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Smurfs U

Screening from Fri 8 Aug

The Smurfs lead a rescue mission into the real world to save Papa Smurf from the clutches of evil wizards, in an all-star musical adventure.

Screening Sat 9 Aug
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2000 Meters To Andriivka 15

Screening from Fri 8 Aug

A Ukrainian platoon's mission: traverse a heavily fortified mile of forest to liberate a strategic village from Russian forces. A journalist accompanies them, witnessing the ravages of war and the growing uncertainty about its conclusion.

Screening Sat 9 Aug
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Sense and Sensibility U

Screening from Fri 8 Aug

Re-released for its 30th anniversary, Ang Lee’s sublime period drama features a wonderful cast including Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet and Hugh Grant.

Screening Sat 9 Aug
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Weapons 18

Screening from Fri 8 Aug

One night at 2.17am, 17 children get out of their beds, leave their homes and mysteriously disappear into the night. The nightmarish events and revelations that follow will shake the small town to its foundations.

Screening Sat 9 Aug
/ Staff picks

La Haine 15

Sat 9 Aug, 7.30pm | Mon 18 Aug, 7.30pm

★★★★★ – Empire. A 30 year-old film that speaks directly to our present, Mathieu Kassovitz’s stunning film follows the lives of three young men in the banlieues of Paris.

Screening Sat 9 Aug
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Stans 18

Thu 7 Aug, 8.15pm | Fri 8 Aug, 8.15pm | Sat 9 Aug, 8.15pm

Through stylised recreations, rare archival footage, intimate interviews, and an exclusive original interview with Eminem himself, Stans offers a raw, loud, and revealing journey across his career — and the passionate audience that has grown with him.

Screening Sat 9 Aug
/ Season

Big Screen Heroes

Throughout July and August

Movies are made to be seen at the cinema, so just like Superman, Hiccup, Elio and the Bad Guys you can be a 'Big Screen Hero' this summer when you enjoy the best family films at Phoenix.

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The Genius of David Lynch

Summer 2025

A season celebrating the genius of the late, great David Lynch.

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Kaiju Summer

Films screening throughout August

A season of four classic kaiju (literally translated as “strange beast”) movies across August, from the legendary director Ishiro Honda.

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.