Christmas Movies? Bah! Humbug! Why Not Check Out The Newly Released Films In Cinemas This Holiday Season?
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Carl Roberts 
Bored with the Christmas Schmaltz movies? Then check out these films that are screening in cinemas now or will be over the holiday.
Are you starting to think It ISN’T A Wonderful Life? Ready to dump the Elf back on the shelf? Turning into a Grinch yourself? Completely bored with the Christmas schmaltz movies already? Then why not skip the usual festive movie fare on TV and take yourself and the family to the cinema instead? Leave granny on the sofa for a nice nap in front of the fire and get yourself some new movie entertainment instead. There’s a plentiful collection already showing or will be showing over the Christmas holiday. Let’s see the alternative film entertainment instead of watching White Christmas for the umpteenth time.
AVATAR: FIRE & ASH
Walt Disney
Released Friday, 19th December
Synopsis: The conflict on Pandora escalates as Jake and Neytiri’s family encounter a new, aggressive Na’vi tribe.
Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver. Stephen Lang
Director: James Cameron
Cert: 12A
Please read our review of the film here.
THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS
Paramount Pictures
Released Saturday 20th December
Synopsis: Hoping to prove his bravery to Mr Krabs, SpongeBob follows a mysterious, swashbuckling ghost pirate known as the Flying Dutchman on a seafaring adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the ocean.
Cast: George Lopez, Ice Spice, Arturo Castro, Sherry Cola
Director: Derek Drymon
Cert: PG
Please read our review of the film here.
ANACONDA
Sony Pictures
Released Thursday, 25th December
Synopsis: Best friends Griff and Doug have always dreamed of remaking their all-time favourite movie, “Anaconda.” When a midlife crisis pushes them to finally go for it, they assemble a crew and head deep into the jungles of the Amazon to start filming. However, life soon imitates art when a gigantic anaconda with a thirst for blood starts hunting them down.
Cast: Paul Rudd, Jack Black
Director: Tom Gormican
Cert: 12A
THE HOUSEMAID
Lionsgate UK
Released Friday 26th December
Synopsis: Hoping for a fresh start, a young woman becomes a live-in maid for a wealthy couple who harbour sinister secrets.
Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried
Director: Paul Feig
Cert: 15
Please read our review of the film here.
MARTY SUPREME
Entertainment Film Distributors
Released Friday 26th December
Synopsis: In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser pursues his dream of becoming a champion table tennis player.
Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion
Director: Josh Safdie
Cert: 15
Look out for our review of the film-coming soon!
SONG SUNG BLUE
Universal Pictures
Released Thursday 1st January 2026
Synopsis: Two down-on-their-luck performers form a Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams.
Cast: Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson
Director: Craig Brewer
Cert: TBC
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BOWIE: THE FINAL ACT
Dogwoof
Release date: Friday 26th December
Cert: TBC
SENTIMENTAL VALUE
MUBI
Release date: Friday 26th December
Cert: 15
Ditch the schmaltz, enjoy some brilliant new cinematic entertainment this Christmas!
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
He can be found either at his neighborhood cinema, enjoying the latest releases on the big screen, or at home streaming the newest blockbuster movies.
