From blockbuster thrillers to cult anime classics and insightful documentaries, Brisbane’s cinemas are rolling out a packed schedule this week. Here’s what’s hitting the big screen on April 17, 2025, with films showing across major venues including Event Cinemas, Cineplex, HOYTS, Five Star, and Palace Cinemas.
Drop
A psychological drama exploring the unraveling of truth after a mysterious disappearance. Tension builds as secrets come to light in this moody, character-driven story.
Cinema: Cineplex, Event Cinemas, HOYTS, Five Star Cinemas, Palace Cinemas
Rating: 6.6/10 IMDb
Get Tickets: DROP – Five Star Cinemas

Neil Young: Coastal
This music documentary captures Neil Young’s reflections, performances, and environmental advocacy along his coastal tour. A must-see for longtime fans and music lovers alike.
Cinema: HOYTS, Palace Cinemas
Get Tickets: Neil Young: Coastal – Palace Cinemas

Sinners
A dark, philosophical thriller that delves into the consequences of guilt and morality. As a community unravels, lines between right and wrong blur dangerously.
Cinema: Cineplex, Event Cinemas, HOYTS, Five Star Cinemas, Cinebar, Palace Cinemas
Get Tickets: SINNERS – Five Star Cinemas

The Correspondent
When a war journalist uncovers a cover-up, the truth becomes a dangerous pursuit. A gripping political drama with international stakes and emotional depth.
Cinema: Cineplex, Event Cinemas, HOYTS, Five Star Cinemas, Cinebar, Palace Cinemas
Rating: 8.5/10 IMDb
Get Tickets: The Correspondent – Five Star Cinemas

The Penguin Lesson
Based on a true story, this heartfelt film follows an unlikely bond between a man and a penguin. It’s a gentle, life-affirming tale with universal charm.
Cinema: Five Star Cinemas, Palace Cinemas
Rating: 7.3/10 IMDb
Get Tickets: The Penguin Lesson – Five Star Cinemas

Golgo 13: The Professional
One of the original anime anti-heroes hits the screen in this stylish, action-packed 1983 film. Golgo 13 delivers bullets, brooding, and brutal precision.
Cinema: Five Star Cinemas
Rating: 6.8/10 IMDb
Get Tickets: Golgo 13 – Five Star Cinemas

Ninja Scroll
A legendary samurai battles demons, assassins, and corruption in this cult anime hit. Beautifully animated and brutally iconic.
Cinema: Five Star Cinemas
Rating: 7.8/10 IMDb
Get Tickets: Ninja Scroll – Five Star Cinemas

Warfare
A raw depiction of combat and survival, this war thriller questions loyalty, sacrifice, and the human cost of conflict. Intense and emotionally charged.
Cinema: Cineplex, Event Cinemas, HOYTS, Five Star Cinemas, Cinebar, Palace Cinemas
Rating: 7.9/10 IMDb
Get Tickets: Warfare – Five Star Cinemas

We Girls
In Mandarin with English subtitles, this coming-of-age drama follows a group of young women navigating friendship, identity, and personal growth. Honest and heartfelt.
Cinema: Event Cinemas, HOYTS
Rating: 8.6/10 IMDb
Get Tickets: We Girls – HOYTS

Whether you’re chasing high-stakes drama, nostalgic anime, heartfelt documentaries, or feel-good stories, Brisbane’s cinemas are bringing a diverse mix to the big screen this week. Round up your mates, pick your flick, and make it a movie night to remember.