The Wrap: June 2026
From mysterious fishing boats and family feuds to prehistoric giants and indie gaming gems - June delivered another diverse month of storytelling.
ScreenUK
Explore new releases and hidden gems in film, TV, animation and games. Find out here how to access them, wherever you are... This way for unforgettable.
It’s A Summer of Animation in All Shapes and Forms
Whether you prefer stop-motion, hand-drawn or fully CG, UK animation has something for you.
On My Screen: Richard Hunter
Richard Hunter’s must-watch UK independent film is Mike Leigh’s MEANTIME. He reflects on the film’s raw character work, its young cast including Tim Roth, Gary Oldman and Alfred Molina, and how so much of Mike Leigh’s later work feels disti…
On Location: Brighton
Seamus McGarvey reflects on shooting in Brighton on a recent short film with Lorna Tucker. From a scene on the pier with a child to an unexpected moment watching a murmuration of birds over the sea, he shares how the landscape itself became…
New releases
Rose of Nevada
Following Bait and Enys Men, Mark Jenkin returns with another hypnotic cinematic experience, now exploring a portal into another world.
Alice and Steve
Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement go head-to-head in this comedic drama about a middle-aged man dating his best friend’s daughter.
Frog Sqwad
Up to eight players storm the sewers in this extraction puzzle-platformer where you can enlarge your frog form to mega proportions.
UK Documentaries That Changed The Conversation
Inspired by this years’ Sheffield DocFest’s theme, we explore how recent documentaries are tackling climate change, conflict, activism and identity through compelling real-life stories.
Behind the Scenes: Aethus
Go behind the scenes of AETHUS with developer Alex Kane, founder of Pawsmanaut Games, and discover the story behind his ambitious debut indie title.
Savage House
This playful eighteenth century-set satirical comedy-drama features outstanding performances from its principal cast.
Surviving Earth
The co-creator of Walking with Dinosaurs returns with this riveting examination of eight of Earth’s significant extinction events.
7 Nights with Vroombi
Dive headfirst into this interactive cleaning simulator with a horror twist, as Vroombi explores what is scaring his owner.
Does The UK Have The World’s Best Comedy?
We’ve gathered the evidence, and it looks like there’s nothing we can’t mine for laughs.
On My Screen: Ebada Hassan
Ebada Hassan shares a recent cinema watch that left a real impression - My Father's Shadow. A film she says absolutely stunned her, with praise for Akinola Davies and the entire team behind it.
The Listeners
Janicza Bravo employs careful and nuanced direction in this four-part thriller, led by Rebecca Hall.
Hungry
Dive into Louisiana’s sweltering swamplands where a group of stranded holiday-makers fight for their lives against a volatile hippopotamus.
Dear England
This thrilling biographical drama follows the story of Gareth Southgate as the England Football Team’s manager.
The Capture (Season 3)
This gripping six-part series explores the deepfake technology, leading to questions about whether we can trust what we see.
The National Treasures Who Shape UK Culture
In honour of David Attenborough's 100th birthday, we explore his impact, and that of other UK national treasures, on UK screen culture.
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The Wrap: April 2025
From powerhouse documentaries and gripping drama to genre-defying games, April’s ScreenUK New Release titles prove why UK talent leads the way on the global stage.
Fall
127 Hours meets Free Solo in this stomach-churning climbing-based survival thriller.
Blitz
Saoirse Ronan is outstanding as a mother searching for her missing son in the perilous landscape of London during wartime.
Military Wives
Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan lead this crowd-pleasing drama-comedy exploring the power and catharsis of collective music.
Masters of Albion
Work tirelessly to protect your own unique world in this thrilling reimagining of the God Game genre.
Saipan
This thrilling sports drama, based on real-life events, features outstanding lead performances from Éanna Hardwicke and Steve Coogan.
Tron: Identity
Immerse yourself in this visual novel adventure inspired by the Oscar-nominated film franchise.
No Offence
Immerse yourself in this Manchester-based comedic police drama, running for three seasons from 2015-2018.
Exhibition
Joanna Hogg’s beautifully shot drama examines the anxieties of the middle-upper class in this masterful slice of life portrait.
United
Based on a catastrophic real-life event, this drama pays homage to the footballers’ lives lost in a devastating plane crash.
Alien: Romulus
Co-writer and director Fede Álvarez brings his own distinct spin to this franchise reboot, led by Priscilla actor Cailee Spaeny.
Terminator 2D: No Fate
Terminator 2: Judgement Day scenes blend with classic arcade gameplay in this thrilling narrative action game.