Brisbane cinemas welcome a broad selection of new releases this week, led by sci-fi thriller The Dog Stars, alongside the documentary Unravel Me: Tina Arena, drama & Sons and the romantic film Your Letter. Anniversary screenings, family previews and major concert films add further variety, while GOMA presents a selection of classic and international cinema.
NEW RELEASES
The Dog Stars
27 August 2026 | Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar (Rosalie Village), Cineplex (Balmoral, Hawthorne Deluxe, Redbank, South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside), 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 Cinemas (Barracks Brisbane, James St), Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas (Eldorado)
Set in a post-pandemic America, this science-fiction thriller follows a pilot and a scientist surviving in a remote Colorado wilderness while confronting threats from both nature and other survivors.
Unravel Me: Tina Arena
27 August 2026 | Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), Five Star Cinemas (Graceville, New Farm), HOYTS (Stafford), Palace Cinemas (Barracks Brisbane, James St), United Cinemas (Eldorado)
This documentary explores the life and career of Australian singer Tina Arena, bringing together her personal story and decades of musical achievements.
Your Letter
27 August 2026 | Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), HOYTS (Sunnybank)
This romantic drama follows a young woman who discovers a mysterious letter that leads her into an unexpected connection with the past.
& Sons
27 August 2026 | Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar (Rosalie Village), Cineplex (Hawthorne Cinemas), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside), Event Cinemas (Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Graceville, New Farm), HOYTS (Stafford), Palace Cinemas (Barracks Brisbane, James St), United Cinemas (Eldorado)
This family drama examines relationships between fathers and sons as long-held tensions and personal ambitions come to the surface.
Cliffhanger
27 August 2026 | Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside)
This action thriller returns audiences to a world of high-altitude danger, with a new chapter built around survival, betrayal and perilous mountain terrain.
The Fast and the Furious – 25th Anniversary Screening
28 August 2026 | Cineplex (Hawthorne Cinemas, Redbank, South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), United Cinemas (Eldorado)
The 2001 action classic returns to cinemas for a special 25th anniversary screening, revisiting the street-racing rivalry that launched the long-running franchise.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – 25th Anniversary Screening
29 August 2026 | Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas (Eldorado)
The first Harry Potter adventure returns to the big screen for its 25th anniversary, introducing audiences once again to Harry’s first year at Hogwarts.
Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie
30 August 2026 | Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Reading Cinemas (Newmarket)
The animated adventure brings the PAW Patrol team into a prehistoric setting for a new mission designed for younger audiences and families.
André Rieu’s 2026 Summer Concert: Viva Maastricht!
2 September 2026 | Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Cinebar (Rosalie Village), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Reading Cinemas (Newmarket), United Cinemas (Eldorado)
André Rieu returns to the cinema with a concert celebration filmed in his hometown of Maastricht, featuring orchestral performances and the festive atmosphere of his annual summer concerts.
Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris
2 September 2026 | Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), HOYTS (Stafford)
This concert film brings Katy Perry’s Lifetimes Tour to the big screen, capturing her Paris performance and the spectacle of the international tour.
STILL SHOWING
Insidious: Out of the Further
Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cineplex (Redbank, South Bank), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Cinemas (James St), Reading Cinemas (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas (Eldorado)
The supernatural horror continues its Brisbane run with another chapter set within the terrifying world of the Further.
Mutiny
Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar (Rosalie Village), Cineplex (Redbank, South Bank), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Cinemas (James St), Reading Cinemas (Newmarket), United Cinemas (Eldorado)
The tense thriller remains on screens, exploring conflict, shifting loyalties and the consequences of dangerous choices.
Spa Weekend
Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar (Rosalie Village), Cineplex (Redbank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Cinemas (Barracks Brisbane, James St), Reading Cinemas (Newmarket), United Cinemas (Eldorado)
The ensemble comedy continues with a group of longtime friends attempting to escape everyday pressures during a relaxing getaway.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar (Rosalie Village), Cineplex (Balmoral, Hawthorne Cinemas, Redbank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, Graceville), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Cinemas (Barracks Brisbane, James St), Reading Cinemas (Newmarket), United Cinemas (Eldorado)
The superhero adventure continues its Brisbane cinema run, bringing further action and Marvel storytelling to audiences across the city.
The Odyssey
Angelika Cinemas (Woolloongabba), Bayside Cinemas (Wynnum), Cinebar (Rosalie Village), Cineplex (Balmoral, Redbank, South Bank), Dendy Cinemas (Coorparoo, Portside), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt, Springfield Central), Five Star Cinemas (Graceville), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace Cinemas (Barracks Brisbane, James St), United Cinemas (Eldorado)
The epic adaptation remains available across Brisbane, continuing its cinematic interpretation of the legendary voyage and its enduring themes.
GOMA
Gloria
28 August 2026
GOMA’s film program presents this drama as part of its curated selection of cinema experiences in Brisbane.
Opening Night
29 August 2026
This screening forms part of GOMA’s film program, bringing another distinctive work of cinema to the week’s cultural schedule.
Soudain (All of a Sudden)
30 August 2026
GOMA continues its international cinema program with this screening, adding another contemporary work to the week’s selection.
Brisbane’s cinema program for 27 August – 2 September combines new films, anniversary screenings, family entertainment and concert experiences with a strong selection of continuing titles. From mainstream cinemas across the city to GOMA’s curated film program, the week offers a broad mix of contemporary and classic cinema.