Sonic speeds back onto the big screen with a high-octane adventure that pushes everyone’s favourite blue alien hedgehog and his friends to their limits. Reuniting with Knuckles and Tails, Sonic faces a powerful new foe in Shadow, a mysterious villain with abilities unlike any they’ve encountered before. As the trio struggles to keep up with Shadow’s incredible power, they must form an unlikely alliance to protect the planet from imminent destruction.

Packed with thrilling action, humour, and heart, this third entry in the hit franchise based on the video game series is the best yet, in large part due to its all-star cast, including Jim Carrey – in dual roles, no less – and series newcomer Keanu Reeves voicing the villainous Shadow.

87-year-old director Ridley Scott shows no signs of slowing down as he boldly returns to the world of his Oscar-winning Gladiator. Sixteen years after the events of the first film, an exiled Lucius (Paul Mescal) is now a young man living in Africa, far removed from the tyrannical reign of Rome’s new twin emperors. But when his home is conquered, Lucius is bought by former slave-turned-powerbroker Macrinus (Denzel Washington) and forced to return to the deadly arena of the Colosseum. There, he must confront his past and harness the strength and honour needed to restore Rome’s glory.

With epic action (including, yes, sharks), rich political intrigue, and compelling performances from Mescal and Washington, Gladiator II is an exhilarating continuation that will echo in eternity.

Oscar nominee in 2025 for Best Costume Design.