Sky Cinema announces huge movie lineup for Christmas
This festive season, Sky Cinema is rolling out a spectacular slate of movie premieres — from holiday cheer to high-stakes action, thoughtful drama to inventive comedy. Whether you're seeking something to watch with the whole family or a thrilling blockbuster to escape into, there’s plenty to unwrap.
Tinsel Town
Brad Mac, a self-absorbed Hollywood superstar best known for the blockbuster action franchise Killing Time, hits a career dead-end. With his agent pushing him to the UK for a theatrical gig, Brad is horrified to discover it’s not Shakespeare on the London stage. Cast as Buttons in Cinderella, he’s contractually locked into a British pantomime — a tradition he’s never heard of. Surrounded by the festive town of Stoneford, where the townsfolk live for this Christmas ritual, Brad must check his ego at the door and embrace the panto spirit. Can he pull it off and unite the community? Oh no he can’t! Oh yes he can!
https://youtu.be/ES_TPm2c9Sk?si=IgPdW6FyzmfWR8Z2
The Minecraft Movie
Step into the world of Minecraft — a place where creativity isn’t just a tool, it’s essential to survival. Four unlikely heroes—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Jason Momoa), Henry (Sebastian Hansen), Natalie (Emma Myers) and Dawn (Danielle Brooks)—are pulled from their everyday lives into the blocky, breathtaking Overworld. To get back home, they must learn to build, craft, and fight alongside the legendary Steve (Jack Black), facing Piglins, Zombies and their own fears. Their extraordinary quest will test their courage, creativity and connection — unlocking the skills they need to thrive both in Minecraft and the real world.
https://youtu.be/wJO_vIDZn-I?si=Ch9bJNnwUnvZsgoz
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
“Our lives are the sum of our choices.” Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and the IMF face their most formidable threat yet: The Entity, a rogue AI capable of seizing control of global systems and bringing humanity to its knees. To stop it, Ethan must push beyond his limits and confront the ultimate question — how far will he go to save the world?
https://youtu.be/fsQgc9pCyDU?si=ItwMYdkGIH7NKYAR
Karate Kid: Legends
The legacy continues in Karate Kid: Legends, uniting iconic martial arts masters for a brand-new story of courage and heart. When kung-fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) moves to New York with his mother, he finds friendship and mentorship—but also danger in the form of a ruthless local karate champion. Guided by his wise teacher Mr Han (Jackie Chan) and the legendary Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Li trains for the ultimate showdown — combining the best of kung fu and karate in a breathtaking test of skill and spirit.
https://youtu.be/LhRXf-yEQqA?si=PXjEMuNQNzzLkUYU
The Alto Knights
The Alto Knights tells the gripping true story of two of New York’s most notorious crime lords — Frank Costello and Vito Genovese (Robert De Niro in dual roles) — whose friendship dissolves into a deadly rivalry. As ambition and betrayal collide, their war for power will forever alter the Mafia — and America itself.
https://youtu.be/1aayuOp0AnE?si=wZS5SJxQYFJ5vEJG
The Phoenician Scheme
Eccentric tycoon Zsa-Zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro) names his daughter—a devout nun—as heir to his fortune. But as he embarks on a mysterious new enterprise, both father and daughter become targets for scheming magnates, terrorists and assassins. From visionary filmmaker Wes Anderson comes The Phoenician Scheme, a darkly whimsical caper full of eccentric charm, colourful characters, and trademark visual flair.
https://youtu.be/GEuMnPl2WI4?si=Hm8n9ml-8z4dLXuy
Friendship
Craig Waterman (Tim Robinson), a socially withdrawn recluse, befriends his outgoing new neighbour, Austin Carmichael (Paul Rudd). What begins as an innocent connection soon takes a darker turn, as Craig’s desperate need for companionship spirals into obsession—threatening to destroy both men’s lives.
https://youtu.be/cmSPwZIZu6Y?si=gej_vnCdJYkmj-XO