What’s Opening In Cinemas This Week: The Mandalorian And Grogu Take On Charlie The Wonderdog While Finding Emily With A Passenger!
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Carl Roberts 
A big week at the cinema sees The Mandalorian And Grogu go head to head with Charlie The Wonderdog, Finding Emily, and Passenger. Book your tickets now!
The summer movie season is in full swing, and this week sees the big new releases hit the screens like a ton of bricks. Offerings include the family films The Mandalorian And Grogu, Charlie The Wonderdog, Finding Emily , and horror with Passenger. With four other titles also opening, this is just the start of the big weeks at the multiplexes that are heading our way.
CHARLIE THE WONDERDOG
Altitude Film Entertainment-Released Friday 22nd May
Synopsis: A dog gains superpowers after his owner is abducted by aliens. Together, they battle an evil cat threatening humanity while the dog becomes a famous superhero.
Cast: Owen Wilson
Director: Shea Wageman
Cert: PG
FINDING EMILY
Universal Pictures UK/ Focus Features-Released Friday, 22nd May
Synopsis: When a lovesick musician is given the wrong number for his dream girl, he teams up with a driven psychology student to find her. Together, they spark a hilarious, campus-wide frenzy that tests their own hearts and ambitions along the way.
Cast: Spike Fearn, Sadie Soverall, Clara Lioe, Phil Wang
Director: Alicia MacDonald
Cert: 12A
PASSENGER
Paramount Pictures-Released Friday 22nd May
Synopsis: A few weeks into their van life adventure, a young couple witnesses an accident that leaves the driver dead. Soon, they’re being pursued by a demonic stalker who’s impossible to outrun and follows them wherever they go.
Cast: Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, and Melissa Leo
Director: André Øvredal
Cert: 15
STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU
Walt Disney UK-Released Friday 22nd May
Synopsis: The evil Empire has fallen, but Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they enlist the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.
Cast: Pedro Pascal, Jeremy Allen White, Sigourney Weaver
Director: Jon Favreau
Cert: 12A
Our editor, Phil Roberts, was lucky enough to see the film in IMAX this past Monday and had fun with it, despite some flaws, saying:
“Overall, The Mandalorian and Grogu is a truly epic spectacle that, sadly, doesn’t reach the bar set by the Skywalker Saga. With its glorious cinematography, epic scope, and sharp screenplay, the film is a wonderful return to form for the galaxy far, far away. With its wonderful legacy characters and the star power of the criminally underused Sigourney Weaver, the film is a triumphant return. But fans should temper their expectations.”
You can read his full review of the film here.
ALSO RELEASED THIS WEEK
THE BALLOONISTS
Dogwoof-Release date: Friday 22nd MayÂ
Cert: PG
We saw the film a few months back. It is something that is heartwarming, moving, and triumphant. I personally highly recommend it, and think it is best to watch it on a big screen to experience the film to its fullest.
EAGLES OF THE REPUBLIC
Curzon-Release date: Friday 22nd MayÂ
Cert: 15
HEN
Conic Films-Release date: Friday 22nd MayÂ
Cert: 15
TOM & JERRY: FORBIDDEN COMPASS
Vertigo Releasing-Release date: Friday 22nd MayÂ
Cert: PG
Plan your cinema visit with these terrific new releases. There is plenty of top-quality cinema entertainment to be had over this bank holiday weekend. So, what will YOU be watching?
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.
