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Orphan Lyra Belacqua lives in a parallel universe populated by magical and menacing characters. When her best friend becomes the latest in a long line of children to mysteriously vanish, she embarks on a perilous mission to uncover the dark secret behind their disappearance. Fantasy adventure based on Philip Pullman's novel Northern Lights, starring Dakota Blue Richards, Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig and Eva Green. Featuring the voices of Ian McKellen, Kristin Scott Thomas and Kathy Bates

The masked crimefighter takes on the twin threats of disfigured maniac Two-Face and insane genius the Riddler, who are plotting to control the brains of the entire world. Meanwhile, an acrobat whose family has been murdered by Two-Face steps up to join Batman in his fight against evil. Superhero adventure sequel, starring Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Nicole Kidman, Jim Carrey and Chris O'Donnell

A megalomaniac threatens to take over the world, so two married spies come out of retirement to thwart his plans. However, when they go missing, it is up to their plucky children to step in and save the day. Family adventure directed by Robert Rodriguez, starring Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alan Cumming, Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara

The pint-sized secret agents investigate a mad scientist who has meddled with powerful forces and created a host of bizarre mutant animals. However, the villain is not the only problem they have to face, as another pair of youngsters are determined to outshine them. Family adventure sequel, starring Antonio Banderas, Steve Buscemi and Carla Gugino

Young agent Juni has to go it alone when his big sister Carmen is kidnapped by the evil Toymaker, forcing the plucky junior spy to infiltrate the villain's virtual reality world to rescue her. Adventure sequel, starring Daryl Sabara, Alexa Vega, Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Banderas, Ricardo Montalban, George Clooney, Steve Buscemi, Salma Hayek and Elijah Wood

Kal-El, one of the last survivors of the planet Krypton, attempts to protect the people of Earth from evil genius Lex Luthor. Superman is assisted by the Justice Gang, comprising Guy Gardner, aka Green Lantern, Kendra Saunders, aka Hawkgirl, Michael Holt, aka Mister Terrific and Rex Mason, aka Metamorpho. Writer/director James Gunn's fantasy adventure, starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult

Anti-social ogre Shrek resolves to stop an evil ruler from banishing fairy-tale characters to his swampland home. However, the reluctant hero ends up forced to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona from a castle guarded by a dragon, aided only by a wisecracking donkey. Animated comedy, with the voices of Mike Myers, John Lithgow, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy and Vincent Cassel

The grouchy ogre and his new wife Princess Fiona set out on a journey to meet her parents. However, the king and queen are less than impressed with their daughter's choice of husband, while a conniving fairy godmother is determined to make sure her own son gets to marry the princess. Animated adventure sequel, with the voices of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas, John Cleese, Julie Andrews, Jennifer Saunders and Rupert Everett

The bad-tempered ogre finds himself in the unwelcome position of being next in line for the throne. Preferring to stay at home in the swamps, he sets out on a quest to find the rightful heir - a rebellious teenager named Artie - and persuade him to face up to his responsibilities as the future king. Meanwhile, the ambitious Prince Charming sees his chance to take the throne. Animated comedy, with the voices of Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas and Rupert Everett

A chosen one with mastery of the four elements is charged with keeping the peace between four nations. When he disappears while still a boy, one of these factions sees a chance to gain absolute power and wages war on the others. After 100 years, the chosen one is found and must find a way to restore harmony. Fantasy adventure based on the cartoon series, starring Noah Ringer and Dev Patel.

Mildred, an 11-year-old girl, finds her world turned upside down when her estranged father, a washed-up magician, takes her on a wild adventure. Family comedy, starring Elijah Wood and Nell Fisher

Willie's dream of fighting crime with his cop dad is shattered when his baby brother Charlie arrives. And the new family member turns out to have superpowers. Family animation, with the voices of Karen Ardiff and Alex Kelly