Trend barometer: Cinema Highlights
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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Arthouse
Anora
| Director | Sean Baker |
| Cast | Mikey Madison, Yura Borisov, Mark Eidelshtein |
| Genre | Comedy, Romance, Drama |
| Distributor | Universal Pictures International Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | Anora, a stripper, impulsively marries Ivan, the son of a Russian oligarch. When his parents find out about it, they send their henchmen to annul the marriage. Some rocky times lie ahead. Winner of the Golden Palm at Cannes. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 31.10.24, F-CH: 30.10.24, I-CH: 07.11.24, US: 18.10.2024 |
Typisch Emil
| Director | Phil Meyer |
| Cast | Emil Steinberger, Niccel Steinberger |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Distributor | Filmcoopi Zürich AG |
| Description | more |
| Release date | D-CH: 07.11.24, F-CH: N/A , I-CH: N/A |
Family
Despicable Me 4 (3D)
| Director | Chris Renaud, Patrick Delage |
| Cast | Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Steve Coogan |
| Genre | Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy |
| Distributor | Universal Pictures International Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | Gru has become a father. When an old arch-enemy kidnaps Gru Junior, the whole family sets out on a rescue mission. Also included are the Minions, five of which become Mega Minions with special abilities thanks to a super serum. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 04.07.24, F-CH: 03.07.24, I-CH: 21.08.24, US: 03.07.2024 |
Harold and the Purple Crayon
| Director | Carlos Saldanha |
| Cast | Zachary Levi, Zooey Deschanel, Tanya Reynolds |
| Genre | Family, Animation, Fantasy |
| Distributor | Sony Pictures Releasing Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | In his book, adventure-seeking Harold can bring everything that he draws with his magic crayon to life. When it enters the real world, his magic crayon causes all sorts of chaos. Colourful adaptation of the popular classic children’s book. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 15.08.24, F-CH: 16.10.24, I-CH: 12.09.24, US: 02.08.2024 |
Die Schule der magischen Tiere 3
| Director | Sven Unterwaldt |
| Cast | Nadja Uhl, Lilith Julie Johna, Loris Sichrovsky |
| Genre | Family |
| Distributor | DCM Film Distribution (Schweiz) GmbH |
| Description | Ida wants to go to the annual Forest Day event with her school class to show support for the protection of the local forest. But the fears and plans of her classmates and their magical companion put no end of hurdles in the way. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 26.09.24, F-CH: N/A , I-CH: N/A |
Transformers One (3D)
| Director | Josh Cooley |
| Cast | Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jon Hamm |
| Genre | Animation, Action, Family, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Entertainment Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | The Transformers, Orion Pax (Optimus Prime) and D-16 (Megatron), were once friends. But when they become embroiled in a conflict with their leader Sentinel Prime on their home planet of Cybertron, everything changes. Action-packed animated film. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 10.10.24, F-CH: 23.10.24, I-CH: 26.09.24, US: 20.09.2024 |
The Wild Robot
| Director | Chris Sanders |
| Cast | Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O'Hara |
| Genre | Animation, Family, Sci-Fi, Adventure |
| Distributor | Universal Pictures International Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | After Roz gets shipwrecked on a deserted island, she befriends an orphaned baby goose. They can only survive in the wilderness by bonding together. But Roz's past catches up with her. She defends her new home with her companion. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 03.10.24, F-CH: 09.10.24, I-CH: 17.10.24, US: 27.09.2024 |
Sauvages
| Director | Claude Barras |
| Cast | Babette De Coster, Martin Verset, Laetitia Dosch |
| Genre | Animation, Family |
| Distributor | Frenetic Films |
| Description | After “Ma vie de Courgette”, the second stop-motion animation film by Claude Barras, where he invites us to step into the Borneo jungle. There, the young Keria, her cousin Selaï and the baby monkey Oshi bravely fight against the destruction of the forest. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 06.02.25, F-CH: 16.10.24 , I-CH: N/A, FR: 16.10.2024 |
Vaiana 2
| Director | David G. Derrick Jr. |
| Cast | Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson |
| Genre | Animation, Adventure, Family, Comedy |
| Distributor | The Walt Disney Company (Switzerland) GmbH |
| Description | After receiving an unexpected message from her ancestors, Moana journeys out into the vast seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-forgotten waters. There she has to go on an adventure the like of which she has never experienced before. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 28.11.24, F-CH: 27.11.24, I-CH: 28.11.24, US: 27.11.2024 |
Women
It Ends with Us
| Director | Justin Baldoni |
| Cast | Blake Lively, Brandon Sklenar, Jenny Slate |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Distributor | Sony Pictures Releasing Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | Based on the New York Times bestseller of the same name, the film recounts the story of young Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), who, following a traumatic childhood, has to learn to rely upon her own strengths in relationships. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 08.08.24, F-CH: 07.08.24, I-CH: 21.08.24, US: 09.08.2024 |
Wicked
| Director | Jon M. Chu |
| Cast | Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey |
| Genre | Musical, Fantasy, Romance |
| Distributor | Universal Pictures International Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | Although she is considered an outsider because of her green skin, the gifted witch Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) becomes a good friend of the popular Glinda (Ariana Grande). But when they both meet the Wizard of Oz, they reach a crossroads in their friendship. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 12.12.24, F-CH: 04.12.24, I-CH: 21.11.24, US: 22.11.2024 |
Youth: 16-29
Alien: Romulus
| Director | Fede Alvarez |
| Cast | Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced, Archie Renaux |
| Genre | Sci-Fi, Horror |
| Distributor | The Walt Disney Company (Switzerland) GmbH |
| Description | Director Fede Alvarez takes the “Alien” franchise back to its roots. A group of young space colonisers go scavenging on a derelict space station in the depths of space and encounter the most fearsome life form in the universe. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 15.08.24, F-CH: 14.08.24, I-CH: 14.08.24, FR: 14.08.2024 |
The Crow
| Director | Rupert Sanders |
| Cast | Bill Skarsgård, FKA Twigs, Danny Huston |
| Genre | Action, Crime, Horror, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller |
| Distributor | Ascot-Elite Entertainment Group |
| Description | Rock musician Eric Draven and his girlfriend Shelley are brutally murdered. A year after his death, however, a crow brings the young man back to life and Draven embarks upon a campaign of revenge against the perpetrators. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 05.09.24, F-CH: 21.08.24, I-CH: 29.08.24, US: 23.08.2024 |
Smile 2
| Director | Parker Finn |
| Cast | Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Kyle Gallner |
| Genre | Horror, Mystery, Thriller |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Entertainment Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | In this sequel to the horror film, pop star Skye Riley begins experiencing a series inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by these horrific incidents and the pressure of fame, Skye must confront her dark past – before it's too late. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 17.10.24, F-CH: 16.10.24, I-CH: 31.10.24, FR: 16.10.2024 |
Venom: The Last Dance (3D)
| Director | Kelly Marcel |
| Cast | Tom Hardy, Juno Temple, Chiwetel Ejiofor |
| Genre | Action, Thriller, Adventure |
| Distributor | Sony Pictures Releasing Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | In the grand finale of the trilogy, Eddie and Venom find themselves on the run. Hunted and cornered by their two worlds, they are forced to make a momentous decision which will bring down the curtain on their last dance. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 24.10.24, F-CH: 23.10.24, I-CH: 24.10.24, AT: 24.10.2024 |
Red One
| Director | Jake Kasdan |
| Cast | Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Kiernan Shipka |
| Genre | Action, Comedy, Adventure |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Entertainment Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | After Santa Claus (J. K. Simmons) is kidnapped, the North Pole's security chief (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world's most notorious bounty hunter (Chris Evans) on an action-packed mission that aims to save Christmas. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 07.11.24, F-CH: 06.11.24, I-CH: 07.11.24, DE: 14.11.2024 |
Kraven the Hunter
| Director | J.C. Chandor |
| Cast | Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Russell Crowe, Ariana DeBose |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Distributor | Sony Pictures Releasing Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | Aaron Taylor-Johnson takes on the role of the animalistic anti-hero who has a passion for hunting. Set before Kraven's vendetta against Spider-Man, the film tells the ruthless story of one of Marvel's most notorious villains. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 12.12.24, F-CH: 11.12.24, I-CH: 11.12.24, DE: 12.12.2024 |
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
| Director | Kenji Kamiyama |
| Cast | Brian Cox, Miranda Otto, Lorraine Ashbourne |
| Genre | Animation, Drama, Action, Fantasy, Adventure |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Entertainment Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | more |
| Release date | D-CH: 12.12.24, F-CH: 11.12.24, I-CH: 01.01.25, FR: 11.12.2024 |
Men
The Crow
| Director | Rupert Sanders |
| Cast | Bill Skarsgård, FKA Twigs, Danny Huston |
| Genre | Action, Crime, Horror, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller |
| Distributor | Ascot-Elite Entertainment Group |
| Description | Rock musician Eric Draven and his girlfriend Shelley are brutally murdered. A year after his death, however, a crow brings the young man back to life and Draven embarks upon a campaign of revenge against the perpetrators. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 05.09.24, F-CH: 21.08.24, I-CH: 29.08.24, US: 23.08.2024 |
Wolfs
| Director | Jon Watts |
| Cast | George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Amy Ryan |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Distributor | Sony Pictures Releasing Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | Fixers Jack (George Clooney) and Nick (Brad Pitt) are both natural lone wolves. When they are forced to work together on a job, the situation quickly gets completely out of control. Star-studded, fast-paced action comedy. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 19.09.24, F-CH: 18.09.24, I-CH: 19.09.24, FR: 18.09.2024 |
Smile 2
| Director | Parker Finn |
| Cast | Naomi Scott, Rosemarie DeWitt, Kyle Gallner |
| Genre | Horror, Mystery, Thriller |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Entertainment Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | In this sequel to the horror film, pop star Skye Riley begins experiencing a series inexplicable events. Overwhelmed by these horrific incidents and the pressure of fame, Skye must confront her dark past – before it's too late. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 17.10.24, F-CH: 16.10.24, I-CH: 31.10.24, FR: 16.10.2024 |
Venom: The Last Dance (3D)
| Director | Kelly Marcel |
| Cast | Tom Hardy, Juno Temple, Chiwetel Ejiofor |
| Genre | Action, Thriller, Adventure |
| Distributor | Sony Pictures Releasing Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | In the grand finale of the trilogy, Eddie and Venom find themselves on the run. Hunted and cornered by their two worlds, they are forced to make a momentous decision which will bring down the curtain on their last dance. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 24.10.24, F-CH: 23.10.24, I-CH: 24.10.24, AT: 24.10.2024 |
Red One
| Director | Jake Kasdan |
| Cast | Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Kiernan Shipka |
| Genre | Action, Comedy, Adventure |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Entertainment Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | After Santa Claus (J. K. Simmons) is kidnapped, the North Pole's security chief (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world's most notorious bounty hunter (Chris Evans) on an action-packed mission that aims to save Christmas. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 07.11.24, F-CH: 06.11.24, I-CH: 07.11.24, DE: 14.11.2024 |
Gladiator II
| Director | Ridley Scott |
| Cast | Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Entertainment Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | Years ago, Lucius witnessed the death of the gladiator Maximus at the hands of his uncle. After his homeland was conquered by tyrannical emperors, he is now forced to enter the Colosseum himself. Star-studded sequel by Ridley Scott. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 14.11.24, F-CH: 13.11.24, I-CH: 14.11.24, FR: 13.11.2024 |
Kraven the Hunter
| Director | J.C. Chandor |
| Cast | Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Russell Crowe, Ariana DeBose |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Distributor | Sony Pictures Releasing Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | Aaron Taylor-Johnson takes on the role of the animalistic anti-hero who has a passion for hunting. Set before Kraven's vendetta against Spider-Man, the film tells the ruthless story of one of Marvel's most notorious villains. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 12.12.24, F-CH: 11.12.24, I-CH: 11.12.24, DE: 12.12.2024 |
Premium
Un p'tit truc en plus
| Director | Artus |
| Cast | Artus, Clovis Cornillac, Alice Belaïdi |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Distributor | Praesens-Film AG |
| Description | A father and his son on the run are forced to take refuge in a summer camp for young adults with disabilities. The result is a lot of confusion and a wonderful human experience that will change them forever. Comedy by Artus. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 05.09.24, F-CH: 01.05.24 , I-CH: N/A, FR: 01.05.2024 |
It Ends with Us
| Director | Justin Baldoni |
| Cast | Blake Lively, Brandon Sklenar, Jenny Slate |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Distributor | Sony Pictures Releasing Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | Based on the New York Times bestseller of the same name, the film recounts the story of young Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), who, following a traumatic childhood, has to learn to rely upon her own strengths in relationships. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 08.08.24, F-CH: 07.08.24, I-CH: 21.08.24, US: 09.08.2024 |
Alien: Romulus
| Director | Fede Alvarez |
| Cast | Cailee Spaeny, Isabela Merced, Archie Renaux |
| Genre | Sci-Fi, Horror |
| Distributor | The Walt Disney Company (Switzerland) GmbH |
| Description | Director Fede Alvarez takes the “Alien” franchise back to its roots. A group of young space colonisers go scavenging on a derelict space station in the depths of space and encounter the most fearsome life form in the universe. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 15.08.24, F-CH: 14.08.24, I-CH: 14.08.24, FR: 14.08.2024 |
Wolfs
| Director | Jon Watts |
| Cast | George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Amy Ryan |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Distributor | Sony Pictures Releasing Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | Fixers Jack (George Clooney) and Nick (Brad Pitt) are both natural lone wolves. When they are forced to work together on a job, the situation quickly gets completely out of control. Star-studded, fast-paced action comedy. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 19.09.24, F-CH: 18.09.24, I-CH: 19.09.24, FR: 18.09.2024 |
Joker: Folie à Deux
| Director | Todd Phillips |
| Cast | Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, Zazie Beetz |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Musical, Thriller |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Entertainment Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | Joaquin Phoenix received a well-deserved Oscar for his role as Arthur Fleck in “Joker”. In this sequel, Arthur's loneliness is at an end. In the psychiatric institution in Arkham he meets Harley Quinn, played by Lady Gaga. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 03.10.24, F-CH: 02.10.24, I-CH: 02.10.24, IT: 02.10.2024 |
Anora
| Director | Sean Baker |
| Cast | Mikey Madison, Yura Borisov, Mark Eidelshtein |
| Genre | Comedy, Romance, Drama |
| Distributor | Universal Pictures International Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | Anora, a stripper, impulsively marries Ivan, the son of a Russian oligarch. When his parents find out about it, they send their henchmen to annul the marriage. Some rocky times lie ahead. Winner of the Golden Palm at Cannes. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 31.10.24, F-CH: 30.10.24, I-CH: 07.11.24, US: 18.10.2024 |
Typisch Emil
| Director | Phil Meyer |
| Cast | Emil Steinberger, Niccel Steinberger |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Distributor | Filmcoopi Zürich AG |
| Description | more |
| Release date | D-CH: 07.11.24, F-CH: N/A , I-CH: N/A |
Gladiator II
| Director | Ridley Scott |
| Cast | Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Entertainment Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | Years ago, Lucius witnessed the death of the gladiator Maximus at the hands of his uncle. After his homeland was conquered by tyrannical emperors, he is now forced to enter the Colosseum himself. Star-studded sequel by Ridley Scott. more |
| Release date | D-CH: 14.11.24, F-CH: 13.11.24, I-CH: 14.11.24, FR: 13.11.2024 |
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
| Director | Kenji Kamiyama |
| Cast | Brian Cox, Miranda Otto, Lorraine Ashbourne |
| Genre | Animation, Drama, Action, Fantasy, Adventure |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Entertainment Switzerland GmbH |
| Description | more |
| Release date | D-CH: 12.12.24, F-CH: 11.12.24, I-CH: 01.01.25, FR: 11.12.2024 |
Teens: 10-15
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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.