This Week’s Releases – October 28th, 2026
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 28 October 2026
🎬 Welcome back to the Popcorn Jedi release rundown, faithful readers! This week’s UK cinema marquee is stacked with absolute heavyweights, anniversary landmarks, and pure cinematic electricity. Let’s dive straight into the marquee!
The Opening Bell: The Resurrection of a Masterpiece
Before we hit the wider slate, let’s talk about the crown jewel of the week. Decades after being locked away, heavily censored, and kept out of official circulation, Ken Russell’s iconic 1971 shocker is finally rising from the ashes. Thanks to a stunning new 4K restoration courtesy of Warner Bros. Clockwork and BFI Distribution, The Devils is back where it belongs, landing in UK cinemas this Friday, 30 October.
Led by powerhouse, career-defining performances from Oliver Reed as the charismatic Father Urbain Grandier and Vanessa Redgrave as Sister Jeanne des Anges, Russell’s historical masterpiece dives headfirst into 17th-century political corruption, religious hysteria, and mass manipulation in Loudun. It is frantic, fiercely beautiful, unapologetically provocative, and just as wildly dangerous today as it was over half a century ago. If you’ve only ever heard whispers about its legendary status, experiencing this definitive restoration on the silver screen is a total non-negotiable commandment.
The Main Slate: What Else is Landing This Week
Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back To The Beginning (Trafalgar Releasing, Wed 28 Oct) – A blistering rock documentary trek hitting over 100 locations featuring metal royalty like Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, and Slayer.
Primetime (A24, Fri 30 Oct) – Lance Oppenheim directs Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, and Phoebe Bridgers in a massive 300+ location awards-season player.
Wicker (Black Bear, Fri 30 Oct) – Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson team up with an all-star lineup led by Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård.
Donnie Darko 4K (25th Anniversary) (Arrow Films, Fri 30 Oct) – Jake Gyllenhaal and Drew Barrymore return to the big screen in glorious 4K to warp our minds all over again.
Pan’s Labyrinth (20th Anniversary 4K Restoration) (Studiocanal, Fri 30 Oct) – Guillermo del Toro’s dark fantasy masterpiece returns to sweep us back into the labyrinth.
Peter Asher: Everywhere Man (Munro Film Services, Fri 30 Oct) – A stellar music documentary featuring James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, and Paul McCartney.
Gentle Monster (Netflix, Fri 30 Oct) – Marie Kreutzer directs Léa Seydoux and Catherine Deneuve in a sharp, limited-location European drop.
Everest: The Other Side (Walt Disney, Fri 30 Oct) – A sweeping documentary adventure scaling wide across over 300 screens.
The Closing Credits: Special Screenings & Event Cinema
To round out a massive week for UK exhibitors, keep your eyes peeled for these special event screenings rolling out across the schedule:
Manon – RBO, London 2026 (Trafalgar Releasing, Tue 27 Oct) – Stunning ballet event cinema beamed live to cinemas from the Royal Opera House.
BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ in Sao Paulo: Live Viewing (Trafalgar Releasing, Sat 31 Oct) – Global event cinema bringing the stadium pop phenomenon straight to local multiplexes.
We, The Hated (Firebreak Films, Mon 2 Nov) – Rich Felgate’s gripping feature rounds out the tail-end of the release window.
Grab your popcorn and support your local independent or multiplex cinema this weekend! 🍿✨
That wraps up the UK–Ireland theatrical releases. Check back next week for another round of new films hitting the big screen.
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.
