As the warmth of summer graces Australia, movie enthusiasts are in for a treat with the return of Moonlight Cinema, offering a delightful blend of cinematic magic under the open sky.
Running from late November 2024 to March 2025, this enchanting outdoor cinema experience is set to captivate audiences across five picturesque locations: Adelaide’s Botanic Park, Brisbane’s Roma St Parklands, Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens, Perth’s Kings Park & Botanic Garden, and Sydney’s Centennial Parklands.
This year, Moonlight Cinema promises a stellar line-up featuring some of 2024’s most anticipated releases alongside beloved Christmas classics. Moviegoers can look forward to thrilling new titles such as Wicked, Gladiator II, Heretic, Challengers, It Ends With Us, Deadpool and Wolverine, The Fall Guy, The Substance, Twisters, and Kneecap. For fans of biopics, Robbie Williams’ Better Man will premiere on Boxing Day, a perfect post-holiday treat. Meanwhile, those planning a girls’ night out can revel in iconic films like Mean Girls and Barbie.
The festive season at Moonlight Cinema is sure to warm hearts with two weeks dedicated to cherished holiday films. Audiences can relive the magic of Elf, Red One, Love Actually, The Holiday, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, and How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Families are also in for a special treat with screenings of Inside Out 2 and an exclusive preview of Paddington in Peru.
Enhancing the cinematic experience, Moonlight Cinema offers premium options such as the Singapore Airline’s Gold Grass, providing waiter service and prime viewing positions. The Mount Franklin Lightly Sparkling Platinum Experience adds a touch of luxury with sparkling water, classic popcorn, a cosy blanket, and personal waiter service, all enjoyed from deluxe double bean beds.
John Boero, General Manager of Entertainment Operations at EVT, expressed his excitement: “With a big summer of movies on the horizon in some of Australia’s most beautiful parklands and gardens, Moonlight Cinema is back to deliver the perfect cinematic backdrop for an unforgettable night out. Moonlight Cinema has become an iconic summer tradition, and we’re excited to bring audiences our biggest season yet.”
As the stars twinkle overhead, Moonlight Cinema invites you to indulge in an unforgettable evening of film and fun, surrounded by the natural beauty of Australia’s finest gardens. Whether you’re a fan of the latest blockbusters or nostalgic classics, this summer promises a cinematic adventure for everyone.
Where to see the Moonlight Cinema:
- Adelaide: Botanic Park, 28 November – 16February
- Brisbane: Roma Street Parklands, 21 November – 16 February
- Melbourne: Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, 29 November – 30 March
- Perth: Kings Park & Botanic Garden, 5 December – 30 March
- Sydney: Centennial Parklands, 22 November – 30 March