Michael

Running time: 125 minutes

Rated: M

Michael is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known.

The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.

Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.

Michael stars Jaafar Jackson in his feature film debut, Nia Long (Empire, The Best Man franchise), Laura Harrier (BlacKkKlansman, Spider-Man: Homecoming) and Juliano Krue Valdi (The Loud House, Arco), with Miles Teller (Top Gun: Maverick, Whiplash) and two-time Academy Award® nominee Colman Domingo (Sing Sing, Rustin).

Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the award-winning filmmaker of Training Day, Olympus Has Fallen and The Equalizer franchise, from a screenplay by three-time Academy Award® nominee John Logan (Gladiator, The Aviator), the film is produced by Academy Award® winner Graham King (The Departed, Bohemian Rhapsody), John Branca (executive producer This Is It, Thriller 40) and John McClain (executive producer This Is It, Michael Jackson Live at Wembley July 16, 1988).

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Exit 8

Running time: 95 minutes

Rated: M (Horror scenes)

Based on the global hit video game created by KOTAKE CREATE, this mind-bending psychological thriller comes to cinemas on April 23 in Australia and New Zealand. A man becomes increasingly desperate when he finds himself trapped in an endless, sterile subway passageway with no way out. He finds a set of rules: do not overlook anything out of the ordinary. If you discover an anomaly, turn back immediately. If you don’t, carry on. Then leave from Exit 8. When even a single mistake will send him back to the beginning, will he ever escape this purgatory?

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Fight Club 4K Remaster (2026)

Running time: 139 minutes

Rated: R18 (Graphic violence & offensive language)

An insomniac office worker, looking for a way to change his life, crosses paths with a devil-may-care soapmaker, forming an underground fight club that evolves into something much, much more. Remastered in 4K

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Madhuvidhu

Running time: 125 minutes

Rated: PG (Mild themes & violence)

A newlywed couple’s dreams of happiness fade as everyday pressures mount. What began with promise turns into a test of endurance, with each day requiring more effort to bridge the growing gap between them.

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Ginny Wedss Sunny 2

Running time: 131 minutes

Rated: PG (Mild sexual references, violence & coarse language)

A Mis-Match Romantic Comedy of a State-Level Wrestler who becomes a victim of fake news and ‘lies’ to get married only to discover his new bride has done the same, leading to a whirlwind of chaos, comedy, and a heartfelt journey towards truth and unexpected love.

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Licence

Running time: 116 minutes

Rated: Not supplied, but includes (Strong themes, suicide scenes, violence & references to sexual violence)

A fruit vendor, denied a gun licence due to his low status, stages a fake attack with his friends to get around the system. But as the investigation deepens, it reveals a darker, deeply personal motive tied to his past.

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Source: Monterey Cinemas Upper Hutt / Event Cinemas

21/04/26