Don’t miss these epic January movie releases

Song, Sung Blue

Based on a true story, this feel-good musical drama stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as Mike and Claire Sardina – two struggling musicians who form a Neil Diamond tribute band, Lightning and Thunder. What follows is a journey through unexpected success, heartbreak and second chances, proving it’s never too late to fall in love or chase the dream you parked years ago.

GIANT

This powerful biopic tells the extraordinary story of British-Yemeni boxing legend Prince Naseem “Naz” Hamed. Amir El-Masry stars as the flamboyant champion, alongside Pierce Brosnan as his Irish trainer Brendan Ingle. From Sheffield gyms to global fame, GIANT charts Naz’s rise while confronting the racism and Islamophobia of 80s and 90s Britain — an inspiring portrait of resilience and showmanship.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

The fourth instalment in Danny Boyle’s and Alex Gardland’s horror franchise continues the epic story seen in last years 28 Years Later. As Spike (Alfie Williams) is inducted into Jimmy Crystal’s (Jack O Connell) gang on the mainland, it soon becomes a nightmare he can’t escape. Meanwhile Dr Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) makes a discovery that could alter the world when he forms a relationship with the imposing Samson (Chi Lewis-Parry). In the world of 28 years later: The Bone Temple, the infected are no longer the greatest threat to survival as the inhumanity of the survivors can be even stranger and far more terrifying.  Fun fact Cillian Murphy from the original 28 days later returns in this one.

Mercy

Set in near-future Los Angeles, Mercy stars Chris Pratt as a detective accused of murdering his wife. With just 90 minutes to prove his innocence, he must argue his case before an advanced AI judge (Rebecca Ferguson) – a system he once helped create. A tense, timely thriller examining justice, technology and who we trust to make life-changing decisions.

H is for Hawk

This sensitive adaptation of Helen Macdonald’s memoir stars Claire Foy as a Cambridge professor grieving the death of her father, who finds solace in training a goshawk. Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, and supported by performances from Brendan Gleeson and Lindsay Duncan, it’s a quietly transformative watch – one for reflective winter afternoons at Tyneside Cinema.