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items: What films are out in UK cinemas this week? Reviews from Lee Cronin's The Mummy to Glenrothan
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What films are out in UK cinemas this week? Reviews from Lee Cronin's The Mummy to Glenrothan
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date: 2026-04-17T11:30:15.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
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description: Your weekly round-up of all the films currently showing in UK cinemas.
encoded: There's another extremely varied slate of new releases for film fans in the UK to choose from this weekend – with everything from gruesome horror to sentimental drama represented in this week's line-up. Perhaps the most high-profile new release is the somewhat clumsily titled Lee Cronin's The Mummy which you might have heard does NOT include Brendan Fraser. This is a far more gory take on the classic monster lore from the titular Irish director – and certainly not one for the faint-hearted. Meanwhile, one week after James McAvoy made his directorial debut with California Schemin', another Scottish actor has stepped behind the camera for the first time, with Brian Cox this time taking on directorial duties on drama Glenrothan. Elsewhere, Jude Law stars as Vladimir Putin in The Wizard of the Kremlin, Jennifer Lopez takes the lead in a musical version of Kiss of the Spider Woman, the always busy Josh O'Connor fronts quiet Western drama Rebuilding and German auteur Christian Petzold returns with his latest effort Miroirs No 3. You can find our reviews for all those films below, while you can also discover our lowdown on the other major movies released in UK cinemas in recent weeks, including hit sci-fi flick Project Hail Mary and much talked about dark comedy The Drama. Read on for your weekly round-up of all the films currently showing in UK cinemas. What films are released in UK cinemas this week? 17 - 23 April Lee Cronin's The Mummy View Green Video on the source website Despite some gruesome prosthetics and buckets of gore, Lee Cronin’s reimagining of The Mummy is a bit all over the place. After eight years missing, the daughter of journalist Charlie (Jack Reynor) and his wife Larissa (Laia Costa) unexpectedly returns home mute, traumatised and wrapped in bandages. When she begins to exhibit increasingly disturbing, seemingly supernatural behaviour, Charlie enlists help to uncover exactly what happened to her – with sinister results. Fresh off the back of reinventin…

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Best films to watch on TV today, tonight and this week
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date: 2026-04-17T10:25:14.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
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description: Whatever your taste, there's a movie on for everyone.
encoded: There may be plenty of movies available on streaming platforms and being released weekly in cinemas, but nothing quite beats the feeling of finding a hidden gem while flicking through the TV. With such a raft of options – old and new – to pick from this weekend, it can often feel like a bit of an insurmountable task to find one that really tickles your fancy. But that's where we come in to do the hard work for you, picking out some of the most stellar options available to tune into. This weeks selection includes everything from British horror classics The Wicker Man and Don't Look Now to iconic romcom Four Weddings and a Funeral. There's something for everyone and if you're wondering where to find some of the best films on the terrestrial channels this week, we've got you sorted. Read on for an expertly compiled list of the best flicks airing across the next seven days. Friday 17 April Broken Arrow - 3:20pm, Film4 Western starring James Stewart and Jeff Chandler. Arizona in the 1870s: a US army scout, tired of the continual violence and slaughter between whites and native Americans, meets the Apache leader Cochise to negotiate a truce. Unexpectedly, the scout falls in love with a young Apache girl. Read our full review Road to Perdition - 9pm, Great TV Period crime drama starring Tom Hanks and Paul Newman. The Midwest in the 1930s: when the profession of ruthless hitman Michael Sullivan is discovered, a killer is sent to eradicate him and his family. But Sullivan and his 12-year-old son escape and embark upon a life-changing journey of revenge. Read our full review The Wicker Man - 11:05pm, BBC Two Classic horror starring Edward Woodward and Christopher Lee. When a policeman receives an anonymous letter suggesting that a girl has mysteriously disappeared from a small island community, he sets out to investigate. On his arrival, the villagers deny any knowledge of the girl, and he soon discovers that life on the island is not all that it seems. Read our full review T…

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Best films released in the UK this month: April 2026
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date: 2026-03-31T13:25:58.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: List
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description: Highlights include The Drama, Undertone and Mother Mary.
encoded: We head into the April off the back of a pretty strong first quarter of the year at UK cinemas – thanks both to awards season films that arrived in the UK after their 2025 American premieres and major new films like Project Hail Mary and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. This month sees another varied selection, with the box office expected to be dominated by two new releases in particular: the second animated Super Mario movie and the biopic of highly controversial pop superstar Michael Jackson. But there are plenty of other options as well, from Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's new movie The Drama to buzzy horror title Undertone to the extremely intriguing Mother Mary – which stars Anne Hathaway as a fictional pop star and has been described as undefinable even by it's own director David Lowery. Elsewhere, Josh O'Connor turns in another stellar performance in low-key gem Rebuilding, two Scottish actors – James McAvoy and Brian Cox – both make their directorial debuts with California Schemin' and Glenrothan respectively, and Regé-Jean Page and Halle Bailey lead new romcom You, Me and Tuscany. There's all that plus Jude Law starring as Vladimir Putin and the latest project from acclaimed, offbeat Cornish director Mark Jenkin – so plenty to get stuck into. To help you pick out the highlights, we've put together a selection of some of the best films to watch this month – check out the video above or read on for our choices. Best films released in the UK this month: April 2026 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/Mario-Galaxy-992e20c.jpg" width="2415" height="1608" alt="Luigi (Charlie Day), Mario (Chris Pratt), Yoshi (Donald Glover) and Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) inThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie" title="Luigi (Charlie Day), Mario (Chris Pratt), Yoshi (Donald Glover) and Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) inThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie" /> Release date: Friday 1 April in cinemas This follow-up to the 20…

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Best films released in the UK this month: March 2026
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date: 2026-03-10T16:10:52.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
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description: Highlights include Project Hail Mary, The Good Boy and Splitsville.
encoded: With the majority of the major awards season films having come and blockbuster season still a while off, March can sometimes be a quiet release for new film releases – but there's still plenty yo look forward to for film fans in the UK this month. We've already seen the release of Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride and Pixar's latest animation Hoppers, while hotly-anticipated Peaky Blinders sequel movie The Immortal Man has arrived in cinemas ahead of a Netflix release on 20 March. The headliner for the rest of the month is undoubtedly sci-fi epic Project Hail Mary, based on a best-selling novel by The Martian author Andy Weir, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and starring Ryan Gosling in the lead role. Early buzz has been very strong. There's also an intriguing thriller starring Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough, an acclaimed comedy starring Dakota Johnson and Adria Arjona and another – yes another – Colleen Hoover adaptation, this time led by Maika Monroe. Meanwhile, horror fans have sequel Ready or Not 2: Here I Come to look forward to and if you're after something for the whole family, there's also a starry new Enid Blyton adaptation on the way. So plenty of variety! To help you pick out the highlights, we've put together a selection of some of the best films to watch this month – check out the video above or read on for our choices. Best films released in the UK this month: March 2026 The Bride Release date: Friday 6 March in cinemas Maggie Gyllenhaal follows up her acclaimed directorial debut The Lost Daughter with something very different: a raucous reimagining of The Bride of Frankenstein starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale. Set in mid-1930s US it follows Frankenstein (Bale) and his newly reanimated Bride (Buckley) as they embark on a Bonnie and Clyde-esque lovers on the lam killing spree, with plenty of bold stylistic flourishes along the way. Hoppers Release date: Friday 6 March in cinemas Pixar's latest follows a young girl who uses a ne…

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10 essential Robert Duvall films to watch in tribute to The Godfather icon
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date: 2026-02-17T14:36:34.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
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description: The legendary actor has passed away at the age of 95.
encoded: In the last year or so, we've lost so many of the greats of the New Hollywood era – that defining movement in American film that brought us an incredible variety of complex, layered and captivating pieces of cinema in the late '60s and '70s. After Gene Hackman, Robert Redford and Diane Keaton all passed away in 2025, yesterday brought the sad news that legendary character actor Robert Duvall had died at the age of 95. The news was announced in a statement by his wife Luciana, who wrote that he had passed "peacefully" at their home in Middleburg, Virginia. "To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller," she added. "To me, he was simply everything. His passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a great meal, and holding court." Duvall's career was one marked by excellence across more than six decades, excelling in a number of seminal films in both supporting and leading roles. Indeed, with his very first film credit, he was already playing an indelible character in an American classic – starring as Boo Radley in Robert Mulligan's adaptation of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. It's for his work in the 70s for which Duvall will likely be most remembered. He was the only actor to star in all four of Francis Ford Coppola's unrivalled streak of hits in that decade (though his small part in the magnificent The Conversation was uncredited) with his Oscar-nominated roles as consigliere Tom Hagen in The Godfather films and as Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore in Apocalypse Now particularly iconic. Few lines in cinema history have been more immortalised than the latter's declaration that he loves the smell of napalm in the morning. View Green Video on the source website In total, Duvall was nominated for seven Oscars, winning just the once for his leading turn in 1983 drama Tender Mercies, with his final nomination coming for his supporting role in The Judge in 2014. Meanwhile, alongside the classics, there were al…

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14 Valentine's films that won't make you want to vomit
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date: 2026-02-12T16:00:00.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
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subject: Valentine's Day
description: After a romantic movie that completely sidesteps cheesiness? We've got you covered...
encoded: Agreeing on a decent film to watch can be a battle at the best of times, but on Valentine's Day it's often especially fraught. Indeed, navigating the never-ending stream of saccharine big screen offerings is no easy task, with many of the options available leaning a little too far into embarrassing cheesiness. But fortunately, there are loads of romantic movies that manage to sidestep schmaltz more or less completely – providing laughs and charm without making you want to thrown up your expensive dinner. After something that ticks those boxes, but not sure where to begin? We've outlined 14 varies options below. 1. What If Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) works his magic in this alternative rom-com about a guy called Wallace who falls head over heels for Chantry (Zoe Kazan). Only problem is she's already got a boyfriend (Rafe Spall), so Wallace has a hard time working his way out of the friend zone. It's quirky, it's witty and Adam Driver keeps the witticisms coming thick and fast. You won't even have time to feel nauseous. RT review Daniel Radcliffe headlines a cute, quintessentially indie romantic comedy that thinks it's a bit cleverer than it actually is. It's quite the opposite for the character he plays, however - a medical school dropout who's lost his faith in love after a break-up. So he takes solace in his friendship with a cartoon animator, played with familiar kookiness by Ruby Sparks star Zoe Kazan (her affectations enhanced by doodles that spring to life), but it's painfully clear that Radcliffe wants more. His main obstacle is Rafe Spall as Kazan's long-time boyfriend, who is instrumental in the film's funniest moments. Mostly, though, director Michael Dowse (Goon) relies on the witty banter between his leads to keep the formulaic action zipping along. Radcliffe isn't quite as comfortable as his co-star with this screwball approach and shrewdly tries a few Hugh Grant-style tics, making a virtue of his very British awkwardness. Ironically, the chemistry i…

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FC 26 defenders: Best CB, RB and LB in Career Mode
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date: 2026-02-10T17:00:25.000Z
creator: Lloyd Coombes
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description: From centre-backs to full-backs, these are FC 26’s best defenders.
encoded: Fergie once said that attack wins you games, but defence wins you titles, and since he knows a thing or two about football, we reckon you should start loading up your squad with the best defenders in FC 26. Whether you're after a towering centre-back or a tricky full-pack to terrorise your opponents, these players are the best of the best in the back line – just make sure you're using one of the best formations to get the most out of them. If you need a bit of youth in your team, then you're probably better off with some of the best FC 26 wonderkids. Alternatively, our cheapest high-rated players will get you a bargain or two in Ultimate Team. For stopping the goals, however, you can't say much better than this full list of the very best FC 26 defenders in each position. Best defenders in FC 26 (Men) Looking for a ball-playing CB or a brick wall? You’ll find them in this list, along with flying full-backs capable of overlapping with the game’s best wingers. Despite Liverpool's Van Dijk being the top-rated defender and the best male CB in FC 26, it’s PSG that has three players in the top 10. Virgil van Dijk | 90 | CB | Liverpool Achraf Hakimi | 89 | RB | Paris Saint-Germain Gabriel | 88 | CB | Arsenal Alessandro Bastoni | 87 | CB | Lombardia FC (Inter Milan) Marquinhos | 87 | CB | Paris Saint-Germain William Saliba | 87 | CB | Arsenal Jonathan Tah | 87 | CB | Bayern Munich Jules Kounde | 87 | RB | FC Barcelona Trent Alexander-Arnold | 86 | RB | Real Madrid Nuno Mendes | 86 | LB | Paris Saint-Germain These are the overall top 10, but if you're looking for a more specific breakdown, here are the best defenders in each position. Best centre-backs in FC 26 Here are the top 10 best CBs in FC 26: Virgil van Dijk | 90 | CB | Liverpool Gabriel | 88 | CB | Arsenal Alessandro Bastoni | 87 | CB | Lombardia FC (Inter Milan) Marquinhos | 87 | CB | Pars Saint-Germain William Saliba | 87 | CB | Arsenal Jonathan Tah | 87 | CB | Bayern Munich Antonio Rüdiger | 86 | CB | Real Madrid R…

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Best films released in the UK this month: February 2026
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date: 2026-02-04T09:43:19.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: List
subject: Video
description: Highlights include Wuthering Heights, The Secret Agent and The Testament of Ann Lee.
encoded: You might think that February would be a relatively slow time for film releases – but this year it's anything but in the UK. A huge variety of big new movies are making their way to cinemas throughout the month, with some real treats in store for film fans of all stripes. The headline grabber is, without doubt, Wuthering Heights. Emily Brontë's iconic gothic novel has been adapted for the big screen on many previous occasions, of course, but with Saltburn director Emerald Fennell at the helm – and Charli xcx providing the soundtrack – this iteration looks like being something completely different. There are also several films that have featured heavily in the ongoing awards season, including Brazilian drama The Secret Agent, which is the final film from the Oscars best picture line-up to arrive in the UK. Meanwhile, one of its competitors in the best international feature race, Sirât, also arrives at the end of the month. One film that hasn't received too much love from awards bodies – but which deserves huge acclaim – is Mona Fastvold's The Testament of Ann Lee, a unique, fascinating and remarkably moving period musical about the titular founder of the Shakers. Plus there's acclaimed British independent drama My Father's Shadow, Sam Raimi's first non-franchise feature in more than years years Send Help and Kristen Stewart's directorial debut The Chronology of Water. And that's barely scratching the surface – it really is a bumper month. To help you pick out the highlights, we've put together a selection of some of the best films to watch this month – check out the video above or read on for our choices. Best films released in the UK this month: February 2026 Send Help Release date: Thursday 5th February in cinemas Sam Raimi's first non-franchise film since the release of Drag Me to Hell back in 2009 is a tremendously entertaining desert island-set comedy-horror starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien. McAdams plays Linda Liddle, a woman who is obsessed with reali…

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Best films released in the UK this month: January 2026
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date: 2026-01-09T10:49:39.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: List
subject: Video
description: Highlights include Hamnet, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Is This Thing On?
encoded: January is often an interesting time for new film releases – with a combination of both major awards hopefuls that were released across the Atlantic at the end of the previous year, and some more low-brow genre fare. That's very much the case again this year. There are no shortage of options when it comes to the former category – with the likes of Hannet, No Other Choice and Is This Thing On? arriving throughout the month – while those looking for a nice dose of escapism might enjoy Chris Pratt tech-thriller Mercy and Jason Statham actioner Shelter. Meanwhile, other notable releases include a pair of sports dramas that focus on the relationships between two sporting icons and their coaches. Giant explores the dynamic between legendary boxer Prince Naseem Hamed (Amir El-Masry) and coach Brendan Ingle (Pierce Brosnan), while Saipan dramatises the bitter fallout between footballing great Roy Keane (Éanna Hardwicke) and his international manager Mick McCarthy (Steve Coogan). But perhaps the most exciting new release of the month is 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple – which will tantalisingly pick up where the previous film left off just a few months ago. We can't wait to see how it develops. To help you pick out the highlights, we've put together a selection of some of the best films to watch this month – check out the video above or read on for our choices. Best films released in the UK this month: January 2026 Hamnet Release date: Friday 9th January in cinemas Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal lead the cast of this adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's novel, which explores how a personal tragedy and the resulting grief propelled William Shakespeare to write his iconic masterpiece Hamlet. The film has won rave reviews for its emotional resonance and is expected to be a major player throughout the ongoing awards season, with Buckley in particular a frontrunner to win the Oscar for Best Actress. Giant Release date: Friday 9th January in cinemas This sports drama about the career …

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Best new films of 2026: 26 movies to look forward to
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date: 2026-01-09T07:00:45.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
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description: It looks like being another brilliant 12 months of cinema – here are some of our most hotly anticipated films.
encoded: Lat year gifted us with a huge range of wonderful new films – from horror hits Sinners and Weapons to genre-defying epics likes Marty Supreme and One Battle After Another – and it looks like 2026 will be stuffed with plenty more cinematic treats. As is often the case, the first couple of months will see UK fans afforded the chance to see some major films that debuted in the US towards the end of last year, with Hamnet, The Secret Agent and The Testament of Ann Lee among the big hitters to look out for in January and February. That should set the tone for a 2026 slate that includes new films from legendary directors such as Christopher Nolan and Steven Spielberg, a range of franchise blockbusters such as Dune: Part Three and the latest Avengers movie, and a few films that seem destined to get people talking – like Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Do bear in mind that we've kept this list to films that already have confirmed UK release dates. There will be plenty more major films added to the schedule in due course, with David Fincher, Robert Eggers, Greta Gerwig, Joel Coen and Luca Guadagnino among the big-name directors with films in the pipeline that will most likely debut at prestigious film festivals throughout the year. And obviously, this list is not definitive. There's also a great variety of other films that debuted at festivals last year – including If I Had Legs I'd Kick You and Splitsville – in addition to horror sequels and reboots such as Evil Dead: Burn, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and Resident Evil, the latter of which is interestingly helmed by Weapons director Zach Cregger. There are also new films from genre directors including Sam Raimi (Send Help), M Night Shyamalan (Remain) and Rob Savage (The Other Mommy) plus a raft of family titles including The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Disney's Hexed and the live action remake of Moana. And as ever, for all that we can make predictions, a great joy every year is the fact that many under-the…

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2025’s 25 best new movies - from Frankenstein to Sinners
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date: 2025-12-30T06:00:51.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
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description: Our rundown of the best new film releases of 2025.
encoded: It's been another excellent year for new film releases in the UK – and as you can see from our top 25 below, a very eclectic one too. As ever, the year started with some great awards contenders that had debuted across the Atlantic at the tail end of 2024 – with the likes of The Brutalist, Nickel Boys and A Real Pain all featuring highly on our list. Meanwhile, it's also been a spectacular year when it comes to horror, with first Sinners and then Weapons capturing the imaginations of the cinema-going public with bold, original takes on the genre, before Guillermo del Toro delivered his version of one of the most iconic of all horror tales: Frankenstein. It's perhaps been a slightly less memorable year when it comes to the biggest blockbusters, but we do have at least one franchise film in our list as well: the fourth entry in the Bridget Jones franchise. Plus there are all sorts of great international films, independent gems and unexpected hits, so prepare to add a film or two to your watchlists. But what came in at number one? Scroll down our list to find out. 25. The Seed of the Sacred Fig This political thriller from Iranian writer/director Mohammad Rasoulof was made in secret, with its 2024 premiere leading to his arrest and eventual exile abroad. Set during the 2022 mass protests against the government, Rasoulof's impressive allegorical drama begins with Tehran lawyer Iman (Missagh Zareh) promoted to investigating judge, pleasing his loyal wife (Soheila Golestani) and two daughters. But the violent unrest on the streets soon renders Iman little more than a rubber stamp for swift draconian punishment, demoralising him and horrifying his offspring who begin to question his actions, especially after a female friend is shot and injured by police. The fraying of family relations is a slow-burning, claustrophobic and yet beautifully modulated affair, punctuated by visceral real-life news footage of the protests and subsequent police brutality. However, when Iman’s gov…

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12 underrated TV gems from 2025 – from The Assembly to Worlds Apart
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date: 2025-12-23T08:00:38.000Z
creator: Caroline Frost
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description: The best of the small screen over the past 12 months that you might have missed.
encoded: This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. As well as this year’s biggest TV juggernauts – Adolescence (Netflix), The White Lotus (Sky Atlantic), The Celebrity Traitors (iPlayer) et al – we have been spoilt with some relatively undiscovered gems. Here’s my Deserving Dozen… 1. Confessions of a Brain Surgeon - iPlayer Pioneering neurosurgeon Henry Marsh quotes French doctor René Leriche, who wrote, “Every surgeon carries within himself a small cemetery… a place of bitterness and regret.” Now retired, Marsh’s regrets are both professional and personal, humble and honest. 2. Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action - Netflix How did the former Mayor of Cincinnati create a TV phenomenon that pitched itself as a champion of free speech yet stood accused of ruining US culture? Comparing himself to Oprah Winfrey, Springer said, “She does a talk show, I do a circus. Just no lions.” 3. Worlds Apart - Channel 4 Six young Brits each team up with a pensioner to travel across Japan, solve puzzles and try to win a £50,000 prize. They trade energy and wisdom in a reality show not about age, but compassion and comradeship. 4. Last One Laughing - Amazon Prime Video Ten comedians try to make each other laugh, while not smiling themselves. More proof that there’s nothing funnier than watching someone trying to keep a straight face. 5. Jane Austen: Rise of a Genius - iPlayer A fascinating two-part documentary follows Austen’s own personal rebellion: only by rejecting an offer of marriage without love and putting herself in financial peril could she dodge a woman of her time’s lot and instead become its greatest-ever chronicler. 6. Once Upon a Time in Space - iPlayer The awe-inspiring triumphs and devastating tragedies of the two-decade space race, as remembered by those involved. Among them is Anna Fisher, the first mother in space, who told RT, “I didn’t want to be a female astronaut, just an astronaut.” 7. Live Aid at 40 - iPlayer <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/produ…

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Best films on TV for Christmas and New Year 2025
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date: 2025-12-19T14:21:42.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: List
subject: Video
description: As ever, there's a huge selection box of cinematic treats being shown on the small screen over the festive period.
encoded: While the TV schedules tend to be punctuated with some great films all the year round, that's never the case more than it is over the festive period – with all sorts of beloved movies broadcast on free to air TV over the holidays. Thankfully, things are no different this year, with the major terrestrial channels once again pulling out all the stops to air both classic staples from yesteryear and more recent movies, with a hugely varied selection of family films, romcoms, action flicks, musicals and much more making it into the schedules. As ever, this year sees broadcasts for some of the best films from the last couple of years – including Oppenheimer and Challengers – while there's also plenty to enjoy if you're more into old school favourites, like Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window and classic musical West Side Story. We’ve put together a list of some of the best movies to watch for free on TV this Christmas and New Year, separated by genre – take a look below to find out what’s on at no cost. Best free family films on TV this Christmas and New Year Ron's Gone Wrong Animated comedy adventure featuring the voices of Jack Dylan Grazer and Zach Galifianakis. Young misfit Barney is given the must-have interactive robot toy for his birthday, and names it Ron. But Ron appears to have a social software glitch, and when news of the defect goes viral, the CEO of the company that built Ron sees it as a potential PR threat that needs eliminating. Saturday 20th December, Channel 4, 11:15am How the Grinch Stole Christmas Comedy fantasy starring Jim Carrey. It's Christmas in Whoville and preparations are well under way. Meanwhile, up in his mountain lair, the Grinch, a cold-hearted hermit, sits alone resenting the Whovians' happiness. But then he's befriended by a little girl who softens his once impervious heart. Sunday 21st December, ITV2, 4:20pm The Little Mermaid Live-action adaptation of Disney's animated fairy tale, starring Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King. Ariel the merma…

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8 essential Rob Reiner films to watch to pay tribute: from This is Spinal Tap to When Harry Met Sally
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date: 2025-12-15T15:45:54.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: List
description: The director of some of the most beloved American films of all time has died in tragic circumstances – but he leaves behind an incredible legacy.
encoded: There are few American filmmakers who will leave behind a legacy quite as remarkable or wide-ranging as Rob Reiner. The director, who has died aged 78, was the man behind many of the most beloved films of all time, working in – and excelling in – a vast array of different genres and styles. The son of another Hollywood legend, the iconic comedian and filmmaker Carl Reiner, Reiner junior first became known to a wide audience for his Emmy-winning role as Mike "Meathead" Stivic in the hit '70s sitcom All in the Family, before embarking on a directing career in 1984 with his debut film, the cult comedy classic This is Spinal Tap. With that film be began an incredible streak of hits that saw him master the coming-of-age flick (Stand By Me), the fantasy adventure (The Princess Bride), the romcom (When Harry Met Sally...), the horror genre (Misery) and the courtroom drama (A Few Good Men) – with pretty much everything he touched in the '80s and early '90s turning to gold. Critical and commercial hits were in shorter supply from the late '90s onwards, but he continued to be a well-regarded and admired figure in the industry. He made what turned out to be his final film earlier this year – perhaps fittingly a legacy sequel for his very first feature – and also continued to act in a number of projects, most recently showing up in a memorable recurring role in the fourth season of The Bear. Announcing his death – and that of his wife of more than 35 years, Michele – a family statement read: "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time." The news has understandably prompted a host of heartfelt tributes from many of Hollywoods biggest names, and it seems likely that many fans will be honouring his incredible life and career by revisiting one or two of the many gems he gifted American cinema. With that in mind, we've gone into our ar…

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Best vintage Christmas movies to watch now – 11 festive classics and where to watch them
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date: 2025-12-12T07:00:26.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Christmas
subject: List
description: From It's a Wonderful Life to The Apartment, here's our list of the very best Christmas films from yesteryear.
encoded: Christmas movies have perhaps never been in greater supply, with Netflix and its streaming competitors now in the habit of releasing a glut of brand new festive films every single year. But while there have been some great new additions to the canon in recent times – none more so than Alexander Payne's terrific Oscar-nominated The Holdovers – you have to go back decades to find some of the best ever examples of the genre. Of course, It's A Wonderful Life tends to be the most cited vintage classic, and with good reason, but there are plenty of other options from yesteryear if you're looking for something traditional as we count down the days to 25th December. To help you out, we've put together a list of 11 great Christmas movies released between 1934 and 1960, including everything from a Laurel and Hardy favourite to a revered adaptation of A Christmas Carol and a couple of delightful movie musicals. Read on to see our list – and details on how you can watch them. 1. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) This masterpiece from Frank Capra is a film with much more to it than festive feel-good sentimentality and still has a lot to say about community spirit. As the suicidal man who is shown the value of his life by his guardian angel, central character George Bailey is Mr Deeds, John Doe and Mr Smith rolled into one, and only James Stewart could have so successfully lent him the self-doubt that gnaws away at his essential decency. As with all good morality tales, the villain has to be exceptional, too, and Lionel Barrymore is at the peak of his powers as the evil Potter. The term Capra-esque is too often misapplied: forget the imitations and revel in the genuine article. – David Parkinson Where to watch: ITVX, Prime Video and NOW 2. The Shop Around the Corner (1940) This wonderful romantic comedy drama, about pen pals who fall in love without realising they work together, contains delightful performances by Margaret Sullavan (full of grace and warmth) and the young James Stewar…

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Best Christmas films on Disney Plus in 2025 – from Home Alone to The Muppet Christmas Carol
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date: 2025-12-10T10:02:49.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Christmas
subject: Disney Plus
subject: List
subject: On demand
description: The streamer's collection of festive fare includes both beloved classics and underseen gems.
encoded: While Netflix are undoubtedly the most productive of the major streamers when it comes to releasing brand new Christmas films every year, it's arguably Disney Plus which has the best selection of proper Yuletide classics. The library includes such beloved gems as Home Alone, The Muppet Christmas Carol and two versions of Miracle on 34th Street, alongside a couple of films that are known to start debates as to whether they can truly qualify for Christmas status: Die Hard and The Nightmare Before Christmas. But that's not all. You can also find a number of other seasonal films on the platform, including some great options for younger viewers and even an Oscar-nominated short film from acclaimed Italian director Alice Rohrwacher. Check out our list of recommendations below – and also make sure to take a look at our lists for Netflix Christmas films and Prime Video Christmas films too. Home Alone More than 30 years on from the film's release, Macaulay Culkin's turn as Kevin McAllister remains one of the most revered child performances of all time. As you'll no doubt be aware, the film sees 8-year-old Kevin – who has inadvertently been left behind when his family go off on holiday – laying all manner of violent booby traps in a bid to stave off the threat of two opportunistic burglars (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) on Christmas Eve. The film has spawned a number of sequels over the years, which are also all available to view on Disney Plus, although in our opinion only the most immediate of those follow-ups, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, is especially worth your time. Die Hard While not everyone considers this classic 1988 action flick to be a Christmas movie – it had its original release in July, after all – it's undoubtedly become a seasonal staple for millions of film fans around the world, thanks to its Christmas Eve setting, festive soundtrack and perhaps the best use of Ho Ho Ho ever seen on film. Of course, the film stars Bruce Willis as John McClane, a New York d…

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Best films released in the UK this month: December 2025
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date: 2025-11-28T09:00:34.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: List
subject: Video
description: Highlights include Sentimental Value, Marty Supreme and The Housemaid.
encoded: As 2025 comes to a close, there's a chance you've already started compiling your list of the best films of the year – but you might want to hold of finalising that list just yet. That's because there are still some pretty major films set to arrive in UK cinemas throughout December, from long-awaited blockbusters like Avatar: Fire and Ash to major awards hopefuls like Sentimental Value and Marty Supreme. There's also fantasy romcom Eternity, video game horror sequel Five Nights at Freddy's 2, and horror comedy reboot Anaconda, while those who have read Freida McFadden's 2022 best-seller The Housemaid will be very excited about the starry adaptation led by Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney. Meanwhile, two A-list stars are stepping behind the camera for the first time, with Scarlett Johansson's Eleanor the Great and Kate Winslet's Goodbye June among the more intriguing new releases of the month. To help you pick out the highlights, we've put together a selection of some of the best films to watch this month – check out the video above or read on for our choices. Best films released in the UK this month: December 2025 Eternity Release date: Friday 5th December in cinemas Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller and Callum Turner star in this afterlife-set love triangle romcom from director David Freyne. The plot sees the soul of a recently deceased woman named Joan (Olsen) given one week to decide where to spend eternity, as she finds herself "torn between the man she spent her life with, and her first love, who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive". It Was Just an Accident Release date: Friday 5th December in cinemas This thriller from legendary Iranian director Jafar Panahi won the prestigious Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival. It follows a man after he bumps into the man he firmly believes to be his former torturer, although the latter strenuously denies this having been the case – which leads to some major doubt creeping in. Five Nights at Freddy's…

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Best films released in the UK this month: November 2025
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date: 2025-11-05T17:13:59.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: List
subject: Video
description: Highlights include Predator: Badlands, Wicked: For Good, and Wake Up Dead Man
encoded: We're reaching the end of 2025, but – as is usually the case at this time of year – there are still a lot of major releases to come, and November's slate is absolutely packed with big hitters. In terms of franchise fare, the month gets off to a good start with Dan Trachtenberg's Predator: Badlands – starring Elle Fanning – while fans of the Now You See Me films will be glad to see the return of The Four Horsemen (and a new batch of younger magicians) in the third entry in that series. There's also two more big star-studded Netflix releases ahead of their streaming debuts in December, with Noah Baumbach's comedy drama Jay Kelly and the third Knives Out Mystery Wake Up Dead Man both getting limited theatrical runs. As for awards contenders, it's well worth checking out Jennifer Lawrence's turn in Lynne Ramsay's Die My Love and Sydney Sweeney's performance in true story boxing drama Christy, with both stars in the running to be nominated for Best Actress at next year's Oscars. There's also a new horror film from Longlegs director Oz Perkins, Edgar Wright's new adaptation of Stephen King's The Running Man and a sequel to Disney's Zootropolis, plus new films starring Brenda Blethyn, Benedict Cumberbatch and Ethan Hawke. And that's before we even get to the biggest release of the month: Wicked: For Good. To help you pick out the highlights, we've put together a selection of some of the best films to watch this month – check out the video above or read on for our choices. Best films released in the UK this month: November 2025 Predator: Badlands Release date: Friday 7th November in cinemas Prey director Dan Trachtenberg returns with another new entry in the Predator franchise – which is the first film in the series to make a member of the Predator species the protagonist. It follows young outcast Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) after he's sent to a remote planet and strikes up an unlikely bond with a synthetic human named Thia (Elle Fanning), with some interesting co…

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Ghost of Yōtei armour: Best armour sets for every playstyle
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date: 2025-10-09T11:38:13.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: List
description: The Onryō's new clothes.
encoded: Having the best armour set can go a long way in Ghost of Yōtei, a game that rewards you for playing thoughtfully and matching the right gear to your playstyle. Whichever way you’re exploring the Ghost of Yōtei map (shoutout to everyone who’s ignoring the main missions to maximise their freewheeling open-world adventures), you’ll want to be wearing the best armour possible for the task at hand at any given point. Some of the best Ghost of Yōtei armour is angled around one particular weapon or a single combat style, but there are a few that offer more general boosts that feel more like traditional video game armour. So, what’s the best armour in Ghost of Yōtei? And how do you get it? Keep on reading and we’ll run through all the best options and why they might be right for Atsu in your case. Let’s get to it. What is the best armour in Ghost of Yōtei? In this writer’s opinion, the best armour in Ghost of Yōtei is Taro’s Armour. As I’m not particularly obsessed with one particular weapon type or playstyle, the Taro Armour stands out as a very strong option for two reasons. For one thing, it boosts your health (by a minor amount to start with, but more and more with every upgrade). Secondly, it enhances your Spirit gains when you have a cooking bonus. These two factors means that it gives you a general boost during combat scenarios without taking anything helpful away from you. And as an added bonus, it’ll also reduce fire and cold damage. However, we’re aware that everyone plays the game differently and therefore will require a different armour to maximise their chances. To try and help more of you out, we’ve listed a number of great armour sets below and what each one is best for. Best armour sets in Ghost of Yōtei Taro's Armour: Best for Health and Spirit What it does: All Spirit gains increased by a minor amount when graced with a cooking Spirit bonus. Maximum Health increased by a minor amount. Fire and Cold damage reduced by a moderate amount. How to get: Rescue Ta…

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FC 26 Squad Battle rewards: Full list and when to claim rewards
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date: 2025-10-08T08:00:58.000Z
creator: Lloyd Coombes
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
subject: List
description: Is your squad up to the challenge?
encoded: FC 26 Squad Battles rewards are some of the easiest ways to earn coins and packs in Ultimate Team, but what is actually on offer? Squad Battles, which pits players against AI-controller teams instead of real players, is a little more casual than Division Rivals and FUT Champs, but still rewards players with some great prizes for competing. Here’s the full list of Squad Battles rewards and how to redeem them. FC 26 Squad Battles rewards release time Squad Battles rewards go live at 8am BST, 9am CET, 12am PT or 3am ET on Sundays. Consider it a nice way to start the day with your coffee and a bunch of packs. You can redeem the rewards in-game, but you’ll also find them available when launching the EA FC Companion App after that time has passed. All EA FC 26 Squad Battles rewards While it's a little less competitive, Squad Battles still has some great rewards, particularly if you can put in the time to play all 18 weekly matches (16 AI squads, plus a Featured Squad and the Team of the Week). Here are the rewards you’ll get at each level. Note, the points required can change each week, so be sure to check them in the Competitions menu of the companion app or the in-game menu. Bronze 3 - 1x Premium Gold Loan Player Bronze 2 - 1x 75-85 Rare Gold Player and 1x 75+ Rare Gold Player Bronze 1 - 3x 75-85 Rare Gold Players and 3x 75+ Rare Gold Players Silver 3 - 1x Consumable Pack, 5x 75+ Rare Gold Players, 3x 75-85 Rare Gold Players Silver 2 - 4x 75-85 Rare Gold Players, 3x Consumable Packs, 16x 75-85 Rare Gold Players Silver 1 - 3x Consumable Packs, 9x 75+ Rare Gold Players, 4x 75-85 Rare Gold Players Gold 3 - 6x 75+ Rare Gold Players, 1x Rare Consumable Pack, 3x 82+ Rare Gold Players, 4,000 Coins Gold 2 - 5,500 Coins, 9x 75+ Rare Gold Players, 1x Rare Consumable Pack, 1x 84+ Rare Gold Player, 1x 82+ Rare Gold Player Gold 1 - 12x 75+ Rare Gold Players, 1x Rare Consumable Pack, 1x 84+ Rare Gold Player, 1x 83+ Rare Gold Player, 6,500 Coins Elite 3 - 12x 75+ Rare Gold Players, 1x…

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Best films released in the UK this month: October 2025
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date: 2025-10-01T06:00:22.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: List
subject: Video
description: Highlights include The Smashing Machine, Frankenstein and Bugonia.
encoded: Film fans have a very exciting month of new releases ahead in October – with all number of big awards hopefuls landing in cinemas over the next few weeks following their splashy premieres at recent major film festivals. Among those to look out for are two biographical films boasting performances that are expected to big contenders in this year's Best Actor race, with Dwayne Johnson starring as MMA fighter Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie's The Smashing Machine and Jeremy Allen White taking on the role of music icon Bruce Springsteen in biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. Meanwhile, Netflix also have three of their buzzy new titles opening in select cinemas this month ahead of their streaming debuts, with Kathryn Bigelow's A House of Dynamite, Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein and Edward Berger's Ballad of a Small Player all arriving soon. Elsewhere, director Yorgos Lanthimos has teamed up with Emma Stone once again for the intriguing new film Bugonia, actor Harris Dickinson makes his directorial debut with the well-reviewed drama Urchin and indie darling Kelly Reichardt has a new film starring the reliably great Josh O'Connor titled The Mastermind. And of course, it wouldn't be October without a major new horror flick – and this year's biggest Halloween release is The Black Phone 2, a sequel to Scott Derrickson's hit film from 2022. To help you pick out the highlights, we've put together a selection of some of the best films to watch this month – check out the video above or read on for our choices. Best films released in the UK this month: October 2025 The Smashing Machine Release date: Friday 3rd October in cinemas Dwayne Johnson has been highly praised for his performance in this biographical sports film about MMA fighter Mark Kerr, which is written and directed by Benny Safdie – his first film without brother Josh. Adapted from a documentary, the film follows both the highs and lows of Kerr's life and career – including the many personal hardships he had to ov…

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FC 26 cheap players: Bargains and free agents to sign in Career Mode
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date: 2025-09-22T16:37:04.000Z
creator: Lloyd Coombes
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
subject: List
description: These players will give your team a boost, but won’t cost the Earth.
encoded: EA Sports FC 26’s huge database of players means you can spend hours scouring for the best cheap players to improve your squad. We’ve already covered the finest wonderkids, but sometimes you need an experienced player to come in and set the tone, or a free agent looking to stake their claim. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the best players you can sign for very little, including a separate list of players you can snap up for nothing. Even big names like Memphis Depay can be found among the free agents! Let's get started. Best bargains in FC 26 Career Mode If you’re in need of a versatile player, Jorthy Mokio is our biggest recommendation. He’s got plenty of potential in defence, but we reckon he might end up being the next big thing in central midfield. Jorthy Mokio: Age 17 | Ajax | CDM, CM, LB, CB | 70 OVR | 89 POT | Value: £3.4m Marc Guiu is worth a punt from Chelsea, too, but he’s currently on loan at Sunderland, so you’ll have to wait a while before you can bring him in. Marc Guiu: Age 20 | Chelsea | ST | 71 OVR | 84 POT | Value: £4m Nelson Weiper is another young striker you can bag fairly cheaply from FSV Mainz, and he’s got a fairly high ceiling. View Green Video on the source website Nelson Weiper: Age 20 | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | ST, CAM, CM | 70 OVR | 84 POT | Value: £3.5m When it comes to wide men, Liverpool’s new young hero, Rio Ngumoha, is worth a look. He’s rated at 68 at the start of the game, but can reach as high as 88, making him a great early signing and one that’ll recoup his modest fee with ease. Rio Ngumoha: Age 16 | Liverpool | LM, LW | 68 OVR | 88 POT | Value: £2.9m Here are a few extra recommendations for scouting early on: Christos Mouzakitis: Age 18 | Olympiakos | CM, CAM | 71 OVR | 86 POT | Value: £3.9m Konstantinos Karetsas: Age 17 | Genk | CAM, RW, CM | 70 OVR | 86 POT | Value: £1.4m Elias Baum: Age 19 | Eintracht Frankfurt | RB, RM | 72 OVR | 84 POT | Value: £4.8m Yarek: Age 20 | PSV | CB, LB | 73 OVR | 85 POT | Value: £6m Robin …

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FC 26 strikers: Best ST in Career Mode (Men's and Women's)
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date: 2025-09-22T13:36:47.000Z
creator: Lloyd Coombes
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
subject: List
description: These strikers will bag you plenty of goals this season.
encoded: EA Sports FC 26 is available now in early access, but we already had a good idea which of the world’s strikers would be banging in the goals in this year’s game. The top-rated ST in the game is, perhaps to little surprise, Kylian Mbappé, but he’s followed swiftly by Champions League winning PSG striker Ousmane Dembélé and Manchester City talisman Erling Haaland. Of course, women's football has been in the game for a few years now, so you'll need to know the best female strikers as well if you really want to build the best squad possible in your game mode of choice. Alessia Russo leads the charge, and is joined by some formidable players too. Below, we’ve got the top 10 strikers in the game for both men and women's teams, including their overall rating and current club. Looking for more of the game’s best players? Check out the best FC 26 wingers to terrorise defences with. Best strikers in FC 26 - Men If you're looking for more firepower in a men's league, these elite male strikers will bolster any front line: Kylian Mbappe | 91 | Real Madrid Ousmane Dembele | 90 | PSG Erling Haaland | 90 | Manchester City Harry Kane | 89 | Bayern Munich Robert Lewandowski | 88 | FC Barcelona Lautaro Martinez | 88 | Lombardia FC (Inter Milan) Alexander Isak | 88 | Liverpool Serhou Guirassy | 87 | Borussia Dortmund Julian Alvarez | 87 | Atletico Madrid Viktor Gyokeres | 87 | Arsenal Best strikers in FC 26 - Women If you're playing your Career Mode save in a women's league right now, the following female strikers are the best of the best: Alessia Russo | 89 | Arsenal Khadija Shaw | 89 | Manchester City Marie Katoto | 89 | OL Lyonnes Sophia Wilson | 88 | Portland Thorns Ewa Pajor | 88 | FC Barcelona Ada Hegerberg | 87 | OL Lyonnes Sam Kerr | 87 | Chelsea Lea Schuller | 86 | Bayern Munich Melchie Dumornay | 86 | OL Lyonnes Clara Mateo | 85 | Paris FC Of course, none of these will come particularly cheap, so prepare to get your chequebook out! Read more on FC 26: FC 26 player ratings con…

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Best films released in the UK this month: September 2025
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date: 2025-09-08T13:30:31.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: List
subject: Video
description: Highlights include Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Steve and One Battle After Another.
encoded: With summer blockbuster season now behind us, we're moving in to the time of year where the big awards hopefuls start to premiere – and indeed a number of big hitters have recently premiered at the major festivals in Venice, Toronto and Telluride. We'll have to wait a while before most of those arrive in UK cinemas, but that doesn't mean we don't have plenty to look forward to in September, and there are several major new releases lined up for the next few weeks. The month has already got under way with a new film from Spike Lee and the latest entry in the mega-successful Conjuring franchise, and there's plenty more to come, from a sequel to beloved 1984 mockumentary This is Spinal Tap to the long-awaited closing chapter of Downton Abbey, as the Crawleys return to the big screen for a third and final movie spin-off. Later in the month, Cillian Murphy has reunited with Small Things Like These director Tim Mielants for new film Steve – which is getting a brief theatrical run before being added to Netflix – while the starry duo of Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell lead new romantic fantasy A Big, Bold, Beautiful Journey. But perhaps the biggest new release of all for film fans is the latest from esteemed writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson, who had teamed up with Leonardo DiCaprio for new thriller One Battle After Another – which seems like a good bet to be a contender when Oscars season comes around. To help you pick out the highlights, we've put together a selection of some of the best films to watch this month – check out the video above or read on for our choices. Best films released in the UK this month: September 2025 Highest 2 Lowest Release date: Friday 5th September in cinemas (and on Apple TV+) Denzel Washington leads the cast of Spike Lee's reimagining of the Akira Kurosawa film High and Low – playing a music mogul caught up in a ransom plot in New York City after his son's best friend is mistakenly kidnapped by culprits who had initially been targeting his s…

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Best films released in the UK this month: August 2025
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date: 2025-07-31T08:59:24.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: List
subject: Video
description: Highlights include Weapons, Materialists and Caught Stealing.
encoded: Most of this year's big summer blockbusters – from Jurassic World Rebirth to Superman to The Fantastic Four: First Steps – have now arrived in cinemas, but there's still a whole host of new movies to come out before the summer is done. In fact, August is one of the most packed months for new releases of the year so far, with everything from slapstick spoof reboots (The Naked Gun) to acclaimed modern rom-coms (Materialists) to high-octane action sequels (Nobody 2). There's also a couple of hotly-anticipated horror flicks in the shape of Weapons and Together, plus a new adaptation of Stephen King's novella The Life of Chuck – one of the relatively rare examples of a work by the prolific writer that doesn't fall into the horror genre. Two of the film world's more divisive big-name directors – Ari Aster and Darren Aronofsky – also both have new films out in the shape of Eddington and Caught Stealing respectively, while first-time feature filmmaker Eva Victor has wowed many critics with their debut Sorry, Baby. Meanwhile, fans eagerly awaiting the adaptation of Richard Osman's best-selling Thursday Murder Club are also in luck – with the film getting a limited theatrical release six days ahead of its Netflix debut at the end of the month. To help you pick out the highlights, we've put together a selection of some of the best films to watch this month – check out the video above or read on for our choices. Best films released in the UK this month: August 2025 The Naked Gun Release date: Friday 1st August in cinemas Liam Neeson takes over from the late Leslie Nielsen in this reboot of the beloved spoof franchise – which comes more than 30 years after the previous entry and sees him play Frank Lt Frank Drebin Jr, the son of Nielsen's character from the original movies. Directed and co-written by The Lonely Island's Akiva Schaffer, it contains all the slapstick, silliness and wordplay that fans of the original run would hope for, with memorable supporting performances from t…

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Best films released in the UK this month: July 2025
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date: 2025-07-02T15:04:48.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: List
subject: Video
description: Highlights include Jurassic World Rebirth, Superman and The Fantastic Four: Next Steps.
encoded: As we head into July, it's safe to say that we are well and truly in summer blockbuster season – and there are three very major new releases arriving throughout the month. The first of those – Jurassic World Rebirth – has already stomped into UK cinemas, with Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali joining the dinosaur franchise for a reboot that has so far been met with a rather divisive reception. It will be followed by two massive superhero flicks. First, James Gunn will launch his new DC Universe with his hotly anticipated new take on Superman, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. Then, less than a fortnight later, it's over to the MCU – with the franchise hoping that it can arrest its recent box office slide with the latest incarnation of the Fantastic Four, the hugely popular comic book characters who have been brought to the big screen to little critical success on two previous occasions. Plus, there's plenty more to look forward to if you're not so bothered by the big blockbusters – from a new comedy starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd to animated sequel The Bad Guys 2. Horror fans can count themselves especially lucky, thanks to the reboot of I Know What You Did Last Summer and new films from Talk to Me directors the Philippou brothers and – most intriguingly of all – one of the genre's greatest ever filmmakers in David Cronenberg. To help you pick out the highlights, we've put together a selection of some of the best films to watch this month – check out the video above or read on for our choices. Best films released in the UK this month: July 2025 Jurassic World Rebirth Release date: Wednesday 2nd July in cinemas The seventh film in the Jurassic franchise focuses on a trio of characters – played by Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali – who are hired by a shady pharma representative (Rupert Friend) to extract DNA from three massive prehistoric creatures in the hope it can lead to a major medical breakthrough. That…

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Best films released in the UK this month: June 2025
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date: 2025-06-04T13:47:26.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: List
description: Highlights include Elio, 28 Years Later and M3GAN 2.0.
encoded: May got this year's summer blockbuster season off to a good start, thanks to the release of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning – and the huge box office success of Lilo & Stitch – and there are several more major movie set for release in June. To kick things off, there's Ballerina, the latest film in the John Wick franchise, while we can also look forward to a new original film from Pixar, a live-action remake of How To Train Your Dragon and a sequel to 2023 horror hit M3GAN. Meanwhile, there's also 28 Years Later – which sees Danny Boyle return to the post-apocalyptic world he originated in 2002 – and a couple of intriguing British independent features in the shape of Tornado and Lollipop. To help you pick out the highlights, we've put together a selection of some of the best films to watch this month – check out the video above or read on for our choices. Best films released in the UK this month: June 2025 Ballerina Release date: Friday 6th June in cinemas Ana de Armas takes the lead in this latest film from the John Wick franchise – which is set between the third and fourth instalments and focuses on ballerina-assassin Eve Macarro, who was very briefly introduced in a short scene in Chapter 3 (then played by Unity Phelan). After opening with a brief scene from her childhood, the film follows Eve as she trains in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma before setting out to exact revenge for her father's death. In addition to de Armas, the cast includes Anjelica Huston and Gabriel Byrne as well as roles from series stalwarts Ian McShane, the late Lance Reddick and John Wick himself Keanu Reeves. Clown in a Cornfield Release date: Friday 6th June in cinemas This slasher flick is based on a YA novel of the same name by Adam Cesare and stars Katie Douglas as Quinn, a teenager who has just moved to the quiet Missourri town of Kettle Springs with her father (Aaron Abrams). Shortly after their arrival, they learn two crucial things about the town and its commun…

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Best films released in the UK this month: May 2025
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date: 2025-05-02T13:47:39.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
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description: Highlights include Final Destination: Bloodlines, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and The Phoenician Scheme.
encoded: May is typically the time of the year when summer blockbuster season gets underway – and that's certainly the case this year, with a jam-packed schedule of big releases in the month ahead. The month has already enjoyed a good start with Thunderbolts* – the best-reviewed Marvel film for some time – but perhaps the blockbuster that will be causing most eager excitement among film fans is the latest entry in the Mission: Impossible franchise, which arrives on Wednesday 21st. As if that wasn't enough, that very same week also sees a new film from the always brilliant auteur Wes Anderson, with his latest quirky confection The Phoenician Scheme set to arrive in UK cinemas fresh from a splashy premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Meanwhile, two film franchises – Final Destination and Karate Kid – get their first new entries for some time, there's the latest in Disney's ongoing live-action remake project, and there are intriguing new films featuring the likes of Nicolas Cage, Rosamund Pike, Jenna Ortega and Carey Mulligan. Plenty to be getting on with then! To help you pick out the highlights, we've put together a selection of some of the best films to watch this month – check out the video above or read on for our choices. Sponsored by Vue Save up to 30% on the latest releases at Vue in 2025 Are you a movie lover who always wants to be up to date with the latest releases? Then you're in luck, as RadioTimes.com readers can enjoy new films at Vue Cinemas for less. Customers will receive up to 30% off films with Vue Pass, as long as they have a RadioTimes.com account. It's a great time for new releases, with films such as Wicked, Nosferatu, The Brutalist and Moana 2 taking UK cinemas by storm. Head to your nearest Vue to catch these movies and more for up to 30% less if you're signed up as a RadioTimes.com member. Save up to 30% with Vue Pass Best films released in the UK this month: May 2025 Thunderbolts* Release date: Thursday 1st May in cinemas The latest film in the MCU,…

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Best films released in the UK this month: April 2025
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date: 2025-04-01T08:12:13.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: List
subject: Video
description: Highlights include The Amateur, Sinners and Warfare.
encoded: Another month is upon us, and April once again sees an interesting selection of new films arrive in UK cinemas – with everything from intense war dramas to high-profile video game adaptations to look forward to. Just a year after his impressive film Civil War debuted to mostly strong reviews, Alex Garland returns with Warfare – this time co-directed with Iraq war veteran Ray Mendoza – which follows a platoon of Navy SEALs in real time as they embark on a mission in enemy territory. Meanwhile, other highlights include the reunion of Black Panther director Ryan Coogler with Michael B Jordan for new horror flick Sinners, quirky comedy Death of a Unicorn starring Jenna Ortega and Richard E Grant, and Ben Affleck's return as accountant-turned-action-hero Christian Wolff for The Accountant 2. There's plenty more to enjoy as well, so to help you pick out the highlights, we've put together a selection of some of the best films to watch this month – check out the video above or read on for our choices. Sponsored by Vue Save up to 30% on the latest releases at Vue in 2025 Are you a movie lover who always wants to be up to date with the latest releases? Then you're in luck, as RadioTimes.com readers can enjoy new films at Vue Cinemas for less. Customers will receive up to 30% off films with Vue Pass, as long as they have a RadioTimes.com account. It's a great time for new releases, with films such as Wicked, Nosferatu, The Brutalist and Moana 2 taking UK cinemas by storm. Head to your nearest Vue to catch these movies and more for up to 30% less if you're signed up as a RadioTimes.com member. Save up to 30% with Vue Pass A Minecraft Movie Release date: Friday 4th April in cinemas Inspired by the mega-hit video game, this comedy adventure boasts a starry cast including Jason Momoa, Jack Black and Jennifer Coolidge – in addition to younger stars Emma Myers and Sebastian Hansen. According to a synopsis, it follows four misfits who find themselves on a magical quest with an unexpe…

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Best films released in the UK this month: March 2025
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date: 2025-03-05T09:51:59.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: List
subject: Video
description: Highlights include Mickey 17, Black Bag and Flow.
encoded: March is upon us, and although it's not traditionally a month jam-packed with major releases, there are still some pretty exciting films to look forward to. Highlights include Bong Joon-ho's follow-up to Parasite – the wacky sci-fi flick Mickey 17 – while the ever-prolific Steven Soderbergh returns with his second film of 2025, the starry spy thriller Black Bag. Meanwhile, Oscars season might have come and gone, but one of the big winners is set to arrive in UK cinemas later in the month in the form of Best Animated Feature winner Flow, and Disney fans will be glad to know that the live-action Snow White is also due for release soon. To help you pick out the highlights, we've put together a selection of some of the best films to watch this month – check out the video above or read on for our choices. Mickey 17 Release date: Friday 7th March in cinemas More than five years after his Oscar-winning Parasite took the world by storm, Bong Joon-ho's returns with this long awaited follow-up – a wacky sci-fi tale led by Robert Pattinson in a dual role. Based on the 2022 novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton, the film sees Pattinson star as a disposable employee – or "expendable" – who is sent on a human expedition to colonise the ice world Niflheim. The starry supporting cast includes Naomi Ackie, Mark Ruffalo, Toni Collette and Steven Yeun. Marching Powder Release date: Friday 7th March in cinemas More than 20 years after The Football Factory, Danny Dyer reunites with director Nick Love for this new film set against the backdrop of football hooliganism and hard drugs – although it is not a sequel to their earlier collaboration. Dyer plays Jack, a middle-aged hooligan who is arrested for drugs and given six weeks to get his life in order – which includes repairing his marriage, curbing his bullying of an in-law, and guiding his wayward stepbrother Kenny Boy. Black Bag Release date: Friday 14th March in cinemas In what is already his second feature of 2025 – after January's Presenc…

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