From anime classics and cult thrillers to spiritual epics and indie dramas, this weekend’s cinema lineup has something for every film fan. Whether you’re catching a big-screen blockbuster at Event Cinemas or diving into foreign gems at Five Star, Brisbane’s theatres are rolling out a diverse and exciting schedule. Here’s your curated watchlist with venues included.
Event Cinemas
The Amateur – April 10
A former CIA cryptographer is pulled back into the world of espionage when terrorists kill his wife.
Rating: 7.10/10 IMDb
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon – April 10
Adapted from the hit manga series, this action-packed anime follows elite monster fighters saving Tokyo.
Rating: 8.7/10 IMDb
Also at HOYTS, Five Star Cinemas
The King of Kings – April 10
A newly restored biblical epic returns to the big screen with stirring visuals and classic storytelling.
Also showing at Cineplex
Small Things Like These – April 10
A haunting Irish drama about buried secrets in a small town during the 1980s.
Rating: 6.10/10 IMDb
Also at Cineplex, Five Star Cinemas
Bad Genius – April 10
A Thai heist thriller set in the cutthroat world of high school exams.
Rating: 6.2/10 IMDb
Also at Cineplex, HOYTS
The Chosen: Last Supper – April 10
A one-night cinema event featuring the final moments before the crucifixion, as depicted in the global series.
Rating: 9.1/10 IMDb
Cineplex Cinemas
Death of a Unicorn – April 10
When a father and daughter accidentally hit a unicorn, they become targets of a secret corporate conspiracy.
Rating: 6.3/10 IMDb
Five Star Cinemas
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion – April 11
The mind-bending finale to the legendary anime series, newly remastered.
Rating: 8.1/10 IMDb
August in the Water – April 11
A surreal coming-of-age fantasy from cult Japanese director Gakuryu Ishii.
Rating: 7.3/10 IMDb
Battle Royale – April 12
The original dystopian survival thriller that inspired a generation of pop culture.
Rating: 7.5/10 IMDb
Ghost in the Shell – April 12
Mamoru Oshii’s cyberpunk anime masterpiece returns to the big screen.
Rating: 7.9/10 IMDb
Trainspotting – April 13
Danny Boyle’s cult classic returns—still raw, stylish, and unforgettable.
Rating: 8.1/10 IMDb
Whether you’re after Oscar contenders, foreign masterpieces, or anime cult hits, Brisbane’s cinemas are buzzing with screen-worthy content this week. Don’t miss your chance to catch these limited and classic sessions while they’re in town.