πΏ What's On In Our Backyard: At the Movies
This week's picks for Port Stephens movie-goers β week of 14 October 2026
Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson's psychological thriller Verity (at both cinemas), new action film Street Fighter, Brad Pitt's survival adventure Heart of the Beast and Aaron Sorkin's The Social Reckoning lead the line-up, with chilling new horror Other Mommy, the big-screen Whalefall and Sense and Sensibility at Nelson Bay, and plenty of family favourites.
π¬ Grab your popcorn and enjoy the magic of the big screen! As always, we don't book tickets or take bookings here β check your local cinema for session times, pricing and accessibility info before you head out, as times can shift day to day.
π₯ Now Showing at Scotty's Cinemas (Raymond Terrace)
Twelve films on the go at Scotty's, from animated family fun to fresh new releases and a special opera event.
π₯ Street Fighter
Action
In 1993, estranged fighters Ryu and Ken are drawn back into competition when Chun-Li recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament. A deadly conspiracy behind the tournament forces them to face each other and confront their pasts. Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang and Jason Momoa star.
ποΈ Verity
Psychological Thriller
Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson star in this Colleen Hoover adaptation: a struggling writer ghostwriting for a renowned author at a remote estate uncovers disturbing autobiographical notes. Josh Hartnett co-stars.
β Heart of the Beast
Action / Survival
Brad Pitt leads this epic survival adventure β big scale, big stakes, and one of the standout new releases on local screens.
π³ Whalefall
Thriller
After his father dies, Jay Gardiner dives off California's Central Coast to find his remains and is swallowed by a sperm whale, with about an hour of air and his father's lessons to survive. Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin and Elisabeth Shue star.
π Sense and Sensibility
Drama / Romance
Jane Austen's classic returns with Daisy Edgar-Jones: sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood navigate romance, heartbreak and money troubles in Regency England, one hiding her feelings and the other acting on hers.
π± The Social Reckoning
Drama
Aaron Sorkin's companion piece to The Social Network follows the 2021 Facebook Files whistleblower scandal. Jeremy Strong, Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, Bill Burr, Wunmi Mosaku and Betty Gilpin star.
πͺ Other Mommy
Horror / Thriller
Jessica Chastain plays a dual role in this chilling horror from director Rob Savage: a young girl finds a sinister entity in her home that looks just like her mother. With Jay Duplass, Dichen Lachman, Arian Moayed and Karen Allen. Not one for the kids.
πΊ Coyote vs. Acme
Family Comedy
Wile E. Coyote finally takes on Acme Corporation β in court. A blend of live action and classic Looney Tunes animation that's as much for the grown-ups who grew up on the cartoons as it is for the kids.
ποΈ Forgotten Island
Animated Adventure
A DreamWorks Animation adventure about a castaway crew washed up on a mysterious island β bright, funny and built for the whole family.
π The Last Whale Singer
Animated / Family
A tender animated tale about a young whale and the songs that connect the ocean's creatures β a quieter, heartfelt choice for families.
π¦ PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
Family / Animated
The pups are back for another big-screen adventure, this time with a prehistoric twist. A reliable pick for the littlest movie-goers.
π 20 Years of the MET in Cinemas: An Anniversary Celebration
Special Event / Opera
A special event marking twenty years of the Metropolitan Opera's live broadcasts to cinemas, looking back over more than 185 performances. Hosted by soprano RenΓ©e Fleming. A limited-season screening.
Coming soon to Scotty's: Clayface, Dune: Part Three, Avengers: Doomsday (2D & 3D), Ebenezer, Klara and the Sun, Wildwood and Fallen Angels by NoΓ«l Coward.
π₯ Now Showing at Nelson Bay Cinema
Ten films at Nelson Bay, from family adventures to fresh dramas and thrillers.
πͺ Tad and the Magic Lamp
Animated Adventure / Family
Tad the explorer is back for a time-travelling animated adventure after a magical lamp is discovered, with a mischievous Mummy and some very risky wishes along the way. Fun for the whole family.
π± The Social Reckoning
Drama
Aaron Sorkin's companion piece to The Social Network follows the 2021 Facebook Files whistleblower scandal. Jeremy Strong, Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, Bill Burr, Wunmi Mosaku and Betty Gilpin star.
ποΈ Verity
Psychological Thriller
Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson star in this Colleen Hoover adaptation: a struggling writer ghostwriting for a renowned author at a remote estate uncovers disturbing autobiographical notes. Josh Hartnett co-stars.
β Heart of the Beast
Action / Survival
Brad Pitt leads this epic survival adventure β big scale, big stakes, and one of the standout new releases on local screens.
π Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
Family / Animated
Aardman's claymation flock is back for a new adventure on the farm β gentle, funny and dialogue-free fun the whole family can enjoy together.
ποΈ Forgotten Island
Animated Adventure
A DreamWorks Animation adventure about a castaway crew washed up on a mysterious island β bright, funny and built for the whole family.
π¦ PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
Family / Animated
The pups are back for another big-screen adventure, this time with a prehistoric twist. A reliable pick for the littlest movie-goers.
βͺ Holy Days
Adventure Comedy
Three unconventional nuns set off on a last-ditch road trip across New Zealand to fight for their independence, picking up a young MΔori boy with a mission of his own along the way. Judy Davis, Miriam Margolyes and Jacki Weaver star.
π Sense and Sensibility
Drama / Romance
Jane Austen's classic returns with Daisy Edgar-Jones: sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood navigate romance, heartbreak and money troubles in Regency England, one hiding her feelings and the other acting on hers.
π³ Whalefall
Thriller
After his father dies, Jay Gardiner dives off California's Central Coast to find his remains and is swallowed by a sperm whale, with about an hour of air and his father's lessons to survive. Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin and Elisabeth Shue star.
π‘ Local tip: Weeknight and weekend sessions can fill up for the big new releases β get there 15 minutes early to grab good seats.
Neither cinema is a What's On partner β we're just big fans of a good local movie night. Check your local cinema directly for exact session times, pricing and accessibility info before you head out.