When a hopeless romantic uses a mysterious willow to win his crush’s heart, he learns the hard way that some desires come at a sinister price. Lock in your seats now and see if you can handle exactly what you asked for.

Film Opens Thursday, 14 May.

Obsession – Preview Screening
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Dendy Cinemas Coorparoo
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When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, the team is sent to steal it back on what would be for anyone else a suicide mission. What begins as an impossible heist gets much worse, spiraling into an all-out war of strategy, deception and survival.

Starring Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal & Eiza González, In The Grey is coming to Australian cinemas on May 14th, 2026.
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The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX® film screens for the first time and opens in cinemas everywhere on July 16.

The Odyssey stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron.

The Odyssey is produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan for their company, Syncopy. The executive producer is Thomas Hayslip.
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In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.

Starring Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis and Paul Walter Hauser, Resident Evil will be released in Aussie cinemas September 17!
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As a stage play in 2026, it still works as it sets out on a humble path, just to entertain. It steers way clear of any overt political statement and instead focuses solely on the trials and tribulations of a group of Southern gals. There is a tragic element to the story, but it happens mostly off-stage and adds more colour to the story, which becomes the central theme. In this way, it keeps the activities from becoming too dark or less appealing.

Into the environment of the modern audience, it has a humble plan to provide just pure entertainment, and in these troubled times, that is more than welcome. The outstanding cast get the nuances just right, and as each character becomes defined, they flesh them out with appealing human traits. It’s also great to see an all-female cast riff off each other with such ease and grace. The inherent humour in the writing comes across with a gentle approach that feels unforced and natural. This makes it more than relatable.

The play is directed by Lee Lewis with a screenplay by original writer Robert Harling and stars a cast led by Lisa McCune. The cast also features Belinda Giblin, Debra Lawrance, Mandy Bishop, Jessica Redmayne and Lotte Beckett. The play’s limited Brisbane run will finish on Sunday, May 10th.
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Steel Magnolias
Brisbane – 30 April – 10 May 2026, Playhouse Theatre QPAC
Sydney – 13-30 May 2026, Theatre Royal
Wollongong – 3-11 June 2026, IMB Theatre IPAC
Canberra – 17-21 June 2026, Canberra Theatre
Perth – 7-18 July 2026, His Majesty’s Theatre
Melbourne – 23 July – 9 August 2026, Athenaeum Theatre
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This August, Will Gluck, the filmmaker of Anyone but You and Easy A, celebrates modern romantic comedy on the big screen with a fresh, witty, swoony original film about searching for love on the least romantic night of the year.

Academy Award® nominee Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown, Top Gun: Maverick) and BAFTA nominee Callum Turner (Masters of the Air, Fantastic Beasts franchise) star as Allie and Owen, two love-starved strangers who crash into each other in an ever-so-slightly fictionalized New York City on the one night of the year when single people are allowed to have sex.

Recently dumped Owen and hopeful romantic Allie might be the only two singles in the city looking for more than just a quick encounter. They both feel a spark when they meet, but a series of missteps and side quests complicate their night, keeping them apart. As they each race toward and away from each other across the city, they just might discover that the one thing they want most is closer than they think.

The film’s electrifying cast includes Maya Hawke (Stranger Things), Julia Fox (Uncut Gems), indie pop sensation King Princess (Nine Perfect Strangers), Ben Marshall (Saturday Night Live), Ziwe (Baited with Ziwe), and screen legends Molly Ringwald and Levar Burton.

One Night Only is co-written, directed and produced by Will Gluck, based on a script from Travis Braun. The film is produced by Will Gluck through his company Olive Bridge Entertainment, and by Olive Bridge VP Jacqueline Monetta (exec producer, Anyone but You).
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Now in its 27th year, the initiative led by the Pedestrian Council of Australia highlights the health, safety, transport and environmental benefits of walking or using active travel to get to and from school – not just on Walk Safely to School Day, but every day.

The day encourages positive environmental action, better use of public transport with reduced car-dependency, and encourages parents and carers to walk more, reducing dangerous traffic congestion around schools.

Research also shows children who are active before school are more focused, more productive and perform better in the classroom.

Pedestrian Council CEO Harold Scruby said walking builds lifelong habits while improving safety and wellbeing.

“Walking every day builds confidence, improves concentration and establishes healthy habits for life while making our roads safer and our air cleaner for everyone,” he said.

The day also encourages reduced car use, less congestion around schools and greater use of public and active transport.

“Until they are 10, children must always hold the hand of an adult when crossing the road,” Mr Scruby said.

“The extremely concerning childhood obesity epidemic continues to affect 1 in 4 children across Australia,” he said.

Being active every day, including walking to school, can help make a difference for many Australians. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or carer, everyone has a role to play in helping children and young people to lead active, healthy lives.

“Children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Walking is the simplest way to achieve this – before school, during the day and afterwards,” he said.
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Adapted from Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel, this seductive, psychological thriller follows renowned author Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway) and Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson), a struggling writer who relocates to the remote Crawford estate to ghostwrite for Verity.

After Lowen uncovers what appears to be Verity’s chilling autobiographical notes, she wrestles with the disturbing and twisted confessions about Verity’s husband Jeremy (Josh Hartnett), and finds it hard to separate fiction from reality, manipulation from attraction, and opportunity from obsession.

Starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, Josh Hartnett, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Brady Wagner, Verity will be released in Aussie cinemas October 1!
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When psychiatrist Lilian Steiner suspects her patient’s “accident” was actually a murder, she trades her couch for a crime scene to uncover the truth. It’s the perfect way to wrap up your weekend with high-stakes mystery.

In French language with English subtitles.

Film Opens Thursday, 14 May.

A PRIVATE LIFE – Sunday Session Preview this Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 10 2026 @ 3:00pm
Dendy Cinemas Coorparoo | Dendy Cinemas Portside
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“Clayface” unravels one man’s horrifying descent from rising Hollywood star to revenge-filled monster in a story that explores the loss of one’s identity and humanity, corrosive love, and the dark underbelly of scientific ambition.

The film also stars Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella and Eddie Marsan, as well as Nancy Carroll and Joshua James.

James Watkins directs from a screenplay by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, story by Flanagan, based on characters from DC. The film is produced by Matt Reeves, Lynn Harris, James Gunn and Peter Safran, with Michael E. Uslan, Rafi Crohn, Paul Ritchie, Chantal Nong Vo and Lars P. Winther executive producing.

Watkins’ creative team includes director of photography Rob Hardy, production designer James Price, editor Jon Harris, visual effects supervisor Angus Bickerton, costume designer Keith Madden, and casting director Lucy Bevan.

DC Studios Presents, in association with Domain Entertainment, a 6th & Idaho Production, a James Watkins Film, “Clayface.” The film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and released only in cinemas 22 October 2026.
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