Ivan Radford | On 20, Sep 2025

Missed something on the big screen near you? Distributors these days are turning to digital platforms as a way of reaching wider audiences in their living rooms sooner – including a new Premium VOD window that sees titles available to rent for approximately £15 a few weeks after their cinema debut.

For audiences at home, here’s our guide to the major movies and Premium VOD releases available to buy and rent from your sofa in the weeks ahead.

Need a quick recommendation for tonight? See our 5 films to watch this weekend.

For a full guide to VOD releases in the UK, including TV shows, across all major VOD subscription platforms, head to our Coming Soon channel.

 

Marvel’s Thunderbolts* – 1st July

Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes—Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it’s too late?

Karate Kid: Legends – 15th July

Karate Kid: Legends unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart. When kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), and the legendary Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Li merges their unique styles to prepare for an epic martial arts showdown.

Ballerina – 21st July

Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Ballerina follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma. Co-starring Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno and Norman Reedus, with Ian McShane and Keanu Reeves.

Lilo and Stitch (2025) – 22nd July

This vibrant reimagining of the Disney animated classic brings new energy into the hilarious and heart-warming tale of Lilo and her cute-yet-chaotic adopted “pet” Stitch. Lush tropical settings provide welcoming visuals as warm as the “found family” that Lilo and Stitch create together, while also authentically honouring the cultures and beauty of Hawai’i. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp and starring Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, while introducing Maia Kealoha.

How to Train Your Dragon (2025) – 28th July

From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding.

The Return – 28th July

After 20 years away, Odysseus (Ralph Fiennes) washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. The King has returned from the Trojan War, but much has changed in his kingdom. His beloved wife Penelope (Juliette Binoche) is a prisoner in her own home, hounded by suitors vying to be king. Their son Telemachus faces death at the hands of these suitors, who see him as merely an obstacle to their pursuit of the kingdom. Odysseus has also changed—scarred by his experience of the Trojan war, he is no longer the mighty warrior from years past— but he must rediscover his strength in order to win back all he has lost.

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life – 28th July

Agathe (Camille Rutherford) is a hopelessly clumsy yet charming young woman who works in the legendary Shakespeare & Co. bookshop in Paris, while she dreams of being a successful writer, and of experiencing love akin to a Jane Austen novel, she finds herself desperately single and plagued by writers block. When Agathe’s best friend (Pablo Pauly) gets her invited to the Jane Austen Writers’ Residency in England, she finally has her Jane Austen moment…and is caught in a very unexpected romantic triangle. Agathe must let go of her insecurities to decide what she really wants for herself, and to achieve her romantic and professional dreams.

The Ballad of Wallis Island – 18th August

The Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favourite musicians, Mortimer-McGwyer (Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden) back together. His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning – 18th August

Ethan Hunt and the team return to finish their battle against The Entity. Every choice, every mission, has all led to this.

F1: The Movie – 22nd August

Dubbed “the greatest that never was”, Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was F1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire when he’s approached by his former teammate, Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling F1 team that is on the verge of collapse. Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to F1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He’ll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), the team’s hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar, Sonny’s past catches up with him and he finds that, in F1, your teammate is your fiercest competition — and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone.

Superman (2025) – 26th August

James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind. The film stars David Corenswet (“Twisters,” “Hollywood”) in the dual role of Superman/Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult (the “X-Men” movies, “Juror #2”) as Lex Luthor. The film also stars Edi Gathegi (“For All Mankind”), Anthony Carrigan (“Barry,” “Gotham”), Nathan Fillion (the “Guardians of the Galaxy” films, “The Suicide Squad”), Isabela Merced (“Alien Romulus”), Skyler Gisondo (“Licorice Pizza,” “Booksmart”), Sara Sampaio (“At Midnight”), María Gabriela de Faría (“The Moodys”), Wendell Pierce (“Selma,” “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan”), Alan Tudyk (“Andor”), Pruitt Taylor Vince (“Bird Box”) and Neva Howell (“Greedy People”).

28 Years Later – 1st September

Danny Boyle and Alex Garland reunite for 28 Years Later, a terrifying new story set in the world created by 28 Days Later. It’s been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily-defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well.

I Know What You Did Last Summer – 2nd September

When five friends inadvertently cause a deadly car accident, they cover up their involvement and make a pact to keep it a secret rather than face the consequences. A year later, their past comes back to haunt them and they’re forced to confront a horrifying truth: someone knows what they did last summer…and is hell-bent on revenge. As one by one the friends are stalked by a killer, they discover this has happened before, and they turn to two survivors of the legendary Southport Massacre of 1997 for help.

Weapons – 9th September

When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. Director Zach Cregger (Barbarian) and starring Josh Brolin, Julia Garner and Alden Ehrenreich.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps – 23rd September

Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” introduces Marvel’s First Family—Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet. Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, they must defend Earth from a ravenous space god called Galactus (Ralph Ineson) and his enigmatic Herald, Silver Surfer (Julia Garner). And if Galactus’ plan to devour the entire planet and everyone on it weren’t bad enough, it suddenly gets very personal.

 

Full list of UK movie digital release dates:

Film	Digital release date
Superman (2025)	August 26, 2025
The Little Mermaid (2025)	September 01, 2025
From Hilde, with Love	September 01, 2025
Holy Cow	September 01, 2025
Hidden Master: The Legacy of George Platt Lynes	September 01, 2025
Riders	September 01, 2025
2000 Meters to Andriivka	September 01, 2025
Dog$piracy	September 01, 2025
Escape from Germany	September 01, 2025
Continental Split	September 01, 2025
Derelict	September 01, 2025
28 Years Later	September 01, 2025
The Occupant	September 01, 2025
I Know What You Did Last Summer	September 02, 2025
Christmas Romance at the Roanoke Ranch	September 02, 2025
Hippo's Revenge	September 02, 2025
Sharkwater Extinction	September 02, 2025
Jim Gaffigan: King Baby	September 02, 2025
The Loved & Lost	September 02, 2025
The Kingdom	September 05, 2025
Borderline	September 08, 2025
Dogtooth	September 08, 2025
Dying	September 08, 2025
Stand of Fall	September 08, 2025
Good One	September 08, 2025
The Man in Black	September 08, 2025
Chicken Town	September 08, 2025
Ed Kemper	September 08, 2025
Jim Gaffigan: Mr Universe	September 09, 2025
Psycho Therapy	September 15, 2025
Brave the Dark	September 15, 2025
Code 3	September 15, 2025
Unsinkable	September 15, 2025
The Fantastic Four: First Steps	September 23, 2025
Super Charlie	September 29, 2025

 

For films coming to Netflix UK, see our guide to what’s coming soon here. For films coming soon to Amazon Prime, click here, and for films coming soon to Sky Cinema, click here.

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