This week’s cinema releases includes Hugh Jackman going to the sheep, the return of Mortal Kombat, an Aussie man tries to conquer the oceans and Billie Eilish is live in 3D.
Also, the German Film Festival begins, more information about the festival is available here: The 2026 HSBC German Film Festival returns to cinemas in May
Read the Glam Adelaide story about the festival here: 2026 HSBC German Film Festival begins 6 May to 27 May at Palace Nova Cinemas – Glam Adelaide
Additionally, Flickerfest returns to The Mercury on 9 May including five South Australian short films, read the Glam Adelaide story about this always brilliant night of short films here: Flickerfest 2026 Glam Adelaide Preview
Refer to your local cinema for session times and dates.
New releases include the below.
The Sheep Detectives
Rated PG
Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios
Synopsis: In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.
Mortal Kombat II
Rated MA15+
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Synopsis: This time, the fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.
Don’t Be Prey
Rated M
Distributor: Kismet Movies
Synopsis: When Mark Sowerby’s life was upended by a very public crisis, he turned to the ocean — not for glory, but for survival. Over the course of a decade, the Australian swimmer took on the Oceans Seven: seven of the world’s most brutal open-water channel crossings, across five continents, with no wetsuit, no cage, and no margin for error. Just man against the sea — and everything within himself. From director Jeff Tseng, this is a gripping, uplifting Australian documentary about resilience, reinvention, and what it really takes to survive.
Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour – Live in 3D
Rated PG
Distributor: Paramount Pictures Australia
Synopsis: Captured during her sold-out world tour, Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour – Live in 3D brings an innovative new concert experience to the big screen from one of the most celebrated and successful artists of her generation. Presented in immersive 3D, the film is directed by Academy Award® winners James Cameron and Billie Eilish.
