This Week’s Releases – September 17th 2026

The FDA schedule lays out all UK theatrical releases landing between 15–19 September 2026, with the usual reminders that dates may shift and updates occur weekly .

Thursday 17 September

• The Route to Cappyness Documentary‑style feature from Move Over Productions. Directed by Sharon Walia, who also stars. Over 100 locations, 2D format.

Friday 18 September

A stacked day with multiple titles:

• Resident Evil IMAX release from Bad Apples. Directed by Jonatan Etzler. Cast includes Saoirse Ronan and Eddie Waller. Over 300 locations.
• The Cycle of Love Limited release (under 25 locations). Directed by Stillz. 2D format.
• Queen At Sea Limited release. 2D format.
• Barrio Triste Limited release. 2D FL format.
• De Gaulle: Part 2 – Liberté No additional details provided beyond listing.
• Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom Family title listed without format/location details.
• 50 Years of Punk Documentary from Screenbound Pictures. Directed by Mark Sloper. Features a wide roster of punk icons (Vivienne Westwood, Hugh Cornwell, Rat Scabies, Glen Matlock, etc.). 25+ locations.
• Pulp: What Do You Do For An Encore? Directed by Garth Jennings, starring Jarvis Cocker. 2D format.
• The Watergate Caper: Richard Nixon and the Death of the American Dream Political documentary from E2 Films. Directed by Shane O’Sullivan. Cast includes Richard Nixon (archive), Harry Shearer, Robert Redford, and others. Limited release (<25 locations).
• Whisper of the Heart Anime Ltd release. No further details listed.
• Premature Sonorous Films drama. Directed by Kevin Walls. 2D format.

Saturday 19 September

• Twenty Years of the Met in Cinemas: An Anniversary Celebration – Met O Anniversary event cinema release.

Notes

• This week skews heavily toward documentary, music culture, and limited‑run prestige titles.
• The biggest commercial push is clearly Resident Evil, with IMAX and 300+ locations.
• Punk, politics, and art dominate the thematic landscape — a strong week for niche audiences and cultural coverage.

The Film Distributors’ Association (FDA) represents the interests of film distributors in the UK and Ireland. Its membership ranges from Hollywood studios to independent operators and is responsible for 99% of all films released theatrically in the territory.