In cinema this week (16 Jun - 22 Jun)
Cinema lovers, get ready for a thrilling week on the big screen! From 16 to 22 June 2025, UK cinemas are lighting up with a diverse lineup—from the dystopian intensity of 28 Years Later to the heartwarming animated adventure Elio. The schedule also features a powerful documentary like Love & Trouble, along with gripping dramas like Valley of the Shadow of Death and Red Circle. Whether you're craving horror, heartfelt stories, real-life insight, or edge-of-your-seat drama, there's something for everyone.
28 Years Later – 19 Jun
28 Years Later (1h 55m, 15)—The long‑awaited sequel from Danny Boyle and Alex Garland continues the saga two decades after the original. Set on a quarantined English island and featuring stars like Aaron Taylor‑Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, and Jodie Comer, the film revisits the Rage Virus in a Brexit‑tinged society.
Love & Trouble – 19 Jun
Love & Trouble (1h 30m, 15)—a powerful new documentary—is arriving in cinemas. Offering an intimate look into the complexities of modern relationships, it follows a young couple who marry with high ideals, only to confront buried pasts and emotional wounds. Through candid interviews and personal storytelling, the film explores how love and trauma intertwine, and how the couple negotiates shame, anger, and hope as they strive to reconcile their shared dreams with hidden realities.
Valley of the Shadow of Death – 19 Jun
Valley of the Shadow of Death (1h 24), a gripping crime drama, directed by Sen Lam and Antonio Tam, the film stars Anthony Chau-Sang Wong as Pastor Leung, a man preaching forgiveness while grappling with personal tragedy. When his church shelters a young man linked to his daughter's death, Leung faces a moral and emotional crisis.
Elio – 20 Jun
Disney and Pixar’s Elio (1h 39m, PG) is a family-friendly sci-fi tale about 11‑year‑old space‑obsessed Elio Solis (voiced by Yonas Kibreab), who’s accidentally recruited as Earth’s intergalactic ambassador. With a heartwarming blend of cosmic humor and themes of belonging, and voice talent like Zoe Saldaña, Elio promises a joyful, family‑friendly journey through the “Communiverse”
Red Circle – 20 Jun
The Nigerian crime thriller Red Circle (1h 59m ,15) is directed by Akay Mason, the film delves into themes of power, ambition, and corruption in modern-day Lagos, following an investigative journalist's pursuit of truth. Featuring a star-studded Nollywood cast, it promises a gripping narrative with elements of drama and suspense.