinebar Rosalie Village Reading Cinemas – Jindalee Reading Cinemas – Newmarket
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4 September 2025
Light of the World
An inspiring faith-based film that tells a powerful story of hope, redemption, and the impact one person’s faith can have on their community.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt HOYTS – Stafford HOYTS – Sunnybank United Cinemas Eldorado
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5 September 2025
Madharaasi
A gritty crime thriller from South India, focusing on the intricate and often brutal world of organised crime in a bustling metropolis.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt HOYTS – Sunnybank
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5 September 2025
Punjabi Aa Gaye Oye
A vibrant and entertaining Punjabi comedy film, filled with laughter, music, and family drama that celebrates cultural heritage and modern life.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt
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4 September 2025
Sketch
An arthouse film that explores themes of identity and perception through the eyes of an artist whose creations begin to blur the line between reality and imagination. IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Cinebar Rosalie Village
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4 September 2025
Sorry, Baby
A contemporary romantic comedy that navigates the awkward and often hilarious challenges of modern dating and relationships in the digital age.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Dendy Cinemas – Portside – Hamilton Event Cinemas – Chermside Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly Five Star Cinemas – New Farm Palace Barracks Brisbane Palace James St Cinema
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4 September 2025
Tabby McTat Sing-Along + Superworm
A delightful animated double feature for the whole family, based on the popular children’s books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, presented in a special sing-along format.
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10 (for Tabby McTat)
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt
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4 September 2025
The Bad Guys 2
The reformed crew of animal outlaws is back in a new animated adventure. This time, they must use their unique skills for good once again when a new, shadowy villain threatens the city.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Cinebar Rosalie Village Dendy Cinemas – Portside – Hamilton
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9 September 2025
The Bengal Files
An espionage thriller that delves into political conspiracies and hidden histories, following an agent on a dangerous mission to uncover a state-level secret.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Event Cinemas – Chermside Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt HOYTS – Sunnybank
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5 September 2025
The Lost Boys
A screening of the iconic 1987 horror-comedy. Two brothers move to a new town and discover it’s a haven for a stylish gang of vampires.
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
Cinemas: Five Star Cinemas – New Farm
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5 September 2025
The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018)
Terry Gilliam’s long-awaited fantasy-adventure film about an advertising executive who gets pulled into the delusional world of an old shoemaker who believes he is Don Quixote.
IMDb Rating: 6.3/10
Cinemas: GOMA
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4 September 2025
The Roses
A dark comedy starring Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch as a seemingly perfect couple whose domestic life unravels into a chaotic and bitter battle for dominance when their marriage falls apart.
IMDb Rating: Rating not yet available
Cinemas: Bayside Cinemas – Wynnum Cinebar Rosalie Village Cineplex – Balmoral Cineplex – Hawthorne Deluxe Dendy Cinemas – Portside – Hamilton Event Cinemas – Brisbane City Event Cinemas – Carindale Event Cinemas – Chermside Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City Five Star Cinemas – New Farm Five Star Cinemas – Red Hill HOYTS – Stafford HOYTS – Sunnybank Palace Barracks Brisbane Palace James St Cinema Reading Cinemas – Jindalee Reading Cinemas – Newmarket United Cinemas Eldorado
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7 September 2025
The Royal Tenenbaums
Wes Anderson’s quirky and melancholic 2001 comedy-drama about the reunion of a dysfunctional family of former child prodigies when their estranged father announces he is terminally ill.
IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
Cinemas: Angelika Cinemas – Woolloongabba, Bayside Cinemas – Wynnum, Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex – Balmoral, Cineplex – Hawthorne Deluxe, Dendy Cinemas – Portside – Hamilton, Event Cinemas – Brisbane City, Event Cinemas – Carindale, Event Cinemas – Chermside, Event Cinemas – Indooroopilly, Event Cinemas – Mount Gravatt, Five Star Cinemas – Brisbane City, Five Star Cinemas – New Farm, Five Star Cinemas – Red Hill, HOYTS – Stafford, HOYTS – Sunnybank, Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas – Jindalee, Reading Cinemas – Newmarket, United Cinemas Eldorado
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10 September 2025
Three Colours: Blue (1993)
The first film in Krzysztof Kieślowski’s acclaimed trilogy. A woman struggles to find meaning and connection in her life after surviving a car accident that kills her husband and daughter.
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Cinemas: GOMA
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6 September 2025
True Lies
A special screening of James Cameron’s 1994 action-comedy classic. A secret agent’s double life is threatened when his unsuspecting wife gets drawn into his world of international espionage.
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
Cinemas: Dendy Cinemas – Powerhouse – New Farm
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7 September 2025
Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait (2006)
An experimental documentary that follows French football legend Zinedine Zidane over the course of a single match, providing a unique and immersive perspective on the beautiful game.
IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
Cinemas: GOMA
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With such a fantastic selection on offer, there’s a story waiting for every type of moviegoer in Brisbane. Remember to check the cinema websites for specific session times and to book your tickets in advance. Enjoy the show!
