We Were Liars
The Studio
Your Friends and Neighbours
Warfare
Black Bag

Wondering what to watch this autumn? Discover these unmissable new shows & films

If you’re feeling indecisive or uninspired about what to watch next, let this concise list guide you in the right direction.

New Movies


Black Bag 

In cinemas now

Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender star in Black Bag, a taut mystery-thriller from Steven Soderbergh. When elite intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is accused of treason, her husband — a legendary spy himself — faces a harrowing choice between loyalty to his wife or his country. Written by David Koepp and featuring Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris, and Pierce Brosnan, this gripping drama blends espionage with searing emotional stakes.


Opus

Coming soon

Opus is a highly anticipated horror-thriller set to redefine the genre. The film follows journalist Ariel Ecton (Ayo Edebiri) as she uncovers dark secrets within the secluded compound of a vanished pop star turned enigmatic cult leader, played by John Malkovich. Mark Anthony Green’s directorial debut promises a gripping exploration of power, obsession, and mystery in this chilling, character-driven tale.


The Alto Knights

Coming soon

Robert De Niro takes on dual roles as notorious 1950s mob bosses Vito Genovese and Frank Costello in The Alto Knights, directed by Oscar-winner Barry Levinson. This riveting crime biopic explores the power struggles within New York’s Genovese crime family, including Genovese’s failed assassination of Costello. With a stellar cast featuring Debra Messing, Kathrine Narducci, and Cosmo Jarvis, the film promises a masterful return to the gangster genre.


Small Things Like These

In cinemas now

Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy leads this powerful adaptation of Claire Keegan’s novella. Set in 1985 Ireland, a coal merchant’s quiet life is upended by a haunting discovery, forcing him to reckon with his past and the town’s silent complicity in hidden injustices.


Warfare

In cinemas now

Alex Garland’s Warfare is an enthralling drama set during the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2006. Starring D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, and Joseph Quinn, the film immerses audiences within a Navy SEAL platoon stationed in an Iraqi home, navigating insurgent territory. Co-written by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza, this real-time, visceral story offers an unflinching portrayal of modern warfare through the memories of those who lived it.


The Amateur

In cinemas now

Rami Malek and Hugh Jackman star in The Amateur, a gripping thriller directed by James Hawes. After CIA cryptographer Charlie Heller loses his wife in a London terrorist attack, he blackmails the agency into training him as a field operative. Armed with newfound skills and brilliant intellect, Heller embarks on a globe-trotting quest for revenge. Co-starring Rachel Brosnahan and Laurence Fishburne, this intense adaptation of the 1981 novel promises high-stakes espionage and soul-stirring depth.


Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua — Two Worlds

Coming soon

This moving documentary offers an intimate, four-year portrait of acclaimed local musician Marlon Williams as he embarks on his most personal project yet — writing and recording his first te reo Māori album. A compelling exploration of identity, language, and artistry.

New TV Series


The Studio

Watch now on Apple TV+

Seth Rogen’s The Studio is a sharp, 10-episode comedy starring Rogen as Matt Remick, the ambitious new head of Continental Studios. Tasked with navigating Hollywood’s cut-throat world, Remick and his team juggle fragile egos, corporate chaos, and their own insecurities while striving to keep the art of film making alive. From glittering award shows to behind-the-scenes drama, every decision could mean triumph, or disaster, for their struggling studio.


Carême

Watch now on Apple TV+

Carême brings to life the thrilling rise of Antonin Carême, the world’s first celebrity chef, who is drawn into the world of espionage in Napoleon’s Europe. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Martin Bourboulon and starring Benjamin Voisin, the series blends culinary artistry, political intrigue, and high-stakes ambition in a richly detailed historical drama.


Your Friends and Neighbours

Watch now on Apple TV+

In the highly anticipated drama Your Friends and Neighbours, Emmy winner Jon Hamm stars as Andrew Cooper — a disgraced hedge fund manager navigating a messy divorce. Desperate to keep up appearances, ‘Coop’ begins stealing from his affluent Vestment Village neighbours, only to uncover dark secrets lurking behind their pristine façades. What begins as survival spirals into danger in this gripping tale of moral collapse.


We Were Liars

Coming soon to Prime Video

Gripping physiological thriller We Were Liars debuts this season, bringing E. Lockhart’s bestselling novel to life. Helmed by Julie Plec, this Gen Z drama follows the wealthy Sinclair family’s idyllic summers, shattered by dark secrets. Starring Emily Alyn Lind, Subham Maheshwari, and Mamie Gummer, the series explores the haunting, inescapable consequences of past mistakes.

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