Film fans are set for plenty of big screen magic at Vue Preston in 2025.
Continuing the trend from 2024 – think Gladiator 2 and Dune: Part II – many highly-anticipated sequels will be arriving.
On Valentine’s Day, British cultural icon and hopeless romantic Bridget Jones will be returning in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, where we find our titular character navigating single life and motherhood after the loss of her husband, Mark Darcy.
Also flying on to screens is Captain America: Brave New World, where Cap finds himself in the middle of an international incident and the superhero must discover the motive behind a nefarious global plan.
Hitting screens from 25 May is the ultimate action hero, Tom Cruise, in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. The eighth instalment in the series sees Ethan Hunt and his allies attempt to defeat Gabriel and destroy the Entity.
Also heading back to the big screen in 2025 are Jurassic Park: Rebirth and Fantastic Four: The First Steps, with the relaunch seeing Pedro Pascal step into the role of Mr Fantastic.
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Younger viewers and families have a lot to look forward to as well, including live-action films of iconic video game Minecraft (4 April) and classic animated title How to Train Your Dragon (13 June).
It’s set to be a good year for music on the big screen too, as later in the year, MJ fans can expect the highly anticipated biopic of music legend in Michael, andt he concluding part of 2024’s biggest musical moment arrives in November, Wicked: For Good.
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The big screen isn’t just for blockbusters either, with Vue continuing to bring much-loved classics back to the big screen. This year, film fans can look forward to a selection of David Fincher’s greatest works being screened, as well as the original Bridget Jones Trilogy and much more.
Theatre lovers can expect another year full of the best British theatre productions, including National Theatre Live’s The Importance of Being Earnest and Dr Strangelove. Also arriving from the stage is the Royal Opera’s Swan Lake and David Tenant as Macbeth.
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Graham Royston, General Manager at Vue Preston, said: “Looking ahead, it’s clear that fans of the big screen are going to be spoilt for choice.
“From family favourites to high-octane sequels to musical moments and incredible live productions, there’s something for everyone.
“Expect familiar faces (and some new ones too) in what is looking to be an eclectic mix of content.”
To find out more, visit the Vue website.
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