Cinema Release | 31 August
A lonely scholar, on a trip to Istanbul, discovers a Djinn who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. What would you wish for?
Stars Tilda Swinton, Idris Elba, Pia Thunderbolt, Berk Ozturk. Directed by George Miller.
Releases in cinemas 31 August.
A little more Idris for ya.
He’s so hot right now …
Netflix | Friday, 8 July
In an era when terrifying beasts roamed the seas, monster hunters were celebrated heroes - and none were more beloved than the great Jacob Holland. But when young Maisie Brumble stows away on his fabled ship, he’s saddled with an unexpected ally. Together they embark on an epic journey into uncharted waters and make history. From Academy Award winning filmmaker Chris Williams (Moana, Big Hero Six), The Sea Beast takes us to where the map ends, and the true adventure begins.
Star Starring Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Dan Stevens and Kathy Burke.
Streams on Netflix from Friday, 8 July
More from Geeked Week Day 2:
(Gosling vs. Evans Exclusive Clip)
(Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller & Jurnee Smollett Exclusive Clip)
(Official First Teaser)
(Geeked Week Inside Look)
Cinema Release | 21 October
Official Trailer 1
The world needed a hero, it got Black Adam.
Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods - and imprisoned just as quickly - Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.
Stars Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Marwan Kenzari, Quintessa Swindell, Bodhi Sabongui, and Pierce Brosnan
In cinemas from 21 October.
Cinema Release | 24 June
From Oscar-nominated visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ drama “Elvis”.
This film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley, seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker. The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the most significant and influential people in Elvis’s life, Priscilla Presley.
Stars Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Olivia DeJonge, Helen Thomson, Richard Roxburgh.
Releases in cinemas from 24 June.
Netflix going large!
5 August 2022, possibly on our Disney+ under the Star banner
Netflix | 29 June
A gifted young Black woman struggles to maintain her voice and identity after she’s offered a lucrative recording contract, setting off a fierce battle between her family, the label, and her closest friend to determine who will guide her as she makes the journey to become a star.
Stars Niecy Nash, Giancarlo Esposito, Gracie Marie Bradley and Sharon Stone.
Streams on Netflix from Wednesday, 29 June.
Rating: R (Language and Drug Use)
Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+
Netflix | 16 December
Based on the hit award-winning musical and the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, Matilda tells the story about Matilda, a intelligent little girl who is stuck with her nasty parents and her sadist school headmistress. With her kind teacher, revolting classmates, and her huge imagination, she tries to change her destiny.
Stars Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch, Andrea Riseborough, Stephen Graham, and Alisha Weir as Matilda.
Streams on Netflix on 16 December.
Genre: Family, Feel Good, Kids, Musical
Cinema Release | 22 July
Caretakers at a California horse ranch encounter a mysterious force that affects human and animal behavior.
Written and directed by Oscar winner Jordan Peele who disrupted and redefined modern horror with Get Out and then Us. Now, he reimagines the summer movie with a new pop nightmare: the expansive horror epic, Nope.
The film reunites Peele with Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah), who is joined by Keke Palmer (Hustlers, Alice) and Oscar nominee Steven Yeun (Minari, Okja) as residents in a lonely gulch of inland California who bear witness to an uncanny and chilling discovery.
Stars Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun, Barbie Ferreira, Michael Wincott, Brandon Perea.
Opens in cinemas on Friday, 22 July.
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Hulu | 1 July
When a beautiful, strong-willed princess refuses to wed the cruel sociopath to whom she is betrothed, she is kidnapped and locked in a remote tower of her father’s castle. With her scorned, vindictive suitor intent on taking her father’s throne, the princess must protect her family and save the kingdom.
Stars Joey King, Dominic Cooper, Olga Kurylenko, Veronica Ngo, Bozhidar Hristov
Streams on Hulu from Friday, 01 July.
Rating: R (Some Language, Strong/Bloody Violence)
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller
This ain’t your childrens’ Princess movie!
Netflix | 23 September
Based on the bestselling novel by Joyce Carol Oates, Blonde boldly reimagines the life of one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons, Marilyn Monroe. From her volatile childhood as Norma Jeane, through her rise to stardom and romantic entanglements, Blonde blurs the lines of fact and fiction to explore the widening split between her public and private selves.
Stars Ana de Armas, Bobby Cannavale, Adrien Brody, Julianne Nicholson, Garret Dillahunt, Rebecca Wisocky.
Streams on Netflix from Friday, 23 September.
Rating: NC-17 (Some Sexual Content)
Genre: Drama
Theatre Release | 4 November 2022
Set in the '30s, Amsterdam follows three friends who witness a murder, become suspects themselves, and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history.
Stars Margot Robbie, Christian Bale, John David Washington, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Rock, Taylor Swift, Zoe Saldana, Mike Meyers, Timothy Olyphant, with Robert De Niro and Rami Malek.
Theatre release on 4 November.
That’s quite the ensemble cast…
Paramount+ | 29 July
Honor’s sole focus is getting into Harvard. Willing to do whatever it takes, Honor concocts a plan to take down her top three competitors, until things take a turn when she unexpectedly falls for her biggest competition.
Stars Angourie Rice, Gaten Matarazzo, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Armani Jackson, Amy Keum, Ben Jackson Walker.
Streams on Paramount+ from Friday, 29 July.
Apple TV+ | August 5
Think you know about luck? Thankfully, Bob the Cat is about to drop some truth. The curtain is pulled back on the millennia-old battle between the organizations of good luck and bad luck that secretly affects everyday lives.
From Skydance Animation comes the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world! Suddenly finding herself in the never-before-seen Land of Luck, she must unite with the magical creatures there to turn her luck around.
Stars Eva Noblezada, Jane Fonda, Simon Pegg, Lil Rel Howery, Flula Borg, John Ratzenberger, and Whoopi Goldberg.
Streams on Apple TV+ from 5 August.
Theatre Release | 12 August
Emily is saddled with student debt and locked out of the job market due to a minor criminal record. Desperate for income, she takes a shady gig as a “dummy shopper,” buying goods with stolen credit cards supplied by a handsome and charismatic middleman named Youcef. Faced with a series of dead-end job interviews, Emily soon finds herself seduced by the quick cash and illicit thrills of black-market capitalism, and increasingly interested in her mentor Youcef. Together, they hatch a plan to bring their business to the next level in Los Angeles.
Stars Aubrey Plaza, Theo Rossi, Jonathan Avigdori, Kim Yarbrough, Gina Gershon, Bernardo Badillo.
Releases in cinemas on Friday, 12 August.
Hulu | 29 July
An ambitious young woman, desperate for followers and fame, fakes a trip to Paris to up her social media presence. When a terrifying incident takes place in the real world and becomes part of her imaginary trip, her white lie becomes a moral quandary that offers her all the attention she’s wanted.
“Not Okay” follows Danni Sanders, an aimless aspiring writer with no friends, no romantic prospects and — worst of all — no followers, who fakes an Instagram-friendly trip to Paris in the hopes of boosting her social media clout. When a terrifying incident strikes the City of Lights, Danni unwittingly falls into a lie bigger than she ever imagined. She “returns” a hero, even striking up an unlikely friendship with Rowan, a school-shooting survivor dedicated to societal change, and scooping up the man of her dreams, Colin. As an influencer and advocate, Danni finally has the life and audience she always wanted. But it’s only a matter of time before the facade cracks, and she learns the hard way that the Internet loves a takedown.
Stars Zoey Deutch, Dylan O’Brien, Mia Isaac, Tia Dionne Hodge, Negin Farsad, Nadia Alexander, Embeth Davidtz, Karan Soni, and Sarah Yarkin.
Streams on Hulu from Friday, 29 July.
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