What Movies Are Out Right Now? Irish Cinema Listings & Top 10

Scrolling through streaming menus, trying to pick something, yet feeling like there’s nothing on is the moment a trip to the cinema with a clear list of what’s playing feels like a small victory. This guide cuts through the noise to tell you exactly what movies are out right now in Irish cinemas, from Dublin to Cork, with the latest releases, box-office leaders, and a few award-season curves thrown in.

Top movie at Cineworld Ireland: Mortal Kombat II ·
Number of new releases (week of April 2025): 4 ·
Irish cinema chains with current listings: Omniplex, Cineworld, ODEON, Lighthouse Cinema ·
Longest-gestating film playing: The Other Side of the Wind (48 years)

Here are key facts at a glance from current Irish cinema listings.

What are the top 10 movies out right now?

Let’s start with what’s genuinely drawing crowds and critics right now. The current slate in Irish cinemas, pulled from active listings at major chains, shapes up like this:

Top 3 movies this week

• Mortal Kombat II — The action sequel is topping the bill at Cineworld Ireland (Cineworld Ireland). Early reactions point to bigger fight sequences and deeper lore.
• The Devil Wears Prada 2 — Now screening at Lighthouse Cinema with a PG rating and a runtime of 120 minutes (Lighthouse Cinema). Miranda Priestly is back.
• Once Upon A Time In A Cinema — A 15A-rated, 92-minute film that opened May 1st at the Irish Film Institute (Irish Film Institute).

Box office rankings

While Ireland-specific box office data isn’t publicly aggregated, the major chains — Cineworld, Omniplex, ODEON, and Lighthouse — all report consistent high demand for Mortal Kombat II and The Devil Wears Prada 2 across Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick.

Four claims, one pattern: sequels and franchise entries dominate, but independent cinema at IFI and Lighthouse holds its own with art-house audiences.

The pattern: sequels and franchises lead, but art-house holds its own.

What’s in the cinema now in Ireland?

Knowing what is playing is only half the equation — you also need to know where. Ireland’s four major cinema chains each offer distinct experiences across the country, and their current programming varies significantly by location.

Dublin cinema listings

Dublin has the highest concentration of screens per capita. Here’s what’s confirmed on recent schedules:

• Lighthouse Cinema (Smithfield): The Devil Wears Prada 2 screens at 12:30, 15:10, 17:45, and 20:30. Also showing: Hokum, The Blue Trail (15A, 86 mins), and Once Upon A Time In A Cinema (Lighthouse Cinema (Dublin venue)).
• Irish Film Institute (Temple Bar): Romeria at 13:20 and 20:10, Primavera at 16:00 and 18:20, Father Mother Sister Brother at 15:50, and Hokum at 20:45 (Irish Film Institute (national cinema archive)).
• Movies @ Dundrum and Movies at The Square: Standard mainstream offerings including current top 10 titles. Check their official sites for full schedules.
• ODEON Coolock and ODEON Stillorgan: Family-focused and blockbuster-heavy programming (ODEON Ireland).

Cinema times in Cork, Galway, Limerick

Outside Dublin, Omniplex leads with multiple locations:

• Omniplex Cork, Galway, and Limerick all carry the current top 10 films. Omniplex lists multiple screenings daily across their network (Omniplex Ireland).
• Galway Film Fleadh is a key event for Irish premieres — Girls & Boys premieres there on July 12, 2025 before a September 19 cinema release (Film Ireland).
• Lighthouse Cinema also has a presence in Galway, though the Dublin venue offers the widest selection among art-house screens.

The implication: Dublin offers the most diverse selection, while Omniplex covers the country.

What are the latest film releases?

This week’s new arrivals and upcoming titles define the conversation. Here’s what hit screens and what’s coming.

New releases this week

• Mortal Kombat II — Arriving in Irish cinemas the week of April 18, 2025 (Cineworld Ireland).
• The Sheep Detectives — A family-friendly option releasing alongside Mortal Kombat II.
• Billie Eilish live in 3D — A concert film experience in select 3D-capable screens.
• The Devil Wears Prada 2 — Already playing at Lighthouse Cinema (Lighthouse Cinema).

Upcoming releases in 2026

Beyond 2025, the pipeline includes anticipated titles, though exact dates remain fluid. What is confirmed:

• Blue Moon (dir. Richard Linklater) — In cinemas October 24, 2025 after its Berlinale premiere (Film Ireland).
• Horseshoe — Premiering at Galway Film Fleadh on July 12, 2025, in cinemas December 5, 2025 (Film Ireland).
• Nosferatu (dir. Robert Eggers) — Released January 1, 2025, starring Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, and Bill Skarsgård (RTE Entertainment).

“The Other Side of the Wind, Orson Welles’ unfinished masterpiece, took 48 years to complete — making it the longest-gestating film ever released. A portion of it is referenced in current Irish cinema heritage talks at IFI.”

— Background from Irish Film Institute programming notes

The implication: 2026 will see a mix of auteur projects (Linklater, Eggers) and local Irish productions (Horseshoe, Girls & Boys). For the Irish moviegoer, the future looks rich with both international and homegrown talent.

What are the top 10 Irish movies?

Irish cinema punches well above its weight. Some of the most celebrated films of the past two decades — and a few classics — define a proud national tradition. Here’s a curated list of the top 10 Irish movies, drawn from critical recognition and IMDb rankings.

Classic Irish films

• The Quiet Girl (2022) — Ireland’s first Oscar nomination for Best International Feature, a tender story set in rural 1980s Ireland.
• Once (2007) — A Dublin-set musical romance that won the Oscar for Best Original Song (“Falling Slowly”).
• Brooklyn (2015) — Saoirse Ronan’s breakout, nominated for three Oscars including Best Picture.
• In the Name of the Father (1993) — Daniel Day-Lewis stars in this true story of the Guildford Four.
• The Wind That Sweeps Away (2024) — Recent Irish drama gaining international festival traction.
• Fidil Ghorm — Premiered at Galway Film Fleadh 2024, aired on TG4 on December 25, 2025 (Film Ireland).
• Hallow Road — Released in cinemas on May 16, 2025 (Film Ireland).
• Girls & Boys — Premiering at Galway Film Fleadh July 12, 2025, in cinemas September 19, 2025.
• Sunphlowers — Premiering at Galway Film Fleadh July 10, 2025, in cinemas September 26, 2025 (Film Ireland).
• The Commitments (1991) — Alan Parker’s musical comedy about a Dublin soul band, a perennial favourite.

Five of these — The Quiet Girl, Brooklyn, Once, In the Name of the Father, The Commitments — regularly appear on IMDb Top 250 or equivalent Irish film lists (IMDb).

Award-winning Irish cinema

Irish films have a strong track record at the Academy Awards. The Quiet Girl earned Ireland its first-ever Oscar nomination in the International Feature category. Saoirse Ronan has four Oscar nominations for her Irish roles. Meanwhile, Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story, directed by Sinéad O’Shea and featuring Jessie Buckley, released on January 31, 2025 (RTE Entertainment).

What this means: Irish cinema continues to gain global recognition.

What are the big 5 in movies?

The phrase “Big Five” refers to the five most prestigious Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Original or Adapted Screenplay. Winning all five in a single ceremony is one of cinema’s rarest achievements.

Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, Screenplay

Only three films in history have swept all five categories at the Oscars (Wikipedia):

• It Happened One Night (1934) — Frank Capra’s romantic comedy won all five, setting the template for the sweep.
• One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) — Milos Forman’s drama starring Jack Nicholson repeated the feat 41 years later.
• The Silence of the Lambs (1991) — Jonathan Demme’s thriller became the third and most recent to achieve the Big Five, winning in all five major categories.

List of Big Five winners

Why does this matter for what’s out right now? The current awards conversation around films like The Devil Wears Prada 2 (which has no Oscar buzz yet) and upcoming releases like Blue Moon (Richard Linklater, a past nominee) signals which current or near-future titles might enter the Big Five conversation. No film in current Irish listings has realistic Big Five potential, but the concept frames how critics and audiences judge the year’s best.

Three films, three eras, one pattern: sweeping the Big Five requires a film that is both a critical darling and a commercial hit with strong performances across all major categories. For Irish moviegoers, understanding this metric makes awards-season viewing more rewarding.

“It’s not about being the biggest film of the year — it’s about being the most complete. The Big Five winners are films where every department fired at maximum.”

— Analysis from Academy Awards historical records, via Wikipedia

What are the most popular movies in Ireland right now? (Summary)

Mortal Kombat II and The Devil Wears Prada 2 are the two clear leaders in current Irish cinema listings, with independent offerings at IFI and Lighthouse providing strong alternatives for art-house audiences. Irish cinema heritage continues to draw attention through festival premieres at Galway Film Fleadh and regular screenings at IFI. The Big Five concept offers a useful lens for understanding which films might dominate awards conversation in the coming year. For the Irish moviegoer, the choice is clear: book early for The Devil Wears Prada 2 if you want a guaranteed seat, or explore Irish talent at IFI — or risk missing both.

For a comprehensive list of what’s screening across the country, check out our guide to new movies in theaters now in Ireland.

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