WHAT TO WATCH IN CINEMAS JULY 2026

July’s film line-up offers epic adventures, and the return of one of Marvel’s biggest superheroes.

Among this month’s highlights are Disney’s live-action reimagining of Moana, Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation of The Odyssey, featuring an all-star cast including Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya and Corey Hawkins, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

What will you be heading to the cinemas to watch this month?

The Invite – Friday 3rd July (Black Bear)

Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down?

Screen writers include Rashida Jones with scored by Dev Hynes.

Shoot The People – Friday 10th July (Watermelon)

Shoot the People follows renowned photographer and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Misan Harriman as he documents global protest movements driving social change, from the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests to the Palestinian liberation movement. Through his lens, the film captures the urgency, power, and humanity behind these movements.

Directed by Andy Mundy Castle.

Moana (Live-Action) – Friday 10th July | In Cinemas (Disney)

Prompted by a summons from the ocean, Moana departs her home island of Motunui for the first time and travels past its barrier reef. Accompanied by the demigod Maui, she undertakes a voyage aimed at recovering the well-being of her community.

Staring Dwayne Johnson.

The Odyssey – Friday 17th July | In Cinemas (Universal)

follows Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, on his long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War, chronicling his encounters with mythical beings such as the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and the nymph Calypso, while attempting to reunite with his wife, Penelope.

With Lupita Nyong’o, Travis Scott, Corey Hawkins, Jovan Adepo, Zendaya & more

Spider-Man: Brand New Day – Friday 31st July | In Cinemas (Sony)

Following Dr. Stephen Strange’s spell the world has forgotten that Peter Parker exists. Four years later, Parker anonymously protects New York City as the hero Spider-Man and investigates a powerful new threat while his superpowers undergo a surprising and potentially dangerous evolution.

With Zendaya and Tramell Tillman.