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One Battle After Another 15

Screening from Fri 26 Sep

★★★★★ – Guardian. The new film from Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will be Blood, Phantom Thread) is a sprawling, free-wheeling black-comedy tale following a group of ex-revolutionaries reuniting after 16 years.

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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale PG

EXTRA SHOWS: Screening until Thu 2 Oct

Downton Abbey returns to cinemas for its final curtain call. As the 1930s dawn, the Crawley family find themselves engulfed in public scandal and financial turmoil following Lady Mary’s salacious divorce.

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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey 15

EXTRA SHOWS: Screening until Thu 2 Oct

Two strangers embark on an enchanted journey through time, space and memory discovering the fleeting moments that shape a lifetime, starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell.

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Steve 15

EXTRA SHOWS: Screening until Thu 2 Oct

★★★★★ – Irish Independent. A headteacher (Cillian Murphy) fights to save his school for boys with behavioural difficulties from closure as a young student battles his own violent tendencies.

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The Smashing Machine 15

Screening from Fri 3 Oct

★★★★★ – Discussing Film. Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems) makes his solo directorial debut with this bone-crunching sports drama, based on the extraordinary true story of MMA legend Mark Kerr.

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Urchin 15

Screening from Fri 3 Oct

★★★★★ – Discussing Film. A homeless person in London tries to get his life back on track in Harris Dickinson's (Scrapped, Triangle of Sadness) award winning directorial debut.

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I Swear TBC

Screening from Fri 10 Oct

★★★★ – Empire. Robert Aramayo (Game of Thrones) leads a superb supporting cast in this funny, heartfelt film based on the life of disability spokesman and campaigner, John Davidson.

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NT Live: Inter Alia 15

Sat 27 Sep, 7pm (captions) SOLD OUT | Sat 11 Oct, 6pm MORE TICKETS ADDED

★★★★★ – Radio Times. Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.

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Princess Mononoke – 4K restoration 12A

Screening from Fri 17 Oct

★★★★★ – Time Out. One of the crowning achievements of Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved animation company Studio Ghibli, Princess Mononoke is a masterpiece and arrives newly restored in 4K.

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NT Live: Mrs. Warren’s Profession 12A

Thu 23 Oct, 7pm | Sat 25 Oct, 5pm (captions) | Sat 25 Oct, 7.45pm | Sun 26 Oct, 3.30pm | Sun 23 Nov, 6pm

Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.

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Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere TBC

Screening from Fri 24 Oct

Scott Cooper (Crazy Heart, Hostiles) has assembled a superb cast including Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) and Jeremy Strong (Succession) for this new biopic, chronicling the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 album Nebraska.

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The Mastermind 12

Screening from Fri 24 Oct

★★★★ – Guardian. Art school drop out and amateur thief James (O’Connor) plots a half-baked heist on a local municipal museum in 1970s suburban Massachusetts.

Access Cinema

Regular screenings for people with differing access needs, to give all our customers the chance to enjoy a great cinema experience.

Audio described screenings

For our customers who are blind or have slight loss, many films come with audio description, where a recorded narrator describes the on-screen action during gaps in the dialogue. This is broadcast through wireless headsets so only the wearer can hear.

Relaxed environment screenings

Our relaxed environment screening have reduced sound levels, partially raised lighting, no trailers, and freedom to move around and use sensory aids. They are particularly suited to to people with neuro-diversities including autism, ADHD or other sensory processing disorders.

Captioned screenings

For anyone who is deaf or has hearing loss, we show descriptive subtitled versions of the latest English language movies in our main cinema screens.

Phoenix Leicester

Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture. Films and art deserve to be experienced somewhere special – which is why the whole Phoenix team works hard to make Phoenix a place where everyone can feel welcome and inspired.

Following a multi-million pound expansion, Phoenix now boast four state-of-the-art cinema screens, and shows everything from micro-budget independent films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, plus film festivals and special events. And as an independent venue, the team handpicks Phoenix’s cinema programme specifically for Leicester audiences, so you’ll see things at Phoenix that aren’t screening in any other local cinemas.

With two superb galleries, Phoenix’s digital art programme presents exciting and innovative work by local and international artists; and short courses, workshops and activities provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn about and create their own film and art.

Our newly opened Café Bar offers a stylish and comfortable place to see friends and relax over a meal and drinks, or meet with clients and catch up on some work.

Phoenix believes that film and art have the power to enhance lives, and for many customers Phoenix staff make the difference. With a clear passion for their work, you’ll find many are studying film or art locally, or are involved in the wider creative community Phoenix attracts.

And as a local charity, all earnings go back into developing Phoenix’s creative programmes, enabling them to reach out to more people.

We hope to see you soon.