For adult audiences, “By Any Means” offers a stylised true‑crime thriller. It pairs FBI agent Wayne Strider, played by Yahya Abdul‑MATEEN II, with mobster Greg Scarpa, portrayed by Mark Wahlberg, and is currently showing in cinemas.

Zach Cregger’s reboot of the classic horror franchise arrives as “Resident Evil”. The film follows medical courier Bryan, played by Austin Abrams, and marks the latest entry in the series, now in theatres.

“Heart of the Beast” drops Brad Pitt alongside his canine companion Odin. Set in the Alaskan wilderness, the survival story follows a retired soldier and his dog after a plane crash, and the movie is playing now.

Action‑driven “Runner” stars Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson. Set in Queensland, it follows courier Hank Malone as he races to deliver a donor liver to a child in the Gold Coast Children’s Hospital, battling a cartel along the way. The film is in cinemas.

The documentary “Silenced” examines how defamation law can be weaponised. It follows Australian lawyer Jennifer Robinson as she investigates cases involving Amber Heard, Brittany Higgins and Colombian journalist Catalina Ruiz‑Navarro. The film is currently screening.

Together, these releases blend family‑friendly animation, gritty legal drama and genre revivals, giving holiday‑goers a truly diverse cinema menu.

Whether you’re looking for a laugh with a sheep, a thrill with zombies, or a serious look at legal battles, this season’s line‑up proves that a single holiday period can satisfy both kids and adults.