★★★ This effectively grisly body horror breathes new life into the usual comic book offerings, but despite a solid lead performance, clunky dialogue and unconvincing character arcs result in a messy introduction for the DC villain.
Clayface (2026)
Wildwood (2026)
★★★★1/2 This epic stop-motion fantasy from Laika is not only a profound and mature exploration of grief, loss, and war, but also stands as the beloved animation studio's most ambitious and visually mesmerising masterpiece yet.
Forgotten Island (2026)
★★★★ The latest Dreamworks animation is sometimes over-stimulating, but its original, candy-coloured world inspired by Filipino folklore and celebrating female friendship, delivers a thrilling and emotional journey.
The Debut (2026)
★★★★1/2 Julianne Moore's tour-de-force performance transforms a meek housewife into an outrageously committed method actor in Jesse Eisenberg's riotously absurd, razor-sharp tribute to the world of community theatre.
Josephine (2026)
★★★★ Opening with an unflinching depiction of sexual violence sets the tone for this well-crafted yet shattering drama-thriller, with young newcomer Mason Reeves delivering a powerful portrayal of childhood trauma and the loss of innocence.
La Bola Negra (2026)
★★★★★ This visually breath-taking and thematically daring Spanish drama might just be the most gorgeous and sweeping work of queer cinema ever created, offering a deeply stirring journey through nearly a century of artistic defiance.
Wild Horse Nine (2026)
★★★★ McDonagh once again explores regret and morality in this dark but hilarious period caper, which, despite re-treading his past works, remains fresh thanks to its geopolitical backdrop and a transcendent performance from Malkovich.
The Uprising (2026)
★★1/2 Paul Greengrass’ signature visual realism clashes with this otherwise solid historical epic, which unflinchingly revisits a grim chapter of British history before bizarrely weaving in folklore and legend as it becomes an unexpected Robin Hood origin story.
Elsinore (2026)
★★★1/2 An initially witty and nuanced script eventually stumbles under clumsy editing that tries too hard to tug at the heartstrings. Still, Andrew Scott delivers a career-defining performance as the inspirational thespian Ian Charleson.
Digger (2026)
★★★1/2 Tom Cruise leads an undeniably ambitious satire, where inventive production design and standout performances keep things lively, even as strange creative choices and a puzzling framing device leave the social and political themes falling short of the mark.