What’s on at the cinema and what films are coming soon? September and October 2026 offer a varied cinema programme, from science-fiction and horror to British drama, action thrillers and big-screen re-releases. Here is a look at some films currently arriving in UK cinemas and several upcoming releases, together with their stories and principal cast.
Films in cinemas now
Hope
Release date: 12 September 2026 — This Korean sci-fi action thriller follows residents investigating the origin of a mysterious creature causing havoc in their town. The film is directed by Na Hong-jin and stars Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon, Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander. The BBFC lists it as a 157-minute action, drama, horror, mystery, science-fiction and thriller film. citeturn0search2
Pressure
Release date: 11 September 2026 — This British wartime drama tells the story of an RAF meteorologist who is brought into Allied high command to help determine the most suitable moment for the planned D-Day invasion in 1944. It stars Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon, Chris Messina and Damian Lewis and is directed by Anthony Maras. citeturn0search3
Fall 2
Release date: 11 September 2026 — The thriller sequel follows a young woman who sets out to complete an adventure in Thailand that her late daredevil sister never made. The principal cast includes Harriet Slater, Arsema Thomas, Tom Brittney and Virginia Gardner, with Michael and Peter Spierig directing. citeturn0search7
Runner
Release date: 11 September 2026 — An action-comedy thriller about a former soldier and an unlikely partner who become caught up in a cartel’s attempt to steal an important medical delivery. It stars Alan Ritchson, Owen Wilson, Leila George, Kate Box and Rodrigo Santoro and is directed by Scott Waugh. citeturn0search8
Films coming soon
Resident Evil
Release date: 26 September 2026 — A new science-fiction horror action film set around a deadly mutagenic virus outbreak in an isolated mountain town. The story follows a medical courier fighting for survival. The cast includes Austin Abrams, Paul Walter Hauser, Zach Cherry, Johnno Wilson and Kali Reis. It is directed by Zach Creggor. citeturn0search0
Extra Geography
Release date: 9 October 2026 — This British coming-of-age comedy-drama follows two school friends who decide to try falling in love. The film is directed by Molly Manners and stars Marni Duggan, Galaxie Clear, Iyla Sundarsingh McKaig, Aarti Panesar and Laila Barwick. citeturn2search0
Whalefall
Release date: 16 October 2026 — A scuba diver faces an extraordinary fight for survival after ending up inside a living sperm whale, with his oxygen supply running out. The adventure thriller stars Josh Brolin, Austin Abrams, Elisabeth Shue, Jane Levy and Emily Rudd and is directed by Brian Duffield. citeturn2search1
Klara and the Sun
Release date: 23 October 2026 — Taika Waititi directs this science-fiction drama adaptation about Klara, a solar-powered artificial friend purchased by a lonely teenager. The film stars Amy Adams, Simon Baker, Jenna Ortega, Natasha Lyonne and Steve Buscemi. citeturn2search2
A film for different tastes
The current programme offers plenty of variety. Film fans looking for science fiction can look towards Hope, Resident Evil and Klara and the Sun. Those interested in history and wartime drama may find Pressure particularly interesting, while thriller audiences have Fall 2 and Whalefall. Extra Geography provides a very different coming-of-age story.
Release dates can change, and cinema availability varies by location, so it is sensible to check your local cinema and the BBFC listing before travelling.
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Sources: UK film classification and release information has been checked against the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). Release dates and cinema availability can change.
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