Shelter explodes onto our cinema screen with breakneck intensity and heart-pounding emotion, delivering an action-thriller that’s both brutal and beautifully compelling. A must-see for fans of “The Stath” and anyone who loves action packed character-driven cinema! This isn’t just another chase film: it’s a gripping tale of redemption, survival and the transformative power of human connection. In ...

Christy punches onto screens with inspirational grit and heart-in-the-ring punch-power, delivering an uplifting and emotionally charged biographical sports drama that champions resilience, courage and unshakeable spirit! Based on the remarkable true story of legendary and pioneering female boxer Christy Martin, this film celebrates an extraordinary journey from underdog to legend with palpable ene...

From the cobbled streets of Paris to the wild countryside of Europe, follow Miss Moxy — a pampered cat with a whole lot of cattitude — as she’s thrown into the adventure of a lifetime. Lost far from home, she must team up with a goofy dog and a wise old bird to find her way back… and discover who she truly is along the way.

A spirited young bride-to-be living with her single mother on a small Greek island secretly invites three of her mother's ex-boyfriends in hope of finding her biological father to walk her down the aisle.

Bingo Is Back at The Empire! Every Second Monday of the month, Get your dabbers ready and join us for a night of fun, laughter, and prizes galore, including a £300 grand prize Free entry £1 a book to play £5 for 6 books incluing the Jackpot Flyer Whether you’re a seasoned player or just fancy a great evening out, Bingo at the Empire is the perfect way to kick off the festive season. Don...

Is This Thing On? hits the screen with heart, humour and a whole lot of soul, delivering a comedy-drama that’s as warm and thoughtful as it is delightfully funny! This 2026 gem, directed by Bradley Cooper (A Star Is Born) blends emotional insight with playful stand-up energy, making it one of the year’s most uplifting films about love, life and reinventing yourself. The film follows Alex Novak, p...

Chuckl. Halstead with headliner Joe Pasquale Get ready for an unforgettable night of comedy in Halstead, featuring the one and only Joe Pasquale, a staple of the UK comedy scene for over 30 years. Joe Pasquale As seen on New Faces, I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! (King of the Jungle), An Audience With Joe Pasquale, The Price Is Right, Dancing on Ice and multiple Royal Variety Performanc...

Helvi's world is turned upside down when she discovers the existence of a technically advanced Elfkin gang that, in stark contrast to Elfie’s own clan, is second to none when it comes to fun and thrill-seeking. Can Helvi’s friendship with Bo, the youngest gang member, reconcile the two Elfkin clans after more than 250 years?

The Halstead Empire is pleased to announce that it is participating in the Into Film Festival this year which is a free, annual, nationwide celebration of film and education for 5-19 year olds. The festival takes place at participating cinemas to help educators bring learning to life for 5-19-year-olds across the UK by inspiring young people to watch, understand and make films in new and creative...

If you like your romantic dramas full of wild passion, raw emotion and breath-taking gothic beauty, then Wuthering Heights is for you delivering film that is as unforgettable as the moorland winds themselves! This 2026 adaptation of Emily Brontë’s timeless classic reimagines one of literature’s most intense love stories with modern flair, visual artistry and a fiercely compelling central chemistry...

The Queen is an intimate behind the scenes glimpse at the interaction between HM Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair during their struggle, following the death of Diana, to reach a compromise between what was a private tragedy for the Royal family and the public's demand for an overt display of mourning.

This months Classic Cinema offering is in honour of Alan Helm who along with a gang of other supporters a managed to save the Empire from a possible shutdown in the late 1970’s. And the film that was the first film screened when it eventually re-opened on November 27th 1978 was The 39 Steps which was released that year and the films star Robert Powell even attended the relaunch! Alan Helm passed ...

Ladies & Gentlemen, introducing MISS DISCO - the band guaranteed to get the party started. Officially launching as Miss Disco in 2020, the seven-piece band had already forged their reputation as the UK’s very best classic disco revue band after spending the previous decade performing hundreds of live shows together at major festivals and events, including Glastonbury, Heritage Live, Standon Cal...

The Halstead Empire is pleased to announce that it is participating in the Into Film Festival this year which is a free, annual, nationwide celebration of film and education for 5-19 year olds. The festival takes place at participating cinemas to help educators bring learning to life for 5-19-year-olds across the UK by inspiring young people to watch, understand and make films in new and creative...

Sentimental Value is an absolute cracker of a film, a beautifully profound and moving drama that captures the heart and soul like a cinematic embrace! From its emotionally rich performances to its poignant storytelling, this is the kind of film that stays with you long after the credits roll. It has been nominated for a huge nine Oscars so here is your chance to see what all the fuss is about. Di...

Sinners has been nominated for a record 16 Oscars this year and here is your chance to catch it on the big screen. It is an electrifying genre-bender that absolutely smashes expectations! From its jaw-dropping visuals to its heart-pounding musical vibes, this period drama, supernatural horror is one of the most thrilling cinematic experiences of the year. It’s bold, brilliant and bound to linger l...

GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) is a wildly uplifting animated sports-comedy that proves even the smallest dreamers can make the biggest impact! Packed with heart, humour and high-octane roarball action, this is one underdog story that will have audiences of all ages cheering at every turn. It is from Sony Pictures Animation, (the studio behind hits like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) and GOAT m...

GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) is a wildly uplifting animated sports-comedy that proves even the smallest dreamers can make the biggest impact! Packed with heart, humour and high-octane roarball action, this is one underdog story that will have audiences of all ages cheering at every turn. It is f rom Sony Pictures Animation, (the studio behind hits like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) and GOAT ...

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Adventure blasts into cinemas as possibly the most looney, laugh-out-loud sci-fi family romp of the decade! This outrageously fun animated comedy-adventure rockets your favourite iconic Looney Tunes gang into an interstellar escapade that’s as clever as it is chaotic. This family sci-fi comedy-adventure sees our beloved Looney Tunes stars, Daffy Duck and ...

LIVE STREAM Raised by a scheming dwarf and unaware of his true family origins, a young man embarks on an epic journey. Soon, destiny brings him face-to-face with a shattered sword, a fearsome dragon and the cursed ring it guards, and a Valkyrie forced into enchanted slumber... Moments of transcendent beauty and heroic triumph sparkle in the third chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle, brought to li...