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42 Of The Best Shows And Movies On Disney Plus Australia (September 2025 Edition)

Kick back and dive into the best Disney+ has to offer in Australia and New Zealand for 2025.

TV & Movies

60 Of The Best Movies On Netflix Australia To Stream Tonight (September 2025)

Stay updated with the best movies and documentaries on Netflix Australia this month. Your ultimate streaming guide is here.

Features

“The Art Becomes The Artifact”: Meg Washington And Nick Waterman On Telling Australian Stories

The creative couple and long-time collaborators have always been drawn to movies and music that hold a mirror up to who we are as Australians—the good, the bad, the fraught, the collective.

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Sun Theatre

Yarraville's Sun Theatre originally opened back in 1938 with a single screen and 1050 seats, but it's come a long way since then. This boutique, art deco gem now boasts eight individual cinemas, with sizes ranging from 200 seats down to 23 couches. It's easily the best cinema in Melbourne's west.

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The Astor Theatre

It’s an understatement to say The Astor Theatre has been around for a while. The building (formerly known The Diamond Theatre) was showing flicks from 1913 (when moving pictures were probably kind of terrifying). It was renamed and revamped into Astor Theatre in 1936.

TV & Movies

The Virtual Reality Cinema

A few years ago, Virtual Reality was something nerds did in the privacy of their own homes. Most people didn’t know what it was, and they didn’t want to know. Something about dragons? You put this weird headset thing on? It all sounded a bit Matrix.

Entertainment

Squid Game’s Back For A Final Season: Here’s What You Need To Know

The global phenomenon that broke Netflix records, sparked countless Halloween costumes and gave an all-new meaning to ‘red light, green light’, is gearing up for one final twisted, terrifying round.

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Your First Look At MIFF 2025, Including Top Flicks You Need To See So Far

Mighty MIFF (Melbourne International Film Festival) is back from Thursday 7 August to Sunday 24 August. We’ve deciphered the "First Glance" program into bite-sized pieces so you know what to watch without the hard work. 

Entertainment

Here’s Why The New Season Of Nine Perfect Strangers Is The Mind-Bending Escape You Need

Cult-favourite psychological thriller, Nine Perfect Strangers, is finally back for a second spine-tingling season—and it deserves top spot on your watchlist.

Entertainment

Pink Guards Have Been Roaming Aussie Beaches, Here’s Why

To celebrate the release of Squid Game Season 2, Pink Guards have been wandering the shores of Melbourne and Sydney.

Activities & Itineraries

Moonlight Cinema Is Back In Action With A Summer Season In The Botanic Garden

It’s that time of year again where Melbourne welcomes Moonlight Cinema back for its 28th summer. Returning to their usual turf—the Botanic Gardens Friday 29 November 2024. This annual cinematic tradition has multiple flicks to feast your eyes on. 

Entertainment

Here Are All The Shows To Re-Watch This Weekend, According To Our Team

Whether it’s a '90s sitcom or a cult classic blockbuster that’s found its way into your rotation, the cooler weather is making us want to rug up on the couch and turn on those guilty pleasures. 

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An All-New Movie-Going Experience Is Sweeping Melbourne With The Arrival Of FoMo Cinemas

In just a few days time, new-comer FoMo Cinemas in East Brunswick Village is set to pop corn for the first time to debut a new premium approach to the cinema-going experience that celebrates film nostalgia.

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The Best Outdoor Cinemas Melbourne Has In 2023

We know there’s a lot to get through on Netflix, Stan, Disney+, Apple TV and so on, but sometimes you just need to get outside, right? Who said the outdoors meant no screen time though? Not us. And let’s be real here, sometimes you just want to enjoy the movie without that kid behind you kicking your seat, or the group next to you talking over the tear-jerker moments. The best outdoor cinemas Melbourne has are free from such distractions. So pack a blanket and switch your phone to silent, we’ve got movies to watch.

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MIFF Returns With A Bumper Program In Cinemas And Online

If films are your schtick–you’ll be pleased to know that Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) will be back in theatres and online this August. Perfect for a winter night out, MIFF is packed with everything from engrossing documentaries and insightful speakers to anticipated blockbusters and plenty more. 

TV & Movies

Dive Back Into The 90s With 5 Nostalgia-Drenched Trends For 2023

Dipping into the decade of nostalgia, Yellowjackets on Paramount+ is back for another nail-biting season.

North America

Channel Your Inner Child And Celebrate Disney’s 100th Birthday This Year

There's never been a better time to be (or indulge) a Disney fan with the Disney100 Celebration taking over the 'Happiest Place On Earth'.

Wellness

Show Your Partner A Little Love With These 6 Gestures That Won’t Cost You A Coin

Inspired by the power of the Post-it note to spark a spicey vibe in the new Paramount+ series, The Flatshare, we’ve scoped out our fave ways to show your partner some love for free and let the romance and good vibes flow.

Activities & Itineraries

Here Are 6 Ways To Reconnect With Your Housemates When Life Gets Busy

Taking inspo from Paramount+’s new rom-com series, The Flatshare, we’ve pulled together six ways you can slowdown and reconnect with your roomies amongst everyone’s busy schedules. 

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Grab The Popcorn, The Flatshare Is The Must-Watch Rom-com Series Of Summer

Based on the best-selling book by Beth O’Leary (that we may or may not have devoured in a single sitting), The Flatshare will be dropping on Paramount+ on XX December, so the countdown is well and truly on. 

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Every Reason Why Amsterdam Is The New Movie You Need To Watch

Film lovers rejoice! 20th Century Studio's hottest new release, Amsterdam, is hitting cinemas next month and we're on the edge of our seats to see it. 

The Power Of Technology In Dance, According To Sydney Dance Company’s Mia Thompson

Mia Thomspon shares her thoughts on the harmony between technology and dance. 

Travel

CinefestOZ Film Festival Is The Perfect Excuse To Live It Up In The Margaret River Region

From films to fulfilling culinary adventures, this is the perfect culture-lovers escape. 

Things To Do

6 Reasons You Need To Visit This Food & Entertainment Mecca On The GC

Nestled in the beating heart of Surfers Paradise, we’ve found the perfect place for the ultimate fun day out. Think: epic games, live sport and a total foodie nirvana. So where can you find this awesome spot? Perched on the corner of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavill Mall, boasting a 100-metre frontage opposite the world-famous Surfers Paradise Beach, is Paradise Centre. Home to over 90 stores, an alfresco dining precinct and a buzzing entertainment hub, gather your crew and make tracks here stat.

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The Disney+ Drive-In Cinema Is Hitting Melbourne This Month

Outdoor movie powerhouse, Open Air Cinema has teamed up with Disney+ once again to bring back their sell-out drive-in cinema so you can catch all your favourite nostalgic flicks on the big screen.

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Moonlight Cinema Is Coming In Hot With A Stacked Summer Season At The Royal Botanic Gardens

Moonlight Cinema will return this summer for its 25th year, showing new and classic movies in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane.

Entertainment

Why The New Ridley Scott Blockbuster Will Have You On The Edge Of Your Seat

It’s time to splurge on popcorn buckets as big as your head, frozen cokes and choc-tops because 20th Century Studios' newest historical drama, The Last Duel is the big-screen experience of your dreams

Entertainment

How To Create An At-Home Cinema Experience For Your Next Lazy Weekend

Shut those blinds, pull those drapes and mute the group chat. This is officially a sign to have a lazy weekend in. 

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Editor’s Picks: The Films You Can’t Miss From MIFF Play’s 90-Title Strong Program

If you, like me, were hopeful we had MIFF 69 in the bag, you’d also be feeling the weight of this morning’s announcement. And while the idea of having to wait another year to be ushered down the aisles of The Forum or The Capitol with popcorn and cocktail in hand isn’t a pleasant one to ruminate on, it’s not all bad news. 

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MIFF’s Artistic Director, Al Cossar, Deep Dives Into The Films We Can’t Miss This Year

Enthralling as it is overwhelming, the program is hefty to say the least, so we’ve enlisted someone who knows it inside and out, the MIFF brains trust, more affectionately known as MIFF’s Artistic Director, to break it down and share with us his top picks.

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Leaps And Bounds Festival Is Returning For A 10-Day Celebration Of Music, Culture And Creativity

Leaps and Bounds showcase of the sheer talent that’s smattered liberally just north of the Yarra river. In its third year, Leaps and Bounds is making, well, leaps and bounds with a festival that’s as diverse as it's ever been. You’d be remiss not to explore the program to its fullest—which you can do so here—however there are several unmissable events in the near two-week celebration of all things audible, visual, sensory and beyond. Scope them out here:

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MIFF Is Returning To The Big Screen With A Program Rich In Premieres, Indie Gems And Classics

There’s no business like show businesses, and 2020 proved that to all of us. Last year, the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) went online for the first time and racked up their largest audience ever, so this year’s festival will build on that success with a hybrid delivery at home and in the real world.

Entertainment

Get Hyped For A Friday Night In With These 14 Iconic 90s Movies

Everyone loves a trip down memory lane. And what better way to get you there than a movie night with some old-school 90s classics. 

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RuPaul’s Drag Race Is Coming Down Under For A Fabulous Live Tour

Not since Priscilla has Australia seen something as bloody fabulous as RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under. Coming this September the absolute dazzling line-up will descend upon Australia for a spanking live tour featuring all ten of the Queens from season one of the show.

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Nab Your Tickets, A Friends Musical Parody Is Hitting Melbourne This Year

If you, like us, have rewatched all your favourite sitcoms from back to front during the city’s very lengthy lockdown twice over (and taken a trip to Central Park more than you’d like to admit), then you’re probably craving some new content. Well, fortunately for you, and us, Friends! The Musical Parody is finally coming to Melbourne.

The Magic Of Disney Is Coming To ACMI For The First Time This May

Once upon a time, a little animated mouse on a steamboat stole the hearts of many, and now almost one hundred years later, that mouse is the face of one of the biggest and most-loved animation studios in the world. From humble beginnings, Disney has become synonymous with magic, childhood and all things animation. And now for the first time, the Disney: The Magic of Animation exhibition is travelling south of the equator and coming exclusively to ACMI in Melbourne. 

Bars & Pubs

Sit On The Iron Throne With A Beer At Moondog Brewery For Game of Thrones’ 10th Birthday

Winter is coming and there’s been plenty brewing north of the wall, it’s been over ten years since we first waded our way through the world of Westeros and watched as crowd favourites fell to the sword (sorry Ned) and our very expectations were dashed episode after episode.

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A Cinema Dedicated To VHS Classics Is Popping Up In Thornbury So Grab The Popcorn

The Welcome To Thornbury crew has decided that slinging good times doesn’t have to stop at brews and food, so they’ve just transformed their warehouse space into an indoor cinema.

Entertainment

How To Nail Your Next Movie Night, According To Touch Sensitive

We sit down with Touch Sensitive to chat about the perfect movie night set-up.

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Snap Up Your Tickets To Frozen’s The Musical’s 2021 Melbourne Season

After a few false starts for theatre in Melbourne over the past year for reasons we don’t need to discuss, Disney’s Frozen, The Hit Broadway Musical is set to open this June at the magnificent Her Majesty's Theatre.

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Snap Up First Round Tickets To Moulin Rouge! The Musical Hitting Melbourne This Year

After a long, cold year full of almost no stimulation, Melbourne is coming back alive with a plethora of events, performances and exhibitions being announced on the daily. The latest is Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge! stage show, and first-round tickets are on sale now.

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Stargaze With Sips In Hand At The Planetarium’s Adults Only Sessions

It’s always a vibe when one of Melbourne’s cultural hubs puts on an after-dark, adults-only, boozy session, and the latest to do so is none other than the Scienceworks Planetarium.

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Snap Up The Final Free Tickets To Rooftop Cinema x MPavilion’s Free Car Park Screenings

As part of MPavilion’s comprehensive season, the long-running cultural festival is resurrecting Melbourne’s much-loved Rooftop Cinema for a very limited season.

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BYO Chair, A Waterside Outdoor Cinema Is Opening On The Williamstown Docks This Week

One of Melbourne’s most cherished independent cinemas, The Sun Theatre, is setting up shop with a second location in the Gantry Plaza at Seaworks Williamstown.

TV & Movies

The Biggest Sci-Fi Movie In The World Right Now Is Coming To Netflix

It's made over half a billion dollars at the box office in its first-week release.