The Hastings UK Guide

Monthly Archives: September 2025


The Smashing Machine

In one of the year’s most surprising pairings, Dwayne Johnson and indie icon Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems, Good Time) team up in The Smashing Machine, the powerful story of pioneering mixed martial arts/UFC fighter Mark Kerr.

3 Oct–9 Oct: Fri 5.15pm & 8.15pm; Sat & Sun 5.30pm & 8.30pm; Mon 5.45pm; Tue 5.15pm & 8.15pm; Wed & Thu 5.30pm & 8.30pm

Dora: Magic Mermaid Adventures

Dive into a majestic mermaid world with Dora! After playing a magical charango, Dora and Boots turn into mermaids and go on a series of mer-mazing underwater adventures with their new friend, Marisol the Mermaid and her dolphin bestie, Rosa.

3 Oct–9 Oct: Mon 3.15pm; Tue 1.15pm; Wed & Thu 3.45pm; Fri 4pm; Sat & Sun 10.30am

Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl

See the exclusive world premiere of the music video, “The Fate of Ophelia”, along with behind-the-scenes footage from the music video shoot, brand new lyric videos, and Taylor’s never-before-seen personal reflections on songs from her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.

3 Oct–5 Oct: Fri 8pm; Sat & Sun 11am, 1.15pm, 3.30pm & 5.45pm

Royal Ballet & Opera: Tosca

The splendour of Rome. The devastation of war. Puccini’s operatic thriller returns in an epic new production.

1 Oct: Wed 6.45pm

Hamilton

An unforgettable cinematic stage performance, the filmed version of the original Broadway production of Hamilton combines the best elements of live cinema and film to create a thrilling experience. Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education.

27 Sep–28 Sep: Sat & Sun 3.30pm

One Battle After Another

When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue one of their own’s daughter. Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor are the Bonnie and Clyde of the film, and there are expectations of big elaborate action set-pieces, car chases and stunts galore.

26 Sep–28 Sep: Fri 4.30pm & 8pm; Sat & Sun 1pm, 4.30pm & 8pm

Bebefinn Sing-along Movie

“Bebefinn has disappeared!” In the middle of the night, Finn mysteriously vanishes into a tablet while playing hide and seek with Baby Shark! As Finn explores the magical Pinkfong World, his worried siblings, Bora and Brody, turn to Pinkfong for help. Using magical powers and a can-do attitude, Pinkfong guides them through exciting challenges. Can they bring Bebefinn back before the tablet’s battery runs out?

20 Sep–21 Sep: Sat & Sun 10am

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

The new film from exciting director Kogonada (Pachinko, After Yang) stars Margot Robbie (in her first post-Barbie cinema outing) and Colin Farrell in a romantic fantasy. David (Farrell) heads to a wedding in his old car with a very special GPS system. He meets Sarah (Robbie), and together they embark on a magical journey, confronting their pasts and exploring painted landscapes and deeper connections. As they contemplate their future, they face a crucial decision about their relationship. Phoebe Waller-Bridge also stars.

19 Sep–21 Sep: Fri 5pm & 7.45pm; Sat & Sun 2.15pm, 5pm & 7.45pm

Sorry, Baby

Eva Victor proves herself a multi-hyphenate talent to reckon with as she writes, directs and stars in this wonderfully funny and moving film full of beauty, wit and grace about a young woman wrestling with a trauma from her past and struggling to create a future for herself.

16 Sep: (Senior) Tue 1pm

The Long Walk

In a dystopian future, 100 teenage boys enter a brutal endurance contest: walk without stopping—or die. As exhaustion sets in, friendships form and crack under the pressure. Based on Stephen King’s chilling novel, this tense psychological thriller is directed by Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games).

12 Sep–18 Sep: Fri–Thu 9pm