Everyman Leeds Cinema

The origin story of Father Christmas is re-imagined in Gil Kenan's live action 'A Boy Called Christmas'. An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Taking with him a headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and a loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon meets his destiny in this magical, comic and endearing story that proves nothing is impossible...

Director: Gil Kenan

Cast: Stephen Merchant, Maggie Smith, Jim Broadbent

Melvin, a British author living in America, returns home to London for the holidays to introduce his American fiancee (Lisa) to his eccentric British-Caribbean family. Their relationship is put to the test, as she discovers the world Melvin left behind revolves around his ex-girlfriend (Georgia), who is now an international pop star!

Director: Aml Ameen

Cast: Aml Ameen, Aja Naomi King, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Leigh-Anne Pinnock

Johnny (Joaquin Phoenix) and his young nephew (Woody Norman) forge a tenuous but transformational relationship when they are unexpectedly thrown together in this delicate and deeply moving story about the connections between adults and children, the past and the future, from writer-director Mike Mills.

Director: Mike Mills

Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Scoot McNairy, Gaby Hoffmann, Woody Norman

Oscar nominee Denis Villeneuve ("Arrival," "Blade Runner 2049") directs Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures' "Dune," the big-screen adaptation of Frank Herbert's seminal bestseller of the same name. A mythic and emotionally charged hero's journey, "Dune" tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence - a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential - only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Cast: Stellan Skarsgård, Rebecca Ferguson, Timothée Chalamet

Raised as an over-sized elf, a human travels from the North Pole to NYC to meet his biological father who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit. Screening as part of the Christmas At Everyman season.

Director: Jon Favreau

Cast: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart

Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Encanto" tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal - every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.

Director: Byron Howard, Jared Bush

Cast: Stephanie Beatriz

Marvel Studios' "Eternals" welcomes an exciting new team of Super Heroes to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The epic story, spanning thousands of years, features a group of immortal heroes forced out of the shadows to reunite against mankind's oldest enemy, The Deviants. The outstanding ensemble cast includes Richard Madden as the all-powerful Ikaris, Gemma Chan as humankind-loving Sersi, Kumail Nanjiani as cosmic-powered Kingo, Lauren Ridloff as the super-fast Makkari, Brian Tyree Henry as the intelligent inventor Phastos, Salma Hayek as the wise and spiritual leader Ajak, Lia McHugh as the eternally young, old-soul Sprite, Don Lee as the powerful Gilgamesh, Barry Keoghan as aloof loner Druig, and Angelina Jolie as the fierce warrior Thena. Kit Harington plays Dane Whitman.

Director: Chloé Zhao

Cast: Angelina Jolie, Richard Madden, Gemma Chan

Everyone knew, but no one said anything.  'Final Account' is an urgent portrait of the last living generation of everyday people to participate in Adolf Hitler's Third Reich. Over a decade in the making, the film raises vital, timely questions about authority, conformity, complicity and perpetration, national identity, and responsibility, as men and women ranging from former SS members to civilians in never-before-seen interviews reckon with - in very different ways - their memories, perceptions and personal appraisals of their own roles in the greatest human crimes in history.

Director: TBC

Cast: TBC

From director Jason Reitman and producer Ivan Reitman, comes the next chapter in the original Ghostbusters universe. In 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife', when a single mum and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. The film is written by Jason Reitman & Gil Kenan.

Director: Jason Reitman

Cast: Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, Carrie Coon

Experience the biggest virtual band on the planet in cinemas worldwide, as Gorillaz bring their highly acclaimed Song Machine Live to the big screen. Bringing Jamie Hewlett’s visuals to a thrilling live performance, the set features songs from the Song Machine project, along with some revered classics from the group’s back catalogue.    Guitarist Noodle, bassist Murdoc Niccals, drummer Russel and frontman 2D are joined by Damon Albarn and the full Gorillaz live band, plus a choice selection of featured artists, showcasing their first live performance since 2018.   This special presentation also features a pre-show programme and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.

Director: TBC

Cast: Gorillaz, Doman Albarn, Murdoc Faust Niccals

An eight-year-old troublemaker must protect his house from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation.  Screening as part of the Christmas At Everyman season.

Director: Chris Columbus

Cast: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern

House of Gucci is inspired by the shocking true story of the family empire behind the Italian fashion house of Gucci. Spanning three decades of love, betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately murder, we see what a name means, what it's worth, and how far a family will go for control.

Director: Ridley Scott

Cast: Adam Driver, Lady Gaga

The holiday classic to define all holiday classics, It's a Wonderful Life is a Christmas tradition. An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed. Screening as part of the Christmas At Everyman season.

Director: Frank Capra

Cast: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore

Based on the true story that will inspire the world, Warner Bros. Pictures' "King Richard" follows the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all time, who will end up changing the sport of tennis forever. Two-time Oscar nominee Will Smith ("Ali," "The Pursuit of Happyness," "Bad Boys for Life") stars as Richard, under the direction of Reinaldo Marcus Green ("Monsters and Men"). Driven by a clear vision of their future and using unconventional methods, Richard has a plan that will take Venus and Serena Williams from the streets of Compton, California to the global stage as legendary icons. The profoundly moving film shows the power of family, perseverance and unwavering belief as a means to achieve the impossible and impact the world.

Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green

Cast: Will Smith

Following the lives of eight very different couples in dealing with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London. Part of the Christmas At Everyman season.

Director: Richard Curtis

Cast: Hugh Grant, Martine McCutcheon, Liam Neeson

In 'No Time To Die', Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.

Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga

Cast: Daniel Craig

Written and directed by Reggie Yates, 'Pirates' stars relative newcomers Elliot Edusah (1917, Small Axe), Jordan Peters (Blue Story, Gangs of London) and Reda Elazouar (Outside the Wire) in the leading roles as three best mates, Cappo, Two Tonne and Kidda, trying to break into the music scene through Pirate radio. The film follows the boys as they drive through London in their tiny Peugeot pumping a live garage set from the stereo and arguing about their Avirex jackets and Naf Naf imports. As the eighteen-year olds step into adulthood they know their lives and friendships are on the brink of change. Determined to see out the century with a bang they drive from place to place in a desperate search for tickets for the best millennium party EVER.

Director: Reggie Yates

Cast: Elliot Edusah, Reda Elazouar, Jordan Peters

In true British fashion, (while the rest of the world faces impending doom), a group of old friends reunite to celebrate Christmas in the comfort of an idyllic country home. Burdened with the inconvenience of mankind's imminent destruction, they adopt a stiff upper lip, crack open another bottle of prosecco and continue with their festivities. But no amount of stoicism can replace the courage needed for their last night on earth.

Director: Camille Griffin

Cast: Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode

On the death of its beloved Kansas-born editor Arthur Howitzer, Jr., (Bill Murray) the staff of The French Dispatch, a widely circulated American magazine based in the French city of Ennui-sur-Blase, convenes to write his obituary. Memories of Howitzer flow into the creation of four stories: a travelogue of the seediest sections of the city itself from The Cycling Reporter; "The Concrete Masterpiece," about a criminally insane painter, his guard and muse, and his ravenous dealers; "Revisions to a Manifesto," a chronicle of love and death on the barricades at the height of student revolt; and "The Private Dining Room of the Police Commissioner," a suspenseful tale of drugs, kidnapping and fine dining.

Director: Wes Anderson

Cast: Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Adrien Brody

In the 20 years since its debut, The Matrix has remained a major influence on countless action and sci-fi films – and we can see why. What is the Matrix? When a beautiful stranger leads Neo (Keanu Reeves) into an elusive underworld, he meets Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), and the two must fight for their lives against a set of viciously intelligent secret agents. There are two realities: one that consists of the life we live every day - and one that lies behind it. One is a dream. The other is The Matrix.

Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski

Cast: Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Laurence Fishburne