On 25 September Adastra Cinema posted a Ukrainian-language teaser for the action-thriller Mr. Kelly (Day Drinker), starring Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz. The trailer outlines a revenge-driven plot connecting a mysterious bar patron, a bartender, and a criminal; Ukrainian cinemas will get the film in spring 2027. The Ukrainian-language trailer is already available on Adastra Cinema’s YouTube channel, giving Kyiv viewers an early look before the film reaches Ukrainian cinemas in spring 2027.
ZN.UA's roundup previews seven international releases arriving in Ukrainian cinemas between September and November 2026. Standouts include Digger (Tom Cruise) on October 1, Brad Pitt’s Heart of a Beast on September 24, Robert Pattinson in Primetime on October 22, and Practical Magic 2 on September 10. Handy release dates and short descriptions for Kyiv moviegoers planning autumn screenings of major international titles at local cinemas.
Anna Machukh gives a wide-ranging interview to Vechirniy Kyiv (published 25 August 2026) about expectations for the Odesa International Film Festival 2026, the current state of Ukrainian cinema, and when the festival might return to Odesa. She delivers a sharp critique, saying she forgives nothing of Ukrainian film. A timely read for Kyiv filmgoers and industry observers: a prominent voice lays out the festival outlook and a candid assessment of national cinema.
HBO has confirmed a second season of the Stephen King–based series It: Welcome to Derry. The new season shifts the story to 1935 amid the Great Depression and will expand the Bradley Gang episode into a full-season storyline; no premiere date or full cast list has been announced. Kyiv viewers who watched season one should note the sequel moves back in time; check HBO/HBO Max for local release details and official casting and premiere updates.
On 24 August, Ukrainian outlet 24 Kanal published a curated list of 10 foreign films and TV shows that reference Ukraine, from Christopher Nolan’s Tenet and The Transporter 3 to Friends and House. The roundup points out on-screen Kyiv and Odessa locations and brief Ukrainian symbols or lines. A short Independence Day watchlist for Kyiv viewers—rewatch familiar titles to spot Kyiv landmarks, Ukrainian symbols, and passing references.
The third film in the Train franchise, romantic-family comedy Train ‘Chervona Ruta’, opened in Ukrainian cinemas on 20 August with a pre-release screening at Kyiv’s Oscar cinema. Stanislav Boklan returns as the franchise conductor; the film marks Ukraine’s 35th Independence anniversary and the 55th anniversary of the song “Chervona Ruta.” Now playing in Kyiv cinemas — the new Train film starts from Kyiv’s main rail station in the story and brings back familiar franchise faces.
On 10 August, Kyiv hosted a pre-premiere screening of Warner's mystical adventure-thriller The End of Oak Street at the Planeta Kino cinema in the Blockbuster shopping center. The film stars Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, and Kyiv tabloid coverage highlighted the city's early showing. For Kyiv filmgoers this was an early chance to see a major-studio thriller featuring internationally known actors at a central multiplex (Planeta Kino in the Blockbuster mall). Coverage in local tabloids captured the city's red-carpet-style attention to the premiere event.