This Week’s Releases – July 1st, 2026

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Minions & Monsters

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This week’s UK–Ireland theatrical lineup arrives courtesy of the Film Distributors’ Association (FDA), representing the vast majority of cinema releases across the region.

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Minions & Monsters
Universal Pictures

Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical (Musical)
CinemaLive/em>

Friday 3 July 2026

Alpha
Yash Raj Films

The Invite
Black Bear

My Father’s Island
Curzon

Birds Of War
Dogwoof

Nirvanna: The Band – The Show – The Movie
Vertigo Releasing

Oh My Goodness!
TULL STORIES

Taxi Driver (50th Anniversary)
Park Circus

Nagabandham – The Secret Treasure
Zee Studios International

Self-Criticism of a Bourgeois Dog
MUBI

Phantoms of July
MUBI

Turbulence
Altitude Film Distribution

That wraps up the UK–Ireland theatrical releases for the week commencing July 1st, 2026. Check back next week for another round of new films hitting the big screen.

And as an added bonus:

Podcast Episode: This Week’s Releases – July 1st, 2026

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The Film Distributors’ Association (FDA) serves as one of the most important pillars of the UK and Ireland’s theatrical film ecosystem, representing distributors responsible for 99% of all cinema releases across the territory. Its membership spans the full spectrum of the industry — from major Hollywood studios to independent distributors — creating a unified voice that supports the health, visibility, and sustainability of theatrical film. The FDA’s remit includes championing cinema culture, supporting industry standards, and providing authoritative data and insights that help shape the market.