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From Cruella to Sound of Metal: What films will be showing when cinemas reopen in May?
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As the UK begins to open up more, films fans might be thinking about when they can make their next trip to the cinema.
Cinemas such as Vue, Odeon, Cineworld and Picturehouse have been forced to closed their doors during the Covid-19 pandemic as film released were delayed throughout 2020.
However if it’s safe enough to do so, we could see cinemas both independent and chain resume welcoming people back into their comfortable seats in May.
Thankfully there will be a few new films to show come next month with family films such as Cruella and Peter Rabbit 2, and award-worthy dramas like Nomadland and Sound of Metal.
We’ve rounded up the best releases below, so you can mark the dates in your diary. (All dates are, of course, subject to change).
When will cinemas reopen?
The UK recently moved to the second stage of the Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s roadmap out of the Covid-19 lockdown, which allowed people to head to pub gardens or go for dinner outside. Gyms and swimming pools can also open again, and personal beauty services such as hairdressing can resume.
Naturally it followed the first stage, which saw schools reopen, the rule of six reinstated outside and outdoor sports returning.
Cinemas will be allowed to reopen in stage three which begins on May 17, provided infection rates are low enough.
Museums, children’s exercise play areas, indoor exercise classes, can also open their doors.
Indoor hospitality venues including pubs, bars and restaurants will be permitted to reopen, but again for groups of six people maximum.
All the films showing when cinemas reopen
Nomadland – May 17
Having triumphed at the Baftas this month, director Chloe Zhao’s film starring Frances McDormand is set to arrive in cinemas next month.
The actor plays a woman who embarks on a road trip through the American West after losing everything in the recession.
Cruella – May 28
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If she doesn’t scare you, no evil thing will…
Emma Stone embodies the iconic 101 Dalmatians Disney villain in this origin story which is slated for release at the end of May.
The teaser trailer didn’t give much away, but hinted at a heist, high society bashes and maybe a little bit of magic. Never a bad thing.
The Conjuring 3: The Devil Made Me Do It – May 28
Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren embark on the most terrifying case of their careers, as a murder suspect claims he was possessed by the devil.
The Courier – May 17
Benedict Cumberbatch plays salesman turned Cold War spy Greville Wynne who races to put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis.
It was released in March in the US but is set to finally make its way over here next month.
Those Who Wish Me Dead – May 17
Angelina Jolie makes a rare return to the big screen in Those Who Wish Me Dead.
She plays a survival expert tasked with protecting a young murder witness escape deadly assassins in the middle of a forest fire.
Sound of Metal – May 17
See Riz Ahmed in the role that earned him a best actor Oscar nomination.
He plays a heavy metal drummer whose world unravels as he begins to lose his hearing.
Peter Rabbit 2 – May 21
There’s something for the kids next month too. James Corden is back as the titular animated bunny based on the books by Beatrix Potter.
Having been delayed once before from 27 March, 2020 to 7 August 2020, it now has the tentative 2021 release date of May 21.
Spiral: From the Book of Saw – May 17
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Chris Rock in a Saw reboot must have looked unusual on paper, but that’s exactly what we’re getting.
The comedian stars as Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks who, along with Samuel L Jackson and Max Minghella as his rookie partner, goes on the hunt for sadistic killer Jigsaw.
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