Mr and Mrs Swiss go to the cinema just under twice a year – Mrs Swiss a little more often than Mr Swiss; and when they do go together, the decision is made – logically – by Mrs Swiss. But which of the two films do they decide to watch? Even though we’re cinephile marketing pros with a heart for commerce, we don’t know either. But our experience lets us guess well ahead of time which fantasy film will set teenagers screaming,
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Director
Oliver Rihs
Cast
Joel Basman, Jella Haase, Anatole Taubman
Genre
Crime
Distributor
Ascot-Elite Entertainment Group
Description
Lawyer Barbara Hug wants to use the popularity of the "Jailbreak King" Walter Stürm to reform the Swiss penal system. When the two meet, an unlikely alliance is formed against the conflicting background of state repression and personal freedom. more
Release date
D-CH: 07.10.21, F-CH: 06.10.21, I-CH: 07.10.21, DE: 25.02.2021
Raya, a warrior, gathers a group of outsiders to join her in a search to find Sisu, the last dragon in the world. According to legend, the kingdom of Kumandra can only come to rest with his help. Animated film from Disney. more
Even though he is now part of a happy makeshift family, Peter Rabbit is unable to shake off his reputation as a mischief-maker. When he embarks on an adventure outside the garden, Peter has to ask himself what kind of bunny he wants to be. more
Jerry the mouse moves into the most elegant hotel in New York just as the wedding of the century is about to take place there. To get rid of Jerry, the wedding planner hires Tom the cat. A ferocious game of cat and mouse ensues. more
With "The Croods", DreamWorks landed an outright animated movie hit. Now the likeable Stone Age family, featuring the stubborn and stern patriarch Grug and his rebellious teenage daughter Eep, return to face new challenges. more
In this feature-length live-action prequel to "101 Dalmatians", Oscar winner Emma Stone ("La La Land") plays Cruella de Vil in her younger years, before she fell in love with puppy dogs and their coats and became a villain. more
Release date
D-CH: 27.05.21, F-CH: 26.05.21, I-CH: 26.05.21, DE: 27.05.2021
Spirit Untamed
Director
Elaine Bogan, Ennio Torresan
Cast
Genre
Animation, Adventure, Family, Western
Distributor
Universal Pictures International Switzerland GmbH
Description
Following the thrilling animated film "Spirit – Stallion of the Cimarron" and the well-known TV series "Spirit Riding Free: Pony Tales", DreamWorks Animation brings back the popular horse to the big screen in some new adventures. more
A little capuchin monkey with a great passion for music and a thirst for adventure embarks on a dangerous journey from Havana to Miami, where his destiny is fulfilled. Animated film with music by "Moana" composer Lin-Manuel Miranda. more
Little boy Luca is having the summer of his life with his new best friend. But behind all the fun there lurks a deep secret: Luca is in fact a sea monster from another world that lies hidden below the surface of the ocean. more
Following on from the utter mayhem they created in "Despicable Me 3", the Minions make a welcome return to cinema screens in their second solo movie outing. Lots more laughs to look forward to from the clumsy yellow creatures. more
Release date
D-CH: 01.07.21, F-CH: 07.07.21, I-CH: 19.08.21, DE: 01.07.2021
The long-awaited sequel. This live-action animated film sees NBA superstar LeBron James take over from Michael Jordan as he teams up with the Looney Tunes characters Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Co. in a very high stakes basketball game. more
Like "Pirates of the Caribbean", Jungle Cruise is also based on a popular Disneyland theme park attraction. This is the story of a river boat in a jungle full of dangerous animals. Starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. more
After all the fun of the high seas in "Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation" the latest adventure for Drac, Mavis and all their friends is already about to kick off. The role of Drac is once again voiced by Adam Sandler. more
Release date
D-CH: 05.08.21, F-CH: 04.08.21, I-CH: 02.09.21, DE: 05.08.2021
D-CH: 19.08.21, F-CH: 18.08.21 , I-CH: N/A, DE: 19.08.2021
The Boss Baby: Family Business
Director
Tom McGrath
Cast
Alec Baldwin, James McGrath
Genre
Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Distributor
Universal Pictures International Switzerland GmbH
Description
The first Boss Baby movie was a big hit and was nominated for an Oscar in the "Best Animated Film" category. The baby is set to return in 2021. As in the original version, the little suit-wearer is once again voiced by Alec Baldwin. more
The kooky Addams family, headed up by Gomez and Morticia, celebrated a successful cinema comeback in an animated film in 2019. In this sequel, the popular characters return to the screen and once again promise a whole load of fun. more
Release date
D-CH: 07.10.21, F-CH: 27.10.21 , I-CH: N/A, DE: 07.10.2021
Illumination, the studio behind the "Despicable Me" movies, landed a hit with "Sing", which featured singing animals and plenty of great music. The sequel is jam-packed with amazing music and hilarious goings-on too, of course. more
Music stars Kat Valdez and Bastian want to tie the knot at a joint concert. Shortly before the show, however, Kat learns that Bastian has cheated on her and spontaneously asks a teacher, Charlie, who is sitting in the audience, if he will marry her. more
Remake of the legendary musical. When Tony and Maria meet, it's love at first sight. But it cannot be, because the two belong to different street gangs who are at war with each other. Directed by Steven Spielberg, with Ansel Elgort. more
Release date
D-CH: 09.12.21, F-CH: 08.12.21, I-CH: 16.12.21, DE: 09.12.2021
In the 24th Marvel Cinematic Universe film, director Cate Shortland tells the story of Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), before she decides to join the Avengers. Also starring Rachel Weisz and Florence Pugh. more
Music stars Kat Valdez and Bastian want to tie the knot at a joint concert. Shortly before the show, however, Kat learns that Bastian has cheated on her and spontaneously asks a teacher, Charlie, who is sitting in the audience, if he will marry her. more
Eiza González, Millie Bobby Brown, Alexander Skarsgård
Genre
Action, Sci-Fi
Distributor
Warner Bros. Entertainment Switzerland GmbH
Description
The angry giant ape, King Kong, meets face-to-face in a duel with the equally gigantic and unstoppable Godzilla. The world is about to witness a fight that will determine which of the two is the real king of the monsters. more
A new threat has forced Dom Toretto to face up to his past. Once more he gathers together his crew to put a stop to an extremely dangerous worldwide conspiracy masterminded by his younger brother Jakob, who is supposedly dead. more
In the summer of 2020, the ghostbusters will be back on the hunt for spirits. Directed by Jason Reitman ("Juno"), son of original "Ghostbusters" director Ivan Reitman, and starring Finn Wolfhard ("Stranger Things") and Paul Rudd ("Avengers: Endgame"). more
With the help of an alien symbiote, journalist Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) has the ability to turn into the anti-hero Venom to battle against the criminals of the world. The acclaimed Andy Serkis stars in this highly anticipated sequel. more
Release date
D-CH: 24.06.21, F-CH: 23.06.21, I-CH: 24.06.21, DE: 24.06.2021
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (3D)
Director
Destin Daniel Cretton
Cast
Simu Liu, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Awkwafina
Genre
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Distributor
The Walt Disney Company (Switzerland) GmbH
Description
The 25th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe tells the story of Kung Fu master Shang-Chi (Simu Liu). In his first screen appearance, the hero has to contend with the dangerous villain "The Mandarin" (Tony Chiu-Wai Leung). more
Young treasure hunter Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) decides to set off in search of El Dorado, the legendary South American city of gold. However, a rival is soon hot on his heels in this prequel to the popular video game series. more
Release date
D-CH: 15.07.21, F-CH: 14.07.21, I-CH: 15.07.21, DE: 15.07.2021
Biochemist Michael Morbius (Jared Leto) is desperately trying to cure himself of a rare blood disorder. In the process, however, he infects himself with a form of vampirism and becomes the bloodsucking anti-hero Morbius. more
Marvel Studios bring the saga of the Eternals to the big screen. This race of immortal beings, created by genetic manipulation millions of years ago, travel to Earth to protect humanity from the Deviants. Starring Angelina Jolie and Richard Madden. more
The latest adventure from IMF spy Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise). As with the acclaimed "Mission Impossible" films "Rogue Nation" and "Fallout", this seventh instalment of the movie series is also directed by Christopher McQuarrie. more
Marvel Sony Untitled Spider-Man Far From Home Sequel (3D)
Director
Jon Watts
Cast
Tom Holland, Zendaya
Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Distributor
Sony Pictures Releasing Switzerland GmbH
Description
In the third Spider-Man solo adventure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Tom Holland once again takes on the role of Peter Parker. Jon Watts returns as director in this sequel which directly follows on from "Spider-Man: Far from Home". more
Eighteen years after the release of "The Matrix Reloaded" and "The Matrix Revolutions" we return to the cool sci-fi world of the Wachowskis. This fourth instalment will see the return of Keanu Reeves as Neo and Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity. more
Celebrated actor Robert Pattinson plays the role of Bruce Wayne / Batman in Matt Reeves’s highly anticipated film. Also starring Colin Farrell as The Penguin, Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman, Paul Dano as The Riddler and Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon. more
Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong
Genre
Action, Fantasy, Horror
Distributor
The Walt Disney Company (Switzerland) GmbH
Description
The 27th movie of the Marvel Cinematic Universe sees the return of Doctor Strange. Teaming up with the Sorcerer Supreme (Benedict Cumberbatch) is Elizabeth Olsen as the Scarlet Witch. Directed once again by Scott Derrickson ("Doctor Strange"). more
This latest instalment continues the story of the "Fallen Kingdom". Alongside Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard there will also be a reunion with the stars from the first "Jurassic Park" movie: Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum. more
With the first "Avatar", visionary director James Cameron wrote film history. Twelve years after part one we return to Pandora. Oscar-winner Kate Winslet joins a cast that includes Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver. more
Bond has left active service and is enjoying life in Jamaica. But very soon he finds himself on a mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist. This leads him to the trail of a mysterious villain in possession of dangerous new technology. more
Release date
D-CH: 31.03.21, F-CH: 31.03.21, I-CH: 31.03.21, DE: 31.03.2021
In the 24th Marvel Cinematic Universe film, director Cate Shortland tells the story of Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), before she decides to join the Avengers. Also starring Rachel Weisz and Florence Pugh. more
Eiza González, Millie Bobby Brown, Alexander Skarsgård
Genre
Action, Sci-Fi
Distributor
Warner Bros. Entertainment Switzerland GmbH
Description
The angry giant ape, King Kong, meets face-to-face in a duel with the equally gigantic and unstoppable Godzilla. The world is about to witness a fight that will determine which of the two is the real king of the monsters. more
A new threat has forced Dom Toretto to face up to his past. Once more he gathers together his crew to put a stop to an extremely dangerous worldwide conspiracy masterminded by his younger brother Jakob, who is supposedly dead. more
In the summer of 2020, the ghostbusters will be back on the hunt for spirits. Directed by Jason Reitman ("Juno"), son of original "Ghostbusters" director Ivan Reitman, and starring Finn Wolfhard ("Stranger Things") and Paul Rudd ("Avengers: Endgame"). more
With the help of an alien symbiote, journalist Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) has the ability to turn into the anti-hero Venom to battle against the criminals of the world. The acclaimed Andy Serkis stars in this highly anticipated sequel. more
Release date
D-CH: 24.06.21, F-CH: 23.06.21, I-CH: 24.06.21, DE: 24.06.2021
Top Gun: Maverick
Director
Joseph Kosinski
Cast
Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Val Kilmer
Genre
Action
Distributor
Warner Bros. Entertainment Switzerland GmbH
Description
The role of the daring pilot, Maverick, made Tom Cruise a star in 1986, while "Top Gun" and the title track "Danger Zone" have since become a cult. In 2020, Maverick finally returns to the big screen in the long-awaited sequel. more
The 25th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe tells the story of Kung Fu master Shang-Chi (Simu Liu). In his first screen appearance, the hero has to contend with the dangerous villain "The Mandarin" (Tony Chiu-Wai Leung). more
Young treasure hunter Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) decides to set off in search of El Dorado, the legendary South American city of gold. However, a rival is soon hot on his heels in this prequel to the popular video game series. more
Release date
D-CH: 15.07.21, F-CH: 14.07.21, I-CH: 15.07.21, DE: 15.07.2021
Following on from the success of the action comedy "Killer's Bodyguard", Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson return in their roles as a bodyguard and a hitman. Also starring Salma Hayek, Antonio Banderas and Morgan Freeman. more
On the desert planet Arrakis there exists a substance called "the spice" – a drug which could enable humanity to realise its full mental potential. A battle for "the spice" ensues and the young Paul Atreides soon gets involved. more
Biochemist Michael Morbius (Jared Leto) is desperately trying to cure himself of a rare blood disorder. In the process, however, he infects himself with a form of vampirism and becomes the bloodsucking anti-hero Morbius. more
Marvel Studios bring the saga of the Eternals to the big screen. This race of immortal beings, created by genetic manipulation millions of years ago, travel to Earth to protect humanity from the Deviants. Starring Angelina Jolie and Richard Madden. more
The latest adventure from IMF spy Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise). As with the acclaimed "Mission Impossible" films "Rogue Nation" and "Fallout", this seventh instalment of the movie series is also directed by Christopher McQuarrie. more
Marvel Sony Untitled Spider-Man Far From Home Sequel (3D)
Director
Jon Watts
Cast
Tom Holland, Zendaya
Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Distributor
Sony Pictures Releasing Switzerland GmbH
Description
In the third Spider-Man solo adventure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Tom Holland once again takes on the role of Peter Parker. Jon Watts returns as director in this sequel which directly follows on from "Spider-Man: Far from Home". more
Eighteen years after the release of "The Matrix Reloaded" and "The Matrix Revolutions" we return to the cool sci-fi world of the Wachowskis. This fourth instalment will see the return of Keanu Reeves as Neo and Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity. more
Celebrated actor Robert Pattinson plays the role of Bruce Wayne / Batman in Matt Reeves’s highly anticipated film. Also starring Colin Farrell as The Penguin, Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman, Paul Dano as The Riddler and Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon. more
Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong
Genre
Action, Fantasy, Horror
Distributor
The Walt Disney Company (Switzerland) GmbH
Description
The 27th movie of the Marvel Cinematic Universe sees the return of Doctor Strange. Teaming up with the Sorcerer Supreme (Benedict Cumberbatch) is Elizabeth Olsen as the Scarlet Witch. Directed once again by Scott Derrickson ("Doctor Strange"). more
This latest instalment continues the story of the "Fallen Kingdom". Alongside Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard there will also be a reunion with the stars from the first "Jurassic Park" movie: Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum. more
With the first "Avatar", visionary director James Cameron wrote film history. Twelve years after part one we return to Pandora. Oscar-winner Kate Winslet joins a cast that includes Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver. more
Bond has left active service and is enjoying life in Jamaica. But very soon he finds himself on a mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist. This leads him to the trail of a mysterious villain in possession of dangerous new technology. more
Release date
D-CH: 31.03.21, F-CH: 31.03.21, I-CH: 31.03.21, DE: 31.03.2021
Top Gun: Maverick
Director
Joseph Kosinski
Cast
Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Val Kilmer
Genre
Action
Distributor
Warner Bros. Entertainment Switzerland GmbH
Description
The role of the daring pilot, Maverick, made Tom Cruise a star in 1986, while "Top Gun" and the title track "Danger Zone" have since become a cult. In 2020, Maverick finally returns to the big screen in the long-awaited sequel. more
In order to avoid a divorce, the wealthy Vic Van Allen (Ben Affleck) allows his wife Melinda (Ana de Armas) to have affairs. But then Melinda's lovers suddenly disappear without a trace. Does Vic have anything to do with it? more
On the desert planet Arrakis there exists a substance called "the spice" – a drug which could enable humanity to realise its full mental potential. A battle for "the spice" ensues and the young Paul Atreides soon gets involved. more
Lawyer Barbara Hug wants to use the popularity of the "Jailbreak King" Walter Stürm to reform the Swiss penal system. When the two meet, an unlikely alliance is formed against the conflicting background of state repression and personal freedom. more
Release date
D-CH: 07.10.21, F-CH: 06.10.21, I-CH: 07.10.21, DE: 25.02.2021
France, 1386: Marguerite de Carrouges accuses the squire Jacques Le Gris of rape. Since Le Gris denies the accusation, King Charles VI commands Marguerite's husband, the Knight Jean de Carrouges, to challenge Le Gris to a duel. more
Release date
D-CH: 14.10.21, F-CH: 13.10.21, I-CH: 14.10.21, DE: 14.10.2021
Contra
Director
Sönke Wortmann
Cast
Christoph Maria Herbst, Nilam Farooq, Hassan Akkouch
Genre
Comedy
Distributor
Praesens-Film AG
Description
After racially discriminating against his student Naima during a lecture, Professor Richard Pohl is forced to help her prepare for an important debating competition. In spite of their differences, they make a strong team. more
Release date
D-CH: 28.10.21, F-CH: N/A , I-CH: N/A, DE: 28.10.2021
Remake of the legendary musical. When Tony and Maria meet, it's love at first sight. But it cannot be, because the two belong to different street gangs who are at war with each other. Directed by Steven Spielberg, with Ansel Elgort. more
Release date
D-CH: 09.12.21, F-CH: 08.12.21, I-CH: 16.12.21, DE: 09.12.2021
Like "Pirates of the Caribbean", Jungle Cruise is also based on a popular Disneyland theme park attraction. This is the story of a river boat in a jungle full of dangerous animals. Starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. more
which romantic movie will get women dreaming, which thriller will send shivers down men’s spines, which comedy will have the world in howls and which children’s film will draw the whole family into the cinema. Our current cinema highlights are a trend barometer that we draw up in collaboration with the cinema platform OutNow.CH – without any claim to exhaustiveness, but with a lasting claim to likelihood.
