Best cinema new releases: This spring's latest movies

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There's nothing quite like watching a movie on the big screen, sinking into a supersized cinema seat, especially on a bright spring day when you're ready for a little escape. Whether you're on a first date, catching up with friends, or enjoying a fun family outing, the magic of the movies makes it a perfect choice for any occasion.

From adrenaline-pumping action to laugh-out-loud comedies, heartwarming dramas, and kid-friendly flicks, there’s something for everyone. Check out our top picks for the must-see movie releases this spring 2024.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice - in cinemas now
Harold and the Purple Crayon - in cinemas now
It Ends Wih Us - in cinemas now
Deadpool & Wolverine - in cinemas now
Transformers One - in cinemas 19 September
Joker: Folie à Deux - in cinemas 3 October
Blinky Bill The Movie - in cinemas 17 October
Smile 2 - in cinemas 17 October
Venom: The Last Dance - in cinemas 24 October
Saturday Night - in cinemas 31 October
Gladiator II - in cinemas 14 November
Wicked - in cinemas 21 November
Moana 2 - in cinemas 28 November
The Lord Of The Rings - The War Of The Rohirrim - in cinemas 12 December
Kraven - in cinemas 12 December
Mufasa - in cinemas 19 December
Sonic the Hedgehog - 26 December

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The best new movies for kids (and the entire family)

Moana 2 - in cinemas 28 November

Walt Disney Animation Studios' epic animated musical "Moana 2" takes audiences on an expansive new voyage with Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced.

Mufasa - in cinemas 19 December

Simba, having become king of the Pride Lands, is determined for his cub to follow in his footsteps while the origins of his late father Mufasa are explored.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - 26 December

Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before.

The best new blockbusters

Transformers One - in cinemas 19 September

An origin story set on Cybertron, home of both the Autobots and the Decepticons. The film is said to focus on the relationship between Optimus Prime and Megatron.

Wicked - in cinemas 21 November

So much happened before Dorothy dropped in, starring Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Colin Michael Carmichael, Cynthia Erivo, Jeff Goldblum, Ariana Grande and more. Wicked, the feature-film adaptation of the musical phenomenon seen by more than 50 million fans around the world, arrives in theaters. The unforgettable characters and gravity-defying songs of the beloved hit The New York Times called "the defining musical of the decade" come to the big screen as the untold story of the Witches of Oz becomes the movie event that will change audiences for good. Wicked will be brought to the screen by visionary director Jon M. Chu (In the Heights, Crazy Rich Asians) and producer Marc Platt (Into the Woods, Bridge of Spies).

The Lord Of The Rings - The War Of The Rohirrim - in cinemas 12 December

Set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of films, "The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim" tells the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan.

The best new movies for comedy lovers

Saturday Night - in cinemas 31 October

At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television - and culture - forever.

The best new Marvel movies

Venom: The Last Dance - in cinemas 24 October

In Venom: The Last Dance, Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel's greatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the trilogy. Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo are forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie's last dance.

Kraven - in cinemas 12 December

Kraven the Hunter is the visceral, action-packed origin story of how and why one of Marvel's most iconic villains came to be. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays Kraven, a man whose complex relationship with his ruthless father, Nikolai Kravinoff (Russell Crowe), starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.

The best new action flicks

Gladiator II - in cinemas 14 November

Follows Lucius the son of Maximus' love Lucilla, after Maximus death.

The best new thrillers

Joker: Folie à Deux - in cinemas 3 October

Joker: Folie À Deux finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him.

Smile 2 - in cinemas 17 October

About to embark on a new world tour, global pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) begins experiencing increasingly terrifying and inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by the escalating horrors and the pressures of fame, Skye is forced to face her dark past to regain control of her life before it spirals out of control.