From intriguing new releases and blockbuster holdovers to stylish arthouse cinema at GOMA, Brisbane screens offer something for every kind of moviegoer this week. New dramas and thrillers arrive alongside major crowd-pleasers including Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu and The Devil Wears Prada 2, while GOMA delivers an unmissable lineup of psychologically rich cult classics.

NEW RELEASES

H is for Hawk

28 May 2026 | Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cineplex (Balmoral), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Graceville, New Farm), HOYTS (Stafford), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema

A moving literary adaptation blending grief, memory and the healing power of nature. This reflective drama is set to appeal to audiences seeking emotionally resonant storytelling.

Backrooms

28 May 2026 | Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Balmoral, Redbank, South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket)

Internet horror culture comes to the big screen in this unsettling psychological thriller inspired by the viral urban myth. Expect eerie liminal spaces, escalating dread and a distinctly modern nightmare.

Power Ballad

28 May 2026 | Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Balmoral, Redbank, South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (New Farm), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket)

Music, romance and comedy collide in this crowd-pleasing release centred on ambition and second chances. Fans of feel-good cinema with memorable soundtracks may find plenty to enjoy.

STILL SHOWING

Finding Emily

Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado

A heartfelt drama continuing to attract audiences with its emotional storytelling and character-driven performances. Expect a reflective and intimate cinema experience.

Michael

Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Redbank), 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

This major music biopic continues to draw strong interest with its dramatic retelling of a cultural icon’s rise, challenges and enduring legacy.

Mortal Kombat II

Cineplex (Redbank, South Bank), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado

Action fans can expect larger-scale battles, returning favourites and heightened stakes in this explosive video game adaptation sequel.

Obsession

Cinebar Rosalie Village, 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 Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado

A tense psychological drama that leans into mystery and emotional complexity. Stylish filmmaking and simmering suspense make this one for thriller enthusiasts.

Passenger

Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cineplex (Redbank, South Bank), 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, United Cinemas Eldorado

This gripping drama blends suspense with emotional stakes, offering audiences a tightly paced story built around secrets and survival.

Project Hail Mary

Cinebar Rosalie Village, Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo), Event Cinemas (Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado

Science fiction takes centre stage in this ambitious adaptation packed with high-concept ideas, humour and interstellar problem-solving.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village, 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 Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado

The galaxy far, far away returns to cinemas with one of the year’s biggest family-friendly adventures, blending action, heart and fan-favourite characters.

The Devil Wears Prada 2

Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village, 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

Fashion, ambition and sharp humour return in the highly anticipated sequel, offering glamour and workplace drama with contemporary flair.

The Sheep Detectives

Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Balmoral, Redbank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Barracks Brisbane, Palace James St Cinema, Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas Eldorado

Families can settle in for a charming mystery adventure packed with humour, quirky characters and plenty of woolly detective work.

GOMA

Possession

29 May 2026

One of cult cinema’s most feverish psychological horror films arrives at GOMA for a rare big-screen screening. Intensely emotional and deeply unsettling, it remains an unforgettable viewing experience.

Persona

30 May 2026

Ingmar Bergman’s landmark psychological masterpiece explores identity, silence and fractured human connection with hypnotic precision. A rare opportunity to experience one of cinema’s most influential films theatrically.

Mulholland Drive