From big-budget action blockbusters to indie gems and Studio Ghibli classics, Brisbane’s cinemas are offering a rich mix of films this week. Whether you’re heading to the Palace Barracks, catching a film at Five Star Cinemas, or relaxing at Event Cinemas across the city, there’s something fresh to discover on the big screen.
Released May 15, 2025
Final Destination: Bloodlines
Genre: Horror / Thriller
A new set of premonitions and creative deaths fuel the next chapter in this long-running series.
Where to Watch: Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Mt Gravatt), Palace James St, Five Star Cinemas, Dendy Cinemas, Cineplex
Rating: 7.1/10 IMDb
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train
Genre: Anime / Action
Tanjiro and team face a dangerous demon aboard a mysterious train.
Where to Watch: Event Cinemas (Chermside, Mt Gravatt), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, Graceville)
Rating: 8.2/10 IMDb
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The Salt Path
Genre: Drama / Biography
A story of healing and discovery along the UK’s rugged South West Coast Path.
Where to Watch: Palace James St, Five Star Cinemas, Event Cinemas
Rating: 7.2/10 IMDb
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Hurry Up Tomorrow
Genre: Documentary / Music
A dive into the punk and underground scenes of the 1970s and the music that shaped them.
Where to Watch: Palace James St, Event Cinemas, Cineplex
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The Red Envelope
Genre: Drama
A mysterious envelope intersects five lives with unexpected consequences.
Where to Watch: Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Mt Gravatt)
Rating: 7.2/10 IMDb
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Holding Back the Years: 40 Years of Simply Red – Live in Santiago
Genre: Music / Concert Film
Celebrate Simply Red’s career with a vibrant concert experience.
Where to Watch: Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Chermside, Indooroopilly)
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The Surfer
Genre: Thriller / Psychological
A surreal journey into memory and madness unfolds at a quiet beach.
Where to Watch: Palace James St, Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, New Farm), Cineplex
Rating: 6.5/10 IMDb
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LA COCINA
Genre: Drama
A behind-the-scenes drama set in the heated environment of a NYC restaurant kitchen.
Where to Watch: Palace James St
Rating: 7.1/10 IMDb
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Vanya
Genre: Theatre / Drama
A contemporary staging of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya filmed for NT Live.
Where to Watch: Palace James St
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Kiki’s Delivery Service
Genre: Animation / Family
A young witch finds independence and friendship in a Studio Ghibli favourite.
Where to Watch: Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, New Farm)
Rating: 7.8/10 IMDb
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Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Genre: Animation / Adventure
An eco-fantasy classic exploring peace in a post-apocalyptic world.
Where to Watch: Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City)
Rating: 8.0/10 IMDb
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The Aegean
Genre: Foreign / Drama
A poetic journey across the landscapes and emotions of the Aegean region.
Where to Watch: Five Star Cinemas (New Farm)
Rating: 7.3/10 IMDb
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Control
Genre: Thriller / Sci-Fi
A suspenseful story where a woman wakes to find herself in a strange technological prison.
Where to Watch: Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, Graceville, New Farm)
Rating: 7.6/10 IMDb
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Wilding
Genre: Documentary
A moving look at rewilding and ecological transformation on a British farm.
Where to Watch: Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, New Farm)
Rating: 7.4/10 IMDb
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Released May 16, 2025
Leave Her to Heaven
Genre: Classic / Noir
A visually stunning, suspense-filled tale of love and obsession.
Where to Watch: Five Star Cinemas (Graceville, Brisbane City)
Rating: 7.6/10 IMDb
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Released May 17, 2025
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Genre: Action / Adventure
Ethan Hunt faces his toughest assignment yet in the franchise’s explosive finale.
Where to Watch: Limelight Cinemas, United Cinemas Eldorado, Reading Cinemas, Palace James St, Five Star Cinemas, Cineplex, Cinebar Rosalie, Bayside Cinemas
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Brisbane’s cinema scene is stacked this week with everything from big-name blockbusters to timeless animation and indie gems. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, documentary lover, or Ghibli fan, there’s something fresh lighting up the screens across the city. Plan your night, book your seat, and enjoy the stories unfolding at a cinema near you.
