This Week’s Releases – October 9th, 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.

Friday 09 October 2026

Here is the Friday the 9th cinematic lineup hitting UK screens this week, featuring a complete roster of new releases alongside a deeper look at the heavy hitters:

• Other Mommy (Universal Pictures) – Directed by Rob Savage and starring Jessica Chastain and Jay Duplass, this psychological chiller hits over 100 locations in 2D 15. 💀
• The Social Reckoning (Sony Pictures) – A major wide release landing in over 300 cinemas nationwide.
• The Uprising (Entertainment Film Distributors) – A fresh 15-rated feature making its way to the big screen.
• The Yellow Tie (Icon Film Distribution) – Directed by Serge Ioan Celibidache and starring Ben Schnetzer, John Malkovich, and Sean Bean The Yellow Tie. 🎻
• The Craft (30th Anniversary) 4K Restoration (Park Circus) – Andrew Fleming’s iconic spell-caster returns with Fairuza Balk and Neve Campbell leading the 18-rated magical mayhem. 🕯️
• 24 Hour Party People (24 Year Anniversary 4K Re-Release) (Altitude Film Distribution) – Madchester’s finest gets a fresh 4K spin across 100+ screens.
• Comedie Française (Tull Stories) – Featuring Pauline Clément and Laurent Stocker in select locations.
• The Lost Children Of Tuam (Picturehouse Entertainment) – Frank Berry’s powerful feature backed by Monica Dolan The Lost Children Of Tuam.
• Tenzing (Apple Original Films) – Heading straight to select big screen presentation via Apple.
• The Disciple (Netflix) – Dropping into selected theatrical spaces courtesy of Netflix.
• Comrade Kalyan (Dreamz Entertainment) – Bringing fresh international action to the schedule.

Which of these Friday drops are you clearing your schedule for? 🍿✨

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.