{"id":9457,"date":"2026-01-01T09:24:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T23:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/index.php\/2026\/01\/01\/this-week-in-brisbane-new-movies-for-1-7-january-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T11:13:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T01:13:29","slug":"this-week-in-brisbane-new-movies-for-1-7-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/index.php\/2026\/01\/01\/this-week-in-brisbane-new-movies-for-1-7-january-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"This Week in Brisbane: New Movies for 1-7 January 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Happy New Year, Brisbane! The first week of 2026 brings a fresh slate of films to the big screen, from star-studded musical dramas to family-friendly animation. Whether you\u2019re nursing a hangover with a comedy or treating the kids before school returns, there\u2019s something fresh to enjoy on the silver screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Opening This Week<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Song Sung Blue<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>In cinemas from 1 January<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Song-Sung-Blue.jpg\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson star in this heartwarming musical drama based on a true story. A Milwaukee husband and wife form a Neil Diamond tribute band, finding purpose and connection through the music. Catch it at Event Cinemas, Palace, Cinebar, United Eldorado, Angelika, Reading, Cineplex, Five Star, and HOYTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Choral<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>In cinemas from 1 January<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/The-Choral.jpg\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Ralph Fiennes leads an ensemble cast in this British comedy-drama set in a Yorkshire village choir. As the community faces modern challenges, they find their voice in unexpected ways. Catch it at Event Cinemas, Palace, Cinebar, United Eldorado, Dendy, Angelika, Cineplex, Five Star, and HOYTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Pout-Pout Fish<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>In cinemas from 1 January<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/The-Pout-Pout-Fish.jpg\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the beloved children&#8217;s book, this animated adventure dives deep into the ocean. The gloomy fish discovers that spreading &#8220;dreary-wearies&#8221; isn&#8217;t his destiny after all. Catch it at Event Cinemas, Cinebar, United Eldorado, Cineplex, and HOYTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ikkis<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>In cinemas from 1 January&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ikkis.jpg\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>A powerful biographical drama celebrating the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. Catch it at Event Cinemas (City, Chermside, Indooroopilly, Mt Gravatt) and HOYTS Sunnybank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Still Showing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/spongebob.jpg\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The underwater adventure continues to be a hit. Catch it at Event Cinemas, Dendy, Angelika, Reading, Cineplex, Five Star, and HOYTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Anaconda<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/anaconda.jpg\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The action-packed reboot is still screening at Event Cinemas, Palace, Cinebar, Dendy, Reading, Cineplex, Five Star, and HOYTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Avatar: Fire and Ash<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/avatar-.png\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience the world of Pandora in all its glory. Showing at major cinemas across Brisbane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Housemaid<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the-housemaid-1.jpg\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The psychological thriller continues its run at Event Cinemas, Palace, United Eldorado, Angelika, Reading, Cineplex, and HOYTS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rental Family<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/rental-family.jpg\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Brendan Fraser&#8217;s touching dramedy continues at Event Cinemas Chermside, Palace, Dendy, Angelika, and Five Star.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>From inspiring true stories to deep-sea adventures, Brisbane\u2019s cinemas are packed with incredible stories to kickstart your 2026. 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