During December 2025, ActOne Cinema presents an extensive selection of films, live music, free comedy and excellent festive events. ActOne is open daily, except Christmas Day.
Showing in December:
- Christmas Karma: Festive feel-good musical and Bollywood-flavoured adaptation of A Christmas Carol from the director Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham).
- The Ice Tower: Hans Christian Andersen-inspired fantasy and glacially beautiful drama of obsession and wish fulfilment between an actress and a young runaway.
- Nuremberg: A complex battle of intellects and ethics, exploring the capacity for evil within all of us. A WWII psychiatrist (Rami Malek) evaluates Nazi leaders before the Nuremberg trials, and forms a disturbing bond with Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe).
- Wicked: For Good: A spellbinding finale of an enchanting Broadway adaptation, hitting all the right notes. Last year’s global cinematic cultural sensation now reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion.
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery: The lack of an obvious suspect prompts police chief, Geraldine Scott, to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic and might be his most dangerous quest yet.
- Prime Minister: Brisk and inspiring portrait of the life of former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, capturing her five tumultuous years in power and beyond as she redefined leadership on the world stage.
- Pillion: A remarkable directorial debut by Harry Lighton is an unconventional romance that soars thanks to its nonjudgmental perspective and knockout performances from Harry Melling as a wallflower, Colin, and Alexander Skarsgård as a leather-clad biker and lover, Ray.
- Palestine 36: In 1936, as Palestinian villages revolt against British colonial rule, Yusuf navigates between Jerusalem and his rural home, amidst escalating unrest and a pivotal moment for the British Empire. Written and directed by Annemarie Jacir, this is Palestine’s official entry for the 2025 Academy Awards.
- It Was Just an Accident: Master filmmaker Jafar Panahi’s indelible Palme d’Or winner creates a deeply felt moral thriller, where high-stakes tension combines with unexpected flurries of humour and thoughtful, sometimes devastating questions regarding persecution and revenge.
- Eleanor the Great: Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut is a comically poignant exploration of how the stories we hear become the stories we tell. June Squibb brings to vivid life the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, who, after a devastating loss, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own.
- Blue Moon: On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s bar as his former collaborator Richard Rodgers celebrates the opening night of his groundbreaking hit musical “Oklahoma!”
- Sunset Boulevard: Arguably the greatest movie about Hollywood, Billy Wilder’s masterpiece is a tremendously entertaining combination of noir, black comedy, and character study.
- L’Atalante: One of the pioneering gems of cinema. Newly married couple Juliette and ship captain Jean struggle through their marriage as they travel aboard the Atalante with the captain’s first mate and a cabin boy.
Coming soon, days and times TBC
- Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair: Quentin Tarantino’s complete cut combining Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. The Bride, a former assassin who awakens from a four-year coma after being shot by her mentor and lover, Bill, embarks on a vengeful quest. Watch it as intended with never-before-seen footage, and on our big screen.
- The Housemaid: A wildly entertaining thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, based on the best-selling book, plunges audiences into a twisted world where perfection is an illusion, and nothing is as it seems.
- Marty Supreme: In the 1950s, young Marty Mauser (Timothée Chalamet) pursues his dream of becoming a world champion in table tennis. With a dream no one respects, he goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.
Special Events – Mark Your Calendar
The Piano (Love, Obsession, Music) – Tuesday 2nd December, 2.30 pm
Jane Campion’s achingly beautiful, Cannes- and Oscar-winning masterpiece tells the story of pianist Ada McGrath (Holly Hunter) and her spirited, young daughter, Flora (Anna Paquin), who, after a long trip from Scotland, are left with all their belongings, including a piano, on a New Zealand beach. The screening is accompanied by a live introduction and followed by a semi-structured discussion with free tea and coffee at our Lounge.
Board Games Night – Wednesday 3rd December, 6.00 pm
Join us for an evening of gaming fun, chat and building friendships! Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or brand new to the world of board games, this event is perfect for everyone. You can bring and host your own games, join other people’s games or play one from our newbie-friendly collection. If you don’t know how to play a game, someone will teach you. If you come alone, we’ll help you find a group to join. Free entry, pets welcome.
Mario Bakuna Live: A Tribute to João Gilberto – Saturday 6 December, 7.30 pm
Mario Bakuna returns for a second live performance of Bossa Nova tribute to João Gilberto. Mario is a sparkling Brazilian guitarist, composer, arranger, and vocalist. Expect a rich blend of traditional samba elements, jazz and bossa nova.
CineConcert the Sequel – Sunday 7 December, 12.30 pm
Four talented musicians, one big screen. Following the success of the first CineConcert, the sequel features some of the best and emotionally resonant music themes from the last 30 years, performed live and accompanied by visuals on the big screen.
Royal Ballet Live: The Nutcracker – Wednesday 10 December, 7.15 pm
Broadcast LIVE from The Royal Opera House, for one night only!
With some magic, a cosy Christmas gathering turns into a marvellous adventure.
Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences since its 1984 premiere by the Company. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is sure to be a festive firecracker for all ages.
Love opera and ballet? Explore our seasonal passes and see more for less. The Royal Ballet & Opera Live cinema season runs until May 2026.
Cold Snap: Short Horror Stories for Winter Nights – Thursday 11 December, 7.00 pm
Curated exclusively for ActOne by Stephen Graves, escape the festive cheer with eight independent short horror films. Stories of folklore, Icelandic Yule Cat face off with a family, a snow-covered cemetery encounter, a festive gnome and Santa’s naughty list, a guilty conscience mistaken for a vengeful spirit, an awkward family reunion, and more!
Untitled Comedy – Friday 12 December, 7.00 pm
Ten stand-up talents take the stage, MC’d by its founder, Ryan Denham. Expect laughs, surprises, a prize for one lucky audience member and a great atmosphere. Free entry.
The Muppet Christmas Carol Drink-and-Sing-Along – Saturday 13 & Thursday 18 December, 8.30 pm
Beloved annual tradition of the cinema, this interactive screening is a treat for fans of Charles Dickens, Michael Caine, Muppets, and singing your heart out. Prize for the favourite thematically-relevant look of the night, excellent atmosphere, and bar serving all night.
Muppet Puppets Christmas Carol Workshop & Sing-Along – Saturday 20 December, 11.00 am
Bring the whole family along as ActOne transforms The Muppet Christmas Carol into a joyful sing-along festive celebration for all ages.
The fun begins at 11:00 am with a cosy sock puppet-making workshop. All materials are provided, and little makers can design their own Muppet inspired sidekick, the perfect friend to sing along with, once the movie begins. At 11:30 am, we dive straight into the heart-warming musical adventure.
Exhibition on Screen: Caravaggio (Encore) – Sunday 21 December, 2.30 pm
Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious disappearance, this beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before.
Venue: All events take place at ActOne Cinema, 119-121 High Street, Acton W3 6NA
Tickets & More Info: Book online at ActOneCinema.co.uk or purchase tickets at the box office within our cosy daily café bar. Open daily from 11.30 am – 10.00 pm
Holiday opening times: Wednesday 24 Dec 11 am – 7 pm, Thursday 25 Dec (Christmas Day) closed, Friday 26 Dec (Boxing Day) 12 pm – 11 pm, Wednesday 31 Dec (New Year’s Eve) 12 pm – 7 pm, Thursday 1st January 2026 (New Year’s Day) 1.30 pm – 10 pm.
