Brisbane’s cinemas are rolling into mid-January with a mix of new releases and continuing favourites, plus a solid week of special screenings at GOMA. Below is what’s opening (or newly screening) between Thursday 15 January and Wednesday 21 January 2026, followed by what’s still showing around Brisbane.
New this week
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
A new entry in the long-running horror saga, returning to a world shaped by survival, fear and the aftermath of a global catastrophe.
Cinemas: Angelika (Woolloongabba), Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Balmoral, South Bank), Dendy (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace (James St, Barracks), Reading (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas (Eldorado).
Hamnet
A literary historical drama centred on love and grief, exploring the ripple effects of loss and the meaning we attach to memory.
Cinemas: Angelika (Woolloongabba), Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Balmoral), Dendy (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Event Cinemas (Brisbane City, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford), Palace (James St, Barracks).
David
A character-driven drama focused on personal stakes and difficult choices, where relationships and consequences collide.
Cinemas: Cinebar Rosalie Village, Dendy (Coorparoo), Event Cinemas (Carindale, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mount Gravatt), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank).
Special screenings (GOMA)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Sat 17 January)
A classic family musical packed with imagination, adventure and iconic songs.
Brian and Charles (Sat 17 January)
A warm, offbeat comedy about loneliness, friendship and an unexpected bond.
Once Upon a Time in the West (Sun 18 January)
A landmark Western known for its unforgettable tension, style and sweeping storytelling.
Morning of the Earth (Wed 21 January)
A surf cinema classic celebrating coastal culture, movement and music.
The Endless Summer (Wed 21 January)
A legendary documentary following the global search for perfect waves.
Still showing in Brisbane
Anaconda
A classic creature thriller built on suspense, survival and escalating danger.
Cinemas: Angelika (Woolloongabba), Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Balmoral, South Bank), Dendy (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Five Star Cinemas (Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Reading (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas (Eldorado).
Avatar: Fire and Ash
The next chapter in the epic sci-fi saga, expanding the world with new factions, conflicts and spectacle.
Cinemas: Angelika (Woolloongabba), Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Balmoral, Hawthorne, South Bank), Dendy (Coorparoo), Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Reading (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas (Eldorado).
Grand Prix of Europe
A family-friendly adventure with colourful characters and fast-paced fun.
Cinemas: Cinebar Rosalie Village, Five Star Cinemas (Graceville, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Reading (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas (Eldorado).
Rental Family
A contemporary dramedy exploring loneliness, connection and the lines between performance and real life.
Cinemas: Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Balmoral), Five Star Cinemas (Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill), Palace (James St, Barracks), United Cinemas (Eldorado).
Sentimental Value
A moving drama about relationships, memory and emotional reconciliation.
Cinemas: Five Star Cinemas (Brisbane City, Graceville, New Farm), Palace (James St, Barracks).
SIX: The Musical Live
A filmed performance of the hit stage musical, bringing the concert-style show to the big screen.
Cinemas: Angelika (Woolloongabba), Cineplex (Hawthorne), Dendy (Coorparoo), Reading (Jindalee, Newmarket).
Song Sung Blue
A music-driven drama with heartfelt storytelling and performance at its core.
Cinemas: Angelika (Woolloongabba), Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Balmoral, Hawthorne), Dendy (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton), Five Star Cinemas (Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace (James St, Barracks), Reading (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas (Eldorado).
The Choral
A feel-good crowd-pleaser built around community, music and second chances.
Cinemas: Angelika (Woolloongabba), Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Balmoral), Dendy (Coorparoo, Portside – Hamilton, Powerhouse – New Farm), Five Star Cinemas (Graceville, New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford), Palace (James St, Barracks), United Cinemas (Eldorado).
The Housemaid
A tense thriller driven by secrets, suspicion and escalating danger behind closed doors.
Cinemas: Angelika (Woolloongabba), Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Balmoral, South Bank), Dendy (Coorparoo), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Palace (James St, Barracks), Reading (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas (Eldorado).
The Pout-Pout Fish
A bright, kid-friendly screen outing for younger viewers.
Cinemas: Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Hawthorne, South Bank), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), United Cinemas (Eldorado).
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants
A colourful animated adventure packed with underwater chaos and comedy.
Cinemas: Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Hawthorne, South Bank), Five Star Cinemas (New Farm, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Reading (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas (Eldorado).
Wicked: For Good
The next chapter in the blockbuster musical fantasy saga, continuing the story on a grand scale.
Cinemas: Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (South Bank), Five Star Cinemas (Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), United Cinemas (Eldorado).
Zootopia 2
The animated sequel returns with a fresh case and new adventures in the animal metropolis.
Cinemas: Cinebar Rosalie Village, Cineplex (Hawthorne, South Bank), Dendy (Coorparoo), Five Star Cinemas (Graceville, Red Hill), HOYTS (Stafford, Sunnybank), Reading (Jindalee, Newmarket), United Cinemas (Eldorado).
Whether you’re planning a weekend session, catching a continuing favourite, or heading into the city for a GOMA screening, Brisbane has strong options across both mainstream chains and independents. Session times can change quickly, so it’s worth checking your preferred cinema on the day.
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