What to see in cinemas Boxing Day and New Year’s Day 2024
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Free air conditioning and some of the biggest films of the year – there’s nothing better than relaxing in the dark, snack-filled cinema on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
The perfect escape post-festive fun, if heading to the movies on these two auspicious cinematic dates sounds like your idea of heaven, we’ve found seven suggestions for what to see – and from romantic comedies to action-packed adventures, there’s something for everyone.
Choc-top anyone?
Wonka (now in cinemas)
Timothée Chalamet as the beloved Willy Wonka – need we say more?
Wish (Boxing Day)
It’s not Boxing Day without a new adventure from Disney, and Wish is a musical that the whole family will love. And with Oscar-winning director Chris Buck (of Frozen and Frozen 2) at the helm, you know it’s going to be good.
Anyone But You (Boxing Day)
It brought Sydney Sweeney to Australia and now the much-anticipated romantic comedy Anyone But You is finally hitting cinemas. See it for all the fuzzy feels.
Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom (Boxing Day)
One for DC fans, Jason Momoa is back as Aquaman for another action-packed adventure. Get excited!
Migration (Boxing Day)
Craving a feel-good comedy? From the creators of Minions, Despicable Me, Sing, and The Secret Life of Pets comes Migration – and it’s just the kind of movie you need post-carols and too many rum balls.
One Life (Boxing Day)
James Hawkes directs this inspiring true story of Sir Nicholas Winton – a man who saved more than 600 children on the eve of World War II.
Next Goal Wins (New Year’s Day)
Love Taika Waititi? Don’t miss this retelling of the brutal 31 – 0 FIFA loss of the American Samoa soccer team in 2001. You’ll laugh, gasp, and cheer.