Lismore Cinemas Grand Opening is next Wednesday, 17 December.

It is arguably the most anticipated local event of 2025, as residents have waited nearly 4 years to drive into the CBD and watch a newly released box-office hit.

Lismore Cinemas is a four-screen independent cinema that brings together premium presentation, community connection, and creative innovation, making it one of the best cinemas in regional Australia.

It will be home to The BIG Screen and The Wilson, which features cutting-edge Barco 4K projection, Dolby Atmos, KRIX sound, and luxurious seating, alongside quality food and beverage experiences.

Before crowds flock to the Lismore Cinema to see their movie of choice (list of movies below), there will be a VIP Night next Tuesday, and the Lismore App is giving you the chance to join the Red-Carpet Premiere of The Running Man, a brand new action blockbuster from Paramount Pictures.

We have 8 double VIP tickets to win, so you can join Lismore's dignitaries and special guests with exclusive access to the first screening at the new venue.

Simply click on the Win! button on the front page of the Lismore App, read the T&C's, fill out the entry form and cross your fingers.

Not only will you be part of a historic night, but you will enjoy the red-carpet arrival and photos, drinks, popcorn and cinema-style canapés.

Entries close next Monday, 15 December 2025, at 4pm, with the winners drawn at 5pm. They will be notified via text message.

As for the amazing line-up of movies coming to the new Lismore Cinemas over the Christmas/New Year holidays, you can see:

• Wicked: For Good, the highly anticipated continuation of the global musical phenomenon;
• James Cameron’s epic return with Avatar: Fire and Ash;
• and the action-packed franchise revival , Anaconda.

For those seeking heart-racing cinema, House Maid brings a bold, emotionally charged story to the big screen.

Families and younger movie-lovers will be treated to a vibrant summer lineup featuring Zootopia 2 and a brand-new SpongeBob adventure.

Looking ahead to 2026, it is packed with major global releases. The year will kick off with the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday, followed by Disney’s soaring live-action Moana and the long-awaited return of Toy Story 5.

Families will also be treated to the vibrant, galaxy-spanning fun of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, ensuring a powerful start to what promises to be one of cinema’s most exciting years.