What’s on at the cinema this week?
What's on at the cinema in the week commencing 11 August, 2025.
Looking for something to watch on the big screen this week? We’ve scoured the VUE Cinema listings and here are the best movies you can enjoy right now.
1. Superman
A bold new chapter in the DC Universe guided by James Gunn, Superman puts the iconic hero at a crossroads between morality and power.
Gunn’s debut as a DC filmmaker explores not just superhuman abilities but the tough ethical questions that come with them—"Your choices. Your actions. That's what makes you who you are." Vanity FairNew York Post
2. The Bad Guys 2
The mischievous crew is back—and this time they’re up against a formidable team of “Bad Girls” in a globe-trotting heist full of animated capers.
DreamWorks’ sequel continues the charm of the original with a stacked voice cast including Sam Rockwell, Awkwafina, and newcomers like Danielle Brooks. YouTubeWikipedia
3. Weapons
From Barbarian director Zach Cregger comes a horror-thriller shrouded in mystery: 17 children vanish from the same classroom at 2:17 a.m., sparking a dark, chaptered investigation.
Praised for its intricate structure and chilling narrative, Weapons has drawn critics for its intense suspense and strong performances from Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, and Benedict Wong. People.com+1Vanity FairPitchfork
4. Freakier Friday
The much-anticipated sequel to Freaky Friday sees Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis returning as the mother-daughter duo, now facing even more comedic chaos.
Their enduring on-screen chemistry shines again, with promotions capturing heartfelt behind-the-scenes moments that fans are loving. Page Six
5. The Naked Gun (2025)
A comedic reboot starring Liam Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., inheriting his father’s role by bumbling his way through absurd crime-fighting antics.
Evoking slapstick classics, this reboot is already turning heads with its tongue-in-cheek tone and star-studded cast—including Pamela Anderson.
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